[Club Plus] SCA Workbench Powder Coated 100kg $69.99 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Supercheap Auto

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the hammer88 on 02/09/2021 - 09:40 supercheapauto.com.au (1681 clicks)
Last edited 03/09/2021 - 10:43 by 2 other users

Usual Price 109.99, $40 off for club members.
Reviews are mixed, not suitable for the enthusiast more suited to the DIY at home handy man.
Ordered 2 to sit side by side.

This SCA Work bench is comprised of a strong matte black powder coated steel frame with strong MDF bench and back boards. Featuring a full-width ball bearing sliding drawer and a pegboard you can organise your space the way you want to. With a maximum load limit of 100kg this workbench will hold all your tools safely and securely.

Features
Durable powder coated steel frame with 12mm MDF bench top
Pegboard backing for organised tool storage
Roller bearing sliding drawer for tool storage
Plastic foot covers to protect your floor from movement or vibration damage

Length: 905mm
Width: 450mm
Height: 1400mm
Weight: 21kg

Closest thing for comparison is one from Bunnings which is more expensive but also due to the fact that it offers a wider work area.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/pinnacle-1405-x-1100-x-540mm-com…

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  jv on 02/09/2021 - 09:47

  +2

  Reviews are mixed

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  weezlebub on 02/09/2021 - 09:59

  does anyone have one of these? are they sturdy? i'm going to be pushing the weight limit :)

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    MasterScythe on 02/09/2021 - 10:23

    +4

    I do!
    The shelf section is really only rated to what its rated to, but the table itself is powdercoated steel, with a wooden board sat 'in' it.
    The load rating is a lawsuit safety thing; if you dont put enough weight on it to TEAR the metal tabs (like with any bang-together furniture) then it'll hold.

    I just tried putting all my weight on it; including the projects, that would have been 150kg+ and it didnt even care :)

    The ONLY downside is that the lower shelf, stops a chair from sliding under. This is a 'stool' desk.

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      mapax on 02/09/2021 - 10:49

      +16

      This is a 'stool' desk

      So some people might call that a crap feature…
      I’ll show myself out.

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    Airhead77 on 02/09/2021 - 10:57

    I had one of these and I wouldn't buy it again even in its lowest price. Very flimsy and poorly made(I had to use some of my own bolts and nuts during assembly, even the hardware to put it together is BAD). The drawer would never slide in or out nicely. Got rid of it when I moved out.
    I was considering replacing it for ALDI's foldable one at some point that has a proper wooden work surface due to space limitation in my garage but it never came on sale when I was looking for one.

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      bestbarginever on 02/09/2021 - 12:06

      Are you able to link the ALDI's foldable one?

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        maulmonk on 02/09/2021 - 12:25

        yes seconded. never seen a foldable one from aldi and that would fit my purposes perfectly.

        Not many foldable ones out there, only seen one from bunnnigs and doesn't look great

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        Airhead77 on 02/09/2021 - 16:05

        See comment below. A quick search only shows archived products :-(

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      MasterScythe on 02/09/2021 - 12:42

      Must not be this model; this one does not have nuts and bolts for assembly, its a slide-lock assembly.

      Edit: minus the optional pull-handle, and peg-board. But zero assmebly hardware exists for the structure itself.
      You have the wrong model in mind if you needed to supply hardware for assembly.

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        Airhead77 on 02/09/2021 - 16:03

        It is exactly this model purchased 4th October 2017. I had even reviewed it on Supercheapauto but they seem to have erased it

        Item description from my receipt:

        515548 SCA Workbench - Powder Coated, 900mm, 100kg 1 $69.99

        Also, you probably don't have this workbench because it DOES have nuts and bolts to put together the top self and drawer hardware.

        The Aldi foldable workbench hasn't been for sale for some time now, but here is a link with pictures after a quick search:
        https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/sYqPvOUEdDlYUJqehbPL…

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          MasterScythe on 02/09/2021 - 16:52

          +1

          @Airhead77: Nope, I'll upload photos this afternoon. it doesn't use hardware, it's entirely hammer-together.

          Probably why your review is removed, they likely updated the model.

          Edit:

          Here you go:

          Draw meets the front legs: https://ibb.co/zJ4Bygt
          Front leg connects to the side: https://ibb.co/bLB2nws
          Rear shelf unit attachment: https://ibb.co/kXjKLsC
          Top of the rear shelf, above the work area: https://ibb.co/tp05Zfp
          Inside of the Drawer: https://ibb.co/wrCfdYM
          Bottom Shelf (below the work area): https://ibb.co/HpBbdz5

          Thats all the joints.

          As I agreed before; It does have 2 bolts for the handls themselves (For anyone buying, I suggest leaving them off so there's nothing protruding out the front); but that's it.
          Sliders are pre-riveted on, rear panel comes with metal 'clips'.

          As per the SCA product photo, you can use bolts for the pegboard if you intend to hang heavy tools; but that's not structural, it's a pegboard. The 'c-clips' work fine for light stuff.

          So a total of 8 bolts, all of which are optional.

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  Ok computer on 02/09/2021 - 09:59

  +4

  I have one,.it's a bit flimsy.

  If you have the cash I would recommend something more substantial. However, will suit light tasks. The draw mechanism is good and never played up.

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    jv on 02/09/2021 - 10:13

    I would recommend something more substantial.

    like which ?

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      Ok computer on 02/09/2021 - 13:20

      I went with Rack It components from Bunnings. I used a sold core door from the tip as the bench top.

      It's good as it's modular, so one can add as needs require.

      However, original cost is higher than this product from SCA

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        kiteo on 03/09/2021 - 13:46

        Just a tad higher, yeah. Definitely not a bargain, but built solidly.

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  Russ on 02/09/2021 - 10:08

  +6

  MDF is a crap material to make a benchtops from, I found out the hard way when I started getting sores on my forearms.

  Turns out the binder in MDF is urea formaldehyde, which is a skin irritant.

  Make sure you seal the benchtop with a couple of coats of paint, or better yet, replace it with plywood.

  Plywood also uses urea formaldehyde as it's binder, but it's only exposed at the edges. I didn't seal the plywood on my desk, and the sores cleared up.

  Plywood is also substantially stronger than MDF.

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    jv on 02/09/2021 - 10:14

    -3

    Turns out the binder in MDF is urea formaldehyde,

    Are you taking the piss ?

    • 

      DeepHorizon on 02/09/2021 - 10:28

      While not accurate, people call him pissfingers now

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    MasterScythe on 02/09/2021 - 10:42

    +1

    Yeah, some people are sensitive to it, some aren't.

    Cheapest trick, is clear "contact" like you'd put on kids books (or you can have a glitter spiderman desk! :P)
    I personally just ran a strip of duct-tape along the edge my arms rest on.

    Otherwise, this is one of those times that cheap, crappy paint has an advantage. The high solvent levels help the clear sink in, and bond with the formaldehyde binder; so perhaps add $4.50 to your cart if you have sensitive skin. https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/export-export-aerosol-pa…

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  GRP on 02/09/2021 - 10:46

  Is the drawer unit a complete unit that you clip in or something you have to piece together?

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    MasterScythe on 02/09/2021 - 10:55

    Piece together; but it's very simple, and probably the best tool drawer I've used, outside of my actual roller cab.

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    MasterScythe on 02/09/2021 - 12:58

    To further clarify, the rollers\hinges are already affixed, you just need to 'make the square' with the frame, using a rubber mallet to knock the tabs into place :)

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      GRP on 03/09/2021 - 09:12

      Thanks.

      Might be worth it for the tool drawer and a bit of work on the rest of it..

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  OZTechGuy on 02/09/2021 - 12:14

  It's not too bad, good for basic stuff and storagea and if you're space is limited.

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  Thirtyfourfifty on 02/09/2021 - 13:24

  Can you put a vice on it securely to cut and grind stuff?

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    MasterScythe on 02/09/2021 - 17:48

    +3

    Id replace the MDF with at least a 1 inch thick board to do so; but structurally I dont see why not.