Welding table pics ?

[padronanniversary]

I'm finally getting my welder, after I play with it for a while, my fist big project will be a welding table. Would you please post pics of your setup and any advice as to what/ how to build ? I got a general idea about size and options? Such as a hitch receiver under the table to mount vise and what not


Thanks in advance

 

[PCO6]

Lots of good information here ...

http://weldingweb.com/

 

[Jack Olsen]

You need ventilation of some sort. You also need to be aware of anything that could catch fire within five or six feet of the table. Grinding is more likely to cause a fire than welding.

The best surface for the table itself will depend on whether you're going to be pounding on it, or need it to be extremely flat for precise alignment of pieces. Budget is also a factor, of course.

I have four tables I weld on -- which is overkill.

One is small and portable, with a 3/16" top. The only clear picture of it I've got is from when I was building it:

I've since rounded off the corners. It stores away next to my center bench with a cband saw on top of it and a table saw underneath it.

One folds down from the wall and has a 1/8" top. I keep clamps behind it:

One hangs up on the ceiling over my car like the sword of freakin' Damocles:

It's also 1/8" thick, but it's moveable and handy to use for bigger projects, like this fence:

One has a 1" thick top, a 10" vise, and is good for hammering:

 

[Big Rick]

Miller welders has a large site with a lot of picks of other pepols ideas. I check it when im thinking out a project

 

[lilredex]

Here is one I have been using. It was cobbled together from meter boxes off coin-op washing machines. Note the "down ramp" clamp holders. There are open access pockets on the back side for storing tools like hammers. Bolts are screwed into the threaded inserts on the bottom to hang those wrenches on. and a pipe was added to store pliers.


When the project out grows this table, I have another I can "wheel" out. It is a round flame cut scrap that fell off a truck. It measures about 36" in dia. and is 3/4" thick. It works just fine sitting on a couple of short barrels.........also found free.


I'm a big recycler..............you need to recognize what materials you have on hand, or can get free.

 

[gsport]

here's mine... picked it up on CL for $50.00

 

[Craftman]

here's mine... picked it up on CL for $50.00

wow nice deal how thick is the plate...

 

[dragginbalz]

Here's mine, nothing fancy.

I think the pics explain it better than I would.

I used a 3/8" top, 2" x .120 wall tubing.

(Google Sketch-up design)

(assembled)

(casters and leveling feet)

(hitch pin and bolt)

(clamp accessibility)

 

[Ocular Engineer]

Here's mine:

The top is 42" x 66" x 1/2". It is set up so you can put a small welder under the center. It is also wired so you can plug whatever power tools in that you need.

I'm sort of thinking of selling it and building a new one that is a little smaller. if you are interested.

 

[PCO6]

^^^ You have some good ideas there. I like it.

 

[Wanna Ride]

Here's a link to mine, under construction as we speak...

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81821

 

[Travis E.]

This is my welding table for home. The top is 3' x 3' x 1/2" with 64 holes tapped every 4" oc. i have hooks on all right corners to hang the gun.

 

[DCarr]

 

[PAToyota]

Mine - an old Dana Corp surface plate

 

[W-Cummins]

Mine - an old Dana Corp surface plate

I really like the adjustable height feature but the wheels are a little bulky

William....

 

[s_ontario]

I keep adding to mine Bought a steel drawer cabinet at sale this past saturday
for $5.oo had to cut one drawer out wanted my floor jack to fit under table will install removed drawer under my work bench

 

[PAToyota]

I really like the adjustable height feature but the wheels are a little bulky

There is that.

 

[shocksystems]

I keep adding to mine Bought a steel drawer cabinet at sale this past saturday
for $5.oo had to cut one drawer out wanted my floor jack to fit under table will install removed drawer under my work bench

I like the use of the drawers and the shelves. Nice job.

Cheers!

Jim

 

[E.rodz]

here's a couple of picts of mine. just took some old desk drawers and some bearing slides for the cooler drawer. used some old pvc pipe for filler rod and a 1/2 plate top removed from a scrap dumpster.

 

[padronanniversary]

What are those six metal pole looking things with caps sticking out above the PVC ?

 

[E.rodz]

What are those six metal pole looking things with caps sticking out above the PVC ?

the pieces that you are refering to are pvc filler rod holders.painted them silver and then glued saitary stainless pipe caps on them.

 

[eddiebroadway]

5x8 top, 5/8 thick, reciever hitch for the vise, transmission holder, rear end holder. Pretty much my best friend in the shop!

 

[MP&C]

Here's mine, 3/4" thick top, this one is a work throw away when they got a bigger table. 4x4 angle legs, lancasters and vise easily removed to accomodate larger welding projects

 

[klhitman]

5x8 top, 5/8 thick, receiver hitch for the vise, transmission holder, rear end holder. Pretty much my best friend in the shop!

i like the hitch for a vise that is a great ideal. saves room and you don't have to unbolt it to move it

 

[Joe From NY]

When the project out grows this table, I have another I can "wheel" out. It is a round flame cut scrap that fell off a truck. It measures about 36" in dia. and is 3/4" thick. It works just fine sitting on a couple of short barrels.........also found free.

Man, according to this steel plate weight calculator that is about 217 lbs, too much for me to hump around casually.

 

[chancez]

this wont help you much, but im excited about it. When it is finished at the foundry, its going to fill this hole in the floor at the race shop and then some.

 

[lilredex]

Man, according to this steel plate weight calculator that is about 217 lbs, too much for me to hump around casually.

It is actually 5/8" and it is easily managed alone............I ain't no Arnold Schwarzenegger either.

 

[Joe From NY]

It is actually 5/8" and it is easily managed alone............I ain't no Arnold Schwarzenegger either.

well i guess 180 lbs is a bit better to lift, still a bit heavy for my old bones...

 

[lilredex]

Sorry for all that extra work you are doing.........went out yesterday and looked at it, as I should have done initially. Here it is.....29" in dia. and 1/2" thick. Feels like about 70#.......I'm no spring chicken either, but it is an easy lift, when done only occasionally.

 

[padronanniversary]

Curious, where do you get the table top metal ? I mean, where should I be looking to buy this stuff ?

 

[lilredex]

Curious, where do you get the table top metal ? I mean, where should I be looking to buy this stuff ?

All my stuff comes free or are scrap yard finds. That "round" was in the driveway, between buildings where I used to work ocassionally.

There is all kinds of free stuff out there, around here (Toronto).........probably the same where you are........just have to keep your eyes open.

I have an arrangement with a couple of places to keep their old wood cleaned up. Most is hard maple skids, in 2 X 4 and 4 X 4 sizes that are easily knocked apart on site, then hauled home and sawed up for my stove. If you pick it over, many pieces are near "furniture grade" and can be re-sawn and glued up for tops and other smaller projects. I mention this because many times I see other things, on these trips, that can be had free for the asking. You pay big bucks to get rid of things here, so many places are eager to get rid of stuff.

Pay attention when you are out and about. Look around the back of those small shopping centers, apartment complexes, etc, etc. Always somebody dumping something. One place I frequent has bins in the back driveway and lots of good stuff is left beside these containers. Have found things like a scroll saw, CD players, pipes, various tools, even found an old computer. It had the Win. XP sticker on it and I used it to install (and legitimize) an old computer to use in the garage.........to play music, etc.

 

[KenS]

For those with limited space, here are photos of a very nice folding unit.

 

[Atlascycle]

For those with limited space, here are photos of a very nice folding unit.

Do you have anymore information on this table.

it is exactly what I am looking to make.

Jason

 

[sammm]

Do you have anymore information on this table.

+1...looks great!

 

[KenS]

Do you have anymore information on this table.

it is exactly what I am looking to make.

Jason

I saw this in a forum several years ago and immediately saved the photos in several places, but over the years I have lost the URL. As soon as I saw the construction I knew that it was exactly what I wanted. The bracing under the top will substantially stiffen the table, but the whole unit remains relatively light weight, folds away and is easily stored.

I have not yet got to the point of building it, but a material takeoff from the photos should be relatively simple. It doesn't appear that it would be too difficult to be scaled to fit different size table tops.

Wish I had more for you guys other than some photos for inspiration.

 

[lilredex]

You could even store your clamps and other things on the back side of that fold down table. I could see my pipe clamps going on there, something like this...

 

[Joe From NY]

Sorry for all that extra work you are doing.........went out yesterday and looked at it, as I should have done initially. Here it is.....29" in dia. and 1/2" thick. Feels like about 70#.......I'm no spring chicken either, but it is an easy lift, when done only occasionally.

According to this steel plate weight calculator, it is about 94 lbs plus the base.

 

[lilredex]

According to this steel plate weight calculator, it is about 94 lbs plus the base.

Maybe, doesn't really feel that heavy. Base is just a loose barrel.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Here's my portable table.

 

[padronanniversary]

Here's my portable table.

How does that hing work ? Can you please post more pics of this ?