Ready for Paint
 

Got a chance to start putting the welding table together… Finally.

All welded together – hangars located and temporary installed. I changed the design to make them removable and adjustable. They will be stainless and I’ll install them after paint. There will be a washers up against the leg – with a hole drilled thru the bar for a hairpin to keep it in place while being able to adjust it in the future for changes in tools. Left side is c-clamp storage. Right side is vice-grip storage. I added a tool rack on the right side to hold all the standard fab tools. Found a nice bolt on unit that holds everything in a compact format. (it’s located at www.swagoffroad.com). The cross support under the table is where I’ll store tools that will bolt to the table top when needed (vise, tube notcher, Beverly shear, etc) Added a 58 piece machinist clamp set so I can clamp directly to the hole pattern (3/8 x 16 NC) I punched into the table top. The draw glides are located and installed.

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Next is to build the drawer and the removable splatter guard that bolts to the table top – and sand down the table top and sides so they are nice and shinny.

Off to the sand blaster this week and then to paint. I’ll update when it’s completed.

Jim

Looks great Jim --

JIMHO -- Make the splatter guard sit in slots so it's QUICKLY removable. Everything you do will have you bolting and unbolting the guard.

BTW.... Just poking you here 'cause your work on this project is killer nice.... what's with the masking tape holding the cover plates. Dude! You have enough clamps that you could have held 'em on there hot rod style!:rofl:

PS -- I just ordered two of the "clutter catchers". I was planning to give you major crap for designing (I imagined hours of thinking and tweaking) and then having this piece laser cut.... but lucky for me I clicked the link and saw this killer piece first!

Thanks for finding it and posting it up! :thumbsup:

Junk!
 

You have been holding out on me! Glad to see you making some garage time. Looks great! :woot:

I use the Beverly shear all the time so mounted it on one leg.....




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Just an idea, weld on a 2" id box tube under the table, then mount your vise or any other tool on a plate welded to a 2' od box tube. Works like a trailer hitch with a pin. Very strong and can be removed

Good ideas guys!

Darren

:thumbsup: Great thread!

I dig this idea BIG TIME! Thanks guys!

Nice work Jim! Very professional.

I made this one about a year ago primarily for welding and Fab work. It is also used by other co-workers at my work that are heavy fisted and not always 10% smarter than what they are working on so the frame may be a little over built. It is 2x4 x3/16. The top is just 1/2" plate that is 4'x8'. I like an overhang on my tables for clamping and set up. But that can be a fine line between strength or stiffness and ease of use. If your not conscientious about the over hang it can get tweaked. It also has drilled holes in the top that are threaded for attachment points and lifting eyes. We have a Gaffey gantry crane to move the 1000lb table with. I built the base to keep the legs out of my way and give max clearance. The center cross member at the floor is actually raised to make clean up easier so it doesn't trap debris. The leg configuration has also helped when the floor is less than flat or even. It has a 1/2 inch bolt threaded in at all 4 corner legs to attach you ground clamp to and cross bars at each end to hang clamps on that keep the working area more free of tools.

Update - It's Assembled
 

Frame back from the powder coat. A little time to do electrical and final assy. Electrical conduit installed inside the frame for the electrical outlet runs. Added a cord hanger on the back where the cord exits the frame leg. Casters, levelers and all the clamp rods installed. Bottom of table top is held on with angle brackets, shims and pop-rivets. Some of the holes on the top are thread for machinist clamps - many more to do…. Still need to build the guards and pull out drawer and final polish the top.

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Enjoy, Jim

show off! :thumbsup:

I agree - show off :thumbsup:

Jim, Is that a chassis table for your car?

HEHE

Looks good.

I would think he would want something smaller for that. :unibrow:

Good to have friends....

:thumbsup:

We are "JUST SAYIN"....:D

Look's good,Now it's too nice to work on.:thumbsup:

Nice table. Let's see something being welded on it... (says the kettle).

Jeff-

Jim -- That's not a "welding table" --- that looks a lot nicer than the one my wife calls her living room coffee table.


:hail: :lol:

I see all of these welding tables being made or bought but I have yet to see a fire ext even near one let alone bolted to aleg of one.I built a 4x4 table myself and that was one of the items on my shopping list of materials.Stan

Personally I store an open gasoline container near my table -- and I clean all my parts with CHLORINATED brake cleaner so I can create as much phosgene gas as possible.

I suppose you floss your teeth too?:willy:

Hi Stan,

I totally agree with your comment. I didn't mount an extinguisher to the table - but I do have 2 in my shop on opposing walls within quick reach. It would be a good idea to have one on the cart/table. :thumbsup:

Thx !

Jim

Hey, I never agreed to model a fire extinguisher bracket!:P

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Fire Marshal Bill would be proud of you Greg!

I just bought this table last weekend from a guy in AZ. It has a 1" think top plate and is 18 ft long and the middle is 72x72. I also bought 2 tables 4'x4' with hole 6" on center with I think 5/8" plate. This table should work great for transaxle cars.

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That's insane Rodger ! The Ironworks crew will enjoy those for sure !!!

Well Greg, based on Rodgers purchases - looks like I'll have to turn my ugly little welding table into a coffee table too ....

:hail:

Jim

Sweet! The new top secret long travel Camaro chassis! :rofl:


Jeff-

Camaro....... NOPE


I want a Chevy or Raptor Trophy truck or Class one Buggy.

Shoot I would settle for time to just finish my R-1 Rhino.

No fair. I can't see the pics. Turn off the Chad blocker Rodger! :mad:

Yeah - that ain't nuthin'! Mine's at Sherms now getting chromed.... and I'm having them do the legs in gold plate... Then I'm going to add titanium inserts with carbon fiber bolts... and then.... :cheers: :woot: It's going to SW to have the Lamborghini bull put on both ends...

I dare you!

Damn, Really?

Darren

Yeah 2 of my buddies have theirs done, I just need to get some spare time. I have most all the parts. 200 hp in a Rhino is pretty fun.

1. With the badass stuff you are turning out, Aint gonna happen.
2. Be careful what you wish for.

Jeff-

Might be some welding table ideas here for attachments or design of your table.

http://www.vansantent.com/welding_ac...Pro_Lit_LQ.pdf

Jim

More Progress
 

A little work on the welding table accessories.

I’ve been using it for a bunch of little welding projects and so far it seems to be working out as planned.

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Built the plates that attach to the table top and started attaching tools to those plates. The plates bolt to the table top with 3/8 studs and nuts. When not in use the tools store on the shelf under the table. The bead roller stores on a shelf under my brake press since it’s so long.

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Started the template for the table shield. Then I’ll build the pull out drawer template and polish the top out. I also bought a nice Craftsman hyd adjusted stool with back rest for the table – but I don’t have a pic of that. Maybe add it on the next post.

Jim

Looks Awesome Jim