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Skil 3100-12 Skil X-Bench Workstation
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| List Price: | $251.98 |
| Price: | $149.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details |
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Product Description
The X Bench offers an innovative cut channel that allows quick and easy cutting of material. The table collapses and folds in half for ease of transportation and storage. The extruded aluminum legs independently adjust from 24 to 34-inches.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4978 in Home Improvement
- Brand: BOSCH (S-B Powertools)
- Model: 3100-12
Features
- Innovative cut channel in center of table to cut materials quick and easy
- 53-inch x 23-inch table top constructed from tough MDF material
- Steel legs independently adjust from 24-inch - 34-inch
- Universal Insert Plate system turns portable tools into benchtop tools
- Power outlet with a bump-off power switch for added convenience
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
When tackling home improvement projects, having the proper work environment is critical. SKIL's X-Bench gives do-it-yourselfers the work surface and features they need to get their projects done, even when space is at a premium. Easy to store and transport, the X-Bench moves from the garage to the workroom and back with ease, and it is always ready to handle a wide variety of projects.
 The X-Bench Work Station folds in half for easy storage and portability. |
 An integrated cross-cut channel provides support on both sides of cut material. View larger. |
 Independently adjustable steel legs make the X-Bench great for users of varying heights. |
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The SKIL X-Bench was designed with the homeowner in mind. The workstation comes folded for easy storage in tight spaces. It folds out, creating a working surface that measures 53 x 23 inches. The steel legs are independently adjustable, allowing users to set the table at the height that best suits their needs, from 24 inches up to 34 inches.
The SKIL X-Bench is loaded with features. The new and innovative cut channel, the first cutting solution of this kind in the industry, is located in the center of the bench. Two sections of the tabletop can be pulled apart, exposing the cut channel, which can accommodate SKILsaws up to 7-1/4 inch. The tabletop is constructed from a tough MDF (medium density fiberboard) material and features peg holes that accept the wedge dog clamps (two included with table), allowing users to secure materials to the table when using the cut channel. Ruler markings are provided on the MDF wood surface for accurate measurements. Additional features include a miter- gauge slot and a bump-off power switch.
When you've wrapped up a project or you're ready to take the X-Bench on the go, portability is a snap. The steel legs fold up and the table folds in half. Just grab a hold of the carrying handle and you're ready to go.
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SKIL Heritage
SKIL Power Tools is a leader in portable electric power tools and accessories that serves the consumer do-it-yourself and professional construction markets. Founded in 1924 with the invention of the SKILSAW Worm Drive, SKIL now delivers a complete line of power tools designed and engineered to help do-it-yourselfers achieve home project success, while providing professionals durable, cost-conscience tools for the jobsite.
What's in the Box
3100-12 X-Bench Workstation, universal insert plate, two wedge dogs, and power switch.
Product Specifications
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Customer Reviews
Heavy- Man-Heavy
Just received my table. It appears to be well built and I believe it will serve the purpose of my purchase. I have what I call my "portable wood working shop". I have the Ridgid portable table saw (great saw) and a portable router table. One of the main reasons for purchasing this table is to sit my Bosch router table on it. I have a garage with enough room to store all my wood working equipment but not enough room to use it in the garage.(Can't stand the dust either) When I'm ready to do wood working I move the equipment to the asphalt driveway in front of the garage. The table will be used for various projects. The table is heavy or I would give it 5 stars. Maybe more aluminum could have been used in its design. The legs are easily adjustable and very sturdy. Also a negative is the fact that the table got cheaper before it was delivered.
Perfect Work Bench
Being that Craftsman no longer knows how to make a quality portable work bench, I recently purchased the Skil Model 3100-12 X Bench Workstation. I have never been a big fan of MDF (medium density fiberboard) fabricated table tops, but it seems every manufacturer is on the band wagon now. That includes Skil. Of all the benches that I have encountered the Skil X Bench is the most impressive.
Durable and weighing in at almost 45 lbs its not for the Wheaties deficient. Working surface measures 53" x 23". The aluminum legs adjust in height from 24"to 34". The table folds in half for great portability and storage. One of its sweeter features is the cutting channel located dead center of the bench. The universal insert plate can be quickly customized to fit almost every kind of power tool from drill press station to scroll saw. Installation is simple. Just attach the tool to the insert plate, insert back in slot, securely lock it in and you're in business. A great safety and convenience feature is the power outlet with the bump off switch. Accessories include (2) wedge dogs, clamp kit, insert plate and a hanging bag for storage.
Of all the imitators out there, the Skil 3100-12 X Bench by far stands above the rest. If its a combination of durability, features and portability one is looking for, look no further. This is the one.
Terrible Packaging. Not Great Customer Service. Pretty Good Tool.
I really want to like this product. I really do. But the first one I received (as a present) was damaged. The benchtop had nicks taken out of it during shipping. Since the top is made of MDF or Hardboard, it's not really all that durable to begin with. The replacement I received directly from Bosch Tools had a damaged corner which caused a sharp metal corner to stick out dangerously. I returned that one and just received my second replacement, which is packaged with no padding whatsoever. The table is simply folded and rattling around loosely inside the box. This replacement is also obviously one that has been sent in from someone else since the box is basically held together with packing tape. Not only that, but the metal plate that covers the tool port is missing completely as are the red clamp tops.
I assume this product would be quite nice if I were able to use it once in the months that I've "owned" it. Simply the worst customer service I've experienced. In the mean time, I'm using my Rockwell Jawhorse over and over again and it's performed flawlessly. Since I don't have a work table at the moment, I put a piece of plywood clamped in my Jawhorse to act as a worktable.
*Update*: I received a 4th X-Bench from Bosch with minimal damage. The customer service rep claimed it would be sent within another package, which it wasn't. However this table was in pretty good shape. Since I'm in the middle of a bunch of projects including re-drywalling my bedroom the X-Bench was put into use immediately. In use, as a product, it is quite good and very sturdy. I'm actually quite impressed with the tool itself. If only Skil would figure out how to package it properly and follow-up their words with their actions from customer service I'd be overall pleased with the purchase. As it stands I'll upgrade my rating a bit since it's working well as a tool.
