Sweeps Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 My new layout needs to be portable and I've been looking at adjustable trestles available at IKEA for £25 a time, with a maximum height of 93cm. Has anyone used these or is there a better alternative? I'd like the layout to be a comfortable working height which to me is about 4 foot, sorry to mix my measurements but I can only judge things knowing that a metre is 3'3" http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00225293/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokebox Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 You could try Screwfix http://www.screwfix.com/p/telescopic-trestle/30312?_requestid=184508 these are metal, adjustable up to 1300mm / 51 inches. Have you thought of making your own from wood? Not too difficult and can be done without even having to cut any joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Currently using the Stanley adjustable sawhorses - costly but hog mine at a well known DIY store for half price. Very sturdy, good shelf and folds up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeps Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 You could try Screwfix http://www.screwfix.com/p/telescopic-trestle/30312?_requestid=184508 these are metal, adjustable up to 1300mm / 51 inches. Have you thought of making your own from wood? Not too difficult and can be done without even having to cut any joints. Yea, have made them in the past but wanted something better finished than I could do. Worth a thought though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeg Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I would endorse the screwfix ones, I have two that I use to support my N gauge 5' 6" x 3' 6" layout with two battens fixed to the stops on the top of the trestles, works very well. regards mike g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted May 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2015 I have four and currently only need only two (Aldii think metal adjustable height) Make me a offer for two Eftel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I've used the Ikea ones with no problems. I have them at their maximum height and they are very stable. My layout is 2 foot wide and this sits easily on the trestles. They have little plastic plugs that fit in holes on the top surface to stop the layout moving, very effective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeps Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I've used the Ikea ones with no problems. I have them at their maximum height and they are very stable. My layout is 2 foot wide and this sits easily on the trestles. They have little plastic plugs that fit in holes on the top surface to stop the layout moving, very effective! That's good to know, I need 4, a trip to IKEA seems on the cards - wish me luck in finding the exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted May 29, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2015 If you want 4 make me a offer as I can borrow 2 from the club for my needs. Eltel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete55 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Just a thought, do those Ikea trestles fold flat? The OP said he wanted them for a portable layout.....much easier to transport if they fold flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 No, the IKEA ones don't fold. They are very lightweight though but of solid construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 If you want folding and the height then maybe http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p83483 - I think delivery is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeps Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 If you want folding and the height then maybe http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p83483 - I think delivery is free. Ooo, yes they look quite smart - thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.