Project for Grandson

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My grandson is in his first year of 4-H; raising some show lambs for his yearly project. For those familiar with kids raising animals for stockshows know that a alot of time and equipment is needed to complete the project. I built this "proto-type" trimming/grooming" table drawing on my past experience of being involved with raising and assisting my son's in their show lamb projects. This table I constructed on the floor...using 1 1/2 angle iron for the frame, #9 expanded metal for the table top, 1 inch sq for the legs and for the head stall 1 1/2 and 1 1/4 sq. tubing. There are manyy y tables out there but the difference in this one is very few parts to get it set up and the possibility of loosing parts. Used 3/8 round stock for the axles on which the legs rotate on, and once opened, instead of being directly under neath the table they open up past the 90 degress to near 120 degrees giving the table stability; The head piece can be adjustable forward upto 8 inches from the table and at the lowest point the head piece is approx. 30 inches from the table and can  be adjusted up to approx 54 inches for a mature ram or ewe. Hauling equipement to and from stock shows is not the easiest thing to do, so instead of having to carry this thing I mounted the wheels on the back end of the table. Fold everything up, remove head piece, re-insert on bottom of table, use part of the head piece as a handle and cart it very easily from your truck to show areana. After building this on the floor, you can see why I built the. table (pics) ref in the electrical section.  This will make sense to some of you and others will probably no have a clue..however it all relates to projects like these that keep me interested in improving my skills..I have to be able to sell some of these this fall.  Thanks for looking and sorry for the long post. Jayps. model on the table is not for hire... Attached Images
Reply:I don't know squat about sheep, but I know a good problem solve when I see one!!! Nicely done!!!! I see a side business in your future!!!! You can take the "little lamb" around to help demo!200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Which one are you in the pictures? Grin  Nice dohickey or is it a thingamabob? table? odd looking welding bench?  ALL right I'll stop now...Miller thunderbolt 250Decastar 135ERecovering tool-o-holic ESAB OAI have been interested or involved in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Auto, Marine, Welding, Electronics ETC to name a just a few. So YES you can own too many tools.
Reply:Maybe this will help, the lamb on the table has been sheared and a protective cover is to help in keeping the lamb clean. I put wheels on mine for if you start carrying the table (without the lamb on it)  it can be a burden on a youngster or ol timer like me. Sorta like moving a large tool box without casters. Under the electrical forum you can see a table I am working on so I wont have to fab these on the floor. Thanks for looking. Attached Images