VacMaster VP230 Work Table or Cart Recommendation

GregW

I'm scheduled for delivery of the vac sealer on Friday. I have a temporary wood utility table I can use for now, but I would prefer something more suitable to use indoors.
I think a number of forum members has similar sealers. I'm hoping a member can make a recommendation for something like a wire shelf type small table, or a stainless steel metal cart. I've looked on Webstaurant store and see numerous options.

Can someone make a recommendation and provide a link to the one they have?

nolaegghead

buddy of mine has something like this for his chamber sealer.  Mine is on the counter.

GregW

Thanks @nolaegghead- I had looked at that cart, but it is rated at 50# per shelf. I believe the sealer is rated at around 82#
I don't think there would be a problem with wood top carrying the weight. 
Do you have any thoughts?

nolaegghead

The top and castors should handle the weight no problem.   The only thing I’d worry about is the tendency for the structure to “rack” when pushed.  I don’t think that would be an issue but a solution would be simple - drill and install some bolts on the shelf through the leg joints.  

GregW

nolaegghead said:

The top and castors should handle the weight no problem.   The only thing I’d worry about is the tendency for the structure to “rack” when pushed.  I don’t think that would be an issue but a solution would be simple - drill and install some bolts on the shelf through the leg joints.  

That is a good idea- I would hate to have cart turn over

Canugghead

Congrats. How about this one?
https://www.vevor.com/lab-cart-c_11050/vevorrolling-lab-cart-mobile-clinic-cart-500lbs-weight-capacity-3-shelves-steel-p_010800184750?v_tag=e4558b80-9d41-11ed-9c6f-05eb61d1a413.7

Edit: 500lbs capacity, only $113, free shipping. Some folks here bought chamber sealer from the same company.

Mine sits on a cart retired from an institutional kitchen

alaskanassasin

@GregW you are going to love it! One of my favorite things is it will seal any bag I have run across so far. So if you open something and only use half you can throw it in the sealer and keep it fresh for next time.  I went to a used restaurant supply store here and bought a sink, you might check them out in your area, plenty of prep tables etc.

https://theliquidatorsllc.com/what-we-sell/

GregW

alaskanassasin said:

@GregW you are going to love it! One of my favorite things is it will seal any bag I have run across so far. So if you open something and only use half you can throw it in the sealer and keep it fresh for next time.  I went to a used restaurant supply store here and bought a sink, you might check them out in your area, plenty of prep tables etc.

https://theliquidatorsllc.com/what-we-sell/

Thank you- I have actually been to that location before. I can't remember what I was looking for at the time.

Langner91

nolaegghead said:

buddy of mine has something like this for his chamber sealer.  Mine is on the counter.

I have that exact cart.  If you send me your chamber sealer, I will verify it will hold it.

nolaegghead

alaskanassasin said:

@GregW you are going to love it! One of my favorite things is it will seal any bag I have run across so far. So if you open something and only use half you can throw it in the sealer and keep it fresh for next time.  I went to a used restaurant supply store here and bought a sink, you might check them out in your area, plenty of prep tables etc.

https://theliquidatorsllc.com/what-we-sell/

Yep, I do that all the time. 

Pro Tip:  If you keep emergency equipment, tools, first aid, battery jump booster packs, etc in your boat, seal them in a bag and they don't turn into "batteries" and corrode rattling around in your boat.  I suppose you could do this for trucks and what not also.

My boat has a few bags with tools and a battery booster that I can rip open and expect the contents to be in perfect working shape when I need them.

This is particularly important if you fish salt water.

GregW

Canugghead said:

Congrats. How about this one?
https://www.vevor.com/lab-cart-c_11050/vevorrolling-lab-cart-mobile-clinic-cart-500lbs-weight-capacity-3-shelves-steel-p_010800184750?v_tag=e4558b80-9d41-11ed-9c6f-05eb61d1a413.7

Edit: 500lbs capacity, only $113, free shipping. Some folks here bought chamber sealer from the same company.

Mine sits on a cart retired from an institutional kitchen

I like the cart, however the size won't accommodate the Vacmaster 230

GregW

I think I'm going to place it on the home built wood table initially, and take a little time to look at the options.

Canugghead

GregW said:

Canugghead said:

Congrats. How about this one?
https://www.vevor.com/lab-cart-c_11050/vevorrolling-lab-cart-mobile-clinic-cart-500lbs-weight-capacity-3-shelves-steel-p_010800184750?v_tag=e4558b80-9d41-11ed-9c6f-05eb61d1a413.7

Edit: 500lbs capacity, only $113, free shipping. Some folks here bought chamber sealer from the same company.

Mine sits on a cart retired from an institutional kitchen

I like the cart, however the size won't accommodate the Vacmaster 230

I guess with only one inch to spare the width is too close for comfort.

GregW

Canugghead said:

GregW said:

Canugghead said:

Congrats. How about this one?
https://www.vevor.com/lab-cart-c_11050/vevorrolling-lab-cart-mobile-clinic-cart-500lbs-weight-capacity-3-shelves-steel-p_010800184750?v_tag=e4558b80-9d41-11ed-9c6f-05eb61d1a413.7

Edit: 500lbs capacity, only $113, free shipping. Some folks here bought chamber sealer from the same company.

Mine sits on a cart retired from an institutional kitchen

I like the cart, however the size won't accommodate the Vacmaster 230

I guess with only one inch to spare the width is too close for comfort.

Sorry, I misread the dimension on the Vacmaster site 

Canugghead

OTOH at 89 lbs it’s not likely to slide off, unless you tie your dog to it… the result could be devastating 🤣

lkapigian

Canugghead said:

OTOH at 89 lbs it’s not likely to slide off, unless you tie your dog to it… the result could be devastating 🤣

LoL

GregW

This is what I'm looking at. It is large enough for the vac sealer and my sous vide setup
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/regency-24-x-36-16-gauge-304-stainless-steel-commercial-work-table-with-undershelf-and-casters/600TS2436SC.html

And a second shelf
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/regency-adjustable-stainless-steel-work-table-undershelf-for-24-x-36-tables-18-gauge/600UT2436S.html

The only cause for concern is the price- the setup is $470.40 delivered.
Having ready access to the sealer and sous vide cooking setup on the same table should in theory, make it easier to use the sous vide setup.  My largest SV cooking vessel is 12in x 18in x12in so it takes up a good bit of space. Currently the SV is stored on the top shelf in the pantry and requires a step stool to reach- thus it doesn't see a lot of use.