Welding Table

[DaveHess]

I tried to upload a picture of my welding table. I have no idea if it worked or not.....

 

[DaveHess]

Ok! So it did! The basic table I built back in 2007 using the Lincoln. I just recently added the two Hobart units. I added the shelf they sit on and the bottom shelf. Next is some kind of a hanger system for all the clamps to make them more accessible.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Looks great. My current table is made up of 4" c-channel for limitless clamping ability. I do however have a new 5/8" A36 flat top in the works. Post pics of your projects when ya get some.

J

 

[Wayne M.]

Looks nice and organized. The 2 Hobarts, right looks like a plasma cutter, what's on the left? Can't read it.
Let's talk fire mitigation. Do you roll it outside? Hang shields?
I haven't been doing much at home due to lack of need and spare time. I have a old L Tec 130 MIG which is a swell machine. When I resettle I should have more time, and on the list is learning TIG.

 

[DaveHess]

The Hobart on the left is a Stickmate 160i. Both of the Hobarts are light duty as I am a hobby guy. As for fire mitigation, right now Wayne I have a 10-lb fire extinguisher by the walk-in door to the shop. Shields??? Not sure what it is called but I do have a tinted panel folded up that I am not currently using. I used to have a PVC pipe frame for it but disassembled that a couple of years ago. It's pretty big if I remember correctly. I would like to rebuild the frame and put it on wheels so I can move it around. The Hobart on the right is an AirForce 12i plasma cutter. This is my first plasma cutter and I am still learning the ins and outs with that. It doesn't get the greatest reviews. I was using the standoff they send with it to help me maintain the 1/8th to 1/16th inch gap between tip and steel being cut. This past weekend I decided to work without the provided standoff and found I got better results. On the front of that table, the lowest shelf, I notched out the 2x2 angle so it would fit upside down. I had to take a grinder to the edges to dress them up as I wasn't very steady. I am currently using my welding helmet with the shade turned down to 9 but it is still very difficult for me to see what I am doing. So, looking into a pair of safety glasses with a shade 5. Like I said I am just a hobby guy.

 

[davidberryhill]

It looks great and you have arranged all things really in a systematic manner.

 

[JR]

To aid in cutting straight lines with a plasma (or torch for that matter) one can clamp a straight edge to the piece being cut and drag the tip down the straight edge. 1" or 2" angle works well. I used to do a lot of fabricating at my last job and was pretty proficient with a plasma, nearly 8 years removed I find I am out of touch! It's definitely a use it or lose it technique.

 

[Bob4x4]

Wayne M you will love tig welding,it’s slow but so easy to be precise.All the different materials you can play with opens up the possibilities