Another welding table build

[schurtjl]

Finally got around to building a welding table. I’m slowly outfitting my shop with metal working tools, and figured it’d be good welding practice to make a few tables. Learned how to weld many years ago on the farm when I was a kid, but haven’t had a shop or welder until now. If it looks familiar, it’s because I utilized many of Dr. Clydes ideas from his tables and he was gracious enough to send me some pdf’s of the most recent table he’s building. I procured some 1” grade 50 plate from a local business that was shutting down. Enough for this 4’x8’ table, as well as a 42”x60” table, and a couple smaller ones. 4” tubing 3/16” wall for the legs, 3” tubing 3/16” wall for the lower and 2-1/2” tubing 1/4” wall for upper supports. 2-1/2” tubing 3/16” wall on the ends so I can slide in 2” tubing with a vise attached.

 

[schurtjl]

Utilized the 1” plate for a flat surface to build the frame on. Used 3/4” rod for clamp hangers. Drilled and tapped 8 holes in the plate that’ll be used to secure the plate to the frame. No mag drill yet, so I used a couple Fireball jigs to guide my drill straight. Will shim as needed to level it out. Used the 3/4”-10 leveling feet from McMaster Carr (yet another thing poached from Dr. Clyde).

 

[schurtjl]

Primed with spray can Rustoleum primer, then top coated with spray can Rustoleum Machine grey.

 

[schurtjl]

Used the forklift and a chain through several of the holes in the plate, and gently set it on top of the frame. Luckily all the holes lined up, so it was secured with 5/8”-11 bolts. I have some expanded metal that at some point I’ll probably place on the lower frame.

 

[matt_i]

Great stuff, are the square holes something you had added or were they part of its "previous life"?

The forklift makes life so much easier when wrestling with heavy parts

 

[schurtjl]

Great stuff, are the square holes something you had added or were they part of its "previous life"?

The forklift makes life so much easier when wrestling with heavy parts

The square holes were plasma cut on a 1’ grid. Another Dr. Clyde idea I borrowed. The square holes are the same size as holes on a platen table, so platen clamps can be used. My Stronghand 12.5” utility clamps work great with these holes as well.

I originally bought the forklift with the intention of flipping it after I used it to install the metal ceiling. Now I’m not sure how I could get by without it. I use it constantly.

 

[4 FN 27]

That is a really nice Welding Table!!!

 

[derek_m]

Nice work, that table looks good.

 

[Chateau Slate 66]

Very nice table. I "borrowed" several ideas from Dr. Clyde as well.

 

[dr_clyde]

Looks great man, I'm happy it turned out good for you.

 

[icecactus]

Looks great!

Why are your fireball squares black? Did you coat them with something?

 

[schurtjl]

Looks great!

Why are your fireball squares black? Did you coat them with something?

That’s the way they came. I ordered the standard cast iron ones, I wonder if they sent me the black oxide ones instead.

 

[jh1990]

Nevermind, already answered