New Welding Table

[rwhite692]

I wanted a welding / fab table that was at a better working height (40 inches) and that I could easily wheel outside to the driveway area for projects, and I decided to build one that would integrate a copy of the Miller ArcStation concept and clamps.

I found a piece of 1/2" plate 45 x 62 inches locally on the cheap (380 pounds!) and had a local water jet guy fab the slots and the clamp bases for me, as per my .DXF drawings. I had a buddy at work do them for me, from my sketches.

They also cut the outline on the water jet to 44x60 and I put a radius on the corners.

I fabbed the frame from some some scrap 3x3 .120 wall and scored a set of Cornwell 500LB casters on ebay. Might add some shelving underneath, haven't decided yet.

It will be disappointing to some folks that I didn't take the time to TIG the whole thing, no thanks...just the caster plates...Well, anyway here are some pics.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Great work on the table, love the bench clamps.

 

[FriendOfYours]

Nice undercut lol

Nah, looks good man. Any plans for paint?

 

[RivennHewn]

Gawd, I wish my welds looked like that!

 

[GaleForce]

Nice! I wish I had your resources and talents around here.

 

[Leyland]

Nice job! Do you plan to gusset the legs for added strength?

 

[gasaxeman]

Table looks great. Planning my new table right now. What is the brand of the Blue clamp you are using ?



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[rwhite692]

Thanks for the kind words

Hi Friendofyours, yes a little undercut, I was in a hurry, LOL.

Leyland I will be adding a crossbar just have nt decided where it will go yet depending on how I decide on shelving for underneath.

Gasexman those are Irwin 8" C-Clamps from toolbarn. It was fun watching them all get cut in the horiz bandsaw.

 

[Leyland]

Mine is similar in design but I opted to gusset the legs and build a separate roller dolly instead of a permanent shelf. It rolls under my bench into position like a shelf, however I have the option to pull it out and set heavy items like transmissions on it.. Seconds as a cart to move heavy stuff around the shop from time to time.

I need a better bench top like you have done, and I like the clamp storage..

 

[Ross/Kzoo]

Great design and execution!

 

[Albe52]

Hi, did you use the 211 for the welding? How was it for the 1/2"? Also, I'm interested in building a table like yours. If possible do you remember who did the water jet cutting for you? I'm also in the central valley. You can PM me if you'd like. Thanks!

 

[Screwdriver]

Nice looking piece of kit. Pretty welds too!

I like the hold downs too. Planning on designing some more clamps for those slots?

S.