Steel table

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I've wanted a steel table for light welding for a while now. I recently started buying more tools, tube bender dies, dimple dies, a chop saw, plasma cutter. Lots of things I've always wanted. I also bought a used Craftsman toolbox which freed up some more room. So I started shifting everything around, and made some room for the box and a table. I measured the space I needed, and found a piece of 3/16" in the remnant pile at the local steel shop for $30, and cut ti down to the size I needed. The frame is built from 1x2 1/8" wall tube, and the legs are 2x2 in the front, and 2x3 against the wall.Adjusters to level it, since half of it sits on a mat, and the other half cement.Framing.Clamped the top down, and lightly tacked it in place, starting in the center and working my way out. Theres basically a tack at the joints, and the corners.Also built a small cart for the plasma to make it portable, that fits under the table.The finished table, with a hanger for my clamps, a mount for the fire extinguisher, and a bunch of stuff under it.It freed up a lot of room, and gave me some extra workspace. Its a good height to work at sitting on the stool, or standing up. I will probably add to it later, but I am done for now.Lincoln PowerMIG 215XTLincoln Precision TIG 225Hypertherm 300
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Reply:Nice shop.Diego BelloMillerMatic 180 Im just learning how to weld!  Bogota, Colombia. South America
Reply:simplistic design, yet functional. i really like the cross-bracing that you did for the table top. i never thought of running a diagonal piece from one corner to the opposite. i think i'll do that on mine. great job!later,Andy
Reply:Originally Posted by aczellersimplistic design, yet functional. i really like the cross-bracing that you did for the table top. i never thought of running a diagonal piece from one corner to the opposite. i think i'll do that on mine. great job!later,Andy
Reply:Originally Posted by Twisted MinisAnyone interested in the next project? Lol.
Reply:Originally Posted by Twisted MinisTriangulation is important to structure. It seems really sturdy.I'm already using it!..... For storage.Anyone interested in the next project? Lol.
Reply:Originally Posted by dfbelloThose parts are for a car? or a buggy? They look familiar to me. Im building a buggy
Reply:somebody is getting ready to link their suspension..  You gonna do JJ's on one end and bushings on the other?  Hiems for the trackbar?Nice table.
Reply:Originally Posted by Jeep07somebody is getting ready to link their suspension..  You gonna do JJ's on one end and bushings on the other?  Hiems for the trackbar?Nice table.
Reply:I agree with the diagonal piece from corner to corner, seems pretty sound.  You took a nice, simple method and made something that looks good and is functional, thumbs up! Have a Jeep Cherokee?  Click Here!
Reply:What's the top ? 10 Ga ? Only thing you'll have to watch out for is hammering on the edges where they extend past the frame, otherwise they'll quickly droop. I work standing and find that a table height of about 34 inches works good for me...I'm 5'11"
Reply:Originally Posted by TinbasherWhat's the top ? 10 Ga ? Only thing you'll have to watch out for is hammering on the edges where they extend past the frame, otherwise they'll quickly droop. I work standing and find that a table height of about 34 inches works good for me...I'm 5'11"
Reply:Mind if I ask where the sphericals on the far left came from?  I'm trying to find a source to use them for upper control arm housing ears.
Reply:Originally Posted by SupeMind if I ask where the sphericals on the far left came from?  I'm trying to find a source to use them for upper control arm housing ears.
Reply:They're exactly what I was looking for, thanks :-D