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What about a steel W-beam with a trolly that the winch rides on. The beam will be perpendicular to the roof rafters. Will need to fabricate brackets to attach to the roof rafters. https://a.co/d/cA8Axc2 Then you can raise the load and then roll it onto the deck. I am a P.E. so if you...

I gave up on the 3/8" steel plate and installed a 1/4" steel plate that was much much more flat! I then can unbolt the melamine and have a welding table!! If and when the melamine becomes too damaged (I had a melamine top work bench for 20+ years prior) i can easily replace it. This is a...

I agree, however, then the edges are too thick to clamp anything down within reason.

Unless I buy a 2" thick maple top plywood does not remain flat. I like to use melamine bench tops for woodworking because of the easy glue clean up and it takes a beating. The steel plate is only to hold the melamine flat without the edges rolling down. I will then only bolt the melamine to...

I used a couple different methods to flatten the plate with out heat.

I have not welded it to the frame yet. It is cupped. one side is curved up from the center and then there is a slight curve up in the center also. should I heat from inside the cup (bottom) or the top?

I am making a workbench with a 74" X 39" X 3/8" thick steel plate. The plate is not flat. Any recommendations on flattening the plate? I do have an oxy/acetylene torch. If I use a torch which side of the curve, should I heat up? Or any other recommendations would be grateful. The plan is...