welding table ?

[slow50]

how much over hang should i leave around the table top to the support? its a 4'x4'x1/2" top i wana leave room to clamp to the edge but not so much over hang that it might bend over time. thanks.

 

[DHS]

1/2" would be pretty hard to bend. I would go 6-8" out myself.

 

[3oheight]

I'd do at least six. Mine is around 4 and is a pain some times. My top is not attached so a lot of the time I scoot the top over to help.

 

[kf4zht]

I have 3 sides hanging over about 4", it is too short at times. Having 1 side flush is nice, i use that side for when I really need to pound something.

 

[motobilt]

My welding table has roughly a 4 inch overhang. It does help keep from bending the edge. I do have slots in the table to aid in clamping out in space. The slots use standard t-slot clamp down kits for a milling machine. So the clamping options are endless. Not to mention I can fixture and go vertical on the table if needed.

FYI, if you want to make your own table like this the slots are CNC Laser Cut.

 

[jhn9840]

Very nice indeed. What size and thickness is your tabletop?

jhn9840
John

 

[motobilt]

Very nice indeed. What size and thickness is your tabletop?

jhn9840
John

The table I posted has a 1/2" top.

Dan

 

[slow50]

ya that would be nice but mines a little more low budget. ill go 4" im sure its gona see some beatings.