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The Stupidest welding table question ever (what size not thickness) I have a 49x72 welding table and work in my two car garage. Things are getting tight in there. I have more tools than space. I want to down size.What size table do you recommended? The biggest things I build and hope to for some $$ are firewood racks cross-fit sleds. The sled is 45x 41 I mainly build for class and other teachers. I have a 70 Skylark I share the garage with and dont like putting it out there in bad weather which we get boat loads of in Ohio.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Its not about the size, its how you use it Lincoln 140 HD
Reply:You got me!!!Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:It really won't matter. It will always be either too big, too small, or just right depending on what you need to do.Best solution... get a bigger garage. Trust me, even then it will still end up too small and you'll need more room..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWBest solution... get a bigger garage. Trust me, even then it will still end up too small and you'll need more room.
Reply:I wish I could have a true shop. The wife would like to park her van in side of one.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:I've got one that is approximately 3.5'x4' I don't have any complaints except that it's not heavy enough to hit anything on it. It's a grid style that was made from bed rails from a loft bed so I can clamp anywhere. It fits well in my 12'x16' shop. and I plan on eventually building a heavy duty table that is 3'x4' for the same shop. For what you'r building I think you'd be ok with that size. Just my $0.02There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:4'x6' is pretty big. Do you want to keep it along a wall, or be able to work on it from all four sides? Are there other benches in the garage? I ask, because in my two-car I have a bunch of benches that are all the same height -- so if I'm working on a 20' piece, even, I can span it over a few surfaces and still have one end on an actual welding table. I also have one welding table that folds down from the wall -- it's the biggest I've got in terms of depth and width (36" deep, 72" wide). The quick-work bench is smaller, at only 30" deep and 60" wide. But since it doesn't need to fold down, it's thicker.It seems like 30"x72" would be a good size for a bench. But if you think you need more for some jobs, could you split yours down the center, and have it fold on top of itself?Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:" 4'x6' is pretty big" I think its been said but its what you build, size of shop, and whether you want a table that you can get on all sides.The 4 foot width is too deep if its sitting on a wall 36-39 inches is better, after that the back just collects crap and you very rarely use it and really can't reach to welding anything back there. The 6" is fine if you have the space, 60 inches is a good. So my dimensions for an ideal smaller welding table is: 36 (39) x 60, you can build a lot on that, a lot of folks are going to tell you 3/4 to 1 inch plate. I used 3/16 wall 1-1/2x 3 inch tubing 9 inches on center under my 1/2 inch plate and folks its solid, doesn't warp.Another thought is I have a rolling cutting table on casters close to the above size, lately I tack stuff on the above leveled table, the move it to the cutting table so I can it position better and get on all sides.If it was me and I was limited on space I would use the above table dimensions, put it on heavy duty duty castors so I could roll it around even if it weighs 500 lbs and make a couple of support stands the right height ( exact/ or adjustable ) when I needed them, you can build a lot on that.
Reply:my table is 4'x4'. There was actually some thoughts put into this size. Like you, I was in a two car garage, and one of the cars has to be parked in the garage every night. I had everything on wheels, so by the time I'm done using the table, everything squeezed into a single car space, leaving enough room for the "inside car."The biggest thing I built was a Eastern King size bed. the headboard alone was 76" wide and 5 foot tall. It took a lot of maneuvering making sure the headboard wouldn't fall off while i'm in the middle of a bead. It's not impossible to build things that are bigger than your welding table, it's really is how you use it.
Reply:My 3x5 has worked well for me.Tim Beeker.
Reply:Cut it in half , put it on casters , make a bolt splice on it . No room keep it outside . Build a horse to handle long stuff too .
Reply:My suggestion would be get a 20 foot conex dropped off next to your garage. Use it as whatever storage space you need... Extra tools, the spare half of a cut-down welding table, materials etc. The locks on a conex are more secure than the average garage is. Paint it to match the house. That can be an issue in some towns though, depending on your lot size and local ordinances.
Reply:PavinsteelmanJust got off the phone it is only $20 to cut in 1/2. I can cut the frame my self and welded it back together.What is a "make a bolt splice"?Jack Olsen4 x 6 was fine for the go cart builds. At this point I have hto clean out the garage to get work space. I like the idea of counter on the wall, ThanksDave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:The one I have is pretty simple. It was a table I picked up second-hand. I put a big hinge every 16" and used lag screws to attach it to the wall studs. The legs are 1-1/2" square tubing, also welded to hinges. The little crosspieces at the top of each leg make them more stable and also have magnets which help to have the legs lock into place.There was some space behind it, so I hung up a bunch of clamps.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Geez Jack, you make me sick.with envy.Tim Beeker.
Reply:I know. It's super clean for the pictures. But here's a shot where things are actually getting used, and you can see how the second (wood) fold-down table comes in handy with bigger stuff. In this case, a bunk bed I was making for my kid.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Weld 2 angle to the cut edges under the table ,drill a few bolts thru the angle , 4 should work to keep it together . level it up when hooking together . Jack yours is beautiful !!! You can cut it yourself if no torch a powersaw with a abrasive blade will work . Buy a couple blades !!!Last edited by Pavinsteelman; 05-01-2012 at 07:36 AM.
Reply:Thanks again to all the grat ideas. I love this place!!!Jack I love the economy of space.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsThe Stupidest welding table question ever (what size not thickness) I have a 49x72 welding table and work in my two car garage. Things are getting tight in there. I have more tools than space. I want to down size.What size table do you recommended? The biggest things I build and hope to for some $$ are firewood racks cross-fit sleds. The sled is 45x 41 I mainly build for class and other teachers. I have a 70 Skylark I share the garage with and dont like putting it out there in bad weather which we get boat loads of in Ohio.
Reply:Good eye ExpatWelder.So much for proof reading my own post. Are you the guy building the earth mover trailers? a 49 foot table is what you need.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsGood eye ExpatWelder.So much for proof reading my own post. Are you the guy building the earth mover trailers? a 49 foot table is what you need.
Reply:True a very skinny earthmover.Last question what is the temp in Ghana today?Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Hey Reebs. Have you thought about converting your table to a folding table? I just built a 36 by 54" folding table for my small shop. It folds up to about 16inches deep. I could post up a picture if youd like to see itSafety 3rdGump
Reply:Gump please post a picture. I plan on cutting the plate in 1/2 and then the frame and reweld it. The other 1/2 of the plate I want to mount on the wall much like Jack Olsen's.Dave ReberWadsworth OhioThe Stupidest welding table question ever (what size not thickness) I have a 49x72 welding table and work in my two car garage. Things are getting tight in there. I have more tools than space. I want to down size.What size table do you recommended? The biggest things I build and hope to for some $$ are firewood racks cross-fit sleds. The sled is 45x 41 I mainly build for class and other teachers. I have a 70 Skylark I share the garage with and dont like putting it out there in bad weather which we get boat loads of in Ohio.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Its not about the size, its how you use it Lincoln 140 HD
Reply:You got me!!!Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:It really won't matter. It will always be either too big, too small, or just right depending on what you need to do.Best solution... get a bigger garage. Trust me, even then it will still end up too small and you'll need more room..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWBest solution... get a bigger garage. Trust me, even then it will still end up too small and you'll need more room.
Reply:I wish I could have a true shop. The wife would like to park her van in side of one.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:I've got one that is approximately 3.5'x4' I don't have any complaints except that it's not heavy enough to hit anything on it. It's a grid style that was made from bed rails from a loft bed so I can clamp anywhere. It fits well in my 12'x16' shop. and I plan on eventually building a heavy duty table that is 3'x4' for the same shop. For what you'r building I think you'd be ok with that size. Just my $0.02There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:4'x6' is pretty big. Do you want to keep it along a wall, or be able to work on it from all four sides? Are there other benches in the garage? I ask, because in my two-car I have a bunch of benches that are all the same height -- so if I'm working on a 20' piece, even, I can span it over a few surfaces and still have one end on an actual welding table. I also have one welding table that folds down from the wall -- it's the biggest I've got in terms of depth and width (36" deep, 72" wide). The quick-work bench is smaller, at only 30" deep and 60" wide. But since it doesn't need to fold down, it's thicker.It seems like 30"x72" would be a good size for a bench. But if you think you need more for some jobs, could you split yours down the center, and have it fold on top of itself?Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:" 4'x6' is pretty big" I think its been said but its what you build, size of shop, and whether you want a table that you can get on all sides.The 4 foot width is too deep if its sitting on a wall 36-39 inches is better, after that the back just collects crap and you very rarely use it and really can't reach to welding anything back there. The 6" is fine if you have the space, 60 inches is a good. So my dimensions for an ideal smaller welding table is: 36 (39) x 60, you can build a lot on that, a lot of folks are going to tell you 3/4 to 1 inch plate. I used 3/16 wall 1-1/2x 3 inch tubing 9 inches on center under my 1/2 inch plate and folks its solid, doesn't warp.Another thought is I have a rolling cutting table on casters close to the above size, lately I tack stuff on the above leveled table, the move it to the cutting table so I can it position better and get on all sides.If it was me and I was limited on space I would use the above table dimensions, put it on heavy duty duty castors so I could roll it around even if it weighs 500 lbs and make a couple of support stands the right height ( exact/ or adjustable ) when I needed them, you can build a lot on that.
Reply:my table is 4'x4'. There was actually some thoughts put into this size. Like you, I was in a two car garage, and one of the cars has to be parked in the garage every night. I had everything on wheels, so by the time I'm done using the table, everything squeezed into a single car space, leaving enough room for the "inside car."The biggest thing I built was a Eastern King size bed. the headboard alone was 76" wide and 5 foot tall. It took a lot of maneuvering making sure the headboard wouldn't fall off while i'm in the middle of a bead. It's not impossible to build things that are bigger than your welding table, it's really is how you use it.
Reply:My 3x5 has worked well for me.Tim Beeker.
Reply:Cut it in half , put it on casters , make a bolt splice on it . No room keep it outside . Build a horse to handle long stuff too .
Reply:My suggestion would be get a 20 foot conex dropped off next to your garage. Use it as whatever storage space you need... Extra tools, the spare half of a cut-down welding table, materials etc. The locks on a conex are more secure than the average garage is. Paint it to match the house. That can be an issue in some towns though, depending on your lot size and local ordinances.
Reply:PavinsteelmanJust got off the phone it is only $20 to cut in 1/2. I can cut the frame my self and welded it back together.What is a "make a bolt splice"?Jack Olsen4 x 6 was fine for the go cart builds. At this point I have hto clean out the garage to get work space. I like the idea of counter on the wall, ThanksDave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:The one I have is pretty simple. It was a table I picked up second-hand. I put a big hinge every 16" and used lag screws to attach it to the wall studs. The legs are 1-1/2" square tubing, also welded to hinges. The little crosspieces at the top of each leg make them more stable and also have magnets which help to have the legs lock into place.There was some space behind it, so I hung up a bunch of clamps.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Geez Jack, you make me sick.with envy.Tim Beeker.
Reply:I know. It's super clean for the pictures. But here's a shot where things are actually getting used, and you can see how the second (wood) fold-down table comes in handy with bigger stuff. In this case, a bunk bed I was making for my kid.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Weld 2 angle to the cut edges under the table ,drill a few bolts thru the angle , 4 should work to keep it together . level it up when hooking together . Jack yours is beautiful !!! You can cut it yourself if no torch a powersaw with a abrasive blade will work . Buy a couple blades !!!Last edited by Pavinsteelman; 05-01-2012 at 07:36 AM.
Reply:Thanks again to all the grat ideas. I love this place!!!Jack I love the economy of space.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsThe Stupidest welding table question ever (what size not thickness) I have a 49x72 welding table and work in my two car garage. Things are getting tight in there. I have more tools than space. I want to down size.What size table do you recommended? The biggest things I build and hope to for some $$ are firewood racks cross-fit sleds. The sled is 45x 41 I mainly build for class and other teachers. I have a 70 Skylark I share the garage with and dont like putting it out there in bad weather which we get boat loads of in Ohio.
Reply:Good eye ExpatWelder.So much for proof reading my own post. Are you the guy building the earth mover trailers? a 49 foot table is what you need.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsGood eye ExpatWelder.So much for proof reading my own post. Are you the guy building the earth mover trailers? a 49 foot table is what you need.
Reply:True a very skinny earthmover.Last question what is the temp in Ghana today?Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Hey Reebs. Have you thought about converting your table to a folding table? I just built a 36 by 54" folding table for my small shop. It folds up to about 16inches deep. I could post up a picture if youd like to see itSafety 3rdGump
Reply:Gump please post a picture. I plan on cutting the plate in 1/2 and then the frame and reweld it. The other 1/2 of the plate I want to mount on the wall much like Jack Olsen's.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio |
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