2' X 3' Welding Tables

[calibutcher]

I recently finished a 5x10 plasma table build, now that I have most of the kinks worked out I can have some fun! I've been working on some tab and slot welding table designs for the past few weeks and figured I would share with the group.

The first is a 2'X3'fixture block cut out of 1/4" material, I didn't build in any tolerance to the slots so it required some grinding and one of the inner supports is offset 1/4" so it only goes together one way. Other than that I ended up with a pretty nice work surface. I also documented the process on YouTube if you are interested.

DXF Files
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BykRn ... UlVV0ZPaVU

Assembly Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNbRRPmFwQ4

The second version is a 2'X3' flat table top cut from 1/4" with a few holes in it for getting everything drawn together. I realized i don't own any of the fancy clamps needed to use the fabrication block so I reverted to this simpler design to use my regular c clamps and stuff. But this design fits together much better no grinding required. And the slots are all done correctly this time so it is impossible to put together wrong.

DXF Files
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BykRn ... XJMZzBzcFk

Assembly Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epD79HXY8q0&t=73s

I look forward to getting involved with this awesome community.

Adam

[otisa2007]

another great design thankyou for the share

[Gamelord]

Thank you for the share, very impressive work!

[Old Iron]

A good design.
Thanks for taking the time to share with us

[Capstone]

Nice first post. Way to bring your A game to the forum. Looking forward to future projects.

[steel 35]

Thanks for sharing.
You brought up clamps; Here is how I am clamping mine last night and finishing today. another member shared a file to make clamps, similar and I had them all nested up to make some, but while I was testing the fit on my table, I found a Vice grip for a drill top table that fit too good. So I went to HF and bought a few more (pictured) coupon got them for about $7.20 each. Worked good for out in the middle but I haven't looked at the top yet, figured I can use them when I do see the top as well.

[acourtjester]

I bought a 2' X 4' table top from Certiflat (laser cut) then built a base for it so I could fold down the top for storage. I made some clamps from another post here and a different type too. Here are some pictures of them. The last on has a 1" square tube about 12" tall and the arm can slide up or down to a position and then the bolt applies holding pressure on the part to hold it for welding

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[DezertBlingMoto]

looking really slick

[dholt87]

Thank you for the file and especially the video instructions.

[Capstone]

I bought a 2' X 4' table top from Certiflat (laser cut) then built a base for it so I could fold down the top for storage. I made some clamps from another post here and a different type too. Here are some pictures of them. The last on has a 1" square tube about 12" tall and the arm can slide up or down to a position and then the bolt applies holding pressure on the part to hold it for welding

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I can't seem to find the post with these clamp design files, Jester. Any chance you have the files lying around?

Thanks

[acourtjester]

here is the original post showing the clamp files
http://www.plasmaspider.com/viewtopic.p ... 1&start=25
I had to ping pong the files between software to make them work (size scrambling ??).
I did not cut the pivot holes I drilled them 1/4" and used 1/4" bolts with long shoulders that I cut just long enough to go through the parts and a washer. I used a hammer to mushroom the cut end over the washer. here are the files I used the taller clamp is in SVG format.

clamps to make.zip

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[matze-atze-sch]

Hey Adam,


great files, you have also a new subscriber to your channel.

But why haven´t you a nozzle on your welder?

[Amador Metal Works]

Thank you Looks like a great project

[Capstone]

Thanks Jester for the addl pics and files and to the OP for the info as well.