Welding Tables

[sportbike]

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?

[Mike J]

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

[GUNNER]

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..

[geezer]

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.

[Joe from NY]

I just a borring person I guess my posts are lame and don't interest anyone. Oh well I won't start anymore threads.

My, my, the impetuousness of youth...


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.

[Jake98]

More like poke it with a stick...

[Ram48]

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

Mike
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.

[Ram48]

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..

Thanks 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.

[Joe from NY]

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.

[Mike J]

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!

cheers,

Mike

[Joe from NY]

Yeah, they have some great priced accessories for 2 post lifts. http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/2-...ft-Accessories

[Cippee]

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.

[Ram48]

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.

I have a Greg Smith 10,000 lb lift.
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.

[Joe from NY]

I have a ford f-250 with a powerstroke diesel and the first time I lifted it I was waiting to get crushed.

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.

[charger891]

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!!

[Mike J]

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

[Cippee]

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.

[Dne007]

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
; )
Dne'

[DaveO]

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?

[Dne007]

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 ; )