Recent content by falcongarage

We are just outside Vancouver BC and had our 2200 sqft driveway redone last October. It worked out to about $2.25 per foot.

I think for even one 1/2" bolt to "let go" of it's head you would need SIGNIFICANT pressure - like exponentially more than your warped top could ever produce.

It had a slight U to it when I got it from the laser cutter - really minor like just over 1/16" over 52". I bolted one side down first then the other and shimmed to center until it was how you see it. It did not require much to get it really good.

man... one good suggestion after another!

I messed around with the top a little and it is now nice and flat. Next up is cutting into the side for the welder. I found a middle tool box at HD that I might buy and recess into the box as well.

You can get them from Fastenal.com or these guys: https://www.nutsandbolts.com/bolts-flat-socket-cap-screws-coarse-c-31_156.html

Thanks - That is a good idea/

Yes...after feeling the weight wanting to tip the box over when the lid is all the way up I do not think a working lid is going to be practical. Got the top bolted on so it is now usable. I will cut the side open for the welder but I think I will also allow for a hinged door for access to storage.

Picked up the 3/8" thick laser cut top for the welding station project. Turned out quite nice - only some minor tweaking will be required to get it dead flat.

These job boxes were a special buy at HD recently and I thought it would be just right to re-purpose into a welding cart/station. This is a bit of an experiment but it should be a pretty budget friendly build. I added a set of heavy duty castors I had on hand. So the plan is to cut open...

Not really a custom clamp but a different use of standard clamps? I built a basic welding table and cut holes into the top of the 5/16" plate so I could use drill press clamps for lighter duty welding projects - easy and pretty cheap compared to a proper fixture table. ...and the best mod of...

I've been working on getting a system down for indexing and cutting square/rectangular tubing up to 4" tall on the table. So far 2" x 2" cuts not problem...and hopefully will be trying some 4" x 4" tonight. Will be great for making illuminated steel gate posts with custom reliefs.

Very cool looking table!

I'll try to look up it's specs but at first glance I would say no...at least not without some opening and editing of the machine. From what I can tell it has a pilot arc type of of torch firing method which is good but I think it is probably best used as a hand cutting tool only. One other...

As far as the cut quality goes it is a great machine for thinner material...but it does not have any connectivity provision for use on a CNC. I suspect some people have devised work-arounds but even Jim Colt from Hypertherm does not recommend it. Same goes for the TD Cutmaster 42.. In order for...