Welding Table

MFGENG · Jul 21, 2011

I'm building a new welding table next week, material comes in on monday. Built with 1.5 sq .060 wall and 1.5x2.5 rect .120 wall. The top is 48"x36"x3/8". I'm going to add some slots to allow for the use of t-slot clamps (think milling machine) as well. I'll post up some progress pics when I can, here are some screen caps of the CAD model. And yes, there will be levelers on the bottom of the legs

ConCretin · Jul 21, 2011

Looks good. You are going to love the slots. I did the same thing and bought the Miller clamps. They work great and do double duty on my drill press.

Zeke · Jul 21, 2011

AT .375" don't expect it to be accurate as a reference.

oilslick · Jul 21, 2011

gonna be BA

MFGENG · Jul 22, 2011

Should be thick enough to build a Emperor Norton bicycle frame, hopefully.

What size are the slots for the miller clamps?

ConCretin · Jul 22, 2011

the slots are 3/4" wide with an 1 1/4' hole on one end to allow the clamp to drop in. I'll try and post a pic.

Kroggers · Jul 22, 2011

Looking to do this in the future, so following with interest...

ConCretin · Jul 22, 2011

Here's a photo - I hope

dittle fart around · Jul 22, 2011

Do you have an estimated weight. My roll around table has bent caster already.
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MFGENG · Jul 22, 2011

Solidworks says about 250lbs. The plate alone is close to 180.

Thanks for the Dimensions

Oh yea, got a quote for the material, here's the breakdown
2x20' 1.5x1.5x.060 $38.80
1x20' 1.5x2.5x.120 $47.40
36x48x3/8 $174.41
plus tax, casters, levelers, clamps

MFGENG · Aug 8, 2011

Here is a shot of the table top hot off the laser

MFGENG · Aug 15, 2011

Made a bunch of progress over the weekend. Still need to add more hanger/hooks, etc. I haven't welded the top to the frame yet, waiting until after powdercoating for that. What am I missing?

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dittle fart around · Aug 15, 2011

MFGENG said:
Made a bunch of progress over the weekend. Still need to add more hanger/hooks, etc. I haven't welded the top to the frame yet, waiting until after powdercoating for that. What am I missing?

Looks great. With the casters inset do you have stabilizers in mind?

MFGENG · Aug 15, 2011

I've got 4 3/4" bolts, one in each corner to level the table if thats what you mean

bradweingartner · Aug 15, 2011

Question, was that $175 for the 3/8 including the CNC work?

MFGENG · Aug 15, 2011

w/o the CNC laser work. That's a perk of working at a manufacturing shop

sscustom · Aug 15, 2011

looks great nice and solid

darkk · Aug 15, 2011

MFGENG said:
waiting until after powdercoating. What am missing?

Why not weld some *L* brackets on the table top and drill some holes in the upper legs on the table and install *threaded nut-serts* in the holes. Then get the table powder coated. That way you won't damage the finish welding the top to the table...

z28snksknr · Aug 15, 2011

Looks a lot like the table I started last year that I never finished, or at least what it would have looked like if I HAD finished it. I would add another support spanning the width of the top (intersecting your support running the depth. Anything to keep the top from moving over time and straying from flat and level.

Nice design work btw.

MFGENG · Aug 15, 2011

Thanks

"Why not weld some *L* brackets on the table top and drill some holes in the upper legs on the table"
That's the one thing I haven't decided on. Add brackets to the top and drill some holes in the frame, or weld top directly to frame? hmmmm...

isaac338 · Aug 15, 2011

MFGENG said:
Thanks

"Why not weld some *L* brackets on the table top and drill some holes in the upper legs on the table"
That's the one thing I haven't decided on. Add brackets to the top and drill some holes in the frame, or weld top directly to frame? hmmmm...

Well, eventually you're gonna have that top tacked to and beat on enough to warrant considering a replacement, and it's gonna be a lot easier to unbolt the old top than to cut welds!

devildog101 · Aug 15, 2011

MFGENG said:
Here is a shot of the table top hot off the laser

How much did it cost to have it laser cut.

A**holes Garage · Aug 15, 2011

Nice bench.

I have a basic table I built 20 years ago and my needs have changed.

I'll be building two tables that can be tied together if needed.

Anyway, on my original, I welded angle on the bottom of the top. The angle would flush up against the top frame. I drilled and bolted the top to the frame.

My two new tables will have the same bolted / removable tops.

MFGENG · Aug 16, 2011

The welded angle sounds pretty reasonable. Still torn between welded or bolted.

The laser cutting was free because I work there! ;-)

A**holes Garage · Aug 16, 2011

MFGENG said:
The welded angle sounds pretty reasonable. Still torn between welded or bolted.

The laser cutting was free because I work there! ;-)

My current table that has the top bolted is very solid.

The main advantage is that it can be removed, altered, changed out, etc if needed without cutting or grinding off welds.

Plus, when it comes to time to move it, it removes easily making it more manageable.

MFGENG · Aug 22, 2011

Made some more progress this weekend on both the welding cart and table. Basically added a bunch of hooks, reinforcement bars, and wheels to the cart.

and added a hanger for the torch.

MFGENG · Aug 22, 2011

and hanger for a grinder to the right

BPJOOP93 · Feb 9, 2012

hows it look now?

brianpgriset · Feb 9, 2012

You like that Diversion 180? I've had a heck of a time deciding between a 200dx (I struggle spending $3600 for a shade tree weldor), synchro wave 200 (good power better cost but big and lots of power needed) and that diversion (fewer amps, no stick capabilities). I am honestly leaning for the synchrowve since I am less worried about the machine breaking since its old transformer technology and the resale is pretty good if I ever did want to upgrade.

MFGENG · Sep 4, 2012

I love the diversion 180. It does just about everything I need it to do on 120V and it does not take up a lot of space. I'll post a pic once I can get it uploaded.

MFGENG · Sep 4, 2012

Here are a few pics of the table in use making a back rack for my truck. Made of 2" angle, and 1.5" tube

eriksalo · Sep 4, 2012

Might want to add some receiver sized square tubing so you can attach a vice, etc.

MFGENG · Sep 4, 2012

I've got one in the middle on the front. I'm thinking of adding another on the camera side too. I figure I would leave it unpainted for a year or so until I get it all sorted out.

The best thing I added was a hook to hold a grinder. Keeps it out of the way and off the table top. And very handy for quick access.

mattng351 · Apr 1, 2014

MFGENG, I was wondering if you had the DXF file for the top? I tried to sent you a PM but it doesn't work. Let me know. Thanks Matt

mcgyverit · Apr 2, 2014

MFGENG great project, and has given me some ideas on what to do with my build.

BellyUpFish · Apr 12, 2014

Very nice table..

I'd like to one about 28x48" kinda like this:

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