New workbench weekend project

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Been waiting over a month to start this project.  Been working 7 days a week for the last 30 except for one thanks to Ike.Putting the photos up in two posts and this is how far I got this afternoon.  Hope to finish up tomorrow or at least get as far as I can.  The bench will be 38" deep X 80" long X 36" high and is being built all from scrap salvaged from work.Bench top material - 3/16" to be cut to 38" x 80".3 of 4 discarded 9' pallet rack rails to be used.3" X 4" X 1/4" tube for bench legs.Hypertherm Powermax 350 cut.  Sweet machine - I love it!4 bench legs cut to required length using the 'new to me' Powermax 350.Now on to post #2...MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Post #2...First legs and end rail 'sub-assembly'.  Flat bar was to keep the legs off the uneven concrete and space the end rail in 3/8" before welding.Second legs and end rail using first one as a fixture.One of the end rail to leg welds.  Had a little problem with the horizontal to partial vertical up transition.Temporary fit up of front rail to legs and end rails.  Components will be flipped upside-down in the morning for final fit up before welding.A little idea of what the bench frame will look like.  The uncut pallet rack rail is holding the legs and end rails secure for temporary fit up.More tomorrow.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Duane, I have this vision of you tippytoeing out the gate, carryin' all these goodies, peerin' over your shoulder makin' sure they don't change their mindsIt's going to be one sturdy bench.  Probably Cat proof."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Nice sturdy bench, can't wait to see the finished table/bench!Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammDuane, I have this vision of you tippytoeing out the gate, carryin' all these goodies, peerin' over your shoulder makin' sure they don't change their mindsIt's going to be one sturdy bench.  Probably Cat proof.
Reply:Very nice!  I like a man who doesn't get too cozy with the grinder!  Keep us posted.
Reply:Looks great so far Duane, welds look great too. Cant wait to see it finished.Miller Thunderbolt 225Millermatic 130 XPLincoln HD 100 Forney C-5bt Arc welderPlasma Cutter Gianteach Cut40ACent Machinery Bandsaw Cent Machinery 16Speed Drill PressChicago Electric 130amp tig/90 ArcHobart 190 Mig spoolgun ready
Reply:Nice welds! Looks heavy - are you building bridges on it? Fire!, Fire! Oh wait, that's my torch...Lincoln PT-225 TIGLincoln 175 MIG
Reply:That's somethin' else!  Your shop has more scrap than what I buy new.  Life's not fair "Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by VipernutNice welds! Looks heavy - are you building bridges on it?
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammThat's somethin' else!  Your shop has more scrap than what I buy new.  Life's not fair
Reply:Nice solid lookin' bench Duane. The rails work well on it. That thing will outlive both of us!If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:Great lookin bench - hope ya never have to move it.A butterfly without wings, is just an ugly bug
Reply:Definitely gonna outlive this stupid computer of mineIt's movin' like sludge, and it's been rebooted so many times it's got toe marks.Can't wait for the cleanup program to arrive.Really nice work Duane.  In case I go down for good"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:wow. Very nice!! Looks nice and solid
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepI like a man who doesn't get too cozy with the grinder!
Reply:Originally Posted by SWellsNice solid lookin' bench Duane. The rails work well on it. That thing will outlive both of us!
Reply:Looking good and it'll certainly be a good base to build things on. Sounds like you have a great supply of materials too."One of the things we have to be thankful for is that we don't get as much government as we pay for." (Charles Kettering)Mitch 180 (NZ)Lincoln SAM-400-220 + ?-400 Fordson Major + 2 x Tractapac Humber 80 + Procut 40 PlasmaMiller Spectrum 375
Reply:Looks like you are going to have a great bench Duane. With toys like you have now, you can build just about anything.How is the Syncro180 working for you. I am buying my new tig this week or the first week of Dec is the sale is on the one I want.Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.
Reply:with a bench that heavy and sturdy,you might want to put a flat plate with a large jack bolt on each leg for leveling. if your floor is not perfect.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammDuane, I have this vision of you tippytoeing out the gate, carryin' all these goodies, peerin' over your shoulder makin' sure they don't change their mindsIt's going to be one sturdy bench.  Probably Cat proof.
Reply:Originally Posted by paweldorRemember Johnny Cash's song "One Piece At A Time"  ?  Just kidding.  Looking good so far.  I have 2 steel top benches in my shop. One is 4' x 5', other 3' x 4', both with 1/2" tops.  Wish I had gone heavier with the tops.
Reply:Originally Posted by jamlitLooks like you are going to have a great bench Duane. With toys like you have now, you can build just about anything.How is the Syncro180 working for you. I am buying my new tig this week or the first week of Dec is the sale is on the one I want.
Reply:Nice welds Duane !...looks like you'll have an extremly strong, durable working surface.Looking forward to seeing it finished -Graham-Mechanical EngineerAutosport Mechanic/Fabricator
Reply:Looking good, that will last quite some time.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."Originally Posted by boatbuoywith a bench that heavy and sturdy,you might want to put a flat plate with a large jack bolt on each leg for leveling. if your floor is not perfect.
Reply:Originally Posted by paweldorI have 2 steel top benches in my shop. One is 4' x 5', other 3' x 4', both with 1/2" tops.  Wish I had gone heavier with the tops.
Reply:im going to make one with 3/16 topgoing to copy the one from TP tools Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by ed macim going to make one with 3/16 topgoing to copy the one from TP tools
Reply:Thick tops are great. I have a 1" plate and also have 1/4" on top of that which is screwed on. When the top gets crappy I can turn it over and later just replace it with another piece.
Reply:Today's progress.  Again 10 photos so they'll be in two postings.Photos 1-5:Flipped back upright after tacking, all squared up and ready for weld out.Put the frame right to work setting up to cut the bench top to size.  3/8" thick guides worked perfect to hold torch in proper cut position.Powermax 350 cut.  Sorry for the blury shot - didn't realize the camera focused in on the leg instead of the cut.Bench top end cut set up.End cut close-up.  Think I had the torch tipped a bit.Hold on for post #2...MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:...here it is.Bench top frame crossmember cut for fit up.First frame crossmember clamped in place for tacking.First crossmember welded up and ground smooth on top for top plate.All crossmembers in place and almost all welded in.  Ran out of wire and daylight at the same time.Bench top set in place to show what it's going to look like when finished.Some idiot put a pile of 500HP 'Kitty-Litter' in the middle of my shop so I couldn't just move inside and keep going!  Have to pick up from here later on.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Duane, that plasma cutter is the bomb!!!!  I've fought these things for years.  Old Fart mentality.That cut is ready for a very light machining.I wish someone else had also posted pics of what these things can do.  It wouldn't have taken me so long to become a convert.  I have to apologize to everyone who I've given crap to about these things.  Wow.The Cat will definitely find a temporary home pretty soon.  Could I drive the Dodge on it for some good pics"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammDuane, that plasma cutter is the bomb!!!!  I've fought these things for years.  Old Fart mentality.That cut is ready for a very light machining.I wish someone else had also posted pics of what these things can do.  It wouldn't have taken me so long to become a convert.  I have to apologize to everyone who I've given crap to about these things.  Wow.The Cat will definitely find a temporary home pretty soon.  Could I drive the Dodge on it for some good pics
Reply:Looking good so far.  And nice cuts with the plasma.When you're done, you'll just have to rig up a giant water tank and do the electrolytic rust-removal on it.    The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Looking real good duaneb55,I just realized that I have 4 pcs of pallet rack, now to scrounge up a top? Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:Originally Posted by MoonRiseLooking good so far.  And nice cuts with the plasma.When you're done, you'll just have to rig up a giant water tank and do the electrolytic rust-removal on it.
Reply:Originally Posted by MoonRiseWhen you're done, you'll just have to rig up a giant water tank and do the electrolytic rust-removal on it.
Reply:MONDAY NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTSRan down to TSC after work and grabbed the last 10# roll of .030 they had and finished up the frame tonight 'under the lights' by adding the the lower back rail and end supports.Monday night under the lights.Using the end supports to align the back rail.Oh yeah - one of the welds.Frame finished and ready for the top plate.Due to the rest of the weeks work schedule I won't be able to get back to it until the weekend - that is unless I have to work it.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammTwisted wire cup brush, with lots of itty bitty bandaids for the itty bitty wire holes in your arms, legs, hands, feet......  Damn things seem to go thru just about anything
Reply:Originally Posted by BruceLooking real good duaneb55,I just realized that I have 4 pcs of pallet rack, now to scrounge up a top?
Reply:Duane your getting real close to being finished. I couldn't stop if that far, even if it meant only a couple hours of sleep before work the next day. Looking good.Miller Thunderbolt 225Millermatic 130 XPLincoln HD 100 Forney C-5bt Arc welderPlasma Cutter Gianteach Cut40ACent Machinery Bandsaw Cent Machinery 16Speed Drill PressChicago Electric 130amp tig/90 ArcHobart 190 Mig spoolgun ready
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammDuane, that plasma cutter is the bomb!!!!  I've fought these things for years.  Old Fart mentality.I wish someone else had also posted pics of what these things can do.  It wouldn't have taken me so long to become a convert.  I have to apologize to everyone who I've given crap to about these things.  Wow.The Cat will definitely find a temporary home pretty soon.  Could I drive the Dodge on it for some good pics
Reply:Originally Posted by STwelderDuane your getting real close to being finished. I couldn't stop if that far, even if it meant only a couple hours of sleep before work the next day. Looking good.
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55Thanks ST - I know what you mean and it was tempting but Judy had supper ready and she's a much better cook than I am a weldor.
Reply:Originally Posted by TractapacI'll echo those thoughts. (well, apart from the OFM!)Is the "heat soak" any different from doing the same cut with OA? I figure the cleaner and newer the metal, the better the cut. Is that what you've found? Also I suspect rust beneath the cut would give about the same results as OA.What specs is your plasma, single or three phase? Back to the table, it just gets better. I've got a big table I bought but can't get it in a shed at the moment and the shed might be a year or two away yet.
Reply:Originally Posted by railin93...and when mama's happy, everybody's happy!!!...
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55...here it is.  Ran out of wire and daylight at the same time.
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55It's selectable 115/230V, 33.3/17.8A single phase with an output current rating of 17-27A.Air flow: 4.5 SCFM @ 60PSIRecommended cutting capacity: 1/4" @ 25AMaximum cutting capacity: 3/8" @ 25ASeverence cutting capacity: 1/2" @ 25ANot a big unit but a sweet one and very suitable for what I need.Good luck on your shed project.  Hope you don't have to wait too long.
Reply:Originally Posted by TractapacDoes the speed of dark equal the speed of wire run out?