Building welding tables can be done several ways. First all legs should have
an adjustment so that the table may be adjusted to uneven floors.This can
easily be done by weldind a nut to the table leg and threading a bolt into
the nut. Instant adjustability.
Getting a level metal top is another problem. Most thinner plate 1/4 in. or
so is not flat.. It usually has a bow to it. Thicker plate, like 1/2 or 3/4
can be used but it gets expensive in a hurry. Areasonable alternative is to
cover a 3/4 in plywood or mdf table top with 1/4" plate. The wood
underlayment creates a very level surface to which to attach the plate. This
will give a table that is both useful as a welding table and an excellent
shop table. Many other alternatives exist, if any are interested I will
elaborate.
>From: epetrevich@relavis.com
>Reply-To: epetrevich@relavis.com
>To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
>Subject: Funny things about tables.
>Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 16:27:16 -0500
>
>Well, this past weekend I moved the well built work bench (about 25'X3'X3')
>from my old house to my new shop.
>
>The guy that owned my other house built it there about 30 years ago. It
>was attached to the wall, but with lots of B.S.T, I was able to move it to
>the new house. (I had to get a truck to move it) but it was worth it.
>
>Anyway, I spent about an hour making sure the floor was level before I
>moved it in.
>
>Then, when I put it in place, I remembered that the old garage floor was
>pitched. When he built the bench, he took this into account and made it
>level (on the pitched floor) DOH!!
>
>Seriously, I like the idea for a metal topped table. (I didn't think about
>keeping the ground attached to it)
>
>Now, where can I get one of those?
>
>Inch
>MailTo:epetrevich@relavis.com
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