First project: Welding table

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The frame is made with 2"x1" square tubing, i don't know how thick it is, but its the red stuff.  top is 3/16 thickness and 2'x4'.  With the top on, the table is 40 inches tall, I planned it this way so i can weld without bending over constantly.  In addition, since the table is only 2 feet deep anyway, I wont have to reach over the top too much.  All oxy/ac welded, as that's all that's available to me.  As i read on this and other forums, since i have no chops, i shouldn't weld the top onto the frame because it might cause heat distortion to the top, so when i need to use the top, i put it on and clamp it down.  it will also work as a bare bone table when i add more slats to the top part of the frame.  even though i don't have a "legit" table since the top isn't welded on, I can see the positive side of being able to choose and get best of both barebone and table with a top.  unfortunately, the top is heavy  when i NEED the top.  anyway, here's the picturesit doesnt look it, maybe, but i'm a pretty big (wide) guy, this table supports me just fine here it is toplesshere it is with top on, clamps that usually clamps the top to the frame are not in the pic.
Reply:nice table, i love the topless pics (knew someone was gonna say it, just happy to be the first)  not sure about distorting the top,  maybe it will w/ OA but i've seen it done with arc welders before.  i would suggest getting another sheet cut for the bottom, to lay tools down on.  i have a bottom table on my welding table, and don't know what i'd do w/o it.
Reply:Thanks for sharing.  You could get away with welding the top if you somehow could weld the edges of the top to a bracket then weld the bracket to the base.  Probably would get distortion if you tried to weld the top directly to the base.   Won't take as much heat/time to get the edges ready to weld.
Reply:What is that thing 10 foot tall?  I would weld one support longways under the middle of the table...and tack the top to it...You will be glad you did.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:I like the table, good work. But i dont like your welding boots, unless the sandals were put on just for the picture.
Reply:Hey nice simple design.  I also like the "Oxy Moron" tag,  very clever.
Reply:Originally Posted by StickWeldor87I like the table, good work. But i dont like your welding boots, unless the sandals were put on just for the picture.
Reply:That's a good table.  Holdin' up a pretty big dudeDon' t go runnin' out and do this, but would it be possible to use widely spaced plug welds to secure the top??  I don' think there's much distortion with a small plug weld.Anybody have an idea whether this would work??Watch out for hot slag on the tootsies"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/