Here is the start of my small welding and fab table build. Top is 5/8" thick, 28" x 66". I got the top from an estate sale years ago for $10, it was leaning against a tree which had grown over it and I had to use an axe to cut it out. The framework I will be using is 4" x 6" angle I got for for free.
Welding and fab table build
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banjopete
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Great start on the materials gathering. Free is a good price, and a few bucks for a big plate is nice too.
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ironheadtom
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You were wise to grab that piece of plate. I haven't had to buy any big steel lately, but I'm sure it's worth well over 100 bucks. Should make a great table
48windsor
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yup. steel isnt cheap.
My top is 3/16 thick 18"X 6ft forgot what I paid for it but its served me well.
I almost busted a nut lifting though.
My only regret is not leaving a lip on edge to clamp work. plan on fixing that soon
My top is 3/16 thick 18"X 6ft forgot what I paid for it but its served me well.
I almost busted a nut lifting though.
My only regret is not leaving a lip on edge to clamp work. plan on fixing that soon
xhooligan_skeeterx
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Looks like you're going to have a really nice set up. I made mine from 2 different free pieces I got from friends... a 1/2 in plate and a part of a roller assembly from a warehouse.
Is what you're doing today getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow?!
Is what you're doing today getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow?!
BD1
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Awesome buy ! Checkout the WELDINGWEB site.
https://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?377311-Welding-table-picture-thread
https://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?377311-Welding-table-picture-thread
A bunch of progress!
Pic 1: My buddy Aaron and I built this upside down sitting on the engine hoist. The angle attached to the top is 4x6, giving nearly 6" of C-clamp access on all sides. I may add a few drilled and tapped holes on the top for clamping farther in. The top was tacked to the angle in in several places to avoid warping. Angle iron legs are 3x4.
Pic 2: You can see the long 3x5 angle iron used to hold the casters at the proper height.
Pic 3: Almost all welding done and it was easy to flip the table on to the legs using the hoist.
Pic 4: Casters on and rolling! You can see the 1/2" adjustable levelers, I used Allstar threaded weld bungs instead of just using a couple of regular nuts. Longer threads for more stability than just regular nuts. These can easily be adjusted using a ratchet and socket or cordless impact.
Pic 5: This simple 1/2" square stock bar was bent cold by hand on the ends. The center will hold C-clamps and the ends will hold cords and other things.
Pic 6: I really like this USS USA logo on some of the angle!
I still need to fabricate a lower shelf and clean up various sharp spots. May add some receiver hitches too.
Costs so far:
Top $10 at an estate sale
Allstar 18551 Weld nuts $14 for 4 at Summit Racing.
Level It 1/2" adjustable feet LPST-1.88-1/2X13-4.00-C1 (8T4LIT) $11.42 each current price for 4 is $45.68 (have had these for awhile awaiting this project)
5" unknown brand heavy duty casters, $20 for all 4 at an estate sale.
$10 for bolts, nuts and washers from Tractor Supply
$30 I forced on my buddy for consumables. ( Flux core wire, cutting blades and bandsaw blade, the USS steel angle was rough on his blades!)
All other metal was free stuff I had picked up over the years, a large part came from an old farm drag that was pulled behind a tractor.
So around $130 invested in the table.
Because this was old rough steel even after grinding it was still pitted and we used my buddy's Harbor Freight 220V Flux core welder for most of it.
Pic 1: My buddy Aaron and I built this upside down sitting on the engine hoist. The angle attached to the top is 4x6, giving nearly 6" of C-clamp access on all sides. I may add a few drilled and tapped holes on the top for clamping farther in. The top was tacked to the angle in in several places to avoid warping. Angle iron legs are 3x4.
Pic 2: You can see the long 3x5 angle iron used to hold the casters at the proper height.
Pic 3: Almost all welding done and it was easy to flip the table on to the legs using the hoist.
Pic 4: Casters on and rolling! You can see the 1/2" adjustable levelers, I used Allstar threaded weld bungs instead of just using a couple of regular nuts. Longer threads for more stability than just regular nuts. These can easily be adjusted using a ratchet and socket or cordless impact.
Pic 5: This simple 1/2" square stock bar was bent cold by hand on the ends. The center will hold C-clamps and the ends will hold cords and other things.
Pic 6: I really like this USS USA logo on some of the angle!
I still need to fabricate a lower shelf and clean up various sharp spots. May add some receiver hitches too.
Costs so far:
Top $10 at an estate sale
Allstar 18551 Weld nuts $14 for 4 at Summit Racing.
Level It 1/2" adjustable feet LPST-1.88-1/2X13-4.00-C1 (8T4LIT) $11.42 each current price for 4 is $45.68 (have had these for awhile awaiting this project)
5" unknown brand heavy duty casters, $20 for all 4 at an estate sale.
$10 for bolts, nuts and washers from Tractor Supply
$30 I forced on my buddy for consumables. ( Flux core wire, cutting blades and bandsaw blade, the USS steel angle was rough on his blades!)
All other metal was free stuff I had picked up over the years, a large part came from an old farm drag that was pulled behind a tractor.
So around $130 invested in the table.
Because this was old rough steel even after grinding it was still pitted and we used my buddy's Harbor Freight 220V Flux core welder for most of it.
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cbacres
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Looking good. I like how the angle gives you a stout edge.
Thanks cbacres. This thing is so rigid when I roll it on uneven concrete one wheel will not even touch the ground.
Sometimes you get lucky. I wanted a lower shelf with a grate design so it wouldn't collect as much dust. My blacksmith friend had given me some steel mesh guards for some large sanders. One of them worked perfectly for the shelf, length was spot on and width was a few inches wider. Some angle iron from the "free to me" pile was added to give the mesh more support. I will weld it to the screen later.
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JPinSTL
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That grid wall retail display racks that were really popular for awhile makes great shelving. Sturdy and does not catch dust. I also used it as a vertical brace across the back of my table as a rack for C-Clamps, etc.