sizing for welding table

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I bought this piece of 5/8" x 18" x 48" quite some time ago to build a welding/work table.  I realized soon after I brought it home that it may not be quite deep enough, but I doubt I could trade it back in for another size.Should I bother with a table of this size?  Seems like it may want to tip over easily but that chunk of metal does weigh over 100 pounds I think.Thermal Arc 185TSW
Reply:you could cut it in half, then weld it back tohether to make it 24" by 36" then grind the weld smooth. that would give you an ok table, 18" by 48" seems a little skinny to me.
Reply:What migman said, use the concrete floor to weld it back together, cut it with a torch and piece of angle clamped to keep a steady even cut, or (this is better) you can take it to a shop with a shear and have them cut it for you.  Id do a double bevel at the seam so you get full penetration and limit your grinding after the fill.  Good luck.Various GrindersVictor Journeyman torch200cf Acet. 250cf oxygenLincoln 175 plus/alpha2 gunLincoln v205t tigLincoln 350mpEsab 650 plasmaWhen you can get up in the morning, Its a good day.Live each day like its your last.
Reply:Originally Posted by DoolittleWhat migman said, use the concrete floor to weld it back together, cut it with a torch and piece of angle clamped to keep a steady even cut, or (this is better) you can take it to a shop with a shear and have them cut it for you.  Id do a double bevel at the seam so you get full penetration and limit your grinding after the fill.  Good luck.
Reply:I would make a nice square frame and butt the two pieces together. Ypu could then tack tem together if you wanted to."Common sense is not very common"http://www.tahoekeyshome.com
Reply:Cut it and tack it...or make 2 tables. John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:thanks for all the suggestions!Thermal Arc 185TSW
Reply:You can make a frame and make the other half f.b on edge for cutting!
Reply:If you can, buy another like the first, mount them on I-beam or what have you, with a 3" or 4" space between the long sides. It will provide a handy clamp through design, and give you a REAL welding table size. If you can't afford this now, you could still construct the frame and add the extra piece latter.Just my  opinion, not from a book, just from the road.Howes Welding Inc.www.howesweldinginc.com
Reply:I ended up swapping my 5/8 x 18" x 48" piece for a 3/8 x 30" x 44" and I got 1.5" square tubing for the legs and supports.  What is the best way to mount some casters on this thing?  Would I put put plates at the bottom of the legs so I can bolt the wheels on?  I've seen people weld a nut in the legs when using angle iron but how to do this with the closed tube?  yea - I am new to this stuff as you can see.Thanks.Thermal Arc 185TSW
Reply:I welded mine on.  It will be interesting if I ever need to replace one, but hell its only moved maybe 3 feet since I built it   and I saved a bolt (It started early for me.. finding ways not to run bolts so I could weld).Various GrindersVictor Journeyman torch200cf Acet. 250cf oxygenLincoln 175 plus/alpha2 gunLincoln v205t tigLincoln 350mpEsab 650 plasmaWhen you can get up in the morning, Its a good day.Live each day like its your last.