Beginning of a welding table...

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Finally found a decent piece of steel plate for my eventual welding table build.  Actually, I found a table and a piece of steel, so I should be set.  The table is a 2x4' piece of 1/2" on angle legs, perfect height, but will need a couple braces on the legs to sturdy things up.  The flat plate is a 5x5' piece of 5/8", which should be more than enough for my needs.  Found both items at the local recycling yard, total weight was 860lbs...able to get both for $0.15/lb, roughly $125 out the door with it loaded on the trailer.  I believe the 5/8" plate weighed closer to 625 lbs, so my table will easily be close to 800 lbs when all said and done.
Reply:Great find! That'll make a nice couple tables.
Reply:That's all right my table is from .625" plate 6'x4' with pipe legs.Ranger 250 thick stuffHobart Handler 140 not thick stuffthe pane and oxy setup
Reply:That's nice man.
Reply:Great find ... I quess I need to stop by the local yard more often. I'm impressed by some of the finds that get posted up!!Located In SE OklahomaLincoln Mig 135Hobart Ironman 230 Mig5x10 CNC Table with DTHC & FTHypertherm PM65 on the tableMiller Bobcatwww.caneyagequipment.com
Reply:Wow, the only place i know of that sells drops and randoms is $1 per lb!
Reply:Damn, that would get expensive.  I have some heavy c channel to use for legs, but I also have some 4" steel pipe that I could use.  Haven't decided what size I want the table to be, may keep it at its current dimensions.  I think having the extra 2x4' table will be a huge benefit around the shop!