Harbor Freight copies StrongHand Nomad welding table...$59

Reverser · Feb 28, 2014

Mark @ Everlast said:
A guy did a side by side comparison on our site forum with pictures, and even measurements of both. My thoughts are they are probably made in same factory, with minor differences which are probably optional like a height adjustment. Strong Hand Nomad portable welding table review - Page 2

Thanks for the link, Mark.
That's a great side by side comparison review (with pic's).

Mark @ Everlast · Feb 28, 2014

Don't thank me. Our customers posted it. I just gave a link. But that table has given me an idea. I've needed a little different table to do some fab work with a jig that I built for building brush guards for tractors. I build them and sell them to dealers on the side. This may be about the right size, though its a little narrow in dimensions in depth. I need 24". It could hang over the edge though since the jig is rigid.

Reverser · Feb 28, 2014

I looked at ChuckE's video review of the Nomad. He had some problems with it and don't recommend it. He said the top bent on it just chipping slag so he reinforced the top with some square tubing.

He mentioned that it might be ok for some people who plan on only using it only for light duty work. I would think it's only intended to be used for light duty work. It couldn't be too heavily built or it would lose some of its portability.
Apparently, many would disagree with his assessment, since the Nomad seems to be pretty popular. :confused3:

I really like ChuckE's honest reviews, though. :thumbsup:

Stronghand NOMAD Welding Table Unboxing, First Impressions and Modding.. - YouTube

KubotainNH · Feb 28, 2014

Great link for comparison, thanks. For $45 I think I'll have to pick one up assuming they have it in stock.

IslandTractor · Feb 28, 2014

Reverser said:
I looked at ChuckE's video review of the Nomad. He had some problems with it and don't recommend it. He said the top bent on it just chipping slag so he reinforced the top with some square tubing.

He mentioned that it might be ok for some people who plan on only using it only for light duty work. I would think it's only intended to be used for light duty work. It couldn't be too heavily built or it would lose some of its portability.
Apparently, many would disagree with his assessment, since the Nomad seems to be pretty popular. :confused3:

Stronghand NOMAD Welding Table Unboxing, First Impressions and Modding.. - YouTube

I haven't seen the video you refer to but I would absolutely agree this is for light duty work. It shouldn't bend with chipping slag though, that sounds like hyperbole. But, I wouldn't pound on a piece of 1/4" either. It is more for clamping a work piece in place with a pretty flexible clamping set up and doing the actual welding. I'd keep an anvil or stump nearby to do any real pounding on.

IslandTractor · Feb 28, 2014

I decided to get a second one today ($45 with the 25% off coupon). In looking at how they set up the guides, they have predrilled holes with captive nuts on all four sides of the top. That means, I think, that I can attach two of them together easily in either a 20x60 or 30x40 configuration. Knowing that my Nomad always seems a bit cramped, the option of putting two of these puppies together, even if just next to each other but not secured, will make the work space more efficient.

Reverser · Feb 28, 2014

I agree. I think I'll pull the trigger on 1 or 2 myself.

Brad_Blazer · Feb 28, 2014

Did you see the Stronghand connector plate? Might be able to copy it. Too bad it costs more than the whole thing from HF.
Strong Hand Tools Nomad Table Connector Plate, Model# TSL30 | Welding Screens Tables| Northern Tool + Equipment

You guys just cost me $45 by the way. I'll put mine together in the AM.

IslandTractor · Mar 1, 2014

Brad_Blazer said:
Did you see the Stronghand connector plate? Might be able to copy it. Too bad it costs more than the whole thing from HF.
Strong Hand Tools Nomad Table Connector Plate, Model# TSL30 | Welding Screens Tables| Northern Tool + Equipment

You guys just cost me $45 by the way. I'll put mine together in the AM.

I had the exact same thought. Although the $60 plus shipping StrongHand connector is nice and better than just a piece of 14g steel with 1" flange on each side, the simple steel is the cheapest solution. The other is to just get a third HF model and cannibalize it for the top. $45. Probably couldn't get a metal shop to supply and bend plain steel for that price. Besides, think of the cool project you could do with the perfectly fine left over stand.

ThomasH · Mar 1, 2014

I guess I am missing something. Why not just reinforce the edge (if it needs it) with a small angle iron, and bolt one table to the other directly? I don't understand the point of the connector plate.