Not my first project but close.

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Here are a few shots of a welding table I am building I have done a few things before with my 110 mig but this is the first with my 200a mig.Frame is 1/4 x1 1/2 x1 1/2 angle and the top is a combination of 1/2 x6 slays with 1 1/2 inches between ad 1/2 x 8 butted together. I have not yet attached the slats but kinda like the idea of both a solid and slatted work area. It will roil on 5 inch casters and the swivle set locks the wheel and swivle. Table size is 54 x 30 and 39 inches high. I am thinking about bolting the slats from underneath the table instead of welding them in so I can easily remove or replace them if needed. It rolls easily on 5 inch casters and I will be adding a bar for my clamps a torch holder, receiver tube and bottom shelf. What do you guys and gals think about storing the welder or plasma or both under the solid part of the table. As most on here I looked at a lot of other members tables and took a little from them to make mine.Any ideas  would be appreciated. Attached Images
Reply:Well that's dang nice. Are all the top plates fastened or floating?Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:Originally Posted by Robert HallWell that's dang nice. Are all the top plates fastened or floating?
Reply:How do you plan on attaching them?Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:Originally Posted by Robert HallHow do you plan on attaching them?
Reply:I like it man.  Good idea to have the slots in the top.  Excellent for clamping, etc.(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:Nice work so far, looks good.Personally, I prefer a heavy solid top.  I just tack projects or jigs to the table top as required and grind them off when I'm done.If I were making a top with sliding plates, I would think of installing brackets on the bottom of each plate with set screws to hold the plates to the angles so they could be slid open when necessary or closed up for a solid top as required.  I would also consider welding or bolting the end plates to the frame so you can mount a vise on the corner.It is so nice to have a welding table, sure beats trying to work off the floor."The reason we are here is that we are not all there"SA 200Idealarc TM 300 300MM 200MM 25130a SpoolgunPrecision Tig 375Invertec V350 ProSC-32 CS 12 Wire FeederOxweld/Purox O/AArcAirHypertherm Powermax 85LN25
Reply:Nice work and wow! Nice garage set up!You get what you put in and people get what they deserve...
Reply:Originally Posted by noriteNice work so far, looks good.Personally, I prefer a heavy solid top.  I just tack projects or jigs to the table top as required and grind them off when I'm done.If I were making a top with sliding plates, I would think of installing brackets on the bottom of each plate with set screws to hold the plates to the angles so they could be slid open when necessary or closed up for a solid top as required.  I would also consider welding or bolting the end plates to the frame so you can mount a vise on the corner.It is so nice to have a welding table, sure beats trying to work off the floor.
Reply:Originally Posted by Ram48That is a great idea making brackets and set screws I will think about that for sure. Any input on the config of the brackets would be great .
Reply:Here are some pictures of the end slats radiused and the blind holes drilled and topped for the clamps I am making to hold the slats to the frame.Tomorrow I hope to complete the brackets and start on the clamp hanger (if I can figure how I want to do it) And mounting the receiver tubing. I want to mount two so I can use it for my vice and also make a cutting table that can be stored under the bench and set up when needed. Attached Images
Reply:Yeah nice table but when do we get to see some better pics of that convertible? From what I can see looks like a 68 to 72 Chevelle? Reminds me of my 69 442 ragtop I had for a dozen years or so.Miller Challenger 172Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC 225/150Miller Maxstar 150 STLVictor 100CVictor JourneymanOxweld OAHarris O/ASmith O/A little torchNo, that's not my car.
Reply:Originally Posted by bigbYeah nice table but when do we get to see some better pics of that convertible? From what I can see looks like a 68 to 72 Chevelle? Reminds me of my 69 442 ragtop I had for a dozen years or so.
Reply:Very nice!!Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:That little bugger runs alright!Too bad it gets 60 footed to death.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Nice table! (I like that design...)The Welding table
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterThat little bugger runs alright!Too bad it gets 60 footed to death.....zap!
Reply:Clamp system to attach slatsHere are a few shots of what I came up with to clamp the slats to the table.Pic #1 is the hardware and parts I fabricatedPic #2 is how they go togetherPic #3 is the clamp in place holding the slat to the table.I machined blind holed .400 deep in the .500 slats then drilled and bottom tapped then to take 3/8 x 16 threaded Rod cut to 1 3/4 inches, I used locktite 262 and tightened them into the slats The aluminum spacer is 1/4 inch thick to match the table frame and the clamp is made from scrap I cut up to 2.5 x 1inch plates. It seems to work well so as soon as I strip off the powder coat from the frame top (which I have to do if I want continuity of ground to the slats) I will mount the slats Attached Images
Reply:Well here are some updates to the tableWell I am starting to understand my new Mig and my welds are finally starting to improve. There is a close up of them in the pictures so please feel free to let me know what I need to improve on The welds were on 1/4 plate to 1/4 2x2 sq. tube Settings were 21 V and 185 amp with .035 wire and 75-25 mix.    Pic # 1 Is the receiver tube and vice plate I cut with my 50A plasma just welded up.    Pic # 2 Is a close up of the welds on one side of the plate. Please fell free to critique them settings are listed above.    Pic 3 # Is a shot of the clamp hanger bar I put on the other day.    Pic # 4 A close up of the receiver tube welded to the table frame and the lock bolt setup, I will be adding a length of rod the the bolt head so I dont need to get a wrench to make changes.    Pic # 5  Vice mounted and sitting in its Place of Honor in the shop.  I still need to figure out a way to attach a cutting table with catch bin for the sparks and drops I will be making I will either hinge it or since I mounted a second receiver tube I may make a slide in arrangement. any in put on that would be great especially pictures. Hope you enjoyRay Attached Images
Reply:Here are a few shots of my completed welding table. Attached Images
Reply:here are some pics of the cutting grid insert I am building. I will be adding a hopper to it for catching the slag and sparks. Attached Images
Reply:All I can see is the 70 Chevelle none of the other pictures work  lol
Reply:That is an awesome table, love the tube for the vise.........may have to borrow that one, excellent job!.....!