Worktables, Shelf Trucks and Ware Carts (2024)

These very strong worktables can support 600 lbs on each surface for a total of 1200 lbs. Here again, versatility is North Star's hallmark. They can be ordered with or without the bottom shelf; they can be ordered with one or two end wings or, as shown here, without end wings. Several tables can be locked together using spacer kits which can be furnished at no charge.

End Wings, or "extensions" simply fold down against the legs when not in use; they can be smooth or have an opening to hold a five-gallon bucket. Frame is 16-gauge American steel with a powder-coat finish far tougher than paint. Top and shelf are of 3/4" MDF with a high-pressure melamine overlay.

Overall dimensions of table as shown:

50" long x 28"wide x 36" high. Made in USA and ships via UPS.

SHELF TRUCK

North Star Shelf Trucks are moderately priced but of industrial quality. They were originally designed for potters, but they are now used in print shops, machine shops, warehouses, hospitals and factories around the world. These trucks are a wonderful addition to any studio or school and will last a lifetime with almost no care.

CONSTRUCTION

The truck is made entirely of heavy 14-gauge steel with North Star's blue powder coat finish. Each truck comes with four pair of shelf brackets, which will yield five shelf levels (the base carries the fifth shelf). North Star shelves are simply 24" x 36" rectangles of 1/2" MDO plywood trimmed with blue T-molding. Those who need heavier shelves, some other configuration (such as two 12" x 36" shelves per level) or who want to save on shipping cost find it easy to make their own.

Shelves are supported at each end by brackets of a unique design that simply drop into square holes spaced every 2 inches along the corner uprights. The spacing between shelves and the number of shelves is instantly adjustable without tools. All shelves except the bottom one, which rides directly on the base, can be placed at any level so there is never wasted space and conveniently slide in and out. For low pieces, such as tiles, the truck can hold as many as 22 shelves

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY

North Star Trucks measure 39 inches wide by 24 inches deep by 67 inches tall. They carry 24" x 36" shelves of any thickness. Safe load capacity is 750 pounds. Made in USA and ships via UPS.

VERSACAB

The North Star VersaCab, based upon the classic North Star Shelf Truck, is a versatile drying and damp cabinet to solve most of your ceramics and pottery drying problems. The VersaCab eliminates the plastic bag mess usually associated with ceramics and pottery drying, and the VersaCab is portable enough to fit almost anywhere and will hold up to 22 wire shelves. Easily control the cabinet air-flow with the bottom vent shelf and the heavy-vinyl, zippered cover. Heavy-duty industrial casters make the VersaCab easy to move even when fully loaded, and also feature two foot-operated parking brakes for safety.

The "vent shelf" is made in three sections which can be opened or closed individually to regulate air flow. The wire shelves allow free air circulation to the bottom and all around the ware. With the cover removed the VersaCab functions as a standard ware truck.