Tool Of The Month - The Step2 Rugged Roll Work Seat

There are times when you just need a place to sit while you work on something. Just about every self-respecting gearhead has some sort of short stool to roll around the lower portion of the truck. If you don't have one, or like me you've destroyed the one you own, then check out what I picked up. The Rugged Roll Work Seat from Step2 is a super-tough seat that will support in excess of 300 pounds. Built by the same company that makes those damn near indestructible kids toys, the seat is just as tough but very simple in its design. No gas shocks to lift you up, no fancy casters to roll in every direction, just four huge wheels, a fat seating area, a lower storage shelf, and a cupholder. The cupholder also fits little cans of aluminum polish, while clean rags can be placed in the storage shelf below.

I picked up mine for less than 35 bucks plus shipping, and I've used it for a while now with great results. The seat comes assembled except for the decals, which feature a bunch of automotive companies. I chose not to install the provided stickers, but that's a personal thing. The big wheels don't get stuck on cracks or little hardware as much as casters, so I haven't almost fallen off the thing, which is a plus. Also, it's light enough to hang on the wall and out of the way when I don't need it. Another great point about this seat is what it's made of: double-wall poly material instead of steel, so if you accidentally roll into your truck you have less chance of leaving a dent or scratch.

	The lower storage shelf is...        read full caption The lower storage shelf is a great place to keep rags and supplies close at hand. Sitting on the Rugged Roll is also easy on the knees as there's no strain from squatting.	Right smack dab in the middle...        read full caption Right smack dab in the middle of the seat is a large handle hole. Because the hole is located in the middle, the seat stays pretty balanced when you pick it up, making it unlikely you'll accidentally dump out the stuff you have stashed underneath.
There is a cupholder on the...        read full caption There is a cupholder on the unit, which of course will hold a can of soda or beer just fine, but it's also a great place to put a can of wheel polish. Since it's not on the ground, you won't inadvertently kick over the can and dump polish everywhere.