Revisiting the Side Tables/Drink Carts Discussions (1 Viewer)

[EastCoastCali]

The posts regarding this seem to be pretty well dated, so I'm reviving the discussion to see if anything has popped up in the meantime.

In a perfect world I'd love to find something like the commonly used (it seems) carts linked below, but with the ability to fold. I feel like there's a bit of a market opportunity here for something similar that both folds and rolls. Short of throwing casters on a TV tray table, I see no folding options....and storage space is hard to come by at the moment. I'd love to hear if anyone's had any brilliant discoveries or custom builds since the older discussions on the topic.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TGLQBST/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza?th=1&tag=pokchifor0d-20

 

[Tonystark137]

Following; would be amazing to get something that folds, rolls and has cup holders... Probably a dream though.

 

[Taghkanic]

This doesn’t fold as such, but appears to be easy to disassemble into two halves, which would allow for some more compact storage:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/UWR-Nite...ls-Overbed-Table-Laptop-Cart-with-Open-Shelf/

Also no cupholder, but adding a drop-in one could be a relatively quick and simple carpentry job.

Two sizes, one with more color options.

Not the all-in-one solution you’re looking for, but possibly a stopgap.

 

[Taghkanic]

Here’s a basic folding side table with casters. Would again require a hack to add a drop-in cup holder. Looks a little flimsy, maybe?

https://goodsofjapan.com/products/y...ng-mini-table-with-casters-natural-mapleivory

 

[EastCoastCali]

Here’s a basic folding side table with casters. Would again require a hack to add a drop-in cup holder. Looks a little flimsy, maybe?

https://goodsofjapan.com/products/y...ng-mini-table-with-casters-natural-mapleivory

Yea, yikes lol. That thing is fugly...

I appreciate the help. The fact that we have to stretch for these options or search far and wide just fuels my thoughts that there is a potential market here with currently no good contenders.

 

[Taghkanic]

I think the problem is that the three key components (cup holder, folding, casters) are all options less likely to be found in finer furniture.

Maybe something will turn up. But my guess is that you’ll have to find the best option possible in folding tables, and then customize for casters and cup holders.

 

[EastCoastCali]

I think the problem is that the three key components (cup holder, folding, casters) are all options less likely to be found in finer furniture.

Maybe something will turn up. But my guess is that you’ll have to find the best option possible in folding tables, and then customize for casters and cup holders.

The cup holders don't concern me too much, I can always put some in and make them removeable, but yea you have a good point. bummer....

 

[thetikiking]

Might be a little overkill, but IKEA has some cheaper options.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/nissafors-utility-cart-black-20399777/

 

[EastCoastCali]

Might be a little overkill, but IKEA has some cheaper options.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/nissafors-utility-cart-black-20399777/

Yea I saw these, kinda cool, but not so good for the space/storage issue.

 

[thetikiking]

Ah, sorry. Missed the folding question. Personally, I'd go for something like this folding C-Table from amazon. Then, grab some casters from Home Depot, and hole saw for drop-in cupholders.

https://www.amazon.com/Tatub-Foldin...-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

 

[churlbut18]

@EastCoastCali

Triton makes them. Cupholders, folding, and casters.

 

[EastCoastCali]

@EastCoastCali

Triton makes them. Cupholders, folding, and casters.

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Those are amazing and I’m glad to see someone does, thank you. But good god, $300?!? Holy shite.

 

[johnnycnote]

Got these at Amazon for $33 and added the cupholders. Looking forward to trying them out at the next game, but they’ll def be better than what we’ve been using

YeTom Side Table,C Table with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ1S3CDV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[DZPoker]

Doesn’t meet the rolling or cupholder requirements. DEFINITELY doesn’t meet the ‘furniture grade looking’ needs of most. But I’m posting this here just in case someone stumbles in and has different needs…

I was at a game a few months ago and the host had a stack of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Col...igtX3hQMVqEr_AR1wBwUUEAQYBSABEgJOivD_BwE&th=1

They were easy to set up, easy to move, and easy enough to use! (And obviously super easy for him to store!)

 

[EverGreenGSO]

Got these at Amazon for $33 and added the cupholders. Looking forward to trying them out at the next game, but they’ll def be better than what we’ve been using

YeTom Side Table,C Table with... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ1S3CDV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

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That's so money....

Looks great with the gold cup holders too!

 

[johnnycnote]

That's so money....

Looks great with the gold cup holders too!

Thanks! But the cups are SS!

 

[EverGreenGSO]

Thanks! But the cups are SS!

Shoot you're right! Still looks great!

Care to share where you got the cup holders?

 

[johnnycnote]

Shoot you're right! Still looks great!

Care to share where you got the cup holders?

https://www.amazon.com/YeTom-Storag...d_r=449663da-f75c-4bd5-8581-0a9017b40fbe&th=1

 

[buffalojim]

Just waiting to drill the holes.

VASAGLE End Table, C Shaped TV Tray with Metal Frame Rolling Casters for Coffee Laptop Mobile Tablet, Industrial Side Table for Living Room Bedroom, 19.7 x 13.8 x 23.6 Inches, Ebony Black, ULNT050B56
https://a.co/d/5kFRXAl

GSE Games & Sports Expert Jumbo Aluminum Cup Holder, Drop-in Cup Holder for Casino Poker Tables, Work Desks, Boats, RVs, Cars & Trucks (Black, 10-Pack)
https://a.co/d/3hpsMQg

 

[EastCoastCali]

Yea I ended doing the same thing, $20 off amazon for the cart, then whatever the 10 pack of jumbo cups were. We love em!

 

[buffalojim]

Yea I ended doing the same thing, $20 off amazon for the cart, then whatever the 10 pack of jumbo cups were. We love em!

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Guess I should have looked around more. The one disappointing part of the carts I chose is the lack of space to put stuff underneath. Not a big deal but would have been nice to have for sure. Nice work!

 

[allforcharity]

It would be way better if these side carts were collapsible for storage.

 

[Tonystark137]

Does everyone own a circular saw? lol

 

[EastCoastCali]

Does everyone own a circular saw? lol

?

 

[buffalojim]

Does everyone own a circular saw? lol

Nope, waiting for my brother in-law to swing by. Turning in my man card today.

 

[Tonystark137]

?

To cut out the holes lol

 

[buffalojim]

More appropriately it's called a hole saw. Either way, I own neither lol

 

[EastCoastCali]

To cut out the holes lol

Oh lol, I bought the bit when I went to upgrade my barrington with the same jumbo cup holders.

 

[BGinGA]

Doesn’t meet the rolling or cupholder requirements. DEFINITELY doesn’t meet the ‘furniture grade looking’ needs of most. But I’m posting this here just in case someone stumbles in and has different needs…

I was at a game a few months ago and the host had a stack of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Col...igtX3hQMVqEr_AR1wBwUUEAQYBSABEgJOivD_BwE&th=1

They were easy to set up, easy to move, and easy enough to use! (And obviously super easy for him to store!)

Those are kinda cool, and pretty easy to add a couple of cupholders to the top with either bolts or expoxy.

 

[Omar65]

More appropriately it's called a hole saw. Either way, I own neither lol

Its just an attachment that you would use with your electric drill.