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Supporting => My Workshop => Topic started by: Joco on April 13, 2019, 09:49:08 AM

Title: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on April 13, 2019, 09:49:08 AM
The welding/work table build is well underway.  It started with getting a 25mm thick section of 250 grade plate steel. Its rough dimensions should allow around 900mm x 1600mm after cleaning up the edges.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JTf-48e1XNJkj_6Ga9OVk_-2Id7KsFGoD7p5yPB52cpL0DXRsYa9rQswJrS85mjEb3Ba_Eef2j8zPt4OwrbanMHZcNNlwEMxqxESGhPArFVPLWt0VkWgWCMMbmucs2M5skXDrgjG8yyCykkAZxjndiE_8ISv454yDbDbJYqbuc5M2vMppqT38tDNE4HjM1ULv5alAL1cUVig8IMB-cg-3WGj0TaWZ_G1Pv4Tf9kVHxELYjitk7flxW8MK2MJlJd-7yhxML-oD81Zo1GV8nc0v_5-VUktnDlV5WSMDfATDip9KmjT5l_MUx_OTQOU8cgwrcU_k8ec_F7h7de6PL4W8_9FULx_31cMgbGNFXWK_7YSH3qxQAWN_500G3w00vUZlxm-FOPRFgWZHFKNcOaiQi_S0ayAPnmsmh4fRVh4owNv_yb-4EtoJEqde0spkWbRSPH5-i24LNf1RRVG5r17Brc--1IsMn7RJV1_PLgKuoXP2gNEAYampj5IvLoUVBnrIeJTKUQq6tGoGLMgUZniCoVGvn049V0sagqxyEmTEnYWKz-cNXRR4tQywPJPlmOwlobTBz-X4Vrzbbp51sY80TsPLuX-CcVob2Fd_jc=w800-h600)

As you can see there are some old welds on this side that need to be cut and ground out.  A 230mm angle grinder with cutting wheel made short work of them.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7sBhl6V1VRwz4mUImVDxBZojT5DD_z8cPmzARzYY_jqVkrYSqxpa1ELlwX1JoXy9qQdQ4TO-8QWAslt7TqhSZPbi2j2Rk5B9t84DyS92hCAdhmGeL9N1VC5R6SgyBzq_TD3UrI3MAY7i2hPX2VDLF2ev1ROWqI_AvpCMyy3ji1PGxFB90PWokxu2if5yPvPjUnnqoF7IA2Esc764mZel182L2to9BkiDRA-JOpR3Kb81s5y8wDmxTx_ERcSqHSyjSj_uSSNk0ZJmka6wSFxDYkUWjx5tv1fCqMcKg3y-fdvTLBCVOp3OPLqB3SrzcSKkbRSAPeDO8zSsXEAp89-95nQ0bbfZmAapIEjcGophzZB4fGTr5JysIsQqJ06aKhntYmJ4bhXQ0_phC-9u7RcTk2HvkdpMgSd-SEZw62nEAbU26AP0cqJAUW3-C_RNLbyvg-pJExO54_61S66haQoeftGudh4qqzexlXESQJfwFsOnYXi9vPncoDYsm7zQJUkXv6vfHOqEM7oOMbRecs1_FciXcpDyrZUoDmglwhBUjECUEVQUzxAyfLSRlDKh5NgozoPrxzU95WTbSFLgdVcK8gVoYSwzZyzRLs50bWs=w800-h600)

All cleaned up and ready to tackle the edges
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Yv-mk7AATRYsEr0JldPxDVaqsOZQ1C3QmEXL3AIKBPiQGACL0VYh-Y0I-WXG5xhWm1G4lGfnWwnhdk1ggg1Z-KNUKoSY5bZ8TH-kRgaL04TmFzn4OVaFRxY0Uf29Arnc0Pp4rQzxC_00pz2yPKW_s2s6KxqUISaMedjBKPHLUfz31y-vAbJJ2SS1V6D235aFRU2KYhq9wUy-mTXKtYI8ZpSnKXGOdRPnCMwexaqEOqmcOO9zkqdpGIGdA0_Qlnwq2SLSQ40aNjzWCPCJQ3zdoz4KhnaUR_0dtz1j52XD11dnInokMHolLl_ioxUtOy42qqtkCe-QeYLX_34lBZ6o_0E74qkpl2X-o0PsRFKG2qVH8GDw3aNwwsuUug_D1wqMiix9CP3N0Wfecj80qqtvAgem_CIg10xMO2Ps-eP3NbophaHt6CSsbl--k8nbuXMV_dw_XeA30PePinW8ANDdO3DBEBlnDFQM1tm7aLkdf2Aq_jXBvjB-mBSvBXr4pbhjjJ4XjvFiiHYdQ5yVhIEFHF1YlNs5-4wxDqX8W5RHRDvgztkmxiVe1Zgr9Vt8cRLwKYioSPlv31KVAGrW7LpW3cCE3GBq08CB9lI3qvo=w800-h600)

First cut made with 100amp plasma cutter.  Way cool fun! But 900mm long cut took some time to get through.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/k9TLttVH5ondEumvRHKfWL0nOZXbwURtBpjl7lasyFAeTO82lUcKFAQb-9VZ60tvT8Hv_S2wQkH5wN44qrBRR_SnGr04uqVCVC5F9e2P9VtiPYD1O9iaHluHuPz4mXGXANDavjsL6OM9Bvi9p03biKl65-Yia1a4vR6RV_9kALDFAJYoHemG-vIAP5LZhpuglJUYvhvogeCnMdRlY6whbez_uU7rrItRoHdz26fY59JztQlw6c1vhids6VFNqbMwk11n9mStK0vSp7FhJMBwFFlyhUD0Ntd2ed7tP_caIbIC8uOixDARnnw1cMA2Aif-aaX4LTG5SfAeNmgSJHIl8YOL0zqwHB_WXNbPg4h7Ks_u0HPeWwzcFBNAAfC1H5jypTk6A5MrKV4ij4_7zFEcytd7e1vpSNh3nzJlgd65UlUTEHp0jXJAFVp4VyngxUPtLSTxuZGkkH0DgjjkOWrrueY_-gRUbMs2YbIU-jo7YH6ORq258KrDyCZfUzLJ6sniFZWTu-gyJPm--SFD66vfvpNpXWGdSwHkanAiDvr_iKD6efpu7hmKLUA4XP20GFTP57uJlWbuyKT-e9MxAFeywkBLMawiICazSujd2xI=w800-h600)

Finished up the two long runs of 1600mm each.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xPrxX0azrHOnNbVJZujrHVxL-bE3m8tcguB72oDhn2DulyAnTIATmy1asDewC3Gnge1mxuq9Jqu39n_4HJejC-xn5ewulXyqlc_L0YOhIYt9N09o57TL8W5ohlpi2Ew7o1PzlELfrDdkCHJnqdfYEkAEfpAAKdiNLpVmsExGfGG94iEPrRIbh5BEHjv0xfdyBX9ZxJPHz7tp1DiLne44uzZMGlqvTRvBOZIrcMHQfcWOPA81BJo2ajL0ayT0Q94WXj9fb92wEv_YxziGl3W0O-jR8SZbwt2ozMBiw_qQ0cVYUs0-bdshwMeuSgSCJAR32jraP7C-hvhV8TX9b1_9hXXImQOIIChuDltJKl096UtCRstjpg5ujrHEmb2L7dYwuFqRc2mXUOBs4Xgc2uMFOlgWe1G0B8KeJAFxC1nS74XTvs9mBDOs5NOPp5NDYVcEJMMiOdDSgTY3QEt_5QacIYoAxBfg729I9LEyIbhRmmrHMqFzXyiyAv9XxPGAUfPKhuFsL6qaWkmxhRqcwq-XUXsOQHHz-W6rZgApW0Hwya716Gd6fHfa0PdgpHOGrXyK5y8HDQAXOtXhEQAvz1WFyLUUDTDz4iA6GPfpiDQ=w800-h600)

Now for the legs.  These are the blanks, 100mm box section with 6mm walls.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_HhwHHdZM-ADPZiP43Dan-iK5QbJ195HSRkD2kiM76wcFunLpd122-3VFoFKj9WS-jBozNdk-HW44pgpBgAoJytkCbNTE6zTucrjCzIgru1RhYe3HOmPclvgRlN-X8RPpUDB93taxdRrJwYSiLFeeN6d_HC4Qq6_SAa-p_ZJmX220B2eIXVAONxdDZE57ZuiaEhp_U9J9Dg5k4R6w_LxMKiKT4qgDB5jbpZoO9NyzFVNbpvJ7OWukA_uPhkWhQs30oJJUoH21O2iifRoJ3xnm33uLZUq_NO-_0eR4DIhd_z2ZfGn3qz4MfxP5guRlqIDlPWyP6sjdjTDzt9S3fVYbcRmE8lrkWUr_CjzwP1thGzpXP_SAB6myQiu_iWm2PVWY3NFbY1qjebAeJxaZjdJmwuDoMpyFOuYfQP7Tml5NqgAHE8d06I_CNb8K9t-mHMVAFOE1ln4Xug_9JYs65E9i3nWtaTX9gJYxzLNRF0yaxO8yFi8Wew2lbyqtfCIvO4-_lyBGEnYSl6q6NffBU88zPg4xw0xzVSdTma3Pk0SKc3PotZon6BQK6I-ORqT9P-FVn7wonYEaF_GhVhdP0hoUbESENiyXxvp37DapB4=w800-h600)

The mounting pads for the castors. 130mm square by 12mm thick mild steel.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/bAUY955WS1excYPQyK3ea44kCvipi5ldyH3tJlBdB1-qbAXnPRLysgE9u3zAzIRXG4IT0oFvvBwq3w2Quo0rDwiOowEddI6aSTRSP1ibLk2XAsG0de2RWVw8NDtL7iHb7bS0Dxa0a9KsgKTfOGh3Gw8ayrdTcc-hN5G7qiULsBPcYjG94HP7AccsWeKsL68J_WNRVh9N-qwgY1aGBvZF0HOxUBgU7xw9vwP-kbyXYA_aFxRMe0NKRzWZa3ejIwd1IdWOR7edaWF0TKk4vS9gyGBjPIvIDJPfr5QxQqgRKBhRrlNB-zBfmF-iFCzr47COsG02Cab6mgXpJAdmWz4WMikXpHTMpP4XfPCjhUSekwDlWFqwvN3YTdGMsZ62BsvYFmh6gGbBbC7U70Mzhoei8PAnSVWFjURvn95nq4LfBgcjxEcfh2Z5QmmPZ4_XobzK07aOztew8hR66HPAR4eXZSXDbIFbp2eyMshiFwpfsPk0YOCbE2ibni3KJZKf8yfIbx19NOJs-Kktd3UW8jLP77ZsSZhjDm4fbG6o-BLHY1qz72nZjcdYiSB_-1CG_0XJtPoTNmMMhSwCR9V-G_FGsT9yR7oQMunPn0nFvKU=w800-h600)

TIG welded to the base of the legs. Put on the angle so that the bolts do not interfere with the leg walls.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kkxS0I4AfW2acMIynbXx07EkNo4nbeamRs2pXsbfHm_syW-mul4rwqG6CCcic2D_rNNiDaVlq5zK4ytHlmzVVk3BVWpFMqWRANpTfpi2BDGxG516a7BZsmmVTvBBIVPi2pE3_hrVspo8TNgirYY-lCyiQm2spaTXFIG-zJOMs8PlVaVr-BdV5YtP73IOvAvssUuFvW5-TG-Pem5C4NQw2IK5CV4FUurNvlRfwey9Aq3iYPnPVgueHQOEteLKba_8YsrwXdnFn_GZVsmS5jEDdmnoP08Ivv6acJ4B_ywbOUBsYncbItLxnEgAgB2kYCahwDO1ZFTqoPnnN-zSXRxRrzBisRhjLwPMcKo2kvkQXckCdKC8C-kIMyQL8OXKa4wXDqNdG7TmlzSbiV1WHxedTWtgCjbiVP_2m1HW-3dzbOvBK3BzKl0Fyl0iGxUZVsHuTYcMK-puD5pMgoTOen5MaepQuWXxZ-_EHYq5x1REtxdbEuOQonQZMXcsEpXkp73e7kGFQ1oEP0TqtC1OQrNY49fM5_oZHcc4rKD3guwdxy3LXOImu7wC5Zig1roUbQPVeCPUidFh4RUfyjqXhLpz_--uxDXhA9jRu2vr_SM=w800-h600)

Making the sub frame for table.  This is the first the "H" ends.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KmHoyI9rvHKSzwldR2zYvhJOABKnvVkfk9zeXJdF1V6mzqzUhiOkZlX5Px89qyR0zKdF7UpkfOUBtFoZZy404ftG2wqUuZz7eB7EoFRROgAt3buT7LjAgyASArTFqkYHriDKDDmB4j-pjYrJ19IIhln9hDkbuzw98fpZJayQLgqaFhishutSQqC85y017oAUSIOplwbO4BrPhNYG9MAuY9LX5d882JIZ5xW3xQxnSGaymYHT5KjlsQVbHelb4rpTzE7cBVAOQ9KkT9irIeSgYTLZYuWJii521bmPIstojiRTkOjSvIbOa7S2ZdSqIKtIgzwZX1m5BZHhL5uIvzIqOHytW2Cut8W-EnwvJqarzq9oszmH8vcDy0_fmCbKxoGAjYvOohjz8pFf11evozEw5YVtPbed6SWpM9XxRAqVeqX-Tny9omRwq-HRLM8EQFeqwBChIyoOUuBV2calJ-JiK_9c6ir00F_FkmE21tAKSZmdunXSknJsske4z2B8QtK5Zlv4dkQQNToaVBuzxclUhhAfy7l4o4A-Hsr1tspwOVcbaU9oouYTwvAmpCh0P4x02j3LiL65lq-iJrSi5gR5kdSb7byUmxwFlUGJGhs=w800-h600)

The final assembly of the subframe clamped up and ready for welding.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TcC4lBodcg3MsAmwxVLNj9ntFog02DPZ0HN5UwS1RmQWejQ0Mvm_sUAtPal117hoI_IlDXirpnHv3tko8IFXrJwTMkW95FrN4VQBxdMjIEFQYpkh-5hI5t5ZXeTOvucrwmNPrk7y5uzS1KzhFYj31KVSxF5Zz9amSrVRS7AjV6tFkV2cs4WMRdpxmyoaL5SlUGWM6pnMbSm9QHFAhSGxMxwMpMEgOLByxyElgv7ok9nSbIWSg77ZIssV_Hp3lbrPHrwrjrSHZ2EzvTa2RFljtfXUGM0MOGy4mublOfFOr6sMIyUKNDF9WIUC1mFDY2uw-MrKsji3GyQtAoRCZZGl1Cpj-qRUH1q9ZasahA-3M4ovW0BSoTOp3-UZk-9auzuep2fmyNRvRjd2JtDqPcO94xP0MwfxdHAYKUNMQo2sL1W3ikOHO0_VOF-97RUDzAaDq3Cv6velINYWM8p5Gmi-s4GfMIkn7FE7-Gx7Lr70kG_E7KqFQiJ_-EAZpxwpqhi9xkPwrnmocluzjOLLoi4MZWAwhT-u85uyxIAnOByuMFiSIeqxwlPQs8IuIm_IfP6QOLM9Ei0zPkBfNjEN5S_nb6Jpjs8StRuPGrAaKiw=w800-h600)

Next stop will be top.  At 300KG thats going to be entertaining.  Will post pics when done.

Cheers,
James.
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Vixen on April 13, 2019, 09:55:27 AM
Hello James

Not even an earthquake will shift that table

Mike
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Steamer5 on April 13, 2019, 10:33:07 AM
Hi James,
 I agree with Mike.
 "Drop Cover & Hold" earthquake will be no problem, hope the wheels lock!
That's a serious welding table, should last several lifetimes

Cheers Kerrin
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on April 13, 2019, 10:56:45 AM
Here are the castors I'm using.  300KG rated each and locking. Given the weight on things I'm not expecting too much movement.  But if I need to add some M20 all thread retractable feet I can look into that.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PJLAPsBBdr0IVzuD2Yyf85l5HLncmMXivVVeXRTvyb_vU0yYwa493dZsqOnAh53HRkdIby_f2zNPZlxIBzQCr9XhG-DBuuqyXfD_qi5OLp6Vhq6ltnjqIIy5q_3rqbBIgjkewakq5YPhVoi27obIykDF2P_Nu9HbQqvt_vkeN7pciIno9wT4JnxCXCv1aIYbEEyxecWMNv85HGAtLp5FL3O5pg-ti5RAh5kkVX4rf8m-IFRtcgr36MeVq52uM7O6R1lI4Ie50usG9e4aG5PvgYAZ6NRwvNZN4z-09eBoosdlfKZquP5VBJxjTEII0vx9t7ybTRIuC1oPnIaTl7DI7mWCPNMoVaGJEMFlVt5HS1FUH6F1C5KDE6EE6rAxM5G89pwZHAJLwnS4liS0zV7kg4oqFMnMFfe2K66XN9VwTaG4lSXmWuIpaKHeEyZTKeXtLhJp92i3_5crua9hEtYWuOUOaTDfOs_FBtwnuRWnXE8QZA7Q7SycR4j6eG4p8hLqVm8NIEIjFCF6O52FxGtvJV3_6uHaVQwOX0TdhuBVOJI9b45fZGnzxuVEtvSEzMOjIUFCMhN_ntB5I4owtD0qmutcYYc_azzqLXffZX4=w800-h600)
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: kvom on April 13, 2019, 01:16:50 PM
Might be easier to move it with a pallet jack after it's complete.
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: b.lindsey on April 13, 2019, 01:54:38 PM
That is some fine looking work James. Hope you have multiple helpers to get the top in place (or an overhead crane)!!

Bill
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: AJW on April 13, 2019, 05:14:34 PM
Definitely describe that as sturdy!

Alan
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on April 14, 2019, 01:04:38 AM
Bill - using the forklift is the plan to get things moved etc for final welding of plate onto frame then completed table into a trailer.  Then I have a ratchet line and boards to control getting off the trailer.

Just now finishing up the final welds on the frame then some lunch then onto getting the top and frame into position for welding together.

Cheers,
J.
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Jo on April 14, 2019, 07:57:56 AM
That will act as a good heat sink when welding  :)

I hope you have a very smooth floor to allow you to roll it around.

Jo
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on April 14, 2019, 09:48:53 AM
The welding/work table continues.  Today was D-Day. I was GOING to get this thing finished enough so I could get it home and into the garage.

First off is getting the plate on the welding table.  Having fun today with the forklift.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4oX_L77qu7MlDy49_o7N09gvmeQmSpJc_NP5WDCh-ejTkVZ-g6kmx0zRJuAOJbiiy-r_BpnkDtDoJD8V0eLn92pY0PCoQs94meIHfcOAf9A35alF6bmOeQicT6nbZSXbUlHDodLGnHRLQnPyn5Gz12x4D0dCJzjIIbB2qv3ISGfFVWCCl19ka3TUh0asYp2GrBxBuq_-n9Nd9onU4sUGK_Pysa_wSYPduY2eMLAzRrEjS-qDhd60A-rLhtUctEyMvVkpj5b7prNH-OQD_LKg5cDM5uGgsRJF1IB7EBvvAQKzKEwN4Qe6kFP44AdKTnPjVmHWfBOreGx5p6-UmfT_yn635xs4VCZoPi3_C1NmI-85NtAlQCHQLvf7pv8G9bEZWN-MP0FBlLwOoyeqSLoF3RKXC0fmUOV_Ak9-eacHDadfk0jJlpT6C6OiUeQOLDwwuW1tNIAFo-RE_X_u_QscE1FZY3qsXC-NszBLbvbl8uNAyJP1KJVnAitGQcTHlrjzpVRw0dHH3hvE5jaCjHW_U0PRmInYp79ASZbMPEAWVm5vUlkmaO8a4gBt9Cc1_DLt0cx1MmFzE1t_PPM_5JDY_-fYOs6YxodVDYk6Jlg=w800-h600)

The placing the stand frame on to it. I did some math and based on the amount of steel in the frame its around 70 to 75 KG. Using the forklift to place this sucker was a much better approach.  Still quite impressed I got this placed with minimal repositions.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5dj4v_6NL061AoscK2R4Z6jILlrhmm3Ff6frIJUoVT-ysSBVXM2BJa7PaS9Ig-Td0-kjtilADTdKUf5SEduIpTnKjZfONjCRSZ9_T5JbtvSzsgGg8c1hfzAuv1CS06JK1rAsUkCtLnEKfs4r9p2rMp7oOSnElAfDWj9x8aHuYr-UGy5Sk0E9zAUbfrfEmgI7_jYdFxWMVo6ZIHtoL7ImSlUbcOtTUmTxHhx5Lm26f_nGYWTMaSHDYmSUWGNl0fCi4z5R5MyyUN5UL6hseAH2-4xk31vWvaoNZ0skVUv7pDbQzwYVsfb1LRTyP5nEyC8sMcc4VL-Vomdb1oOElpUCMUAGq54jFQJwkELUlgqODdL9g67LWZi2W1NnY9X-xsHk3I4DBFi-YhUA_NmjCTO9xyoUltC1D-vJ6WkL-3QxvPh3Og9ILgd86F2Cnd9HLUQsXyjOQF8rGjfSG112bRBjb7-BQKTtTiSA7gOph1vEk58MA3t2K1x0KHmBcyKznd1YyrUApFXZogeqYJuY3O9albg_xGqSfJV4Rt5urO4hn5wPEsS_HQkT7h7dbgt-tE35eSLOsBz_IDT35S7OoitwTS5G99dWa3Gn8DOGoCg=w800-h600)

Back into the neighbours workshop and everything is tacked up ready for final welding.  Loving using the 350AMP MIG.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/b1Ho5qk9FzaVf4bfeSfFB2ib7fBGQDr_zg4zOF1YgYEoMprdAb2zZ3wv46OFmyyfSfRM3ZlRfGhACFJDP2V-RgwX_rSOr6Xndo7DpL5rFJbbodVL3DftNqiUsLMZeFxFpYepkXKvOxDbMT8zipNYklqmlFIA_JUBGfSaWrget1N6I3VwK0ZJwUSubOtf4Q4k_q1WWbK_THaUxL0VMPTK-7Jd05_8kizJPm23fMRkhhuR3JVu_COc9E6iPqNz69TPbxen-Ilszi6ItPZNTvUkuON_tGjdchhZYx2ENb8s5SvalCQZlf8pVBWb0zTW9kmz3LZP6EVaP8WGOJ1I2V8-ANpM7mDru8b5c_F53RdQQ4lEW9iXdrAVLbt68Hy-0sEB7J1dEDwarVKexqp67AM8L4Hf9eLzv3FmziQ4cw0lUVoN0o0EW9aI0VFg8-xf6UpsYOiybA5xcwwnhXaV9_8qccbQvW-8sKQuRcnZ3aE1rSmIexehA1O0gskNQe4zdOAbQG7JyacgucYyGyn3Hdc6oDgQKzhI0I8Lns6WQqEylpwW2XCUayJIPm8va2F_8Oms-Jtmma8ctl7--9Tj6U6k9ueNoOVW79wbhI81D_w=w800-h600)

And finally at home.  Was a little bit of a mission getting this off the trailer.  370KG of table being controlled via chain ratchets coming off a tipping trailer was a little stressful. Things still to do include: get rid of all the plasma dross, paint all surfaces with rust neutraliser, a bit of grinding cleanup on the edges, 16mm hole pattern over 1/2 the table, probably using a 150mm hole pattern, some under table storage for clamps, angle grinders and maybe some machine tool storage drawers. Also want to mount a solid vice on an end.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eQeGfVHDF7lPsRJN9tOydgoX1V0DiG1mdkmFZWhfx9NcSJ675PE67DGWB0go3EhhyDjvDOxrynFuH5cNcoQ7pED5EFXYEoQzgSXe3q8snyUmbVhvKiGca__RaUCVb8N3Iryc5sOfPu33KVl04lCpndyw8y4GTSC4EQgS57_DvIrkvApKoOCqbWyNKqtvPgYxXDin3Q_HkN-SnUUO3wVSso2xAqSwzsCbDsJy30Yky_Geb97-BHvHFI48skb8-YcC1hKBhYcv25Hh0uDwVX_o4MQw8PtUZUF8Igo2CKQ3AxOShciRbP9HjLhXek-f8mE4cAbHChHJSsgrYhMqoQQ16gaDLt4IccyrrXKhsJwnjQ4KHtNNXC8UGepm7q4xJlGumr01eFqE3BcRIWLsjgqtCN2_c1ObSoUZBNNtjKhPZyut8mxZQWgKM4KT8gwJyY8TBWH3nyzI7SQN7R1U59j0Oki_8JCP5HKgODqjasFFulgOMCeD9GOuzxZB9L_MBb88JPKYb05PgpqQwwEFJgTEwFcPa9d6g0m0w-APzHd-joRyWK9Vc2bsQBSPfAdGbBzCz5gwmeAQsqdzshbF0tWJLaJSXc_zI-CTBZYsAY4=w800-h600)

Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: b.lindsey on April 14, 2019, 01:46:16 PM
Now THAT is  welding table!!  Nicely done James.

Bill
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Vixen on April 14, 2019, 02:11:29 PM
Hello James,

You built a very impressive welding table there.

I can see the Machine Shop Rates poster on the wall but cannot read what the rates are.

I saw similar information on the wall of a local repair shop, it read

Repairs While you Wait        £10 per hour.
Repairs While you Watch     £20 per hour
Repairs While you Advise    £30 per hour
Repairs While you Help       £40 per hour

Mike

Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on April 15, 2019, 08:33:27 AM
Mike - love the rates sign.   :Jester:
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: bent on April 15, 2019, 05:25:18 PM
I like it Joco!

One thing I would do (being the clumsy type at times) is knock off the outside corners on the table leg feet, so that my shins just get bruised and not gouged when I bang them against it.  ::)
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on April 15, 2019, 08:01:25 PM
I like it Joco!

One thing I would do (being the clumsy type at times) is knock off the outside corners on the table leg feet, so that my shins just get bruised and not gouged when I bang them against it.  ::)

Bent - Its early days but so far my hip hits the table edge before feet get near the foot plate. Having said that you do make a good point.  I might be able to round the corners a little more to conform to the outer radius of the castor mounting plates.

With Easter and ANZAC holidays starting frm this Thursday I’m hoping for some fine weather so I get the table on to the drive way for some grinding, sanding and general clean up.  The plasma cut edges need a clean up, the sharp plate edges need a slight radius and I would like to reduce the level of surface rust down a bit.

I do have a question for the group re the surface rust.  Im in two minds here.
[1] I can see value in keeping light surface rust. It acts like a blackboard surface and makes soap stone markings really easy to see.  It will also help stop BBs from MIG and Stick welding  from sticking.
[2] Having a nice shiny surface will look good, be clean for aluminium welding, allow use of coloured markers instead of soap stone.  But will obviously need  periodic rust clean up attention with some scotch bright. To get this clean surface is going to involve a LOT of cleaning.  Probably a mix of chemical and mechanical cleaning approaches. 

Any views on the better path to follow?
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Steamer5 on April 16, 2019, 02:20:05 AM
Hi James,
 On the sticky out bits at ankle height, take a visit to Supercheap, hunt round for a couple of towbar knee protector rubber gizmo’s, I’m sure you will be able to sort out how to hold them on, beats hopping around on one leg!
A flapper wheel should clean up the table reasonably quick, watched a YouTube vid on building a table & that’s what he used, he then sprayed it with anti splatter spray. No idea how long that would last. Only watched the vid as youngest son is thinking of getting a welder, & has limited space to store it, the table design was a nice folding storage cart / table all in one.

Cheers Kerrin
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on April 24, 2019, 06:18:55 AM
A little more done on the welding/work table.

First off was to add some fixture holes. I'm using the standard 16mm hole so I can use some purchased tools as well as home made stuff.  The spacing is 180mm.  I didn't want to turn my top into swiss cheese so I felt this was a reasonable balance.  I also only did holes on half the table top.  Again not wanting or needing to have the swiss cheese effect.  I also wanted a part of the table I could work at without having the risk of small bit going down a hole and risk being lost.

So ... pics.

Everything marked out and the borrowed magdrill ready to rock and roll.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LmEC9-4_dTjE-5CrCsIlVM4PZD7aufHuAl4CU0k0jFwWpZe39xZGELIxU2lAsdhvZWwmO4gsge-96da1i7nl62A3pOXT6I5b4pqFMmvpIScozP7UFv5xqGuKpMKSaTIxPpEnYn5jqMPQPw1DK4GI51rjOClLWAcP-C2l9ZlWlruSo9Co57KBgGQaeu69x04ufI7-o89gxCCrIo0UdAjhUwHPJ2oEsS2levqvpdFyQHK4PCktsm-Fq6X7LWwZbvDsUTFX93uFtg8tii6T2rboVpKxfwULoFFxNPVLNT4eOj-VpgS-5Wazzc4I5av924ClmPIEg1rsQp83-CEsJ4sngskHsGKGyKlIfhKtxJPONNiVQDcSw72ltsCuizQ1-WAN1rC6wnlJ92iF6it5PmZgLK9NI98C70dyBM5E61IEqfiP6ukxvx4g7GAEu16cQBDDQE3UUhZvMjgCIAwntu_6p7i4fZ5-CSqxInvbvSBIoZcTVBClyN7fiGDicOBkC_3Gp8vCPzZHStHZ8L44Gg7UasTIOQjaGHB8ikdyaxgvTMzU1K2qq-hUaReeyQdo1fpMZjvynkNXJiA8WTJvsprGUhJ_lDESLarYBjnR07Y=w800-h600)

The first of 16 holes with the ejected plug.  Very cool how these gadgets work.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4P_9inw9idAbtiwnr3s-iDPgwohDCUL-YImHIL1LBPJsEAv7C-YtDF-KkupQmvuDqMsxSMgCMa8pw3jVs9M-UAIkZOnwJ5AyyM4BH2Z_xlAxkYTQE6YLm-nu4iAD8sen6ijGMZxndN9EjtUCpXIxi8ytdv-obE-idVU23q0ZELxWgu_fbwb2O36COJA9m_v3yGsfL3bZ1WUZe44oKR2vYNh9VP_tq6u5l981ax1KubOmLu1knxlc9rzHfgyg8DwKSkgHuNyq2v-vYqpALbEWJJqffs7yhpJyTYs852svAPq4w9dSL4pVGTgs4jcvJT6nf9WS1Tp5m1QJIDTLSg_-R01UrfnZI63tprnxKBVJDllqg0w9ea3RTJ5wpXLbNl_e7WaHhYsAyJNg2L88MrYkGm_-O0wU2mzTEVWO9fJKdl12fRGfRvwhvl8_h_9olQtocBj-KWcLe2r_Et5qBz_RbUyY_AtrTDH_X0LXYAaU-yjarM3ocQh5XxdUqV2p-RbgF8duzMP-B-hqupRLsCo_i3l1qOkz9CTiJ5JKZv99hxTOvA88TBvZ9ml-10JIPK0Bc59-u5fYq8oa3aajarlyeQuB2i5YZ6-GkogRJ4M=w800-h600)

And on the 6 day there were holes!
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Fp4vSBMsaFUl1u4WnnuU2ga1R7Xr51Dv_1RkTai3RWTOjWocReNDzppdwaas72dD7Tpyp14ZReknQ8jrPjbcw_q7DB2LiLOHRLo7SVtepLQ3-lpF9ubaxpDPy7e1XJHanc4uRee6LsGxFZ8eX47_4p7xt_8h2RUHT04B6GWy5RWOPSlmnBdJJOZ-Mo3b0IMR06DFYwUJVP2TdgY2cZ3qYrynSCrJKsTlB5ZRDQ8r4Qyyi_o94UcPtkprlGeCgH5RsYscs1yHowIIZOicuCa0KKntFFWsY7e6KhhFCHlOkBAy4y1rNLmJheBeffACjn7f25v9mUj9xJDvd6YfVONxIIiryENng66vmk3OoA1vTRH4Y7P5MNmK9ExVOrVWSTnGzQDwhWPp4tVOB8rwX3VoDcdzKmWNdV1AeH9zUDCDe1tf2RAXVBKGq3FmfpnbWXQvLFCZAAaTKal2r-iBSkSUdDVst9j-b4ik3i-I-FSdgdL6MIOIkoJ0vUUqPY5OjHtAur4aqMJdQ0hjb6eIm3N9B-Ob4kUeu7zSy8nQ-79pj6SNm6UWgbpVyWwmiAuGOUiVeYsf-jg8qBB349kvoKYSzTE_NlNcPV6EJMSvY90=w800-h600)

Right now for clamps.  I already had some cheap Warehouse F-Clamps that I thought I could convert.  So step 1 was to cut off the fixed jaw as that was no longer needed.  These clamps did not have a pin in the jaw.  It was a press fit, so much easier to just cut off and not muck about with heat etc. The "pin" that goes into the table is turned on the lathe.  I have seen people using long M16 bolts with the thread cut off. But I had the right sized steel and a lathe.  The pins are total length 40mm.  30mm at 15.8mm as this gives a nice close but still easy sliding fit into the 16mm holes.  The top is 25mm by 10mm thick.  I then milled a 5mm wide by 3.5mm deep slot which nicely held the stem of the clamp. Then zapped things with the MIG. Super fast and east. Job done. The welds are not works of art. If I wanted that then TIG would have been the answer.  This was about getting them built and done with no fuss.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dNLViy6vJoiDvZgvr_KMWtxcmfknGgLcwMPxJo--PgNCH3DrIclGZJYrn6lOXNunNkQO9ilygUXzcHy2z1vIEcaMlL66LgDwa_OgorlB7zeeh3XSI6u6dcXZqTaieTluQQtCiQk5oxpiIPNM9718TkqtYmUSnvE_F2g37eJr2A97pttfYwzEC9iFLymtEOc1APSo4H6VHTq2499FfeeM-rUQypxJW9CV9FrxWPWAshP4wGmaUYWnDU5KL2AbW6yurvJQ06pdpDGwrQaCTR7MmAgLL3_2gFc08u_HV6UTpjYIpccPxCNo58SUTbocmvxnbgQrWERVj2Igjp3U8NIO5XN2WizDHRjjyhx4RGnIRnYXrsg0DIKGaWCCnANNB3wX-uYONYVJ2lbzjgCppNTbdEFtR7w1h5zzoa-uePcmTa-vtloHdj80nuYw81nXJ2vs0NjxRMYkjWqObZ5zWvsQJhRa1UsoU8HR2EuEzMCZdblgXZZzI-6yOMRh2CZD78WcnIVNH2LLE0d65-pmXp_GfJHyfh8RLUx428X2nl10b5V_fyj5aK5k7fbht8hpjFTkKnD5SjPXNM7Ait2AKBTJYWwoNCRx3yj6UophSaY=w800-h600)

Two clamps "doing the business". I'll expand the collection and add in a few larger sizers (i.e. more reach).  These ones are 75-80mm but I will get some that are in the 100-120mm range.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/E4RPhURIORpGmbAI7rggx5uhvAVHo13N2uXX_xGwOAMadRgnTssDV6BIJn_M7jOGMUxSH_PpHYTeFEn_ZcaA1RIf-8iLr_6DHLwSJk-7yDfDtrKn_cSwr_kRh76DPvDYbntvnVrkPCt1YseOWe5h8_XdPP1jntzBI6KqOOVjtodOZh7qBahyPd5yc-XsyIzvSxPvcPGVYhN4e1BxG8g1jAqHAlUuARrdbyqPwsbZAY1bB1A8kZbDjx0Qy3hLs6rPQK_fnbEVQlu1iZQ34kMAX80W-q_MoxIUPtN6PQMmVb1w741q1r4eEDgzQWXdGIqGG3MGP7T0_FddKB_ijtIuxseh_Vd8AoiK50RxMr-Fqcv2D2RdedycwOGiRp76RQG2E4OWx6A_r5fvJZScnms40VgXPq-rj0YSmsLb3tvof0UBDijAUfkw8978IoZ_GEpj91qOnoFl8ocM98v3vo5yHZxsBBDEB_L2Ea7MI7ZR42OXW8jYh7YeOLXEhvAP8KUWw-zQ1iMlUrMtfgAr-aaD-UMfX8W5N5w0hG69gWkeUdXubtYLS-Diz1_XST4-i_I2HfMHSq0FeBw6yKWrj4RbItTrdK7g6lxicBXoi7I=w800-h600)
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Admiral_dk on April 24, 2019, 10:58:05 AM
I like your clamp solution - simple and functional + a nice improvement  :ThumbsUp:
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on April 25, 2019, 07:19:36 AM
Another clamp for the table.  This one using a modified C-Clamp.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5_L--mAHB3eAdlx-eDrgqjbAXNJAKLQLnMIOh5fC5Lf_4cH8I7V9Wl_LyyAr6dGds7iSwJYIOFyMMwkfLT1OR-OlLdnPcVqiu0gZAueQ4CxreypA6GM7LzxlxBS_omGqLKeIWi9Hypppk7zTLy9p1N6sOPyXieZ774favcCnimQABRENqcFIzc0PsjXYXcNDETTKle0PjLFyYbxnPYJScyqYX2W2nNdJOQwGWEC8XfBfLIOwP3PyjdxgPA5ieIWjMnsxRwvlZEnhynehIet54ELeOyx33aksbo35omWjnorYY820vbHOnUG9N5HIcPJiuz0iNyUGGXQnVyWupU0T5B8c4n9wAAUG7dRxrbrnhhhAMLBP0OzYy5q4vXLcDNC8acsmGaM3gV6wEeNuMcZzMk88koQDZnSYMbjcS77VoyYQLCK3DcssxX0NqFxIMqLtqRAJqyoF0GITa5CKwPoEANQujkiLogeW1pvUTwW-pQBXZqNSY1YhKuGbukT9ixJmHjSBIo5PDQoyXpaq5a1PezU7UxrwgOpGNvbsuHHOm2WfSsYjFHoHZT6Z275SniBAA_Mw2b53Ko9G_9pmIjdmjbmE1u_h-KfYZb1QZ8Y=w800-h600)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ntAGmbBehLUpaiWx0KcwyP99Z6alUUsRvP8BrN8M1FKvu1r9mcA7owIwgXFqAenkCNVgUlnVkCUflOVlkjrpvXBt9IDgBRQXPZAfVSb3aYjG4fa7sHYXh7XofCifNWpe2A2UxWpmfFPhK15jgieqfE3MqUEfw4jgVwOvgUf3zcSHSqU_02kMNgyjC2aSQHUyQtxEWvcMOlaZXz-ffkPCwzrEqBsyWHFWHJi3JWYYPEBH_wZhKN2o58U5yLd4Ga-1r03bDb4zX40fXiYAkERMVdGfzH_Gxa-2X3zn4gfZjgKyu-YYYq6ADnPABN-Du9KuPzJR-Erf-bNsfta_tNhzzDx1_PV8n2jBZ1uXtXwD4kLZc_Xy41dy0wJE_Ph5kd3knqNNj1wO02-Ss-29w9U1JWeFkBiPT9qf6w6IUxNoOhgxmZYWMx8wRRYn-lXSRnFeLpCK5e7nyYfjpZTjKcm8ZWR09aQ0cqj_oyhGhxmYWYFsikNsYpnJrC-oCUN7kCh0QWMy7SCiopp-ruVC7z5c99YfDQC9Qq_WwsHTvr69JgMvgWoh0bqXQxZQ-9f7T6nr-Af17HAvwD-A6IejosRfMWJQ7RmbuqAfoKgHaiU=w800-h600)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ld6NI6A7bd7n290rIRdJVme55Q1tja73Wdaizxxg1VQhE4AgTDqB1vz1GcY4nH7OTl_dKi9a2WztrSw-L5gSgjLxBIhVi9ZEFRnKpCPjUnLf36hKeADvA4-9Jq6TWnzFS-Tl60YAe_6GuaOkAypV_Qey5HPyNN1Pu67j9r3uR7w2x-cpAMlFn75uZ_EJNvntrFoZ-A3IFBNAAMxDe74Alz02a2aUwuW3Rc8uvTH5eolK4X3xNYhQhYYP6RF49s-d_eZdResDI66_MPx-8U4Z51EitIE2GwuOHw0sYDkSYqP6saTGqFqQ9l5tLA5Whmod6dwILFqQA06lBY8aLX5JSQordb4Xp-_SdWfDV6K05i58KGbt4IbjuHp9dq44goo1tartud6m9WOvOzbgJiog4uEiSCjsVjD4IlPRiynqAXe_y7hulbpu6U0h-am7ZNnu9jogOVmTNEUU2-Y4hkVPRT_v3a6JvJCVdO4gahQh8SlftboezBZJxTshjtm_n5iQeR0upfxJdDUPCInUtT4UKU6RoBzC82WDJwe0Jo6u4VkwbLN6O8M0IbXFleAmxfuDttkzjihccHrMAB6RMpWPSdkI7RuPwlFAFx-i370=w800-h600)
Title: Removable Vice
Post by: Joco on April 28, 2019, 10:23:30 AM
Table update - pretty much gotten the vice mount done. Some cleaning up to do like closing in the ends with some caps.  But funcitonally it done.

The receiver fabricated from 12mm mild steel and MIG welded outside joints.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8_H7LyotPfGR5Z_xbnRU2rWQuJOzWX5-9RDgx1TpFvmn9CKfU5XG3fE_zHVYjvKONHBLUb1AUZ1IxhmfHDYnHNPqirP-HE-oUtwcVmaT30OCYJrG5Gs8QLHlr1qVhohFu0M_DghR38TB5DT_PKgCgEXpz8gedYJdhYDgjSg_9xS5hvWNYIXjx6UvuoeE-j-vWGR5e-EYvERpxn6hN9y5c8rbFLHNqu-GfUS43XR0g60pa2j8Ohr-0j9ce8zfwZFTm8gNOue4GcE2cuMiVTvKfjtvybgMZBd7anKc9K-mWZjbBMyQwuBTKQaUxZm8jFL8kKLuMxyKHNTpjF4FvKYb7WnlLp4DOec1VLNbAwapNS-F0sVR-MUYirALabMRAkb9RHzhorEB2zxiNk_LzJ-QefyF8EVRxBQjwXWdIlsrv7lSrnFX0Q7_9wFISctJtsh2WTJRwMOKOVk6vOjcpXYKeFybrPj1Fvb2PKJzPo_Vo-EG7SVTxVxeLpS2GoQmay7cf1W4_rB71HnFDTOquLwg-DWSzvpRbfGur3UOzRkeyLXpnrzxlLKZLazArWdY2raxb7fCuqCNlDms1Z8PKZNhQeFWfNP7COgIa_Ay6lw=w800-h600)

Tacked up under the table ready to full weld up.  After this it got a bit ugly.  I spent quite a bit of time practicing and finding the correct settings for uphill welds.  I got there ... sort of.  Biggest issue was access to these with a mig gun was horrible.  Couldn't see what the heck I was doing.  The overhead weld ended up being cleaned up with multiple TIG passes.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qVJT-KaC5zk0Ra6fba0Hmarg3faBTwnWwUb_HDuygp8NHBl2s3SuK89_eDQjdHguKp5L3bSEQolwOYk7aBTphm7e6Flow3iSzVjnZpg36foo4xLYm6FqGNXZK4vTO-7JA_Q8JaG3qwcRSjXP_v5Fi99C_OLnIPpSnvRmr9sNCdo8RuldoSd3vQ9sWAvwAfrXzp5TxuZyVa2eHfv1R0Vzrna5JkXtu0UpWESqiRVhfaeIf6UlBqwmdwFBdjmrrzsiE8CX6j4NLWmnRnUCfchnb76LJWN_h1MU_6yfNNcMCpmyvVp7al8Q9UdCJY_zQgZmJ-VrFTd2Z2Hw9nW-72bvrm6PvhWP5PuOlrMeNQ9HRFPWv_teze2uSIZ77W2Ci6Jtyv9ojft6i4wQ2rihEMXEe-zchymKotLN3QN3zwXMnglgSDJodEgcD03aUUk8HOWeA2CHxzWATzj46UPi0kojdmy_M4VlYFiCQ93viSFhuZ4cM7Rz7RK6EJEmZyT-A9bHe-B6hDF9iw940tNe1RAoHzlhddDuIoMxZ9U8jKLkEpuE1MCK8jdS5m7L_aPJICHvPko3rJ_6yrA1JKtCPNDH0uVfl1xHwrkZI_wT3ig=w800-h600)

The mounting frame for the vice tacked up and in place as a proof.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hE9Ko27D-weqVcHbJhcGmUtFgOA4d5UuuYRVASigkApeY5Bj4cId8U_rTU7jIv_e9PszKXNgGQdO-eSffqTYGGWO01zFBnngQ-dKqn9VC47uKr043Uu_e9hHeqZm_iuqPc227cyBESPTqDoYjT1KRFIWLQeZqrfvs2MEPwiKo_9i1QkkrFeoEZkQYUC4Qua1foZF01tmVTWF-QaFLsBPnlX9yJwQypR0N8YHSm0PzGQmOWVlogKgdN3x09DMJFPR4RW4VqSMIB6vzAgjetCYvtYY7Kv4yaxb4EcCxOVdn0osqhGLcE5FVswvoW_odHVkYsFSnPTgPa8_KTOB-ND2mYVm0LTGOPlh4xwpPZSsLpIyODBq-FwFws5pWN71O4SA16mZS9P51NEftY4Apchd7aMXTrRN9jsgPp2Dq6cemY34fb73KwVZIxNAfNMqqWH-SmGSqWThpF5Rtez6APNrpelsISn-3o7smLMLMl7e9Ven-6mKfjiDVKkU2kPWo7Fucz_cBUUaZd9leONbG_mZf-Y46-FcP8-7R77szHd7aEDCnbEnBdyC_hd61TZNZsZ1v0mqwlwPNn5bdx_QvP81pdlABYeVUDReXZOikJw=w800-h600)

Vice mounted and ready to rock and roll.  Of course if its in the way and I need to remove it then just unlock the bolts and pull the whole unit out.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gVZ5oWHpdIpxcpiES_1GR5Sk2z53jAAXf-U-_KXz-gB1KJNTG6-POaW0UUPcbNUVmo87jdobm-GmzhGakPEhhEQgMjRUFn8zEseSIHJtdAB9pW16oi7BouMpud4impeyzwqu1VwFJ46F6AAZuONTtiyas6eKv3g9_n4ASpKQQL4W2r4P5CBa7mLq3bbkkqYS3k3pHHtqgBtx4Xaa_CmNJL1ttLBoRqeHXtalD8TV3842sG6nSy97o2K_J8leRoB8RtFUCJV6pfsJOjgJdI9Mf0gPNM3-3wrw8CPJHHIsDO3TW26muwQ0ZrLuudsi1pE272JaaMIsZhG9nV6jHyfQl4aKM7hJzOAX6cKzfhuaSqBAaZFukVXyf4GkRMxy1shbBKEYYjOpIlmzcMVJL5OaEq901GcZshi1POhugp_pxdAwEOm8WrVjRQRVh-WkRhEY0PvVGYz-ciY6tSps7wAbCc4IZbBR2HEZUq6q8Fy4QxxSA5PEW-yGg1r6X05BoyiIzzBjHEG7M55aKuMtI4HbWMf_BFzZLFA3aCl1h7oAwvnG8SNpGRl6XtPZUMN0oauhQx15GwLcM3g0hzkNZ_PsnVtEZYpxjviV_NAxcTs=w800-h600)

Showing the locking bolts. The plan is to add some T handles to these so they can be snugged up by hand instead of needing a spanner.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2zVVUfp6YEHGkyXmrOIbjug7zaQ70K8ktUxgkA8YnGLFKsc4-zVk9qwMczvC3nli0LZa8abC_yvE2y0nJb_OtDee74BowLTkP_PGB3WyZlj646otNXlGmx3u7K-z17to0cG0m9-8dNWUQoNoAQF-JfzhQZ090CzibPuRjzfhSj3FC0i9FG60NUG6L-0jUbdpgVUKgO2GNpb3-NYHEKgtM4UKuvWY64qXRCVUgTxdRjODk4aH7rbk6qwDfqCQ6GW7GpfkE78X7ayNgwF5_NmPD4L0_llDPv3UqGLdvs0vQKOLgySNH9IQpSBY-fqb4l6235H3bCOuvcjKaroZtgSinMaDQVIRKFKjiPbyF9nQkZ_E0SI0mSeqdlvA07-iHXaSlz-AOQjwKva1ix2TaM5yibhnvjOGThb2Lsj_YpcrZz5FhpNGYOe-o0qOipPm_AENmbAOknVLdRksE8SOQhocrnmA8_Px5SZUpX--Qw2HpXqfNWNXY5hiIEdj7Ci6o-JlIlrYRsI_3HXOd2aUbilOQu9U1yWaabsjU-zLTQESoOpP9tmOe91_WSX04sP7HTmXGPF4wjNJsD679tcT4v3LGrwgD0xiJk_URTT856k=w800-h600)

One removable vice.
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Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: b.lindsey on April 28, 2019, 02:22:10 PM
Quite a neat arrangement James, and I assume you will just pull the vise out and store it away when not needed.

Bill
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: bruedney on April 28, 2019, 07:38:58 PM
Bill,

He will then take a trip to the hospital to get his hernia fixed  :lolb:

Looking good my friend - thinking where I can put a similar sized vice in my new workshop

Bruce
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on April 28, 2019, 07:47:55 PM
Not too much of a hernia.  All up this 125mm vice and support is about 21kg.   :ThumbsUp:  Much better than the 31kg if I had used a 150mm vice.  That WOULD have been hernia material. 
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on April 28, 2019, 07:55:27 PM
Quite a neat arrangement James, and I assume you will just pull the vise out and store it away when not needed.

Bill
Bill - plan is to leave it in place but be able to remove it when i need to.  The next step is to make a removable plasma cutting extension that uses the same receiver.

J.
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: b.lindsey on April 29, 2019, 12:09:03 AM
Great idea ..a multi purpose receiver!!

Bill
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Jo on April 29, 2019, 08:16:12 AM
I like that :ThumbsUp: .

I assume the two bolts on the side are for locking it in place. I was thinking an additional quick fit pin might be a good idea in case the bolts vibrate loose  :thinking:

Jo
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: bent on April 29, 2019, 08:58:26 PM
I like the idea of leaving the surface scale alone...but would it block the ground path enough to affect welding?  Clean steel is obviously better for welding current paths, and avoiding contamination of stainless or alum. welds...but maintenance would be a pain.  What about a plated surface coating (zinc?) for corrosion protection?
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on May 01, 2019, 10:23:53 AM
Bent - I don't think zinc on a welding table is a good idea.  Too much risk of over heating it and getting zinc fumes.  But perhaps I am being paranoid.

At the moment I am grounding directly on what I am welding.  I have also had luck with grounding off the table but its not perfect.  Still experimenting and figuring out what is the best approach.

Cheers,
J.
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on May 01, 2019, 10:34:07 AM
Started on the plasma table cutting extension.

Base frame built.  I didn't get the welding sequence quite right as after welding up I have about 4mm warp in the frame between opposing corners.
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Added in the straps that will stop the slats from falling through. I had a good think about how this would work and the tensions that would be created.  I figured if I did this right and had the frame clamped down to the table I should be able to lock things in and get rid of the warp.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Zja2V3JnBTJJu_znXd1ZmwXJW8V0FJB6IESaNBYu2v3jTRnb_21r_g04Ld0EmBNLcvVrcVNY4-eAkpwILTjUXVb3FvM_6pIBu_SJBKnes9gcD-YxvngFVEpxxELwkBL9dYcCJ4091pO505Z_fs47Tj_6-LBCG9WQkE37RzF7EhITVlYLW29exSYbFvp_bE4zDu20dlrb4SlsO89IucyBrfG9yH9jJwAuhYgPZXjEXf1Guhx5FPkyLYUqZ1hMB2A2UL_Z4nBVILo6iZkA-m4HhprpMzIHk1oSFWUkTQusQ3Kz2oHrVtsoRny5I1f1MZCOMw0U_RERlc_rY3BikpUpgpxk5xnwNIBeXrhR1-Jh-aID_6-njdolkx_SJHxPQQ4RQTKv5kejc3zVwrxHkm_c3kgvAft8N7AfOXCoirM3YVnipCnhwFpC1ufvfgBWOph71Fl3FDGBcQuDV0qQ97uR7fQ70EtawtgbbUvqvsUN8yFWxL1OiCgw3VbtJ1mgd_qsD99cCtl_7W0u5DA_Rk8APwvlTaXKJLFLXTmpcLwrCnGCZ071ImV9TYps4L9UEMAxCp5iTQvthD--wSprTJ-XFxv-lMmAS8k2wo_0I5Y=w800-h600)

Net result is a table that is now dead flat, no warp!   :whoohoo:

Will post more progress as I make it.  Only doing this after dinner in the evenings at the momement so not going to fast until the weekend.

Cheers,
James.
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: Joco on May 04, 2019, 08:03:11 AM
Finalising the plasma extension as well as adding some handdles to the locking bolts.

Simple addition to the locking bolts.  Handles from 10mm round. Cut to length then cleaned up the ends in the lathe.  A quick blat with the MIG and done. Really easy to use and large enough to get good torque.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/osA2kqssMjqBlgDe7JfeMjnbbIWjQq20urU7sBQ6R2Qy95FHcSFpb7lY8Tt_rmCkfdNJE3Qvi9bFSWA-B9MKqHDhpRqYwVlhmOoUB9I9k_GDY_2BdzHC6aXIlYz1MnaRa7hlrI9Fo7elecsiAHk2_G2_7Olrzzk8yZVhMzp9xJLMLrOzQ8QjCEBVjOGlpshY9oGtnKPlvpBBH_vUp1rYvvUTq-nt0zagNf8457vqoPOYls0frfG5KrprwGnY_oPO-Rof4OTFlFbfHp72dMERZ5fWtweTV4tBKjzjd4funOcDIHH1aXjHMDsJAW-dydbRs-BM1tOSV8v5OQziS3Jd7sUVkjvj1oKxPfaMambOeQikZSZzL2GC0Cl1jG2bSSiFp6ibglEaBU5Uh5zm5lpD6LjclEpv9fjmRNybokTqHc6lTfgFwUKu-N7wHpUtYfzkYHo-fxG6wmXSNfxP4Y8Fd3leqozrCvjlMT4HuJWLzp68Ruk86XPg_vre50t8WN0FgFbStNSkISXAf3lMSMWXn6JMGl74w1FK11cRxkReASrryK-gld4pDg86Ap_HdtJGT_fgiRpBtQiHhFBpcXQ7Klixx6RK-LKy07Ds-EQ=w800-h600)

Started putting in the slats.  Used 10mm rounds to hold the slats in place but to also allow them to be replaced.  The box section is 35mm square.  Cut the rounds 30mm long and the slats are 3mm thick by 40mm wide.  So they protrude 5mm above the box frame.  You can see the spaces I cut. They are 2.75 inch.  That spacing with the 3mm thick flats worked out as the best mix without having way more slats that necesary.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/0A1M6Qct6NGpLju96GxvayNPCaEd8-jC9Z0tSBEku5NTIrmTyPFSB1VgSqutO6iiu36iNXBlz9XhLldvmP6Ig8KPvZCbpJy9RXMmePoy9SyEEciv6HEWuHatCOrpAVnK1ESMMbhcn3zF1iIManHTSGhVSacI5tlzCtAZ4mjiRxs1eatj_2k8fmJdxhMUeOK2J8r8bR5LlLbKFE3O33f2NxuKGrC3qab9h1GMU4PoAzBVJDzKrgPuvlhg_AHeLUFrKQ-GQZgLIZLmY5jwIGBA-R2G4bBzFFogtLC_s_nTtRudCSWs6tLyJ8qzoJvGaJ5b6X4zyDvI136S9UDVBC2vBN7ZyrnXCGy18K3HbNu1WWkRDh1tjW1XBCTY5ChCo6W1R9Gccci-gaKRSX-uGTIxnzcQGX02BkWNw2beMU6eJDUOOFBaPWpsDCSUTEukBkSjMaZ_DtqIhET1zz1-pWiok6S3Smy_CjgByCZF6ORqLCZ8MkS_s2QAkOGk2O83gIsaaMLiZA6Q1_fzvEvMfP_qmuuPKus8hDMUR60mwyYrVCAaN39Mo1atQHb3duTr7P3oqrJ9i4mbxylAprGRPZQ3S1LwnixAiSQTlw_bJ5U=w800-h600)

All welded up.  Next stop is attaching it to a receiver.
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The bracket welded to the receiver and supporting the frame.  Its made from 6mm steel so should be strong enough for this job.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KBc3_MgaynGNN4Hh7XvmCaJZX8Uvhuu7_pGfa1iIatRDBqlxhl3bcq2thdLwQ_AVahnUPyop4_HnZbiWhwZ1YiXF7oUHrupB8xkhnsRrH89RX9N__l3ZlvzIpiVwxpPrS7wPdD5P67BGgSq3Wi3WikWv08EGd6nMrbpIs1c8ynNOCFkxJ6XsmFVEpyXVtK1GR_rz4cBlRbuRKcw_yGT46GPCcX5xDC4fQmGdHQrgbqW63vf9Xotcbkj5eYkfWEUJV6ImidWdkQEEEa8EPpREBnEMAjfb1IBArJ1xfCsBb0anLwMP04RSbyMM7cFYkN0kfQdhupjKRr1dnVQ6wgB1KJpnBQOOGIVOanOKNJQC_8fSI6LKVsCEmu8b3F02_hYqHdbaoZt4Eh4a4YJdgONCSDFJ1TiN3YiJzul77SMsiQyCEUHjmh5I0ck46QRfcqjjq8oi_KxrkEQwJHxRifhDFFTB2nQPgra3GLXwwt2-IDqi8vUen6A95AaEYaLGQbSBIElFrnPinKDROq2RkxG0A-W159VL9Q-1A6ObaSQEM8Lm-SH8JOIXoBgHGwiYPtPDGG4tplPg0kwQncyA-G7PHxb3M_qw9rOhgwnETqg=w800-h600)

All done and seems to be sitting nicely.
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The current storage spot for it while not in use.
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All in all a good little addition. I have used it already. I actually cut the bracket pictured above on the table while I had it clamped in place as part of a test fit-up.

Cheers,
J.
Title: Re: Workshop addition - 1" thick welding/work table
Post by: bent on May 06, 2019, 09:15:18 PM
Ah, now I see!  Nice table extension.  I've not seen drop-in slats like that before, that's a great idea.
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