Dhodge 528 #1 Posted June 1, 2017 I thought I would post some pics of a welding table I fabricated a couple years ago. I built it with 4, locking casters, so I could roll it around (outside) if I wanted to and still have air and electrical outlets to run my grinders and die grinders anywhere in the shop or outside if I want. I mounted me chop saw so that it sits flush with the table so I can feed stock into it. I also mounted a vise to it that's pinched on the table and it can be moved around the table. I mounted a pipe vise at one end also that can be moved if desired. The top is 1/2" thick and I left gaps to accommodate moving things around and clamping material down during set up. I have all my clamps and grinders hung on a rail on one end and I have my plasma cutter sitting in the center with a catch pan above that slides out for cleaning off slag, but also serves as a protector above my plasma cutter. I plan on building in a drawer only tool box on the other end to store my die grinders and accessories, along with some common tooling needed when welding and fabricating. Below you can see my pvc 36" tig rod storage containers that fit nicely on the bottom rack. They are all marked for size and filler rod type. Note. I have my HF Minnie tire changer temporarily mounted to the top because I have been mounting and un mounting tires during the RJ restoration project I have been working on. It is mounted using pinch type hold downs between the table top slots. 19 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,193 #2 Posted June 1, 2017 Now that is a REALLY nice way to do things Hodges ... thanks for sharing! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,352 #3 Posted June 1, 2017 That is one sweet set up. Everything you need is right there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,922 #4 Posted June 1, 2017 VERY nice setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,748 #5 Posted June 1, 2017 WOW is all I can say about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #6 Posted June 1, 2017 Very nice & handy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,123 #7 Posted June 1, 2017 Now that's a custom welding/work table! Very well built! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,909 #8 Posted June 1, 2017 You have more cool toys on one cart than most of us have in our shop. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,482 #9 Posted June 1, 2017 Now you need to go into mass production and start to take orders. I just prop whatever I am welding on anything that is handy, and will not burn! your way is the way to go, very nice. Now something else I don't have that I can wish for. Bob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #10 Posted June 1, 2017 Very nice job , wish I could move mine around , but then again - it's over 1,000lbs and stays put quite well . I've knocked my lower back out of line twice bumping into the dumb thing and beat bent parts back into shape using a sledge hammer on it , no problem with the 1" thick X-top but moving that thing in the shop takes some serious hydraulic power and last time we moved it resulted in 4 broken furniture dollies . For outside work I have an old trailer I modified for a welding/air station and that's worked out well - it was originally intended to go out and do field work but life got in the way of a business I should have done given the current state of local welders that will travel/work on stuff in the field - all of them are retiring now . For those that are serious about welding and want a fab table built in heaven - check these out .... https://weldtables.com/ Btw- hate to let the cat out of the bag - but if you join their mailing list they are going to give away a table this summer....I'd love to have the massive 4'x10 Fab Block designed table top , and make it a portable outdoor unit . They haven't said which one is going on the giveaway , but I'm sure it would be a smaller unit but even those are amazing . I did get one of their square kits already , very well designed and all laser cut exactly to size . A very stoutly built design that should serve well .. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #11 Posted June 2, 2017 A gem of an idea, really is. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obone 142 #12 Posted June 21, 2017 Any idea what it weighs? Are the top slabs separate or did you cut groves? What type of wheels are those? Is it easy to push around? How stable is it? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dhodge 528 #13 Posted June 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, obone said: Any idea what it weighs? Are the top slabs separate or did you cut groves? What type of wheels are those? Is it easy to push around? How stable is it? Thanks! I not sure what it weighs, maybe 200 lbs if I were to guess. Top slabs are separate and I spaced them so as to be able to clamp down work any place on the table. It also allows me to "pinch mount" items like the vise so I can move it anyplace on the table. I just used square steel stock with a welded nut on bottom and a mounting bolt. Wheels are just solid rubber casters. They all swivel and they all lock. Makes it nice to push it out of the garage and into the driveway if I want to work out there. It is very stable, I'm sure it will hold a minimum of 500 LBS. The top plate is 1/2" thick steel. I plan on welding in a frame opposite of the chop saw to mount a toolbox under table top to store grinder accessories and die grinders and tooling. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #14 Posted June 25, 2017 On 6/1/2017 at 10:46 AM, Sarge said: it's over 1,000lbs and stays put quite well My welding table is 36" x 60" all out of 1/2 inch plate (legs and all ) - weighs in at about 600 pounds and doesn't move - even when I want it to.. would trade Dhodge in a minute tho - really nice table..at my age I'm about out of the welding business tho -leave that to you young guys...lol.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
