Paul Cataldo
Stainless
- Joined
- Dec 9, 2004
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
Scored a 5x8x1"thick plate for dirt cheap. 1632lbs total according to the charts.
Now I'd love to find a cheap way to have the edges of this plate cut/milled/lasered perfectly, but I dont know if thats even possible to do affordably, so the factory edges will have to suffice for now. They're not too bad really.
I'm really just looking to drill some holes in a 90 degree pattern (a big L shape at each corner) to drop locating pins down into so that its very easy to quickly weld two pieces together at 90 degrees. Since I've no cnc laser etc, I just plan on laying it out the old fashioned way with a machinists square, a center punch and possibly a mag drill for the holes. Holes will also be drilled for hold down clamps to drop into. Is this an acceptable of doing all this?
Any recommendations on which specific clamps to use in the middle of the table? Bessey? Or??
Finally, I would appreciate a simple recommendation on how to frame a table to support this top? I was planning on either using rectangular tubing approx 5"x2"x 1/4"wall OR maybe some 5"x2" x 1/4"wall channel? I'd come in about 6-12" from perimeter and use crossmembers on 3' centers maybe? Maybe 4" square tubing for legs and a total of 6 legs.
Anyones help/opinions on this would be appreciated.
My last dilemma is how to weld this frame up SQUARE/PLANULAR without another welding table to work off of. Considering just framing it off the plate itself that currently resides on my driveway atop 6x6 wood blocks. Its pretty straight, but you can see a VERY SLIGHT curvature/bow when you look down its length. Thanks for your thoughts guys.
Now I'd love to find a cheap way to have the edges of this plate cut/milled/lasered perfectly, but I dont know if thats even possible to do affordably, so the factory edges will have to suffice for now. They're not too bad really.
I'm really just looking to drill some holes in a 90 degree pattern (a big L shape at each corner) to drop locating pins down into so that its very easy to quickly weld two pieces together at 90 degrees. Since I've no cnc laser etc, I just plan on laying it out the old fashioned way with a machinists square, a center punch and possibly a mag drill for the holes. Holes will also be drilled for hold down clamps to drop into. Is this an acceptable of doing all this?
Any recommendations on which specific clamps to use in the middle of the table? Bessey? Or??
Finally, I would appreciate a simple recommendation on how to frame a table to support this top? I was planning on either using rectangular tubing approx 5"x2"x 1/4"wall OR maybe some 5"x2" x 1/4"wall channel? I'd come in about 6-12" from perimeter and use crossmembers on 3' centers maybe? Maybe 4" square tubing for legs and a total of 6 legs.
Anyones help/opinions on this would be appreciated.
My last dilemma is how to weld this frame up SQUARE/PLANULAR without another welding table to work off of. Considering just framing it off the plate itself that currently resides on my driveway atop 6x6 wood blocks. Its pretty straight, but you can see a VERY SLIGHT curvature/bow when you look down its length. Thanks for your thoughts guys.