Friction... the jaw clamps down at a slight angle.
My fab table build
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Friction... the jaw clamps down at a slight angle.
Richard D
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I guess it just needs to hold it in place for tacking, not clamp the **** out of it. I kinda figured that was how it worked. I'm stealing this idea when I build my table. How much clearance in the hole dia. vs. clamp dia.?
Slick. I wonder at what clearance the wedging action won't work. At .623 you've got a nice snug fit.
Richard D
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I plan to do the same- make it compatible with the Stronghand just in case I win the lottery and can someday afford their tooling.
AMCguy
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This is a fabulous table build.
I hope you have sons and grandsons to will it to, because it will be around long after you leave this place.
I hope you have sons and grandsons to will it to, because it will be around long after you leave this place.
waggie
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the 5/8" stud is wedged in there once you tighten the clamp.
I don't know why anyone would want to drill and tap that many holes when a normal hole would do if your table is thick enough.
waggie
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looking good!
ilovevocs
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What a beast. Very nice table their.
Finally got the top bolted down and leveled out. It's basically 'finished' at this point, however, I still have some things I want to add. I'm planning on getting the CNC running first though because I plan on using it to build the last couple things. I plan on adding air, some clamp and grinder storage, painting it and possible a large drawer under the top.
rust buster
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Great build! I'm building one similar and was wondering if you have had any problems with all 4 casters touching the ground and if you though of leveling feet at all? I'm really struggling how to incorporate them yet keep a rock solid over-built table without having to bend down to the floor to level it out by turning an adjuster screw.
Nope. No issues with the casters. I was worried about that too and racked my brain to come up with some trick leveling system but still able to keep it mobile. In the end, I just decided to go with what works. Now that I have it usable, it stays put really well even without locking the casters. I like being able to just move it around. Just today, I used it to unload all the steel for my CNC table out of my truck. It makes a stout dolly 
. I think if I had a big garage or shop I would have just put leveling feet. But since I have a tiny garage and too much ****...it has to adapt. I may cut up some brackets for levelers when I get the CNC running just for a fun project and to be able to level it out if I want.
. I think if I had a big garage or shop I would have just put leveling feet. But since I have a tiny garage and too much ****...it has to adapt. I may cut up some brackets for levelers when I get the CNC running just for a fun project and to be able to level it out if I want.alpinewhite
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Very nice table. Looks like it will need some power to help move it up the inclined driveway. Or is "manpower" enough to push it up?
richeyc2000
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Subscribed as this is a savage table.
The end of one story and a beginning of another. I sold my fab table the other day after getting what I felt was a more than reasonable offer. I have version 2.0 in the planning stage.
With the way the garage is set up and how I want to do things, the next table is going to be smaller, but expandable and modular. Similar to a Bluco or Siegmund table, but a different flavor. I want a smaller foot print for 90% of my work and to maximize space in my garage, but the ability to expand for larger projects like a gate.
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With the way the garage is set up and how I want to do things, the next table is going to be smaller, but expandable and modular. Similar to a Bluco or Siegmund table, but a different flavor. I want a smaller foot print for 90% of my work and to maximize space in my garage, but the ability to expand for larger projects like a gate.
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Duker
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R.Anderson
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Out of curiosity what did ya sell version 1.0 for? and were ya planning on selling it or did someone see your bad *** welding table and just had to have it offering a big wad of cash for it?
I was contemplating building a different type of table...the slat type design instead of a solid top. I put the table up on CL for $1500 and had a guy come the next day ready to load it and we agreed on $1400. I had about $1000 in materials/labor costs in it (not including my labor).
I have been a little tight on space with my CNC plasma table taking up so much room and never quite had enough room to walk around the table. I sold my Deckel mill (which had a tiny table) and replaced with a regular Bridgeport, which needs more operating space. I was always squeezing or trying to move the fab table. The size was nice, but overall, I don't really need the size most of the time. If I had more space, it wouldn't be a big deal. Overall, it was a bunch of little things, along with the fact I can't leave well enough alone, but the driving factor was space, and it was a beast to maneuver for little adjustments. What sealed the deal was I had some ideas about what I wanted to build and found a table that someone had built that was very similar.
I have been a little tight on space with my CNC plasma table taking up so much room and never quite had enough room to walk around the table. I sold my Deckel mill (which had a tiny table) and replaced with a regular Bridgeport, which needs more operating space. I was always squeezing or trying to move the fab table. The size was nice, but overall, I don't really need the size most of the time. If I had more space, it wouldn't be a big deal. Overall, it was a bunch of little things, along with the fact I can't leave well enough alone, but the driving factor was space, and it was a beast to maneuver for little adjustments. What sealed the deal was I had some ideas about what I wanted to build and found a table that someone had built that was very similar.
Here's the start of 2.0. Just need to figure out how I want to attach the two main beams and then design the framework.
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Zartan
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Tagged. Awesome
I will be posting to this new thread as I make progress. Will be about two weeks until I get started. I leave on vacation tomorrow to ride some downhill mountain bikes in Whistler for 9 days.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295081
As far as the table goes. Nailed down pricing on the plates. Will be using a 4'x8' 1" HRS plate. I will most likely have my supplier section into manageable pieces. Having specific sizes cut out was almost the cost of a whole sheet, with no drops to keep. Having them waterjet out was just stupid expensive.
There is a small chance I will be able to have a buddy machine them for me. He works at a machine shop with a table big enough to take the individual plates. If I can get a good price, I will have him knock them out. If not, I'll be putting in some nights on my Bridgeport.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295081
As far as the table goes. Nailed down pricing on the plates. Will be using a 4'x8' 1" HRS plate. I will most likely have my supplier section into manageable pieces. Having specific sizes cut out was almost the cost of a whole sheet, with no drops to keep. Having them waterjet out was just stupid expensive.
There is a small chance I will be able to have a buddy machine them for me. He works at a machine shop with a table big enough to take the individual plates. If I can get a good price, I will have him knock them out. If not, I'll be putting in some nights on my Bridgeport.
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Keyblazer
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Thanks for posting on my thread...
I am in awe....
I am in awe....
PhantomEB
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Damn they go for that much!
I tempted to sell my little one but nah I don’t want to do all the work again so might as well just open up the holes to 3/4, round off the corners to a 2” radius and semi polish up the top.
I tempted to sell my little one but nah I don’t want to do all the work again so might as well just open up the holes to 3/4, round off the corners to a 2” radius and semi polish up the top.