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[gearhead1]

All done . . And WHOOPED !

Nice! I’m planning something similar. Do you happen to have a pic before putting anything on it?

 

[sweetk30]

That's 10 inch wide c-channel and 4inch for arms . It's what I had on the ceep instock . 5ft 9in area for each half flat and riser. Layed back 25* range . Anymore just ask.

 

[quadrcr87]

That's really nice.

Thank you. My wife loved it so I consider it a success!


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[quadrcr87]

Spent some extra time on fixturing since I was making two of everything and it’s just fun.

This is awesome. Count me jealous on all those fixtures and that table setup!



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[strength_and_power]

A smart man would finish his project before starting another. I’m not that man. I banged out an adjustable squat box and made some killer progress on a Glute Ham Raise and previously in the week I made close to thirty cable attachments. Powdercoat shop is going to love me





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[gearhead1]

That's 10 inch wide c-channel and 4inch for arms . It's what I had on the ceep instock . 5ft 9in area for each half flat and riser. Layed back 25* range . Anymore just ask.

Thanks!

 

[pepi]

Made good progress on my gym equipment build. One main frame is about 90% complete, just need to cap the ends of the tubing and wire wheel the welds in prep for powdercoat. Second frame is complete but in two pieces. All the sub assemblies for both are complete. Spent some extra time on fixturing since I was making two of everything and it’s just fun.



Curious what is the brand name for the fixtures used? Very nice have not seen them ever

Thanks in advance

 

[strength_and_power]

Made good progress on my gym equipment build. One main frame is about 90% complete, just need to cap the ends of the tubing and wire wheel the welds in prep for powdercoat. Second frame is complete but in two pieces. All the sub assemblies for both are complete. Spent some extra time on fixturing since I was making two of everything and it’s just fun.



Curious what is the brand name for the fixtures used? Very nice have not seen them ever

Thanks in advance

Clamps are Strong Hand, I got them from Zoro. Squares are from Fireball Tool who also sells the clamps


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[SamuraiJack]

My little guy graduated from a crib to a bed last year and took the opportunity to make something fun. The frame is made out of 2 inch square tube and angle with adjustable feet. The head board is a piece of sheet welded to the frame with 1/4" round steel. Built a small frame with a removable back for the plexiglass with a hidden pocket for the led light strip. The on/off button is on the top right side for easy operation. I built it based on a 10 inch mattress but the misses ordered a 12 inch so it turned out a bit to high. Overall my kid loves it and is very sturdy.

 

[lis2323]

My little guy graduated from a crib to a bed last year and took the opportunity to make something fun. The frame is made out of 2 inch square tube and angle with adjustable feet. The head board is a piece of sheet welded to the frame with 1/4" round steel. Built a small frame with a removable back for the plexiglass with a hidden pocket for the led light strip. The on/off button is on the top right side for easy operation. I built it based on a 10 inch mattress but the misses ordered a 12 inch so it turned out a bit to high. Overall my kid loves it and is very sturdy.

Cool! What a great Dad!


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[Bodj Built]

Hah that's awesome! The LEDs are a great touch!

 

[pepi]

Clamps are Strong Hand, I got them from Zoro. Squares are from Fireball Tool who also sells the clamps


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Ok I have strong hand clamps, not seen the Squares.

Thanks

 

[lis2323]

Ok I have strong hand clamps, not seen the Squares.

Thanks

I’ve modified my own StrongHand clamps.




And made my own cast iron squares from a tablesaw extension...





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[shortykorte]

Lis2323. Great repurpose of saw wings. I have two, I keep tripping over.
Did you braze, mig or tig the flats to the wings?

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[neilc]

Here's a welding table I made - 2x2" steel with a top that is 1/2". Had a local shop cut the grid of holes with a water jet. If I had it to do again, I'd probably seek out a laser for a bit more accuracy. I get a little wobble with dog stops in the 5/8" holes.

Top is 36 x 48 with a grid of 11 x 8 holes. Height is about 37"

This table along with a few Fireball Squares, dogs from Genuine Metalworks, and clamps from Armor Tools has made a huge different in my fabrication ability!

 

[racerboy]

Strong work! Table looks great!


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[sweetk30]

My table I just made . 4ft x 8ft 1in A36 plate top . Details in general tool section in my build thread .

 

[lis2323]

Lis2323. Great repurpose of saw wings. I have two, I keep tripping over.
Did you braze, mig or tig the flats to the wings?

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Thanks shortykorte. [emoji2]

I SMAW with NiRod.





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[neilc]

Nobody’s walking away with that table! Nice job!

 

[harley jim]

Nobody’s walking away with that table! Nice job!

I agree, I would love to have Lis' or Royce's table they are perfect.

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[jalexl]

Thanks shortykorte. [emoji2]

I SMAW with NiRod.





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can you go over how you made your squares please?
and what angles you chose. they look awesome...

 

[lis2323]

can you go over how you made your squares please?
and what angles you chose. they look awesome...

I chose 90 and 45° angles but one could use whatever they think they will need. Size and quantity will depend on what you have to work with.

Here are random photos taken during construction. I’m not the type that usually has a plan in mind and I usually just “wing it”.

Hope this helps.












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[thejimmy]

I chose 90 and 45° angles but one could use whatever they think they will need. Size and quantity will depend on what you have to work with.

Here are random photos taken during construction. I’m not the type that usually has a plan in mind and I usually just “wing it”.

Hope this helps.




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Great job Terry!

 

[XJSuperman]

Built a rear hitch for my garden tractor. This is version 2.0 and there will more more added later I think.

 

[lis2323]

Great job Terry!

Thank you, Richard!


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[sberry]

Bolt and rod splice jig, can tack the back without unclamping.

 

[InDaRed2]

Here's a welding table I made - 2x2" steel with a top that is 1/2". Had a local shop cut the grid of holes with a water jet. If I had it to do again, I'd probably seek out a laser for a bit more accuracy. I get a little wobble with dog stops in the 5/8" holes.

Top is 36 x 48 with a grid of 11 x 8 holes. Height is about 37"

This table along with a few Fireball Squares, dogs from Genuine Metalworks, and clamps from Armor Tools has made a huge different in my fabrication ability!

When i had my top jetted, my machinist suggested to undersize the holes, by i think .005" and ream them after since our jet doesnt have the auto adjust head for varying material thickness.

 

[FTG-05]

This week's project: Cowboy Wok/Discada/Plow Cooker:

 

[shedfullatools]

Bolt and rod splice jig, can tack the back without unclamping.

I like that, pretty slick. I think I'll be making one for myself

 

[sweetk30]

X2 here also .

 

[Sevenhills1952]

Weld one to a steel pipe and instant bird bath! [emoji848]
Nice work. If you can weld and creative, skys the limit!

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[sweetk30]

Some scraps . A bent up 22.5 rim . And a 24.5 rim some monkey cut the center out of and trashed it . Also some rebar to great off the big holes so coals dont drop out as easy .

Put them all together and SUPER FIRE PIT .

 

[sweetk30]

Tow truck rear wheel lift ice bitters / ice spades . Help keep the truck planted on **** roads in the winter .

4x4x1/2 wall square tube . Yes over kill but what I could get fast and quick local . Needed it for inside 3x3 to slide over the T-bar.

1inch 3/8 thick bar stock with 1/2 inch deep teeth cut in . 3 sets of 4 teeth per unit .

Burned them in nice and HOT with the Lincoln power mig 216 on level E and 225-230 wire speed and 045 size wire .

 

[ez-duzit]

Made some more progress on the outboard bracket. My helper, Jesse, got a lot more of the welding completed. And we have the swim step top plates ready to install. Also got a chance to try out the new iPhone 12 Pro's camera. Seems to be quite a nice improvement over the old 5s.

 

[eriksalo]

I bought a new Miller Multimatic 220 to replace my venerable, 50 year old "MigaSPOT" MIG welder. The MigaSPOT served me well for a long time.

I was going to use my existing cart but decided to make a new station that would hold everything. The most useful thing is the "slide out" 14" cold saw, much more convenient than dragging out the old saw when I want to use it. I used heavy duty drawer slides.

I fit the Multimatic, a plasma cutter, a cold saw and two bottles in the main area. I also used the large Harbor Freight welding cart cabinet and it's immediately full of stuff.

For bits and bobs on the outside (those take all the time), I have an area for large vice grip clamps and an area for small vice grip clamps. An area for four TIG wire tubes, a place to put pens, a place for a MIG pliers and a place for a "setup" jigs 90 and 45 degrees for the cold saw. I made cable hangars out of 2" angle and had just enough room left over to stick my magnetic torch and grinder holders and other magnets near the bottles.

I bought two new Bosch cordless angle grinders for the project. They are super convenient but don't have the power of the corded units. The also blow through batteries. I find I use them well for the fine grit flap disk and for a grinding wheel with I don't have a bunch to do. For heavy duty grinding, I grab one of the corded units.

The top is a 2'x4' "Certiflat" top. That's really my only failure, the top is a bit too high to be useful. I'm pretty tall but it's still too high to be convenient. Overall I'm happy with the project. To do it over again, I would use a 1/4" plate for the top and make it a tad larger. It was tight fitting everything into the space.

 

[ez-duzit]

e--nice job.

 

[ClappedOutBport]

Look good Ez. Don't folks usually use 5052/3 for marine applications? Or is this freshwater only?

 

[Bob Heine]

Overall I'm happy with the project. To do it over again, I would use a 1/4" plate for the top and make it a tad larger. It was tight fitting everything into the space.

Erik, that's an amazing cart and setup. Swiss Army folks would be proud to put their name on it.

 

[welder4956]

Look good Ez. Don't folks usually use 5052/3 for marine applications? Or is this freshwater only?

Very true. 6061 is susceptible to stress corrosion cracking in salt water environments.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Very true. 6061 is susceptible to stress corrosion cracking in salt water environments.

As thick as that plate is, do you think it will still be an issue?