Another Welding Table, What do you think?

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Ok so I know that there is a lot of posts out there on tables and everyone had different ideas of how a table will suit there needs better than others so thats why I'm posting another thread. I have been wanting a good clamping table for work and home projects and I didn't want to spend too much money(which is hard because i always make it too complicated or try to incorporate too much into it). This is what I got so far. This is a 10.5" x 48" Mill table off a old bridgeport mill. I found it at a local shop that sells used parts for machinery. That part of it I think will be great for clamping but I was afraid that it wouldn't be wide enough so I made a little table behind it that would allow me to put the same T-nuts in the table between the spaces of bar stock. What do you guys think so far? Any suggestions on what you might change? Attached ImagesMiller Mulitmatic 200Lincoln POWER MIG 180Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 51Oxy-Acetylene TorchMiller Digital Elite Vintage USA
Reply:I think it looks good, the only aspect I would change is the cutting area on the top. I would make it split half way,and have that area removable so you can switch from a grated area to to a flat area. When your done cutting you can change it back to a work surface or vice/versa.I also like the jack idea, you could even use a section of threaded rod to raise the table.Lincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:I like the BP table idea...how much did it set you back?  The jack/wheel idea is good, too.  I was thinking of doing something similar.  When you get it fabbed up, let's see some pics!
Reply:Well I'm still figuring out how much it will cost me to make it all but I plan on making it in a few stages. I have thought of trying to put in a cutting table but I don't do hardly any cutting and plan on making things right the first time so I won't have to cut anything apart. Thanks for the idea though. This is what I have so far. Cleaning this up so and still working on the final design. I will definitely be posting pictures of this project along the way. Attached ImagesMiller Mulitmatic 200Lincoln POWER MIG 180Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 51Oxy-Acetylene TorchMiller Digital Elite Vintage USA
Reply:Originally Posted by Mr. MohonWell I'm still figuring out how much it will cost me to make it all but I plan on making it in a few stages. I have thought of trying to put in a cutting table but I don't do hardly any cutting and plan on making things right the first time so I won't have to cut anything apart. Thanks for the idea though. This is what I have so far. Cleaning this up so and still working on the final design. I will definitely be posting pictures of this project along the way.
Reply:Originally Posted by crab fishermanFunny, everyone PLANS on making things right the first time! I guess you will just buy the right sized parts for your projects since you won't ever need to cut anything!-Ian
Reply:Ok, so my $0.02. 1) you'll probably wish you had the cutting area if you don't design it in. It would be easy enough to make the BP table quickly removeable to allow for this. 2) I like the wheel jack idea, just one question, is there anything to compensate for balance issues in the top?  would 2 threaded rods work better? getting the weight more directly on top of the wheels when lifting, and creating a wider lifting stance.3. 2' is quite narrow. do you have the room in your shop to extend the flat stock side of the table to widen it a bit?Overall I think it's a great idea. and definately well thought out. but as mentioned above, everyone has different ideas about what will work best for them.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger