Welding Table Build

[MaxandBlade]

Nice work. Thanks for posting.

 

[Runner]

WIF,

That is a nice looking table. Good job.

You may be OK on the leveller placement. My caster pads stick out a little and I thought I'd be kicking them, but the table top overhang keeps me far enough away.

I agree with your assessment of the HF metal cutting saw blade too.

Thanks for posting.

 

[weldingisfun]

Put a second power strip on the opposite side so you can plug in which ever side is closest to what you're working...

Hawkeye08, I added a second power strip as you suggested. Wonder why the obvious answer to a problem is so elusive? Thanks for your suggestion.

Nice job Weldingisfun, you'll be liking that table for years to come. Be sure you post the projects that come off that table....

Dts1449, ask an you shall receive.
The first projects to come off the table were two roller stands. I already had one, without a roller, that was picked up at an auction and used everytime I used the HF bandsaw. That bandsaw is another HF tool that does not suck. Especially when it has a good blade.
SWMBO picked up two HF roller stands for me, 132 Lb. Capacity Roller Stand on sale for $14.99 then discounted another 20% with a coupon to $11.99. The rollers were removed and used for the project stands.
Just in case anyone is wondering why the HF stands were not used instead of building two new stands, well, they are just too tall.
Added a couple of pieces of 1" flat stock to keep things from falling off to the sides.
The finishing touch was to paint them, one red and one blue. The old one was painted white. Why the patriotic paint jobs you ask? The answer is twofold: The paint hides my amateur welds and; it makes it easier for my "helpers" to know which stand to move when they are asked to move one.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Good job on the stands... and on the table. A welding table is one of my "Someday" projects.

FWIW, Another good source for rollers is a treadmill. Usually there's a good, heavy duty roller on either end of the belt. Used treadmills are pretty easy to find. There's lots of good stuff in them, rollers, rubber belting to line tool drawers, DC motors, linear actuators, and lots more depending on what the next project is.

 

[Dargo]

...I used the HF bandsaw. That bandsaw is another HF tool that does not suck. Especially when it has a good blade.

LOL, IMHO, they suck in a major way! In the Horrible Freight thread I've had a standing offer to give anyone the POS portable bandsaw I got from HF. Each one toasted during it's first use. After 3, the store said "no more" and refused to refund my money. Of course, the 4th rolled snake eyes on it's first use as well. I spent the money needed to buy a quality one and have probably have put 40 hours of cutting time on it with zero problems.

If you want another Horrible Freight band saw free, just come and pick it up, no strings attached, or pay shipping and it's yours. Less than 2 minutes run time and in it's original box. Considering it was #4, I have zero faith in that product from them. Now, if you want to talk about their yellow handled hammers, that's a completely different story...

 

[weldingisfun]

Dargo, sorry to hear you had so much trouble with your bandsaw, but I don't think we are both talking about the same saw. This is the one I think is a good one. Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Bandsaw

 

[Dargo]

Dargo, sorry to hear you had so much trouble with your bandsaw, but I don't think we are both talking about the same saw. This is the one I think is a good one. Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Bandsaw

You are correct; different saw. Bummer. I suppose you don't want the POS I have. :laughing:

BTW, you gave me a good idea. Several times a year I seem to be in need of some saw horses on steroids. I think I'm going to root in my scrap stack and see if I have enough to build me a set of super heavy duty saw horses.

 

[weldingisfun]

You are correct; different saw. Bummer. I suppose you don't want the POS I have. :laughing:

No I really don't, but thanks for offering.

 

[Runner]

I have the same bandsaw weldingisfun has, and mine toasted the motor on the first use.

I have heard some HF tools described as "do it yourself" tools, meaning you have to be willing to modify and work on them and this was the case with this saw. But with a decent motor, it is now working well and I have used it on a lot of projects.

 

[dts1449]

I picked up one of the HF saws last year when I decided cutting parts with a reciprocating saw was too much work. I found it on Craig's list, one of my favorite stores. The thing was covered in some kind of red coolant and lots of metal cuttings, pretty filthy. The guy said he got it from his brother but never used it. Well, I covered the motor with a plastic bag, sprayed it down with de-greaser and power sprayed it. Then I replaced a few missing screws and fired it up. It didn't cut too well, but I found the guy had the blade on backward. The blade was showing some wear, cracks and such so I replaced it with one from TSC. While I was going over it I replaced the gear oil and guide bearings. I'm lucky enough to have an Industrial Bearing store a few blocks from work. The 6 bearings cost about 12$. I got it cutting pretty square and have been using it without a problem. One of the best finds I've had.