Or you could just use these.
http://www.footmastercasters.com/caster_leveling_top_plate_GDR-60F.html
http://www.footmastercasters.com/caster_leveling_top_plate_GDR-60F.html
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Tarmoil
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I stole the lifting design from the original post. I was going to set the table up with air connectors, so I thought why not use air jacks, so I can lift the table up with turn of a lever.
Still need to fix the top plates, add leveling feet, and couple of "trailer hitch" type mounts for random equipment.
Still need to fix the top plates, add leveling feet, and couple of "trailer hitch" type mounts for random equipment.
Always_Thinkin
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Tarmoil, now that is slick! Nice job!
This is awesome as long as your floor is perfectly smooth with no cracks.
Had a set of pneumatic lift plates at an old job. Any unexpected air leak from under the cushion and you're done.
I built a welding table a while back with a 3x6 piece of 5/8" plate. I ended up using a pair of trailer jacks to facilitate moving it around when necessary. I welded a t-bar on the bottom of the trailer jack with the casters welded on to the bar at the ends. (One end fixed, the other end swivel casters) Now I just crank the jacks down and move the table around when I need to. I have a pretty significant height range available, so I can crank the table up higher to clear obstructions if I need to. And since the jacks are rated for 3500 pounds each, I have a pretty wide safety margin for the table and whatever is on it. When its where I want it, I just crank up the jacks and set it on the floor. Simple, easy and sturdy.
I also welded on a pair of receiver hitch tubes on both ends for accessories. I have my vice mounted to a plate welded to a receiver hitch so if I need clear space on the table, I can remove the vice easily. I can also use the vice on either end of the table, as well as mount other accessories like a buffer/grinder or really anything that can be bolted down.
I also welded on a pair of receiver hitch tubes on both ends for accessories. I have my vice mounted to a plate welded to a receiver hitch so if I need clear space on the table, I can remove the vice easily. I can also use the vice on either end of the table, as well as mount other accessories like a buffer/grinder or really anything that can be bolted down.
indianbullet
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Man I swear I will never get my welding table built if I don't stop finding these amazing threads with ingenious ideas..
Adam McLaughlin
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Agreed Indian Bullett
I have ideas on top of ideas for mine!!
Adam
I have ideas on top of ideas for mine!!
Adam