What do you guys think about this welding table?

[fergus]

It was built out of channel and square tube. Seems pretty useful. Heres a link:

http://chezerbey.com/2011/01/04/welding-time/

I posted this up because of the c-channel top. Yeah, I know the frame looks a little spindly. I just thought the top was a neat concept...

 

[Travis E.]

It doesn't look very sturdy and appears to have too many sharp edges. It's a nice idea. I wonder what the cost of material was for the channel used as a top compared to piece of plate.

 

[fergus]

Yeah, I'll agree that the base doesn't look very strong. But for ease of clamping and everything...the top looks pretty cool. And the channel edges should have been cleaned up better prior to being welded on the top.

 

[docjake]

I like the idea of it, but agree that it could be a lot more sturdy on the bottom side and have less snag hazards. I have been looking at acorn/clamp tables and this could be a cheap alternative.

 

[GirlnAgarage]

The C-channel top welding tables are making their rounds. I've seen an excellent channel top build that sort of set the standard. I'll see if I can find the link.

Any table is only as strong as it's frame structure. Just get that built right and you're good. Also, don't weld down the top C-channel. Bolt like in the links below. This will let you break it down a bit to reduce weight if/when it needs to move or if you've got an odd shaped item that needs to drop down in between slats.



Edit, link here: http://www.practicalmachinist.com/v...g-new-weld-fab-table-how-would-you-do-179769/

Here's another
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/v.../building-new-fab-weld-table-part-2-a-194652/

 

[Steevo]

Easy to clamp things anywhere on the top.
With a sturdier frame, It would be pretty nice.

 

[jhn9840]

That table on PM is one of the best I have ever seen. Had my doubts about not using a flat plate but that build will change your mind in a hurry.

jhn9840
John

 

[R6 Racer]

I like it, but wouldn't clamping using regular "C" type clamps make it necessary to have the clamp tighten underneath the work surface???

Steve

 

[Rickenbackerman]

Welding in some diagonals would help the stiffness of that frame tremendously.

 

[Steevo]

I like it, but wouldn't clamping using regular "C" type clamps make it necessary to have the clamp tighten underneath the work surface???

Steve

You could drop the fixed end of a C-clamp down between two channels, slip a short piece of flat or channel under the gap for the clamp to pull against, and tighten the top, movable part down onto your work.
Or, you can just make T-bottom clamps that drop in and turn to catch underneath, kinda like a mill or drill press clamp.

 

[gloveman132]

Looks like a very loose interpretation of a Strong Hand Build Pro table.

 

[805gregg]

Just add some gussets to the frame it will be plenty strong.

 

[Justanoldguy]

I like it.
But as others have said.
Strengthen the frame.

 

[neonnblack]

If you do any plasma cutting, and or O/A cutting its nice to line the cut over the slots so your piece doesnt fall to the floor from hanging off the egde.