Welding table build

[CDN Farm Boy]

That table (from link) is overbuilt for 1/2 plate....It would work well with 2" plate or thicker. There's no need for one that much support. It would hold up a D7 dozer. The key to learning fabrication is to use materials wisely...make it strong enough, a little overbuilt maybe, but not something that heavy. You learn nothing about building by making it that way

I couldn't agree more. I'm a licensed carpenter and see this sort of over-building with wood all the time. Same with the welding, why fully weld something when some good quality and well- placed tack or stitch welds will do

I liked that one for the idea of how he did the plate and slats, scaled back on beef to a more reasonable level. Just the steak, don't need the whole cow

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

I stopped on my way to work this am to find options for adjustable feet. $26 got me two of these puppies





1 1/4 x 3 bolts with nut. Should do the trick.

 

[Mark @ Everlast]

I've got a couple tables I'll try to take some pictures of later tonight.

 

[ovrszd]

The key to learning fabrication is to use materials wisely...make it strong enough, a little overbuilt maybe, but not something that heavy. You learn nothing about building by making it that way.

That right there is my problem. I tend to throw metal at a project. I gotta learn more patience and planning.

Got some very knowledgeable fabricators and welders following this thread. I'm very anxious to see the results.

Thanks for all contributors.

 

[Shield Arc]

When I built my welding table I used what I had. The frame is what I used to unload my Miller Trailblazer 55D. I built it the same height as the flatbed I had at the time, used a come-along to pull the welder on an off the truck. I needed a plate to go on top of the frame, so I called one of my buddies who was running a job not to far from my house, ask him next time he was in the yard to grab me a 4' x 8' x 3/4-inch plate. Not wanting to go all the way to Seattle to the yard he just went down to the local metal yard and bought me a plate.:cool2:

 

[Tractor Seabee]

SA,

Thanks, I'll work on getting them. By the way, where do you live, obviously in my neck of the woods by your experiences you relate. Are you retired from the trade like I am? I retired from UA Local 26 but Local 290 in Oregon was my real home local. I do consulting on Federal construction contracts now. You never indicate your first name on your posts; is it a secret?

Ron

 

[Tractor Seabee]

When I built my welding table I used what I had. The frame is what I used to unload my Miller Trailblazer 55D. I built it the same height as the flatbed I had at the time, used a come-along to pull the welder on an off the truck. I needed a plate to go on top of the frame, so I called one of my buddies who was running a job not to far from my house, ask him next time he was in the yard to grab me a 4' x 8' x 3/4-inch plate. Not wanting to go all the way to Seattle to the yard he just went down to the local metal yard and bought me a plate.:cool2:

I kept on reading the posts down to here. I wish I had a shop like yours; maybe someday. I work in a 10 X 20 garage tent in front of my garage. In this weather I use halide lights and a diesel salamander burner to work. I love that bench. Mine is only 2' X 4' 1/2" plate but better than nothing. Found it at a garage sale for $50.

Ron

 

[Shield Arc]

Ron your more than welcome to borrow my books so you don't have to buy them. I live at the end of RA Miller road, off of Mullenix road, back in the woods.:laughing: I'm a disabled Pile Driver, Local 2396 Seattle.
Carl

 

[Shield Arc]

I wish I had a shop like yours

You'll have to come over and play sometime.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

Pulled the plate straight this afternoon. The tubing is clamped to the edge as reference only. As I'd previously mentioned, the gap was about 1/8" in the middle which is too much for me to accept.

As delivered:




Two 5000 lbs ratchet straps and 8x8 blocks later:





The straps are like a violin but I got the plate straight. In fact, I actually pulled the far side past center a bit. Now to flip it over to get the straps out of my way and start tacking things together