Heavy duty tool chest for lathe stand?

[rwm]

Too funny. I just did this with a steelcase desk. They are very sturdy and come apart into nice modular units.





Robert

 

[mickri]

I recently picked a bunch of 3 drawer cabinets for stands for my drill presses, grinders and other stuff. They work great and come with wheels. I will have to take some pictures with the stuff mounted on the cabinets

 

[C-Bag]

Too funny. I just did this with a steelcase desk. They are very sturdy and come apart into nice modular units.

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Robert

I've moved several of those desks. Never knew what they were called and never thought by how heavy they were they came apart easy. Of course this would come up now that I'm flush with 3 drawer cabinets! I swear I used to see those all the time on CL for free or next to nothing.

 

[Toolmaker51]

They are cheap cause they're plentiful.
Time to get rid of it, cheap cause they are heavy.
Few know they can be broken down, other than office moving personnel. Big wooden pedestal desks, same thing!

 

[hman]

Just looked on Craigs. Ding blasted things are between $150 and $300 around here and Tucson. Fooey!

UPDATE - I'd used the search term "tanker desk." Tried later (see post #30) with "steel desk" and found some at much more reasonable prices.

 

[kb58]

Just checked Craigslist and there's only one steel case desk... For $500.

 

[mickri]

Here are some

Steelcase desk

Vintage steelcase desk. Tan. All Drawers work well. Some marks no dents. original owner. clean condition

fresno.craigslist.org

Desk

Very stern, all-metal, heavy desk. This thing can last you forever. It simly doesnt fit in my little office anymore. All you see are scratches but they are purely cosmetic. Firm on the price. I dont...

fresno.craigslist.org

Metal Desk.

"Machine age" desk from the late 1940s. Printer cabinet with lift up platform. Very heavy. machine age. not mid century. kind of art deco. Industrial.

visalia.craigslist.org

TULARE COUNTY SURPLUS FURNITURE SALE!!! (FRIDAYS ONLY)

Check out the Tulare County Surplus Store FRIDAY 3/15/19 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM for some great deals on lightly used office and home furniture. (DON'T FORGET, WE ALSO HAVE COMPUTERS, PRINTERS,...

visalia.craigslist.org

Office Desk File Cabinet Chairs

Metal Desk, Legal File Cabinet, 2 Matching Chairs. All must go as a set.

bakersfield.craigslist.org

Tanker desk

Large metal desk with wood look Formica top. Great condition. Built to last forever! Mid century modern. Large work surface. Would be great for sewing, crafts, and work! 67 1/2”x35 1/2”x32”tall $30

slo.craigslist.org

Desk - business - steel

Large steel business desk. Been in storage and never used. Drawers on both sides, locking middle drawer with keys.

slo.craigslist.org

 

[rwm]

Also check Facebook marketplace. I bought 3 desks and I have not paid over $50.
Robert

 

[Aaron_W]

Just checked Craigslist and there's only one steel case desk... For $500.

They are probably becoming cool again to the same people who are buying the cast iron lathe legs and VHS tapes.

 

[hman]

OK, I goofed. The search term I used when I previously posted was "tanker desk." Tried again with "steel desk." Same kind of desks, much more reasonably priced! Here's an example:

Steel Desk And Table

Heavy Duty Steel desk and matching steel table . Both measure 61 long by 31 wide and are 29 tall. I'm in East Mesa and can be reached at 48O 739 Ate Ate 43 (text or call). $15 for the desk $20 for...

phoenix.craigslist.org