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Brand: Skil

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X-Bench Portable Workstation. Skil's new must have work bench.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 34 reviews)

97% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Attractive(20), Comfortable(17), Ergonomic(14)

Cons:

Heavy(13)

Best Uses:

Large rooms(12), Medium rooms(16), Small rooms(12)

Describe Yourself:

Budget shopper(5), Midrange shopper(12)

I Am A:

Couple no kids(16), Family older kids(11), Family young kids(4), Single male(3)

Solid, [...]

By Captainjohn

from Rochester, NY on 2/26/2010

Pros:

Ergonomic, Stores easily

Cons:

Delicate, MDFmelamine top

Best Uses:

Home workshop wo space

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

Folds up compactly, adjusts to various heights, use it for my portable table saw as well as a variety of power tools. Router insert usefule as well as sander and jigsaw inserts. Nice for a garage workshop w/o alot of space for power tools. The variety of hold-down holes and the ruler are useful. The top is a little fragile. [...]

Absolutely fantastic!

By Val

from Stamford, CT on 2/14/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable, Ergonomic

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Gifts, Large Rooms, Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

What an excellent table! I decided to go with this workbench after doing some research, and I am not disappointed. It is more then I planned to spend, but this table worth every penny!!!!

Everything I wanted and More!

By Do it yourselfer

from North Carolina on 1/8/2010

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable, Efficient, Ergonomic

Best Uses:

Gifts, Large Rooms, Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Family Young Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I bought this table as a Christmas present for my fiance. I currently rent a duplex and he needed something he could transport and set up easily on our back deck since he doesnt have a "shop". He was extremely impressed with all the features that this table has including extensions that can hold large pieces of wood. He regularly brings the table in and out of the house for glueing projects when its too cold outside. He has literally used the table everyday. It holds large amounts of weight and he feels comfortable placing large pieces on it. He just gushes about this table. It is abolutely perfect and exactly what he wanted. I looked very smart on christmas morning!!![...]

Not seeing it I did'nt know

By Paul just a homeowner

from Riverside Ca. on 1/2/2010

Pros:

Attractive

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

All around use

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I have a workmate, but I think I'll get more use out of this product. Glad I got it.

Nice workbench

By Pearls

from NW Arkansas on 12/29/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Practical, Servicable

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Garages, Home workshops

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I gave the x-bench to my husband for Christmas. He was very excited to get it and is looking forward to using it. It has a handle which makes it easier to carry from one place to another. It also folds up, making it ideal for people who don't have room to leave it up all the time. The only negative that we have come across so far is a small piece of cosmetic damage, but not enough to warent a return.

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Delayed, too Cold here

By Stormin' Norman

from Missoula, Mt. on 12/19/2009

Pros:

Attractive

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Work area

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

Sorry I haven't had a chance to examine or play with this yet. Too cold here in Montana. At -2 degrees below 0, I'll just hsve to wait. This review will be delayed slightly. Possibly till Spring. [...]

great item use it everyday

By Paul

from Ohio on 12/9/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable, Ergonomic

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I purchased this table a few months ago--wow it is the best investment I have made. I use it for everything and the extras you get can't be beat. Would by again in a heart beat...

Paul H.

Excellent work bench

By Jim

from St. Augustine FL on 11/19/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable, Ergonomic

Cons:

Edge can be bruised

Best Uses:

Large Rooms, Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

Easy height adjustment for different uses. Handy in all ways. Good finish on work area.

Wanted one for a long time

By Big Dawg

from San Diego on 9/24/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Ergonomic, Handy, Sturdy, Timesaver

Best Uses:

All projects, Small Rooms

Describe Yourself:

High-end Shopper

I Am A:

Single Male

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

Adjustable legs allow for use as in or out feed table for my miter saw or table saw. Put a table cloth on it and it good for outside parties. I added the clamp set, folding shelf, down draft table and end vise

" I would buy this product again"

By kay

from New York on 7/7/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable

Best Uses:

Medium Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

i bought it for my husband for father day, he love it

Skil X-Bench

By jack rabbit

from Portland, OR on 7/1/2009

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Any Room

Describe Yourself:

Budget Shopper

I Am A:

Family Young Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I like this worktable a lot and have even used it as an outdoor serving table.

If you need a quick setup table and have little room in your garage to do work, this is a handy item to have. Can be great on the go as well since it folds in half and is portable. I love the open slot for the router/jigsaw since I can use my existing portable router table top on this side of the table and drop the router through the opening. I might just have to get the jig saw mounting system for it as well.

It is heavy so be prepared to lift its 45+ lbs weight. Also, the table top got chips during transit and will probably over time get chips on it from just setting it down too hard at the wrong angle unless you are very very careful with it. That seems a bit contradictory for a "tuff" work bench.

Overall, a bit spendy but a real nice table system to have if you have limited space.

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THE SKIL X-BENCH IS GRATE

By BILL THE PEN MAKER

from SPRING TX. on 5/25/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Large Rooms, Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I LOVE THE WORK BENCH IT IS THE BEST FOR WHAT I
DO.

Great purchase experience

By Grizzly Bear

from Roxboro, NC on 5/21/2009

Pros:

Attractive, User friendly

Cons:

Add-ons are a bit pricey

Best Uses:

Medium Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

mainly for cutting project pieces
wide design aids in cutting large pieces
handy fold up design aids in traveling site to site

Too Heavy

By Jeff

from Iowa on 5/17/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Large Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

Versatile and portable but too heavy

Works well, stable and solid

By Mark

from Tampa, FL on 5/11/2009

Pros:

Easy to set up, Good size, Solid

Cons:

Top will chip easeily

Best Uses:

Large Rooms, Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

Works well, solid with the right size work table. Easy to set-up. I got the end vice and clamp package, buy them if you want to use it like it was built for. Varius heights and portability beats any set of saw horses out there.

This is a great table.

By Warren

from Ocean Shores, WA on 4/19/2009

Pros:

Comfortable

Best Uses:

Large Rooms, Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

[...]it was easy to set up. I also purchased the router insert and we are happy with both. Very handy product and stores in a small space.

Great so far

By Detailminded

from Virginia on 4/3/2009

Pros:

functional

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Anywhere

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I am a general contractor and use tables like this alot. I wanted analternative to the smaller folding type work stands. This table is well made. It folds up nicely so things aren't poking out all over. She's a heavy one though. But that also means solid. It's MDF with laminate top, the laminate chipped on the corner the first time I set it down, but this is also unavoidable. I'll call it "developing a petina" already. But I am pleased so far. If it fails miserably I will repost for sure. I like it.

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Quality Product

By nceast

from New Bern, NC on 3/4/2009

Pros:

Rugged

Cons:

Heavy, Too Low

Best Uses:

Garage, Shop

Describe Yourself:

Midrange Shopper

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I use it as my primary workbench. It is rugged,sturdy and stable. My fixed workbench is not as convienent. I would have prefered it to be 36" vs. 34" high and made leg extenders to get my desired height. Go ahead and order the clamp and tail vice kits. You will want them. Miter saw mounting holes ar not standard so don't be surprised when they don't line up. I have several ideas for more gadgets for the table and will be making them as I go.

Very versitile

By Cobra Mike

from Wisconsin on 2/20/2009

Pros:

Adaptable to many project, Attractive, Comfortable, Ergonomic, Very Well Made

Cons:

A little heavy

Best Uses:

Multiple projects

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

Excellent bench. This will be my primary work/project table. I really like the cutting slot in the middle of the table. I would recommend purchasing the optional clamp for the end of the table. It extends the work surface and is great for clamping wood or suspending items that I am painting or staining.

SKIL X-BENCH

By AL

from AURORA,COLORADO on 2/10/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable, Ergonomic

Best Uses:

Large Rooms, Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT ON A DAILY BASIS SINCE I HAVE RECEIVED. I WOULD RECOMMEND ONLY 1 IMPROVEMENT AND THAT WOULD BE TO HAVE A 4 RECEPTICLE BOX AS AN OPTION SO YOU CAN HAVE POWER AT YOUR FINGER TIPS.

Love this workbench

By Dave

from Phoenix, AZ on 1/25/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable, Ergonomic

Best Uses:

Large Rooms, Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I remodeled the house and used this workbench to cut all of my crown molding and baseboard. Worked like a charm. Some of the accessories should come standard though. Those can run the price up very quickly!

Like the produce

By Dennis

from FT Worth Texas on 1/21/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Ergonomic

Best Uses:

Medium Rooms

I Am A:

Single Male

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

Have used some of the features - not all

Excellent Product

By Foxy

from Columbus, OH on 1/21/2009

Pros:

Comfortable, Ergonomic

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

I Am A:

Family Young Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

This product is an excellent addition to my garage workshop. It has made it easier to do all the projects I want and easily store it so my wife can get the car in the garage.

Easy to assemble and meets all my needs.

By EJ

from Higganum,Conn. on 1/18/2009

Pros:

Totally functional

Cons:

Makes my job easier, No Cons

Best Uses:

Workbench in basement

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

building outdoor furniture and birdhouses for my wife.

solid purchase

By Jim

from Bend Oregon on 1/13/2009

Pros:

Adjustable heights, Comfortable

Cons:

Needs more pegs

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

tooke the place of my workmate

All in One Awesome Solution

By Sharon

from BR, LA on 1/12/2009

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

I purchased this product for my husband for Christmas and he was absolutely tickled pink and thought this was such a wonderful gift because he could accomplish so much with everything right at his fingertips.

Easy to assemble and functional.

By None

from Burtonsville, MD and Terra Alta. WVA on 1/10/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable, Easy to Assemble, Ergonomic

Best Uses:

Large Rooms

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

My wife will use it for her woodcraft hobby. She loves it.

Wouldn't buy it again!

By Joe

from Reston VA on 1/9/2009

Pros:

Attractive

Cons:

Not sturdy enough

Best Uses:

Medium Rooms

I Am A:

Family Young Kids

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

Bench in not sturdy enough! Enven small tools when on top of the bench shake and move around. The Clamps are made of cheap plastic

Great product

By Barbie

from Fayetteville, Ga on 1/6/2009

Best Uses:

Large Rooms, Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

This table is great. It folds up for easy, compact storage. It is heavy when it is folded together.

good

By Doug

from Mertztown, PA on 1/3/2009

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Portable

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

projects away from home, very vesatile

its ok but cost is high

By woodchip

from oklahomacity,okla. on 1/2/2009

Pros:

User freindly

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Any Room

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

i use this product for all woodworking projects.i love the clamps and the cutting channel.

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room for improvement

By graniteman57

from Beverly Hills, Flh on 12/31/2008

Pros:

Comfortable

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Medium Rooms

I Am A:

Single Male

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

have an adapter plate for other tools as some people already have routers and saws already and would want to be able to use them with thier table.

Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation

By LJ

from Tuscaloosa, AL on 12/31/2008

Pros:

Ergonomic

Best Uses:

Large Rooms, Medium Rooms, Small Rooms

I Am A:

Family Older Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

My husband uses the product for various woodworking projects and likes the size and portability.

a bit pricy, but I wanted it

By n/a

from Tulsa, Ok. on 12/29/2008

Pros:

Attractive, Comfortable, Ergonomic

I Am A:

Couple No Kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Skil Skil X-Bench Portable Workstation:

will be used mostly for wood working projects.

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