Welding Tables

[SeanMurphy265]

I'm getting ready to start on my welding table. I have my 1-1/2" square tubing and saving a little $$$ before I get my plate. I'll probably be using 1/4" thickness. The size will be 3'x6' that's has more to do with my available room. Post some pics of your welding tables!

[KSmith]

I'm getting ready to start on my welding table. I have my 1-1/2" square tubing and saving a little $$$ before I get my plate. I'll probably be using 1/4" thickness. The size will be 3'x6' that's has more to do with my available room. Post some pics of your welding tables!

I'm not sure if you saw my small table build....maybe some ideas there for you, tho yours is going to be much larger. What wall thickness on the square tube? 1/8" should be sufficient, tho 3/16" is more stout. I would plan on getting large casters. I really like my 5" harbor freight casters, tho you might want locking ones with the large table. I like having square corners on my plate so I can use it as a 'square' when assembling things. Make sure your plate top is cut square. I'm sure others will have some good ideas to add.

http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...-Welding-Table

ken

[SeanMurphy265]

I'm not sure if you saw my small table build....maybe some ideas there for you, tho yours is going to be much larger. What wall thickness on the square tube? 1/8" should be sufficient, tho 3/16" is more stout. I would plan on getting large casters. I really like my 5" harbor freight casters, tho you might want locking ones with the large table. I like having square corners on my plate so I can use it as a 'square' when assembling things. Make sure your plate top is cut square. I'm sure others will have some good ideas to add.

http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...-Welding-Table

ken

Do you ever get aggravated not have having locking castors? I like the design and the metal brake.

[X83]

I'd like to know where you can purchase the 1/4 or 3/8-inch plate with the holes in it so you can jig parts.

[NRM]

X83 I'm sure a fab shop would do it for you. Other than that lay it out your self and use a mag drill.

[X83]

X83 I'm sure a fab shop would do it for you. Other than that lay it out your self and use a mag drill.

I could probably make it myself on the mill but it would be very time consuming and very hard to mount a big plate.

I might just need to find local shop with a waterjet table that's capable of doing holes in thick steel.

[bobwills]

so how much does everyone usually spend on a top for their table. I sure would like having me a good welding table that dont catch on fire and wont warp and as cheap as possible. Prolly 1/4" would be a good thickness wouldnt it?

[67cudafb]

I'd like to know where you can purchase the 1/4 or 3/8-inch plate with the holes in it so you can jig parts. Here you go kinda pricey though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slotted-3-8-...item1c221763fe

[SeanMurphy265]

I'd like to know where you can purchase the 1/4 or 3/8-inch plate with the holes in it so you can jig parts.

Here you go!
http://www.jmrmfg.com/featured-tools...cation-tables/

[Rodsmachineshop]

would like it bigger 5 by 9 or bigger table

[X83]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Slotted-3-8-...item1c221763fe

Here you go!
http://www.jmrmfg.com/featured-tools...cation-tables/

The slotted tables work well but I would prefer to find a steel plate with the symmetric holes like in this picture.

[KSmith]

Do you ever get aggravated not have having locking castors? I like the design and the metal brake.

Actually, the weight of the table, lets it be stabile enough as it is. If I was going to be dragging large pieces over to the table, like you might be doing on your larger table, causing the table to move underneath, that would be aggravating! The table top is going to be really heavy on yours...so not sure if locking casters will be necessary. You could always use wheel chocks when/if you found you wanted more immobility. Note, that only two of my casters are swiveling, at the end with the handle, the other two are fixed. That might make a difference in slipperiness also.

these are the two items that I have, so a 6" height overall.
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-inch-...ter-38708.html http://www.harborfreight.com/5-inch-...ter-38711.html

ken

[Rodsmachineshop]

those casters are a little lite duty for a big welding table , https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.a...catname=wheels also nice welding cart caster 1.99 each . i just orders 24 of them https://www.surpluscenter.com/Item.asp?item=1-3191

[KSmith]

those casters are a little lite duty for a big welding table , https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.a...catname=wheels also nice welding cart caster 1.99 each . i just orders 24 of them https://www.surpluscenter.com/Item.asp?item=1-3191

those casters with the shock absorber are nice...1200 lb capacity each. The ones I have are only 330 lb cap. each....equates to 1320 lbs total load, on my small table. I guess depends on what one expects the table to have to support. If very heavy duty, all materials, casters and up, will have to be beefed up. Maybe a 3/8" top instead of 1/4". Things to consider, along with the budget.

Thank you for sending the surplus center links. I'll have to wander the site to see what they have.

ken

[X83]

Post some pics of your welding tables!

A google image search for welding tables would give you thousands of pictures and you might want to check out the weldingweb.com site too.

http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isc...w=1280&bih=722

http://weldingweb.com/search.php?searchid=5062951

[Winky]

I need another portable table ... Jody (weldingtipsandtricks.com) was testing a Stronghands Nomad ... you can pick them up for around $150 ... it would cost me a little less to build one my self but these things are pretty well thought out so I'm thinking about getting one after I get my new 200DX. They are expandable with a leaf ... and fold up like a Workmate (TM) the only thing I noticed is there is no dedicated ground lug but I can fix that. Anyone had any experiences with the Nomad?

[posixPilot]

I need another portable table ... Jody (weldingtipsandtricks.com) was testing a Stronghands Nomad ... you can pick them up for around $150

I looked at the nomad for awhile, and I ended up deciding on the Miller 30fx. It's going to be my primary table, and I felt the top was much more solid than the nomad ... An upgrade from the sawhorses I use now. I like the idea that I can clamp a bench vice or a grinder to it ... It's also very heavy. However, I think I would be buying the nomad, if I was looking for a second table like you are. The extra expense and weight just aren't worth it. The ability to join the tables is a nice selling point, but the kit was way expensive. I think Jody just cut up some diamond plate, and it worked great.

Cheers
Mike

[Winky]

I looked at the nomad for awhile, and I ended up deciding on the Miller 30fx. It's going to be my primary table, and I felt the top was much more solid than the nomad ... An upgrade from the sawhorses I use now. I like the idea that I can clamp a bench vice or a grinder to it ... It's also very heavy. However, I think I would be buying the nomad, if I was looking for a second table like you are. The extra expense and weight just aren't worth it. The ability to join the tables is a nice selling point, but the kit was way expensive. I think Jody just cut up some diamond plate, and it worked great.

Cheers
Mike

Thanks Mike,
That's what I was thinking ... I can also fabricate a system to hook up with my existing table ... the ability to fold it up and hang it on the wall when not in use is a big plus.

[geezer]

I'm getting ready to start on my welding table. I have my 1-1/2" square tubing and saving a little $$$ before I get my plate. I'll probably be using 1/4" thickness. The size will be 3'x6' that's has more to do with my available room. Post some pics of your welding tables!

Sean..What's to prevent you from building the strong hand table after you get your plasma table up and running,,,making a bunch of 5/8 holes in 5/8 or even 1/2 inch material should be do able on the plasma table and a lot cheaper than the 2 grand they want for it.....who knows,,, come up with a good design of your own and you may make a few bucks cranking them out...

[undercut]

Sean..What's to prevent you from building the strong hand table after you get your plasma table up and running,,,making a bunch of 5/8 holes in 5/8 or even 1/2 inch material should be do able on the plasma table and a lot cheaper than the 2 grand they want for it.....who knows,,, come up with a good design of your own and you may make a few bucks cranking them out...

I would agree. If it is something that your timetable can accommodate, your CNC could be extremely helpful in making the parts you need for that "perfect" table(?)