Got free plate - need tig table design critique

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I've come into some free steel plate and I'm working up a Sketchup design for a little jig& tig welding table.  Not having built one before, I'd like to get some input on any glaringproblems with this design and perhaps other features I can plan for.This will be a sit down affair, and I'm going to use some leveling casters I already have.Other specs -  - Height 30" - Frame 2"x2"x1/8" box tubing - Top 2' x 4' x 3/4" (a bit overkill but it was free !!!)Here's a pic of the casters I am planning to use - I do woodworking and bought themat a woodworking supply shop a while back - they are each rated for 600 poundsand should work well on my smooth garage floor.  This bench won't be going outside the garage so the small wheels will be fine on the garage floor.Here's a pic of the bench design at the moment - Other thoughts - Holes in the top - I am leaning towards 1/2" through holes in a pattern for clamping - my buddy has a mag drill with lots of bits that I can borrow for a good long time.  I'll make the bench with no holes at all initially, but then once I have used it a bit I'll drill them if I feel it's needed.Overhang on the top - I have designed a 2" overhang on the top and layed out the legs so that they are right at the corners for the best stability - the table is only 2' deep and I am real leary of the thing being a little on the top heavy side - especially when Iplop things on the corner like a vice etc. so I'd like to get the legs as far to the corners as possible. I'm a hobby guy so this table will see no particular style or type of work.  Heck, I'll probably even build a wood top for it to use it as an extra woodworking bench at times. But it's main purpose will be for sit-down tigging comfort in the garage. Anyway, based on all this, I'd like to get some feedback, comments, critiques etc. from those of you that have built/used smaller sit-down benches.  The top might be overkill, but again, it was free Thanks !Lewis
Reply:I've seen other tables with a receiver tube (like on hitches) added to the corners for a vise, grinder or other items that are attached to a plate & tube.  Just slide it in the receiver tube, when done, take it off & store it away.If you are concerned with it being top heavy, add a rack/tubes to hold the accessories you will use in the receiver tube.  That keeps everything right there available & lowers the center of gravity.MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:Originally Posted by MarkBall2I've seen other tables with a receiver tube (like on hitches) added to the corners for a vise, grinder or other items that are attached to a plate & tube.  Just slide it in the receiver tube, when done, take it off & store it away.If you are concerned with it being top heavy, add a rack/tubes to hold the accessories you will use in the receiver tube.  That keeps everything right there available & lowers the center of gravity.