Simple Welding Table: The most overposted project on WW

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Simple but effective for small projects.This table will probably evolve over time.  I decided to leave to bottom open for the time being.  My vice will stay bolted to a stationary bench vs. receiver mount on this table.  The table is just too small and mobile for heavy bending, etc. Top: 1/2" thick x 2' x 4'Height: 36.75" Attached Images
Reply:That really came out nice joe! Nice feature with the quiet wheels!Matt
Reply:Nice.  Did you drill and tap the holes yourself?Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966The table is just too small and mobile for heavy bending, etc.
Reply:Looks very nice! MIG or Stick?
Reply:Matt,Thanks.  It rolls a little too easy.  That's why I didn't move my vice to the table.  Glad it has brakes.Jack,The holes were drilled with a 1/2" slow speed drill from Harbor Freight.  They are not tapped.  I just finished making the center row holes 3/4" and the outside rows 9/16".  I'm surprised the drill actually survived!Tanglediver,California to Texas.......The gas would cost about as much as it cost to build it!GotZ71,MIG.
Reply:Is the plan to use the hold-downs you tap with a hammer?I used the same drill to mount my vise to a 1" thick steel table.  I still use the drill on a pretty regular basis.  It's a real bargain.Jack OlsenMy garage website
Reply:I can now use Jorgenson's "F" style clamps in the middle row and a drill press quick clamp in the outer rows.  C-clamps and big Strong Hand "F" style clamps can go around the edges.  The outer row of holes will also allow for adjustable work stops which I may make next weekend.The Harbor Freight drill was a bargain for $24.00.  It was on sale + 20% off coupon.  I looked at a Rigid for 159.00 and a DeWalt for 169.00.  I figured I could buy 6 of the Harbor Freight drills for the price of 1 Rigid.  Definitely a surprise bargain!
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt 1966 Simple Welding Table: The most overposted project on WW
Reply:Approximate cost was $265.00 for all materials not including welding consumables (Top, Tube, Wheels, Paint, Hardware).  Tube is 2'x2" 11 gauge.  Top is 1/2" x 2'x4'.  Wheels are 5" (600lbs capacity: 2 locking and 2 fixed)
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966Matt,Thanks.  It rolls a little too easy.  That's why I didn't move my vice to the table.  Glad it has brakes.GotZ71,MIG.