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My shop (single car 12 x 25 garage attached to the main two-car garage) is limited on space and I wanted to still be able to park a vehicle in it if I have to. So heres my version of a folding table. The 50 x 33 frame is 3 x ¼ angle, and the top is a combination of 3 channel, ¼ 2 x 2 plate, and a small expanded metal drop area. The legs are 2 ½ x 2 ½ x ¼ sq. tube with a 1 ½ x 1 ½ sq. tube cross support. I lag-bolted a 2 x 6 into the wall studs and welded four 5 hinges to the bottom of the frame which bolt into the 2 x 6. I cut two 6 sections of the 2 ½ x 2 ½ sq. tubes diagonally, spaced them so the legs fit snugly, and welded them to the bottom of the frame to accept the tops of the legs. To fold the table down, I lift up on the frame (with some help) and remove the H pattern front legs. I also welded in a receiver tube for attachments. Honestly, this table is meant to be up 99% of the time, with the fold-away being a space saving option. I do also have a welding blanket that covers the wall and window behind the table. Ive been using and abusing it now for a few months and its help up as designed. I know this design isnt ideal, nor is it made for everyone. With the exception of the C channel and hinges ($62.) I had everything else lying around. It would probably be considered light-duty, but I dont do anywhere near the heavy types of stuff that a lot of you do. I still have the ability to clamp, utilize the ¼ plate area, and slide in my vise, tube bender, scroll bender, etc. as necessary. Disclaimer: I had just downloaded Sketchup, and this was my first stab at using it. I watched a couple of how-to videos and made these designs. Theyre crude and nowhere near scale, but gave me an idea of what it would look like before I started. Anyway, its just something different for those looking to build a folding table to check out. Attached ImagesMiller Dynasty 200DXMillermatic 210 w/ Spoolmate 3035Hypertherm Powermax 380JD Squared Model 32Multiple fabrication tools & equipmentFull Powder Coating Setup
Reply:A few more pics... Attached ImagesMiller Dynasty 200DXMillermatic 210 w/ Spoolmate 3035Hypertherm Powermax 380JD Squared Model 32Multiple fabrication tools & equipmentFull Powder Coating Setup
Reply:Nice - I like it! That's not going anywhere mounted to the wall. Looks like it can take a fair amount of abuse.
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Reply:That's a great table with some smart features on it. The only downside has got to be its weight (which isn't really a downside, except for when you have to lift it). But I'll bet a hydraulic jack or even a hoist could be adapted to help with raising and lowering it.I've always thought that one negative to a table that folds down is that you have to rely on the strength of the hinges to support the surface when it's being used (as opposed to a fold-down table, where you can have a support on the wall to bear the weight when it's down and in position). But your table shows that this doesn't have to be the case. If you took a length of square tubing and welded it along the back edge, then it would rest on the 2x6 when the table is in the up position, and hard impacts and such would transfer the energy directly to the 2x6 and the wall without necessarily hurting the hinge pins. The only trade-off on yours would be that you couldn't overextend the table up in order to slide the legs into their seats -- you'd need another way to swing them into position.And honestly: w five hinges, I'm sure that's not an issue at all in any case. Great job on the space for clamping, too. And also the trailer hitch mount. It looks like you welded together the bolt to hold the inserted tube in place. I like that a lot.Last edited by Jack Olsen; 05-10-2011 at 12:08 PM.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Nice work. I really like the telescoping tool mounts and will be incorporating those into my design.
Reply:Thanks for the comments, guys.Jack, you're right about the hydraulics/hoist and square tube. Definitely something to keep in mind if I start having those issues. I'm an old guy and I'm going to need all the help I can get lifting the top up to remove the legs. But for now, the table is rock solid and the hinges seems to bear the brunt of the rear weight easily. I had studied your table design prior to building this table and was going to borrow the majority of it. But I had the issue of that window to contend with, as that area of wall was the only feasible location I had to place it. So far, so good. The telescoping mount is actually a section of square tube I had. I took it to the steel yard and wandered around (they're cool about people doing that for whatever reason, which must fly in the face of their insurance guidelines) until I found the perfect fit to slide into it. I had them cut me a 10' section, and have plenty left over for my other part-time tools (tube/scroll benders and such). I cut a hole in the side of the receiver tube, welded in a 5/8" nut, then welded a small piece of round bar to the bolt head. It snugs down nicely with virtually no wobble or wiggle.Miller Dynasty 200DXMillermatic 210 w/ Spoolmate 3035Hypertherm Powermax 380JD Squared Model 32Multiple fabrication tools & equipmentFull Powder Coating Setup |
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