Going to make a welding table

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I'm going to make a welding table finally. I have one as a temp but I need something better/different/bigger.Anyone have any suggestions as to what size? And what a good height is? Is there a general rule of thumb you follow to make the height of the table based on your height to be comfortable?I'm going to the metal shop tomorrow, what size (length/width) do you think I should do and what thickness? I'm thinking about doing it all in mild steel and something maybe 1/8" or 1/4" thick? I don't know, just throwing ideas out there.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:how big is your shop/garage? how much room do you have?Last edited by brucer; 08-16-2011 at 09:56 PM.tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:A good way to figure out a comfortable height is to stand up straight, arms down on side of your body, bend your hands up parallel to ground & have someone measure distance between ground & palm. Set something at that height & see how comfortable it's going to be, adjust if needed. I made mine out of 1 1/2"square tubing, 1/8" wall, with 28x42" 3/8" top, frame's set so top has 2" overhang all around. Only reason went with that size was because my uncle had the 28x42 3/8" left from a project that he gave to me for putting new brakes on his truck, it's a good size for me though. Hope it helps.Millermatic 211 Lincoln Idealarc 250-250, ~500lb water cooled tig
Reply:I would make it a little smaller the arm level, the reason why is you are not working at the very top of the table. You are normally working 2-5" above the table, and that is more comfortable for your arms to stay at working for periods of time. My tables are 3" below arm level and they work great.
Reply:Size of the top will have a lot to do with the height. If I need to work off a 4x8 sheet, I usually set it lower than I would if I'm working on a smaller top, because I need to lean out across the table to reach what's in the center. ( my usual wood work top is 3x5. It's easier to reach across to the center of 3' than it is 4' with my arms. ) Also will you work standing or sitting? My tig bench is taller since I usually sit on a short stool when I tig at the house. What type of projects do you plan? A tall item will require a lower table height to work on than say small flat items.A good way to get an idea what works is a couple saw horses, some 2x blocks to adjust heights (assuming you don't have adjustable legs on the sawhorse) and a sheet of plywood aproximately the size of the top. Put something roughly the size of the largest project you plan to do on it and see if it's comfortable..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:It's a 2 car garage but I don't need much room as this is just a hobby and I just need something to sit at and be comfortable on.I went to the metal store and wanted a piece of 4' x 2' 3/16 mild steel and they wanted $101 + tax. So I walked out. I feel that is really high. What do you guys think?Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleIt's a 2 car garage but I don't need much room as this is just a hobby and I just need something to sit at and be comfortable on.I went to the metal store and wanted a piece of 4' x 2' 3/16 mild steel and they wanted $101 + tax. So I walked out. I feel that is really high. What do you guys think?
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleI'm going to make a welding table finally. I have one as a temp but I need something better/different/bigger.Anyone have any suggestions as to what size? And what a good height is? Is there a general rule of thumb you follow to make the height of the table based on your height to be comfortable?I'm going to the metal shop tomorrow, what size (length/width) do you think I should do and what thickness? I'm thinking about doing it all in mild steel and something maybe 1/8" or 1/4" thick? I don't know, just throwing ideas out there.