New "cool" end tables

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could not find matching tables to go with some clearance patio furniture i just got, so, had to make something. used some "hammered" steel tubing and mimicked the ring from the couch, etc. did everything in TIG, then tried to blend out all the welds (2-step process with 4" angle and then small right angle air sander). off to the powder coater they go. will be topped with a single piece of 3/4" travertine bull-nosed.metals were around $70 (some some minor leftovers), powder coating will be around $80, travertine should be ~$80.http://s1.postimg.org/m122k0wtr/image.jpghttp://s3.postimg.org/98bmvx0nn/image.jpghttp://s29.postimg.org/d2k72p7ef/image.jpghttp://s7.postimg.org/eyytxe5p7/image.jpghttp://s30.postimg.org/qiq1ug8cx/image.jpghttp://s30.postimg.org/nrbdhkz81/image.jpghttp://s11.postimg.org/onacdxbg3/image.jpg
Reply:That looks nice but I have a question. Did you tig it just to practice or is that what you had?
Reply:Originally Posted by BobThat looks nice but I have a question. Did you tig it just to practice or is that what you had?
Reply:Nice project, looking good.One of these days those soft jaw pads on your quick clamps are going to break your heart when they melt and stick to something you have clamped with them while welding.  BTDT!
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerweldNice project, looking good.One of these days those soft jaw pads on your quick clamps are going to break your heart when they melt and stick to something you have clamped with them while welding.  BTDT!
Reply:That looks awesome!!! Nice lil project. Im leaving now before my wife sees that and wants a couple madeMiller trailblazer302Millerxmt304millermatic 200lincoln squarwavelincoln SA250lincoln SAE400Climax BB5000
Reply:just a note about the tubes. although i am powder coating, these tubes look awesome when buffed out, and to calm that heavy mirror look you can coat them with a marine poly that is "tinted", i think they call it smoked or something like that.
Reply:[QUOTE=welding_kid;4073271you didnt notice the bloated gas can in the pic.[/QUOTE]Yeah, well, I did not notice until you mentioned it.  You will have to be your own critic on that.When I saw the soft jaws I immediately thought about a time when I was welding something for a friend and my 24' speed clamp was all I had that would span the piece to hold a bracket in place.Of course, after I had made my tacks, I forgot all about dropping the clamp, and that was the end of that jaw insert.
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerweldYeah, well, I did not notice until you mentioned it.  You will have to be your own critic on that.When I saw the soft jaws I immediately thought about a time when I was welding something for a friend and my 24' speed clamp was all I had that would span the piece to hold a bracket in place.Of course, after I had made my tacks, I forgot all about dropping the clamp, and that was the end of that jaw insert.
Reply:Good idea on the soft aluminum jaw pads.
Reply:I like them, good job, very creative I wanna see them finished with the travertineLast edited by sausage450r; 04-21-2014 at 11:02 PM.'14 HTP invertig 221Thermal Arc 201ts'15 HTP 2400'13 Hypertherm Powermax 30Esab 875Esab 251Clark Metal Servicespecializing in stainless steel exhaust systems
Reply:Those look damn good.  Can't find that hammered tube around here, wish I could, but love to see the final product after powdercoating
Reply:Originally Posted by spitek60Those look damn good.  Can't find that hammered tube around here, wish I could, but love to see the final product after powdercoating
Reply:Originally Posted by welding_kidoff to powder guy tonight....
Reply:That's a lot of hard work! I am stunned with your work. It really looks great.PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps
Reply:not really that hard. just need to be patient with jig and all so that they dont turn out all twisted, etc. they are not 100% straight, i didnt need to be ultra-accurate, etc. the tedious work is grinding and polishing out the welds, but again, not polishing to perfection, rather just removing the high stuff and blending so that edges of welds are non-visible after powder coating. it would have been easier for me if i had found my 1/16" collets, but i had to use 3/32 tungsten which made welds a tad bigger than i wanted, etc. currently calling around for some Travertine pieces......and to note, for those who might do a project like this, adjustable feet are adviseable. i thought about welding caps on the ends and then doing 1/4-20, but i found #4146T13 at McMaster, makes for a real easy adjustable foot w/o the worry of metal stems getting rusted in or hole stripped out, and if a foot needs replacing its easy to do, etc.Last edited by welding_kid; 04-24-2014 at 01:17 PM.
Reply:lets see a finished product!'14 HTP invertig 221Thermal Arc 201ts'15 HTP 2400'13 Hypertherm Powermax 30Esab 875Esab 251Clark Metal Servicespecializing in stainless steel exhaust systems
Reply:Are the "Hammered tubes something you created or are they bought? I like the look?...Timmetalcraft by mooseSoutheast Michiganhttps://www.facebook.com/Metalcraftbymoose  Stupid Hurts!!
Reply:Originally Posted by mooseAre the "Hammered tubes something you created or are they bought? I like the look?...
Reply:here they are. same table from different angles. waiting for my travertine to be done.
Reply:finally done. because travertine is so full of pockets we decided to not do the full bullnose but rather just square cuts and edges radius'd and polished smooth. after cutting the edges had lots of pockets, so they were filled with epoxy before being polished smooth. each top weighs around 25lbs, table bottom weighs around 6lb. the travertine was two 24x24 tiles laminated together and then cut down to size. the tiles chosen were two of one color (more brown like) and two of another color (more orange), i then laminated using one of each so i could decide later which color would be seen, i chose the more orange color to face up, it also has more character which makes it more interesting. i then sealed them with a matte tile sealer. these pics inside dont show them in best way.i did make minor goof here, using clear epoxy to bond them was wrong, it should have been tinted with a tan/almond color. clear epoxy shows the parting line more. but these are patio end tables meant to be abused, so they will be, etc.Last edited by welding_kid; 07-08-2014 at 01:16 PM.
Reply:i really love your work! exactly how did you make the designs of the tubing for the legs?
Reply:Looks nice. My only critique is that your pricing is through the roof. It shouldn't cost more than about $30 bucks in materials, and powder coating should only be about $30-40 for each table. Need to find some more user friendly suppliers.
Reply:Originally Posted by walkerLooks nice. My only critique is that your pricing is through the roof. It shouldn't cost more than about $30 bucks in materials, and powder coating should only be about $30-40 for each table. Need to find some more user friendly suppliers.
Reply:great job. I like your workVery nice!Millermatic 211 Miller Blue Fire 140@swiftwelding on Instagram
Reply:Looks good
Reply:Is that from Kings Architectural? Looks great.Sincerely, William McCormick