Fabrication / Fixture Table I built

[motobilt]

I though I would make a post since a few people were PM'ing asking questions.

The table is 3 feet x 5 feet. The work surface is roughly 39 inches from the floor. The top is 1/2" thick. The top was CNC Laser cut. The slots are 5/8" wide to accept standard toe clamps used on milling machines. The clamp kits are cheap.

The 4 half inch holes on the four corners are there to locate fixture plates I place on the table. With these I can draw a plate in Solidworks to locate the studs exactly where I want them for a given part. The plate are specific to the part I want to fixture. This way I can attach stops on the plate and they stay on the plate while in storage.

I have a "clamp rack" on one said to hand Vise-Grips and other camps. On the other side I have a tray to hold toe clamps, angle grinders, tape measure, and so on.

The legs have leveling feet at the base with non slip rubber. I hate it when my fab table moves. On the base I also added a small hole to bolt the table to the floor if required.

Under the table you will see receiver tubes on all four sides of the table. This is very handy to mount a vise, bead roller, other fixtures to the extend the work surface, and more.

Around the under base is a series of holes. These can be used for many different things. I put them there to bolt accessories to at a later date.

The legs and and under base and clamp rack were CNC laser cut from 3/16" plate and formed on a hydraulic press brake. The receiver tube assemblies are 1/4" thick and have weld nuts installed for pinch bolts. The tray was cut from 1/8".

Over the years I have built many different tables. I have other sizes in my shop. This 3x5 is a perfect table size for many jobs. Of course a huge fixture table would be nice but this one I can sit down next to a vehicle I am building and use it..


Hope you enjoy.

Thanks
Dan


SOLIDWORKS RENDERS

ACTUAL TABLE

 

[motobilt]

After working with the table the only change I want to make is to the clamp rack. Just some minor changes to make it hold more clamps easily.

Dan

 

[1/2 Cup]

Absolutely awesome...

 

[BBC71Nova]

This is the nicest welding table that I've seen that is(?) or could be available as a "product". For a home setup like mine I can't see the time and effort to weld something together being worth it compared to something like this.

Very well thought out.

 

[motobilt]

This is the nicest welding table that I've seen that is(?) or could be available as a "product". For a home setup like mine I can't see the time and effort to weld something together being worth it compared to something like this.

Very well thought out.

Thanks. This table is the result of dreaming about the perfect table for years while I figure out how to clamp things and such. LOL I have welded nuts to other tables in the past to use the toe clamps to only grind them off after the job was finished.

Dan

 

[motobilt]

Absolutely awesome...

Thank you

-Dan

 

[e-tek]

FANTASTIC!! A great add would be wheels that kick up.

 

[LXCam]

Your table is truly a thing of beauty bud, most impressive!!. You really should market that. My ultimate table has been an on going project for a couple years now when time allows. And for the most part am attempting a "as close as possible" precision fixturing system. I've been contemplating a combination of threaded and dowel holes, but I'm digging your t slot approach. I think at a minimum I'm gonna have to borrow your idea for a quadrant, its just too badass an idea not to steal it. Lol .

Edit, haha, just checked out your site, guess you already are doing that. Nice products bud.

 

[Nealcrenshaw]

That is nice!!

 

[motobilt]

FANTASTIC!! A great add would be wheels that kick up.

I personally do not like wheels they just seem to get in the way. One of the main reasons i added the supports around the bottom of the table was to allow me to pick it up with a simple pallet jack to move it around the shop.

Dan

 

[motobilt]

That is nice!!

Thanks for the props

Dan

 

[motobilt]

Your table is truly a thing of beauty bud, most impressive!!. You really should market that. My ultimate table has been an on going project for a couple years now when time allows. And for the most part am attempting a "as close as possible" precision fixturing system. I've been contemplating a combination of threaded and dowel holes, but I'm digging your t slot approach. I think at a minimum I'm gonna have to borrow your idea for a quadrant, its just too badass an idea not to steal it. Lol .

Edit, haha, just checked out your site, guess you already are doing that. Nice products bud.

Thanks for the props. I certainly appreciate it. Let me know if I can ever answer any questions.

Dan

 

[Cryptic1911]

I'm sitting here at work, and just went "Niiiice" out loud. LOL

 

[MarkG]

That's cool----nice job. Solid and practical-looking. The pierce-cut logo is a cool touch!

 

[Scott K]

I'm working a 'quick and dirty' version for my shop. No attempts will be made to match your fit and finish.

I would like to ask how thick is the material you used for the legs?

Thanks

 

[motobilt]

I'm working a 'quick and dirty' version for my shop. No attempts will be made to match your fit and finish.

I would like to ask how thick is the material you used for the legs?

Thanks

3/16"....

Dan

 

[motobilt]

That's cool----nice job. Solid and practical-looking. The pierce-cut logo is a cool touch!

Thank you.

Dan

 

[motobilt]

I'm sitting here at work, and just went "Niiiice" out loud. LOL

Awesome... I just like to build cool things. It is always great to hear feedback. Thank you.

Dan

 

[motobilt]

A few people were sending PM's asking me for pics of this table. I thought I would bump the post to make it easier to find.

I am currently reworking the design a little to make it easier to build. I am also working on a smaller 2x4 table.

 

[Montosi82]

Table looks awesome.

 

[motobilt]

Table looks awesome.

Thanks for the props

-Dan

 

[mike13u]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing

 

[motobilt]

Great stuff. Thanks for sharing

No problem thanks for taking the time to check it out.

-Dan

 

[RivennHewn]

Nice looking table. Well thought out and nicely finished.

How much does it weigh? How thick are the legs?

 

[motobilt]

Nice looking table. Well thought out and nicely finished.

How much does it weigh? How thick are the legs?

Not sure on the total weight... its heavy. The legs are 3/16"

-Dan

 

[Jere]

I really like the slots in the table top, much better that a bunch of holes or tacking to the top.

You might consider adding tubing or pipe instead of the sheet,for clamp storage. You would have a lot more clamp storage in the same space. Kind of like a coat rack for clamps, the whole pipe could be loaded with clamps except a small gap. Then you could slide around the clamps you aren't using to get to the one you want.

I made an over head rack in a similar manner and built it into a storage shelf. I used some 3\4 electrical conduit because it was around. It has at least 30 clamps in a 4 foot section and there is still room to add more.

 

[motobilt]

I really like the slots in the table top, much better that a bunch of holes or tacking to the top.

You might consider adding tubing or pipe instead of the sheet,for clamp storage. You would have a lot more clamp storage in the same space. Kind of like a coat rack for clamps, the whole pipe could be loaded with clamps except a small gap. Then you could slide around the clamps you aren't using to get to the one you want.

I made an over head rack in a similar manner and built it into a storage shelf. I used some 3\4 electrical conduit because it was around. It has at least 30 clamps in a 4 foot section and there is still room to add more.

Thanks for taking the time to reply ad the props on my table.

You may not of considered the ability to clamp around the sheet part the same way you can a round tube giving you the ability to slide the clamps. I thought about it. I have round tubing on some of the other tables in my shop. I don't have a need to hold that many clamps on my table. I gotta spread the clamp love around to other areas of the shop. LOL

Besides I typically usestuds and toe clamps on this table. I have some other fixtures that go vertical and also use studs and toe clamps. When using the table I will sit the rack of clamps in the tray under the table for ease of use.

 

[motobilt]

I have mentioned toe clamps a number of times and I thought I would post a picture of what I am talking about for those who may be wondering.

 

[mystang94]

Now that is a nice table. Good job sir.

 

[saceone]

That top is amazing! Awesome build

 

[Rated ///M]

I have mentioned toe clamps a number of times and I thought I would post a picture of what I am talking about for those who may be wondering.

Do you need to place the bolt all the way underneath to secure it to the top? or does it slide through somehow?

That's the only issue I see if your trying to add a clamp in the middle, you'll almost need two people to do so.

 

[Toxicscrew]

Well done sir! I second (or third) the motion to market that table. I'm sure you could find buyers.

 

[CoopVA]

Very well done!


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[600SL]

Nice Table

 

[Will S.]

Beautiful design and workmanship. It would be perfect for me, and I'd certainly love to have one.

 

[bsg]

Do you need to place the bolt all the way underneath to secure it to the top? or does it slide through somehow?

That's the only issue I see if your trying to add a clamp in the middle, you'll almost need two people to do so.

Unless you used these,

http://www.jergensinc.com/site/product_detail.aspx?group_no=590

Kevin

 

[lethalranger]

Are you going to sell the table? Or maybe even sell just the tops and people can make their own table!

 

[motobilt]

Do you need to place the bolt all the way underneath to secure it to the top? or does it slide through somehow?

That's the only issue I see if your trying to add a clamp in the middle, you'll almost need two people to do so.

A magnet can hold the t-nut easily if you can't reach it to start the stud

 

[motobilt]

Are you going to sell the table? Or maybe even sell just the tops and people can make their own table!

I have made a few for various people. I need to add them to my website. I get people asking more often. DM me if you have questions. Thanks for checking out my table build.

Dan

 

[mike13u]

Are you going to sell the table? Or maybe even sell just the tops and people can make their own table!

JMR has been selling their JMR Fabrication Table, which is a very similar design, for a few years now. I haven't seen many around though.
For obvious reasons, its tough making things to sell to fabricators. Pretty much like trying to sell ice to eskimos.