This is the fabrication and welding table I built for my self last winter. It has 110v and 220v, and is plumbed for air. It even has a blue led light system. Also put a magnet system all the way around it. Put lots of storage draws in it. Can move it around the shop with my pallet jack or with forks. I had a lot of fun building it and it is very functional. Got the idea from a race shop I was in one time. (Mine's better than the race shops, theirs was built out of wood). Chris
My fabrication & welding table
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OccupantRJ
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Nice bench Chris!
VegasBruce
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Nice!!!!KNS Autosport
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I like it ! I could use something like that at my shop
UncleJoe
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nice looking bench. Good you elaborate on some of the design details. For instance how is the air line plumbed in? Are those magnetic tool holders along the sides? What is the thinking about enclosing it with diamond plate verse leaving it open? What are the function of the bottom "rail" near the floor? What is the material on the top? Looks like 2 different types of material.
The whole thing looks well thought out and functional.
The whole thing looks well thought out and functional.
More details would be great. What are the two upper surfaces?
e-tek
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+2!
I like the air-tool rack and drawers. On-board air and electrical - very well-designed!
ambenz
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Ya, the table is okay...but look at that rolling clamp rack!!!!!
AWESOME!!!!!
LOL...Gosh, having a shop big enough to have a multifunction table like that the bomb!
AWESOME!!!!!
LOL...Gosh, having a shop big enough to have a multifunction table like that the bomb!
VegasBruce
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Wanted to answer UncleJoe's questions:
Air plumbing: I have a large air system in my shop. I have a manifold at the bottom of the table, where I can plug an air line into the table. Air is then fed to two separate manifolds on both sides of the table so two persons can work with air tools at the same time on each side of the table at the same time, and not be in each others way. (Electrical is done the same way) I plumbed the table with glavanized steel pipe, so nothing to burn up from sparks or heat, and to hold down rust in air lines. I have air tool holders on both sides of the table near the outlet air manifolds.
Magnetic strips: There are magnetic strips all the way around the table, except where the air tool holders are at. If you are working on something you can set a tool on the magnets out of your way and then pick it up again when you are ready for the tool. I am impressed with these strips, they would have many other uses and are available on the internet.
Diamond Plate: I have a shear and brake and the diamond plate is just for looks to try to pretty it up a little. It takes paint great and looks good. Also put blue led lights on it to illuminate the bottom storage shelves and drawers. The lights are controled by a light switch that is shown in the picture.
Function of bottom rail. I bent those pieces in my press. They are on all four sides of the table. They allow me to place my pallet jack or forks on my tractor under the table on any of the four sides and move it around the shop if I wish.
Material on the top: The top is plate steel, as are the shelves underneath the top. The black on the top is a counter mat held down with magnets. I wanted a steel top but I also wanted a counter mat to afford protection to some of the things I work on. The counter man can just be removed and rolled up if you want to weld on the table top.
Hope I answered all your questions. Chris
Air plumbing: I have a large air system in my shop. I have a manifold at the bottom of the table, where I can plug an air line into the table. Air is then fed to two separate manifolds on both sides of the table so two persons can work with air tools at the same time on each side of the table at the same time, and not be in each others way. (Electrical is done the same way) I plumbed the table with glavanized steel pipe, so nothing to burn up from sparks or heat, and to hold down rust in air lines. I have air tool holders on both sides of the table near the outlet air manifolds.
Magnetic strips: There are magnetic strips all the way around the table, except where the air tool holders are at. If you are working on something you can set a tool on the magnets out of your way and then pick it up again when you are ready for the tool. I am impressed with these strips, they would have many other uses and are available on the internet.
Diamond Plate: I have a shear and brake and the diamond plate is just for looks to try to pretty it up a little. It takes paint great and looks good. Also put blue led lights on it to illuminate the bottom storage shelves and drawers. The lights are controled by a light switch that is shown in the picture.
Function of bottom rail. I bent those pieces in my press. They are on all four sides of the table. They allow me to place my pallet jack or forks on my tractor under the table on any of the four sides and move it around the shop if I wish.
Material on the top: The top is plate steel, as are the shelves underneath the top. The black on the top is a counter mat held down with magnets. I wanted a steel top but I also wanted a counter mat to afford protection to some of the things I work on. The counter man can just be removed and rolled up if you want to weld on the table top.
Hope I answered all your questions. Chris
UncleJoe
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Thanks Chris that is what I wanted to know. I figured that as well as it was designed everything had a purpose I just did not know what the purpose was. Love the fact that you designed it to be picked up and moved with the pallet jack. Very good engineering.
Something to be proud of for sure. I also like the clamp rack
Something to be proud of for sure. I also like the clamp rack
The clamp rack is available at Grizzly and may still be on sale. I live about 50 miles away from the Grizzly store and warehouse in Springfield, MO. I am always there for one reason or another, either coming or going from the Harbor Freight store in Springfield. I highly recommend the clamp rack, and it was not real expensive. You could build one pretty easy, but it is not really worth the effort. It is nice to have all your clamps, vice grips, etc. in one place and you can role the clamp rack around the shop. Chris
The magnets do pick up metal slivers, but has not been a real problem yet.
With regard to my table I left out something important: "I also put on four heavy duty leveling feet". I can't stand wobble, and I like square and level, and my concrete floor does have some slope to drain (you can see the leveling feet in the picture). Would not do a project like this without the leveling feet. I even put leveling six leveling feet on the pallet rack I built. Chris
With regard to my table I left out something important: "I also put on four heavy duty leveling feet". I can't stand wobble, and I like square and level, and my concrete floor does have some slope to drain (you can see the leveling feet in the picture). Would not do a project like this without the leveling feet. I even put leveling six leveling feet on the pallet rack I built. Chris
RbrtAWhyt
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Whats the deal with the Glock? Bad neighborhood?
Very nice table.
RbrtAWhyt
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I agree. Tool of my trade, anyway...
padronanniversary
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nice table. was that a rattle can finish or hvlp? Love the color !
I used two part epoxy primer and then a blue metalic that I had them mix at our local O'Reilly Automotive. Shot primer and paint myself with hvlp. Got some advice from a buddy who use to do alot of painting. The blue looks even better in person. Chris
sberry
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I agree, looks super. Mine are kind of makeshift, have 2 welding benches and they stay put. I finally cut a groove in the floor to pipe electric to them (120v), everything was in the way even coming overhead was a pain, I didn't do air, I reach behind me and get a whip, hang it back when done, keeps it all from being underfoot. Same with 230v, behind me where welders sit.
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wickedsled
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I'm am so diggin that table!
Chris,
Very nicely done. Very few people put pride in their work.
I have a question:
1. Are these amo boxes you are using for draws?
2. Do you use frame as air pipe distribution or just a pipes?
3. Do you have some small air tank/receiver inside?
4. Do you bring 240V and have "sub panel" and separate 120V OR 2 extension cords?
5. How thick top **** metal?
I am actually in process to design and build for my self.
6. What would you done different if you start from beginning?
Thanks
Very nicely done. Very few people put pride in their work.
I have a question:
1. Are these amo boxes you are using for draws?
2. Do you use frame as air pipe distribution or just a pipes?
3. Do you have some small air tank/receiver inside?
4. Do you bring 240V and have "sub panel" and separate 120V OR 2 extension cords?
5. How thick top **** metal?
I am actually in process to design and build for my self.
6. What would you done different if you start from beginning?
Thanks