Question about first welding table.

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Ideally, I'd like a single piece of 1/2" plate for a table top. Due to the price of 1/2" steel plate in my area, I don't think it's a viable option for me. However, I do have 2 plates that are 1/4" thick and not warped. I was thinking about mating the two together via heavy duty tapered bolts to a solid frame. Is is generally a bad idea to stack 2 plates for a table top even though they would be fastened securely?
Reply:As  long as they're both flat,  it don't see why it wouldn't work http://www.philswelding.com
Reply:Should be fine. I would likely just skip weld the edges, then grind flush.
Reply:As Walker said, it should be fine. Skip weld or bolt the top down. Either way the top can be removed if you decide that you want something heavier in the future. A seam across the middle of the table shouldn't matter if there is a frame piece under it. A 1/4" top won't make a super heavy duty table top, but it will take all but the most massive beatings. For assembly and light to moderate hammering on our work you don't need a heavier table top.CharleyMiller MM252Miller Bobcat 225NTMiller DialArc HF / DIY Cooler2 Victor O/A TorchsetsMilwaukee 8" Metal SawMilwaukee Dry Cut "Chop" Saw 5 Ton Wallace Gantry Various Grinders, Benders, etc.