jimmysgarage
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Jul 22, 2008
- Location
- Portland Oregon
Hello all,
So the time has come for me to finally (after 10 years) build a real welding/fab table. I have a small shop with room for a 4' x 6' table. I am going to use 1/2" plate for the top, 1 1/2" .120 wall square tubing for the framework (your thoughts?) and it will be on locking casters. I can't have a larger table but I am open to ideas and suggestions for the framework and the like. Should I make the framework the same size (4'x6') so it comes to the edge, or bring it inward a few inches on each end? How much bracing should I use? I generally make gates and railings, odds and ends. Nothing heavier than I can lift with 2 guys. It's a one man shop (me) and a chain hoist. When I have something too heavy, I have a helper come over...So thanks for your help! I really appreciate all the ideas that come from this site! It's great!
Jimmysgarage
So the time has come for me to finally (after 10 years) build a real welding/fab table. I have a small shop with room for a 4' x 6' table. I am going to use 1/2" plate for the top, 1 1/2" .120 wall square tubing for the framework (your thoughts?) and it will be on locking casters. I can't have a larger table but I am open to ideas and suggestions for the framework and the like. Should I make the framework the same size (4'x6') so it comes to the edge, or bring it inward a few inches on each end? How much bracing should I use? I generally make gates and railings, odds and ends. Nothing heavier than I can lift with 2 guys. It's a one man shop (me) and a chain hoist. When I have something too heavy, I have a helper come over...So thanks for your help! I really appreciate all the ideas that come from this site! It's great!
Jimmysgarage