Welding Table Ideas?

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I need to build a welding table for my shopI'm looking to build a table that is 4' wide by 4' long. I want something that is strong.anybody have any ideas on how to build, what to build out of, what plate thickness for top. thanks
Reply:Originally Posted by fishburn123I need to build a welding table for my shopI'm looking to build a table that is 4' wide by 4' long. I want something that is strong.anybody have any ideas on how to build, what to build out of, what plate thickness for top. thanks
Reply:1/2" table surface should suffice for most applications where working on a table is viable.  You could even get away with 3/8" depending on the work you're doing.Hobby or portable wise, a 1/4" surface is plenty.Last edited by mb_welder; 11-03-2010 at 01:06 AM.
Reply:Get the thickest top you can find/afford.  My bench is only 1/4" thick, which works fine, but will eventually warp from heat and I try to avoid pounding on it.  The next table will be at least 3/4" thick, but I would very much like to have a 2"+ top so I can let the hammer fly instead of using the floor all the time.My name's not Jim....
Reply:My table is 1-14" thick with an additional (replaceable) 1/4" plate on top. Frame is 3" angle iron.
Reply:Fishburn123,  As mentioned above, you will find many posts on this with the search function, but it might be worth your while to look at the Miller website also.  They have a section on projects with one or more welding tables.  I used their plans and modified one for what I wanted. Their plans have a materials list that can be helpful.Good luck and post pics when you build it.Nctox,  Stickmate LX  235AC/160DC  HH210
Reply:I got 3/8" thick(like previous advice, thickest I could afford). Then I built the base so that there was a square frame to reinforce the table top all the way around. So even though the table top is a little on the thin side, it has inch and a half square tubing all around which gives extra support and will hopefully help to keep it flat. So far, so good.
Reply:I'll post pics of mine when I get it done this winter. I'm starting with a cast iron table scrapped from an old milling machine. 25" x 75" and about 1300 pounds, and T slots for clamping.
Reply:I would go with at least 3/8 plate. Here is mine: 9X12X1" It does the trick pretty good. Attached Images
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Reply:Originally Posted by jreynoldsweldingI would go with at least 3/8 plate. Here is mine: 9X12X1" It does the trick pretty good.
Reply:I have a 3/8 thick table. I wish I would have gone thicker.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio