looking for some ideas for jig legs and table framing.

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This is how it sits right now. On top of my table with 2x2 tubing as spacers to get clamps on it. It sucks. The plate itself is 1/2"x2'x3'. I have 2 more plates that size and 1 plate 1/2"x1'x2' and three more plates that are 1"x2'x3'. All looking for legs or table ideas. For my 1"x2'x3' plates I'd like to make a strong hand style table. My only problem is all the plates have been faces, so they may be off by a small amount on the bottom side. How would you guys go about making a frame so the top is level and smooth? It sucks trying to move things across the top and it get caught on an uneven edge.Thanks
Reply:Yowser, those are nice looking.   I can definetly see that being handy for building a lot of different things.   I could see setting a pair of them across something like this and having them be real handy to work on.   I built this to set a 4 x 8 piece of 3/8 plate on.
Reply:This what I am buildingCut a 4x4 apart for legsSent from my iPhone using TapatalkLONGEVITY 250EX w/ 25' weldcraft cs310 torchTorchmate w/ Hypertherm powermax 85   withFLASHCUT CNC PRO SERIES CONTROLS
Reply:sq, pardon but I don't understand this: "My only problem is all the plates have been faces, so they may be off by a small amount on the bottom side."Do you mean the plates have been surfaced on one side?
Reply:HT2, Thanks, that's not a bad idea. jbr, That's pretty creative.  Originally Posted by Yofishsq, pardon but I don't understand this: "My only problem is all the plates have been faces, so they may be off by a small amount on the bottom side."Do you mean the plates have been surfaced on one side?
Reply:Searching around some other forums I found these. Very cool design.
Reply:Anyone else with some ideas?
Reply:Here is what it looks like closer to being done Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLONGEVITY 250EX w/ 25' weldcraft cs310 torchTorchmate w/ Hypertherm powermax 85   withFLASHCUT CNC PRO SERIES CONTROLS
Reply:So do I understand correctly: that there isn't much lateral force here, no bending around dogs and dollies? If that's the case then any sort of substantial table that has some adjusters, as you found on the web, should do I'd think. Maybe it would help if you described exactly what it is you do with these plates.
Reply:I'm just out here messin around tonite.I never fail to cringe when I see these micro perfect tops.  Serves absolutely no purpose.  Whatever you weld will pull like a banana.  So, what's the point??The art of building flat/square/straight is shimming, heat input, straightening................  the table serves but a little purpose in the whole scenario"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:I mean.........clamp all your crap up nice and tight in the little holes, weld/tack it.............and stand back and watch it curl up with the heat.  HUGE SHRUG"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammI'm just out here messin around tonite.I never fail to cringe when I see these micro perfect tops.  Serves absolutely no purpose.  Whatever you weld will pull like a banana.  So, what's the point??The art of building flat/square/straight is shimming, heat input, straightening................  the table serves but a little purpose in the whole scenario
Reply:Originally Posted by HT2-4956Proving once again that there's more to some of this than your average farmer realizes.
Reply:Originally Posted by YofishSo do I understand correctly: that there isn't much lateral force here, no bending around dogs and dollies? If that's the case then any sort of substantial table that has some adjusters, as you found on the web, should do I'd think. Maybe it would help if you described exactly what it is you do with these plates.
Reply:Where can you buy those diy feet?
Reply:I wish they were a DIY kit. A member of another forum built those for his frame jig table.I asked him if he would make more to sell. He's not making them I'll post up my version when I get to them. They wont be laser cut, just one hole in each plate and stiffeners cut to fit.