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more pics... Next steps are to get the old bench ouf of the way, and bring this one to its new home :p And I got some other projects in mind.

There is none, but there is an idea :shocking: I was thinking of threading a bolt through the table(head under the table,thread sticking up top) and just bolt my clamp to it. I have some bolts left over, so I'd just need to drill a hole through my clamp so the thread can go through it and...

I got the half inch ply, hopefuly tonight I'll be able to finish it all and secure the steel plate to the table. More pics to come :p

So this was my evening... :beer: I started with a 2x2 frame I made a couple weeks ago and switched to 2X6 after reading this thread. I'm still missing a 1/2" sheet under the steel plate to make it even with the sides, and a brace in the back of the legs. I also went with doubled 2X4 for the...

At first I wanted to make a 100% steel build, but the price tag turned me off. Even the price tag of covering the whole tabe with a steel plate turned me off. That's why I' building 90% wood, and 10% steel. And quite frankly, I love the way the table top looks with wooden sides and a steel...

I intend to use 4"x4" for the legs, but I agree; A brace between the legs should be added to my drawing. As far as burn marks... that, I'm not too worried about. Especially on the bench itself. Because I mean... it's a "workshop" ;) I like that tool holder on your table, maybe I could come up...

So I started playing with google sketchup a little bit today... attached is what came out. Center portion will be 1/4" steel plate for welding. I'm almost done fencing the backyard, so I should be able to get onto that project earlier than I thaught. The plate should be home when I get off...

Yep Guy I know has the machine to install tires, and the balancer right next to it :bowdown:

you smoke too much!

+ 1 I've had my 30$ Jobmate grinder for a few years and it does exacly what I need it to do when I need it to do it.

It always amazes me when people come up with great ideas! They turn the most useless(to them) things into the something sweet and meaningful to them :thumbup: Custom projects like that are ftw :beer:

I don't know the specifics. But I know 87 stands for industry standards established in 1983... That's 27 years ago ;) When I got my hood I figured I only have 1 set of eyes, and I can't go shopping for a new pair if something happens. It something that has to do with UV and radiation...

I almost did that too... until I saw the certification on the back of the hood... all the helmets they had were not up to par on certification :mad: You may want to look into that. ANSI Z87.1-2003 is what you're looking for. You may find one the of the following 3 on the helmet. Z87 Z87.1...

Good stuff. If you're new to welding like I am, you'll want to invest in a auto-darkening hood. I know it made a huge difference in my welding capabilities. Being able to see from the get go is a huge + when starting out.

Pretty good deal you got there :drool: Unfortunatly, I live north of the border... For some reason it appears canadians are either stingy or flat out rip offs. I browse the local selling/buying websites everyday hoping I'd find a good score and I'm still looking :(

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There are plenty of those on here :thumbup: Height, I normaly see 36" Depth and width, well that depends on the amount of space you have available and what you'll be using it for.

It seems like it's workbench season right, threads are popping up left right and center lately. Anyhow... I spent part of the weekend thinking about my project and I came up with this for a final draft. 6' wide, 2' deep 2.5' wood surface on the sides, and 3' metal surface in the center for...

teasing is not nice!

I sourced a steel plate that fits my wallet, so my crazy concrete idea went down the drain. :beer: But now I'm facing a new dilema. Where do I mount my vise? If I mount it on the far left of the table, its usage will be very limited. In the center? N f'ing way :lol_hitti On the far right...