Welding Table

[mferrari]

Finally into a 5,000 sq ft shop vs my old 900 and I wanted a nice welding table. I had a stainless kitchen prep table in the past and I am sure glad to have an upgrade!!

Before I could start I needed a steel rack. Had a simple up right rack I made for the old shop that sat along a wall. Don't have as many open walls now with tool boxes, benches, and tools so I needed a cart on casters.

Once that was done, cut out and assembled the base:

My floor guys said the floor coating was weld proof... They lied, burned up the new floor.

Added in a grinder rack along one side

Add 120 power boxes to the opposite corners so I can leave grinders plugged in and have extra outlets when needed.

Same thing with air

Next up are a bunch of ******* receivers for quick attachment mounts around the table

Had to flatten the table side

Gig and mounts got welded on. Made some nifty T bolts to add tension

Casters and floor on.

Flipping it

Done with the tool box mounted under for welding and grinding supplies

 

[Roberts210]

THAT is one nice welding table! Congrats.

What's the story with the '54 Chevy truck in the background. (Hint: See my Avatar)

 

[tarbellb]

Great looking monster table! Lots of convenience built into that.

I wonder about those caster though.... what are they rated for?

 

[wrenchMONKEY_]

What size is it? Looks bigger than 4x8.

Any warping from welding the top to the table? Looks like alot of stitch welds. I've got my 900 lb 3/4 top just sitting on my table for now, I need to get around to attaching it.

Looks great!

 

[roche]

I'm gonna steal that t-bolt idea, thanks!

Nice looking table.

 

[tarmy]

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Nice table...but those are **** castors. I had the same ones and they failed within weeks.

Learned a long time ago to use good casters...these are on my welding table and are about 50 bucks each. They won't flat spot, rated for 800 lbs each and can be greased...might want to think about it...that table will take a load and pounding.

I do like your top and the size..I Wish my shop had the room.

I have a reciever set up Too...I ended up using 3/4" threaded bolts in place of the reciever pins...so I could really tighten and keep vise and extensions from wobbling...

 

[tarmy]

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Here is a detail of one of my recievers...

And I like the tractor...damn handy thing to own...

 

[AMCguy]

Great table. That shop ain't too shabby either.

 

[Mike.ASC]

Nice looking table . How about some pictures of that cutlass....

 

[mferrari]

THAT is one nice welding table! Congrats.

What's the story with the '54 Chevy truck in the background. (Hint: See my Avatar)

Its actually a 55 1st series (left over 54 body). Right now it is sitting on a K5 frame but in the process of swapping it onto a 4wd S10 frame with some LS power to make a good daily driver.

Great looking monster table! Lots of convenience built into that.

I wonder about those caster though.... what are they rated for?

Casters are basic one from TSC. Actually not a fan of them, will be upgrading. Want swivel casters that lock out as well.

What size is it? Looks bigger than 4x8.

Any warping from welding the top to the table? Looks like alot of stitch welds. I've got my 900 lb 3/4 top just sitting on my table for now, I need to get around to attaching it.

Looks great!

No warping. Took my time and bounced around the table to weld it on, its only 1/4".

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Nice table...but those are **** castors. I had the same ones and they failed within weeks.

Learned a long time ago to use good casters...these are on my welding table and are about 50 bucks each. They won't flat spot, rated for 800 lbs each and can be greased...might want to think about it...that table will take a load and pounding.

I do like your top and the size..I Wish my shop had the room.

I have a reciever set up Too...I ended up using 3/4" threaded bolts in place of the reciever pins...so I could really tighten and keep vise and extensions from wobbling...

You remember where you found them? That is something I plan to upgrade.

Great table. That shop ain't too shabby either.

Thanks

Nice looking table . How about some pictures of that cutlass....

I'll have to grab some of that, don't have any on my phone.

 

[Roberts210]

Mine was a '55 first series too, but most people don't know about the first series, so I just say it's a '54.

 

[Will561]

Great table...

 

[tarmy]

OP...regarding the castors...

Amazon...I have tried several different types and have found these two to be the best around the shop...

RWM 47 5"...45$
E R Wagner locking...shown in the photo...5"...45$

Get the largest diameter you can...they have several plate sizes so figure out what works for you. The larger wheels roll over the concrete expansion joints or slab lip if you take the tool outside.

I have all my big tools, benches, dollies for boats and cars and tractor implements on castors. About once a year I roll everything out and hose the garage out and blow everything else off with air...clean shop for me to mess up.

 

[mfrantz90]

Nice table for sure [emoji106] next time grind your mill scale off before welding though ... you'll be amazed at how nice your welds turn out


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[sanddan]

Can't see the pictures

 

[darwyn]

Next up are a bunch of ******* receivers

Is there a story there or is that a name brand I've not heard of?

 

[Farrier]

Is there a story there or is that a name brand I've not heard of?

Ya, I was mustering all sorts of thoughts myself

 

[astroracer]

Casters? Surplus Center! 12.95 for 800 lb. rated swivel caster, greasable, with brake.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Casters/Plate-Casters/?page_no=1&fq=ATR_Caster_Load_Capacity:800
Mark

 

[C_F]

Ya, I was mustering all sorts of thoughts myself

So was I.

Nice looking table, thanks for showing it off...along with your spacious shop! While you're getting pics of the Cutlass, slip in a few of the Road Runner too.

 

[Farmall450]

Casters? Surplus Center! 12.95 for 800 lb. rated swivel caster, greasable, with brake.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Casters/Plate-Casters/?page_no=1&fq=ATR_Caster_Load_Capacity:800
Mark

Plastic tho, doesn't inspire quality.

 

[astroracer]

Plastic tho, doesn't inspire quality.

Whatever... Nice and quiet on his pretty floor and it won't tear it up... Leave it up to the OP to make his own decision, eh?
Mark

 

[tarmy]

Casters? Surplus Center! 12.95 for 800 lb. rated swivel caster, greasable, with brake.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Casters/Plate-Casters/?page_no=1&fq=ATR_Caster_Load_Capacity:800
Mark

Those could work...if your on a budget. The issue with those is the inner part of the tire...the hard plastic part. That may hold 800 lbs...but that plastic deteriorates...and will fail. I prefer the metal inners...as they can be hit with things...and if crashing over the lip of the garage won't fail...

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[cwh]

Being in AK, I tend to pick vendors based on shipping policy. What is priced best for me may not be priced best for you.



Pretty happy with these, which in my case were cheaper than the surplus center link above when considering shipping. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YNKZY2W/?tag=atomicindus08-20


Oh.... and COOL TABLE! Actually, lots of cool stuff in this thread.

 

[skipnay]

Any more updates to this welding table? I'm building a table and trying to get a bunch of ideas before I decide!