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torched

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I have been needing a large work table for a while now and have finally designed something that I think will meet my needs (hopefully). Here's a quick list of what I was looking for.
1. Easily movable
2. Storage for table saw underneath
3. Adjustable in height
4. Ability to be easily leveled

I ended up building an internal screw drive on each leg using 5/8" Acme thread with a recessed drive nut at the top of each leg. Table height can be adjusted from 34" to 51" giving me 17" of adjustability and can be set at any height and leveled in about 3 minutes.

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longlivepunk

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Wow, VERY cool idea! I'd look for some kind of cap for the holes though, I could see them filling up with dust and oil and metal flakes and... :p Although your shop looks a hell of a lot cleaner than most, so you might be okay without!

Congrats on the cool new table!
 
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drivesitfar

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Torched: do you happen to have any of the adjustable screws and how you installed them?

awesome design and nice that you kept the back lower support off to just push in against the wall over your table saw.

is top 1/4 inch? are legs 3 and 2 or what size?

thanks for sharing and nice colors too
 
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Refuse1

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WOW.....well done Sir !

That is a great idea and very nice construction.

Nice looking shop too.....
 
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I love the idea, now for constructive criticism (and I do mean constructive). I would mount the wheels on the frame so the only time it rolls is in when you bring it all the way down. When you park it you would have to turn it around so you could still wheel in the saw and other items. This would make it very solid when beating on something, or if you decide to mount a vise to it. I would also cap the holes so dust and **** doesn't get in there.

I love the table and I may even borrow the idea, my current table has to be moved with the forklift and when the shop is cramped that is a very difficult process.
 
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torched

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Thanks for the comments and input guys.

longlivepunk - I thought about caps and still might but so far compressed air has done the trick.

drivesitfar - The dimensions of the legs are 3" O.D. x 2 5/8" I.D. for the outer leg and 2 1/2" O.D. for the inner leg and I went with a 3/8" thick top.

Stouty - I like your idea for mounting the castors to the frame but I need the table to be able to roll at any given height, for example I use it a lot to load and unload heavy items from my truck. So far I haven't had any problem with the table moving on me as long as the wheel locks are engaged.
 
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machsnell

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Wow awesome table. Please provide some specs. Especially for the slides. I am planning mine right now. I am going to completely copy this. The only thing I might do is remove the lower support bar on the long sides and have them angle from the leg up to the rail on top like an inverted v so I could sit at table and work on something "bellied" up. Beautiful and perfect.
 
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NickR

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Absolutely great idea! I've been thinking about a table for my shop. I may adapt the design to fit my needs. If you have and specs or details you wouldn't mind sharing, I would to hear more.
 
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torched

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Hey guys, I unfortunately do not have any pictures or plans of the build. I will try to come up with a small working model to demonstrate the internal design but it will be a few weeks as I am ******* with work right now.
 
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bagged89s10

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That's a very cool idea. Do you have pictures of how you connected the legs and adjusters?
 
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brownbagg

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torched said:
Thanks for the comments and input guys.

longlivepunk - I thought about caps and still might but so far compressed air has done the trick.
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they make a plastic cap for plugging plumbing pvc that fit inside the hole and held tight with compression of a wing nut
 
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richeyc2000

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Brilliant idea. I'd love to see a sketch on how you did the adjustment screws. I have a few ideas on how it was achieved but I am still curious to how you did it.
Super table. You must be delighted with it.
 
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Mudnut

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Wow, what a fantastic idea.
Once my garage is built, a welding table is next on the cards, and I will make something like this.
Hope you don't mind if I borrow some of your ideas.

Cheers,
Ken
 
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Citykid

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I love this! Many tables I've looked at to emulate and this one is the one I plan to copy. I hope you don't mind. What size is the flat stock that is the supports for the legs and top?

What are the holes drilled in the top for?
 
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Ben LeBlanc

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Very nice! I like how you countersunk the corners. Leaves a great working space! I suppose it works like a vise; a long bolt running through a nut on top and no thread on bottom; pushes up. Cool.
I wonder if there is some way to tilt more without compromising the balance. Gets me thinking.


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