Gladiator GarageWorks GAFS42KDSG Fold-Away Workstation

by Gladiator Garage Works

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The Gladiator GarageWorks GAFS42KDSG Fold-Away Workstation is an ideal space-saving storage unit for your garage. Featuring three shelves and a fold-out stainless steel work surface, this sturdy workstation has a unique power-cord access hole in the enclosed lower shelf. At ten inches deep, the shelves can each hold up to 50 pounds, easily storing tools, gardening supplies, car maintenance equipment, and more.

Fold-Away Workstation At a Glance: Fold-down workstation saves space Power-cord access hole in bottom shelf Easy to assemble Sturdy steel construction 10-year limited warranty

The Fold-Away Workstation functions as a secure cabinet and a sturdy work surface. View larger.

Innovative power-cord access keeps wires and cords out of the way.

Fold-Down Work Surface Saves Space
The Gladiator GarageWorks Fold-Away Workstation features a fold-down work surface that can be used as a temporary workspace for everything from small repair jobs to plant potting and paperwork. The conveniently placed power-cord access hole makes this fold-down shelf the ideal place to put your garage radio, computer, chargers, work lamps, and more.

The thick, stainless shelf is 39 inches long and 14 inches deep, and it closes securely with a heavy-duty latch and pin. A space-saving, recessed handle makes it easy to fold down the extra workstation when you need it.

Easy to Assemble and Mount
The Fold-Away Workstation is easy to assemble with the included parts. No power tools are necessary for assembly. With the included hanger bracket, you can mount the Workstation on GladiatorGearTrack ChannelsorGearWall Panels (sold separately). Or you can use the predrilled holes to mount the unit on the existing studs in your garage.

Sturdy Construction That's Built to Last
With a silver tread plate pattern that matches Gladiator's GarageWorks line, the Fold-Away Workstation is powder coated to electrostatically bond and bake a protective coating to the metal, forming an effective barrier against rust and corrosion. The sturdy and durable workstation can support up to 50 pounds per shelf or 200 pounds per station.

Dimensions and Warranty Information
The Gladiator GarageWorks GAFS42KDSG Fold-Away Workstation is 30.5 inches high by 42 inches wide and 10 inches deep. It is backed by a ten-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Gladiator GarageWorks GAFS42KDSG Fold-Away Workstation, Allen wrench, and all the Allen-head bolts, flange nuts, door catch pins, and star nuts necessary for assembly.

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Product Description

42"W x 30.5"H x 10"D Foldaway Worstation Heavy Duty Wall Mount Workbench With Storage Cabinet Shelf With Fold-down Workbench Mount To Studs Or On Geartrack Channels To Slide Left And Right 200 LB Capacity

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 62.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000ZO7LVW
• Item model number: GAFS42KDSG
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,163 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #67 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Material Handling > Workbenches

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice space-saving workstation with built in storage, April 14, 2010

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Craig Warrington (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gladiator GarageWorks GAFS42KDSG Fold-Away Workstation (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've read some of the other reviews on this workstation and seen where some of them could be potentially questionable (perhaps written by employees who work for Whirlpool?), but based upon my experience with other Gladiator products and the fact I had seen this particular workstation in stores I went ahead and placed an order.

As with many Gladiator products, some assembly is required. The hardware is clearly marked and as is the case with every Gladiator product I have assembled thus far, they do include a few extra nuts and bolts just in case. I suppose It took a whopping 15 minutes to put this together but probably another 10 to open the box, remove the contents, and dispose of the massive pile of cardboard and foam packaging (Gladiator must have very good engineers designing the packaging).

Once the workstation was assembled and mounted to the wall it became clear this was NOT just another cheap garage work table that would have a hard time handling anything heavier than a cordless drill. I was actually very surprised at how rigid the work surface was and the fact it is covered in a stainless steel skin on the interior was very impressive (it would have been a lot cheaper for Gladiator to use painted steel here).

Obviously this is not meant to be a working bench where you will be using a vice and hammering on things or clamping items to the benchtop, but it is a nice place to organize projects and hand tools. I keep all of my chargers and batteries in the lower compartment and a radio and some cased power tools in the upper compartment. I also keep more power tools on the top shelf. I have no idea how much weight my workstation is supporting, but it shows no sign of stress.

So are there are any negatives? Yes, but they are rather nit-picky if you ask me. First of all I have noticed if I don't close the worksurface with enough pressure, only one side of it seems to "click" into a closed position, so I often have to push on the upper corners in order to get it fully closed. This isn't a huge issue and perhaps my particular unit simply needs to be adjusted as it might not be 100% square. Second, I would have preferred if there was a back to the unit because I have it mounted to open studs, and this allows items to fall out of the back and onto the floor. I can't really fault Gladiator for this one because this isn't really a problem with the unit and more just an issue with my particular installation. Had I mounted this to a solid wall or to their magical gear track I suppose this wouldn't be an issue.

In summary, I am very happy with the unit and would not hesitate to buy another one. In fact if I see them on sale again I might just order two more. I have found a few different places where it would be nice to have a folding work table such as in the basement utility room and in the garage. If mounted properly, I could even see these used as desks in a (likely male) child's room to give the place a cool industrial look. Match this with a few of the other Gladiator cabinets and it would be a unique way to add functional storage to any room where the lady of the house doesn't frequent (I just can't see my wife allowing me to use the diamond plate look in the laundry room or bathroom, but it would rock in a bachelor pad!).

In my case I have it mounted in the basement utility room and I chose to mount it high enough that my arms rest comfortably on the work surface when opened. It is also a really nice surface to use when cleaning handguns as the stainless steel is very easy to clean and won't be damaged by chemicals or solvents.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install and very sturdy, October 1, 2009

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Jeff W. Metcalf "Huge ION fan" (Salt Lake City, UT) - See all my reviews
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I wasn't quite sure what I was getting when I ordered this, the pictures are not very good (or weren't at the time I bought). I was in the process of organizing my garage so I thought anything would be good and I had to make a rush "lightning deal" decision, so I bought it.

The top of the unit provides a nice storage shelf for car cleaners, roundup, oil, etc. I is sturdy enough to accomodate heavier items as well. The middle shelf houses my stereo that every guy needs in his garage. The bottom section is the really useful part. I don't have a huge garage so space is critical. The front silver door of this unit folds down to provide a nice, very sturdy workspace. I just fold it up when I'm done and store all my rechargeables inside the cabinet along with a power strip that works nicely with the power cord opening in the bottom of the shelf.

There are 2 install options with this unit. You can use the garageworks brackets (sold separately) or mount it directly to the studs in your garage wall. I used the 2nd option and setup was pretty easy. I had it up within a couple of hours. The only thing that went wrong in the install is that I broke the 2 pins used to secure the fold-open door in place when it is closed. No probelem, I called Gladiator and they sent me out replacement parts within a few days.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT RTA PRODUCT, August 23, 2010

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M. Dong "matty d" (Somerville, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gladiator GarageWorks GAFS42KDSG Fold-Away Workstation (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is the best Gladiator Ready-To-Assemble Product so far. I would say it almost belongs in the Gladiator Premier class. It is sturdy and built to last. A true piece of garage gear. I am impressed with the weight of the fold down door. It compliments my Gladiator Garage quite nicely and I am so happy with this addition. It was fun putting the FoldAway Workstation together and gratifying to see it hanging on the wall. I am very lucky to have paid only $80 brand new from a Sears overstock but I would gladly pay 2x (the going rate) for this product. I am using it for a workstation for gardening and gardening supplies so my 6 foot Gladiator bench doesnt get messed up. Maybe I'll get another one for automotive items....hmmmm...all of the Gladiator possibilities...