My Table is 24"x48" x 1/4 inch thick, the plate weighs 80lbs and cost me $40 thats 50 cents a pound, it was a drop piece the excess cut off a larger piece thus a big discount.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobwills
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My Table is 24"x48" x 1/4 inch thick, the plate weighs 80lbs and cost me $40 thats 50 cents a pound, it was a drop piece the excess cut off a larger piece thus a big discount.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobwills
is 1/4 inch thinck enough to be able to not warp from welding on it.
I have 1/8 inch aluminum plate and it doesn't warp. I have 3 of them and at times I put them all down or a steel sheet or copper depending on what I'm doing. None of them warp though. None are thicker than 1/8"
Depends on how hot it will get. You could brace the bottom side with some stringers and stitch weld them on.
Yeah your right I don't get mine super hot. I just have mine laying on top. I though of welding it down but I like being able to switch them out.
Changing them out is a nice feature and the aluminum and copper doesn't hold heat like steel does they make a nice heatsink. Come to think of it now I don't recall my table ever getting too hot. The welding that's being done is usually never close to the surface, only tacking gets done close.
So 1/4 inch would be fine with some braces under it.
I would think so.
Thats what I did, I made a frame under it with 1x1 square tubeQuote:
Originally Posted by bobwills
http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...-welding-table
http://www.candbmotorsports.com/gall...2/IMG_1004.JPG
Messy as all get out in that picture but it has a 3' X 8' top that is 1/4" thick welded to a framework made from 3"x4" rectangle tubing. When I had the plate sheared I also had them cut a 6" wide strip and I welded that to the back of the table. Its nice for clamping things too, hanging tape measures, sticking magnets too, etc...
Chris
Chris, A back splash it a cool idea. It will also stop stuff from falling off the back side.
Thanks... you can see more detail HERE if you want.Quote:
Originally Posted by Topgear
Like the tables. I like how big they are. More than what we got in our shop. Also What I want is it on wheels and a bottom shelf or two for scraps. No more 5 gallon buckets. How much am I looking at for the metal to make a good sized table.
If you are lucky to live near a scrap yard, you can find cheap pieces of metal. Castors are a decent price at Harbor Freight. If your good enough you could get away with building it cheap.
My fathers friend owns a scrap yard it's great. When I have free time I walk around and look for stuff to build. I have taken pot metal before and tried to weld it bad idea. Basically unweldable. I have some cool things like big bronze eagles I welded them onto a bronze frame to hold them up.
I bought my wheels at Northern... They were $8.99 each and suport 250lbs. each. If I bought something comparable at Tractor supply, the price was $28.99 each.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobwills
You do have a little shipping but if you need other stuff as well it works out good.
Harbor Freight is much cheaper on wheels than Northern is these days... Northern still has a bigger selection though so they do still get you there..
www.grizzly.com (power tools) sells some very good casters for good price, too.
http://www.grizzly.com/search/search...936071425676.3
I bought a dozen of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/Caster-5-Tot...item2303ae6dbd they work well and roll easy, $7.41 each cost $12 to ship them.
Description...
Stem Size:
Load Height:
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Finish:
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1/2-13 x 1 Inch
6-1/4 Inch
300 Lbs.
Zinc Plating
Polyurethane on Polyolefin
5 x 1-1/4 Inch
Delrin
The table I made after looking at many versions on line has many of the features that have been mentioned here.
The slats are removable and can be adjusted to fit odd shape items you may need to weld. They also make it simple to clamp anywhere on the table.
The fourth picture is of an insert that I use for plasma cutting. I have since added a hopper underneath to catch the sparks and slag, both are easily removable.
Wow Ram, that is a kickass setup.
I like the vise off to the side. Do you have other places around the shop that it can "plug" into? (looks like it is a 2" hitch receiver type mount)
Is the vise pretty rigid when mounted like that?
That is nice work!
Do the slats slide back and forth on the table top? They look like 1/2" or thicker plate?
Cheers,
Mike
Ram, That's a good idea and looks alot like the Strong Hands Table idea... What I see that makes this look so good is the fact that buying smaller drop pieces of plate for the top is a lot cheaper than a full sheet and I have to admit I haven't thought about it before... Very smart idea you have there Sir..
Very nice setup, practical and versatile, I like the vise, have one of those myself, the dropin inserts is winner, good idea. I'm sure your build will inspire others to do something similar.
My, my, the impetuousness of youth... :OQuote:
Originally Posted by Cippee
Sal, just throw up a post, and give it a couple of days at least. Sometimes its like trying to sell something on ebay, nobody bites right away. If you really want alot of quick replies Just put the word "Obama" in the title, and brothers will jump on it.
More like poke it with a stick...
MikeQuote:
Originally Posted by Mike J
The slats are 1/2 inch x 6 and 1/2 x 8 inch hot rolled
They do slide to configure as needed and are easily removable.
here are a couple of pictures of the clamp system I devised. And the setup for the vice, I cut the base out to match the vice mount with my plasma cutter.
Thanks GunnerQuote:
Originally Posted by GUNNER
The slats cost about $280 if I remember, I bought new 20 ft lengths, one each of 6 x 1/2 and 8 x 1/2 and had them sheared to size at the yard on their iron worker for free. which made transport and lifting a lot easier. I actually built the table before seeing a strong hand unit but did see similar ideas used by other DIY guys.
The slats are also easily replaceable if they warp or get otherwise damaged.
Hey Ram, what brand two post lift do you have? I have the portable MaxJax and it is probably the best tool purchase i ever made.
Just to jump in, I have a two post 9000lb lift in the shop from Greg Smith Equipment - been very solid, lifts all my cars including my F250 Superduty V10 with a full utility box without even slowing down... highly recommended!Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe from NY
cheers,
Mike
Yeah, they have some great priced accessories for 2 post lifts. http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/2-...ft-Accessories
I moved and the barn I have has got 15 foot ceilings. The first thing I did was put in a lift. I have a ford f-250 with a powerstroke diesel and the first time I lifted it I was waiting to get crushed. The list is rated for 9000lbs and the truck it only 6000 or so but still it's a heavy bitch. I worked on my back for so many years it's nice now not to have to.
I have a Greg Smith 10,000 lb lift.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe from NY
it is my second The first was a gemini four post but when we started playing with the front drive race car it became obvious a two post was needed.
i remember that feeling. i put my truck up on the lift friday afternoon, and left it up there over the entire weekend. i only went under it monday. i figured anything would have settled by then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cippee
i had a big 2 post snap on hoist years ago! nothing feels better when you have a big diesel 1/2 ton and your working under the engine and somebody goes to the back and just slightly lifts up on it by hand, you just about crap in your undies!!
I sometimes have people come over and borrow the lift - so we are under a car, I am working on something, and the guy is at the other end of the car just reefing on something repeatedly way harder than you would with several thousand pounds of steel over your head, and that setups up a harmonic where the car just starts rocking- holy crap! In you head, you know these lifts can take an amazing amount of stress, but in you heart you know you can die if something fails...
But I do love working on my car with the lift - best tool I have in the shop!
Cheers,
Mike
It has never happened on my lift but when I was a mechanic I have seen people rock a car so hard it slips on the posts. They didn't make sure the car/truck was properly lifted and it slips off onto the body. I saw this kid bend the step side of this new truck it was terrible.
Hi, I bought this lightweight welding table from Northern tools about a year ago. This table is great for my needs! This is my brother adding some things for me to weld up.. These cost about 80 bucks. Just wanted to share
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Dne'
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Hey, welcome back Dne! Haven't heard from you in a while. Did you get that panel into your truck, and did you use MIG or TIG?
Hi Dave! Thank you for remembering me and my old truck! ; )
Unfortunately, I just haven't gotten around to that Radio patch panel, but I have working on the engine compartment as its an ongoing task in itself! I spoke with Joe Hartson From allmetalshaping.com about Tig stuff(for lack of better descriptions), and he shed some light on Tigging principles, plus I ordered that book on How to Weld, should be arriving soon. I've also been watching many YouTube Tigging and that really helps! But seeing then doing is frustrating, but I'm tenacious enough to make this happen! ; )
The shiney metal on the drivers side frame is what I welded in most recently, It's where the original steering gear used to go, plus some holes needed to be closed. I'll be boxing the frame fairly soon, seems like tig would be fun, but the lower portion of the boxing may be difficult. I think once I put the truck back on my maxjax lift, will make access to welding these much easier. Including working on the patch panel; Ill be able to stand where the floor panel comes out. However, I need alot of practice time with my tig, and getting the sized thickness plate to practice on before the real thing. I'll be posting a little more often ; )
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