The Ultimate Welding and Metal Fabrication Fixture Table Build!

[@tobystewart4403]

I just followed these instructions to the letter. I am extremely happy with the result.

[@BrandonLund]

Right on man! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy! You earned it!

[@zstang01]

Literally just got my first shop finally moved out of the house and I’m gonna build this exact table. This is a really good video. Great job and love the vids

[@ironpug42]

Its about time someone made a drill bit that last

[@BrandonLund]

I know right!

[@rickwalker3101]

I am just blown away with your work bench. I was trying figure out how it was made, I mean I could see you fabricated the holding clamps and bam you volunteered and showed your design. Thanks braddah

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks 👍 glad to help!

[@davidbrown4885]

Glad to see you welded your verticals up instead of downhand. You must be a real welder ha ha. Great video.

[@BrandonLund]

Always! :)

[@8noctus8]

Man… such passion in your words… you’re just inspiring. Thanks for the quality content in your channel, I just found it and I’m glad I did, I immediately subscribed. I’m already looking for the materials in my country to build this table. Again

[@8noctus8]

… again thanks for the great content

[@BrandonLund]

Welcome aboard and thanks for your support! I appreciate it!

[@BrandonLund]

I appreciate you @ALCASTHER

[@CentralIowaAudits]

I also made some table clamps similar to yours that fit in the telspar holes. Thanks for all your great ideas.

[@BrandonLund]

Nice! 👌

[@kenthawkins2418]

Dude....wish we were neighbors. Like "GunPilot" said..."I'll have to add this to the list." I really appreciate you and your channel,( I'll have to check out that drill press too!). 👍

[@BrandonLund]

@Kent Hawkins thanks man! 😊

[@buxka2]

I am working on this man! Made the template and did a couple holes yesterday. I only have 1/4” hot rolled plate - 2’ x 4’ and am doing the drilling on it. Figure good practice. I am a beginner and happy to be learning. I have the same mag drill and the evolution 15” chop saw. Thanks for the help. I will keep you posted.

[@BrandonLund]

Congratulations and good luck. FYI you can post updates on my FB too. People love seeing that stuff!

[@BobWolford-q2b]

That's awesome- only thing that I would need to do, since I don't have a hydraulic lift table, is weld 4 legs onto the square tubing on the underside of the table, then I'd be set. Maybe even tack a piece of quarter inch to one of the legs for my work lead to clamp to so that it's out of the way. That template for the holes in the table is very smart- good job.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man I appreciate it! The legs is a great idea too!

[@grahamirwin4233]

What an inspiration this guy is !

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@donnowakowski4224]

Wow! Thanks so much. I just drilled my table which is 40x34x3/8. I did 3 inch centers and made the jig on my milling machine. Used the mag drill to drill all 154 holes and the bit is still sharp! Now I need to figure out legs for it. Awesome video! Thanks!

[@BrandonLund]

Thats awesome Don! Have fun buddy. You are going to really approciate that table when you're done!

[@ronnelson9340]

Thank : your presentation are the best I have seen! I have always wanted a fabrication table but they are way beyond my budget! I would rather spend the money on the tools to make things. I enjoy all the tools you show also, I am a tool person. Thanks again! Ron Nelson

[@BrandonLund]

@Ron Nelson thanks man for the great compliment! I like tools also AND I like saving money and working with my hands, so for me, this checked all the boxes. Thanks for your support!

[@r.q.5457]

You work very intelligently, thank you for the video. Great idea on the H.F clamp mod.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! 👍

[@jimmywilson1388]

Man that turned out really nice! You’re my fabricating pappy…🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😂

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!!!

[@vicchiapetta4166]

Great job Pal!! Wonderful smart ideas!! The only limits are the ones we make!! The mind is capable of great things, as you obviously have proven!! Thanks again, Vic!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Vic @vicchiapetta4166 and I appreciate your recent SUB to the channel. You rock! 👊

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Wow on this one!! I make similar mistakes on templates, backwards, upside down ect !!!! But we guys and modify pretty quickly. Previous channel I said I need one… but now I see you made one !!! Guess I got a project to work on!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Right on!

[@MrCubflyer]

great vid I have been needing a welding table for a long time but like you I didnt want to pay the money for a commercial made one.

[@BrandonLund]

Glad I could help :)

[@WaynePearson-db8ig]

Almost finished my table its super fantastic . Thank u Brandon

[@BrandonLund]

Congratulations!

[@emmanuelgaviero5669]

That was an awesome project

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you!

[@isidmanvlog7930]

sir good day i very like that welding machine ,I m from Philippines,

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you very much! 🙏

[@CharlieMoDank14]

Let’s go Brandon!

[@BrandonLund]

🤣🤣🤣 You know it!

[@somedude0505]

Im still welding on a wood diy work bench. I know is not the smartest thing to do, but its what I have. Thank you for showing us this. Welding tables are way to expensive for me. This i can do!!!

[@BrandonLund]

@Fabian I had a wood welding table for years. There's no shame in it..you do what you gotta do :) but once you build a little fab table, your going to love it!

[@robertortega385]

Awesome my friend you have a awesome shop good video !

[@stephenormsby3662]

Awesome, thanks for posting!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Stephen! 👍 much appreciated!

[@wolfgangkohler2508]

Very nice Job !

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you very much!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

I just found your channel. Very nice work there, It's pretty obvious why you're so happy with the table. Very nice work. That mag drill with oil is totally the ticket, and that tie down strap is a must, when that magnet turns off and you're not ready , you have a big problem. Thank you, Jim

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Jim! I appreciate your support!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

@@BrandonLund I totally subscribed too. I love content that's not all crazy and not cool. This video showed what needed to be shown, that's it. Jim

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Jim! I appreciate your kind words and sub!

[@tanksoldier9770]

Brandon iam so happy for you ,that is one useful and awesome build your going to use that table for years to come, I took apart a couple of large microwaves to build a spot welder and the outer shell makes a good spark stoper when grinding thanks for the great lesson ,keep safe TANK

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! And that's a great idea. I've also heard that you can build a magnetic base from microwave parts too, rather than using a drill vise. I might have to experiment with this too 😉. Thanks again buddy!

[@rickwalker3101]

Niiiccceee,that's sick brah, SICK

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@MilesOfTexas]

I just discovered your channel, and as I’ve been fabbing up some small pump bases and skids, making a table like this will really simplify my process. Thanks for sharing!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Clark I appreciate you checking out the channel!

[@johnmunder7107]

Man...that is awesome. Subscribed and I need to fab one of these.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks John and i appreciate the sub!

[@peterkolovos3079]

You do very good work. Very good indeed.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you Peter!

[@andromendez9287]

Hi brandon I love your channel thanks for those tips I learned so much has a beginner welder with fluxcore I used the Chicago electric and now have the yes welder 135 fluxcore And now I’m doing my first work for a truck box for the bed.

[@BrandonLund]

Thats awesome! Thank you for your support!

[@thomasboatright921]

I made my weld table a couple of months before this video was made . When I saw how you welded a bolt to your clamp I had to laugh . It's a awesome idea and I had already done it before this video ! Another clamp idea is to use a c clamp . But before welding the bolt on the c clamp , add some angle iron brackets so you can clamp round materials ! Awesome video ! I am now a follower !

[@BrandonLund]

These tables are a huge time saver! Great idea on the angle iron and I appreciate the follow! 👍😁

[@Chilllybob]

Great job!!! I love doing diy stuff also.. what's really great is the way you explain everything...I definitely subscribed

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man and I appreciate the sub! 🙏👍

[@MrGunPilot]

Great job Brandon, I'll definitely have to add this table to my "to do" list. Awesome!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@rickwalker3101]

Hats off to you and a well deserved pride I would say.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you!

[@bazkeen]

Nice one👍🏻👍🏻 Looking exactly like what I did for my 6' x 3' table. Time consuming but well worth it. I did exactly the same with the initial line lay out as well. Once I had the jig set properly, I didn't need the lines, but was nice to have. 96 holes and the annular cutter was just fine. Have had fun making various Clamps. The best one I did, I think, was converting a large Vice Grip into a 5/8" pin grip. Works great. This was so Déjà Vu. Great job Brandon👍🏻👍🏻 🤣🤣🤣Brain Freeze with the 1/8" What I've done with the F Clamps is take a cut off wheel to the top of the bolt and cut a good size groove in the head and then place the clamp into the groove. Makes it so much stronger. Broke the first couple when I didn't do that.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! I am super happy how this came out. Now I just need to keep making a few different assessories to make fit up even faster. Those annular cutters last and last. Not many people know this but you can send them out and get them sharpened :)

[@bazkeen]

@@BrandonLund Sure can. Try the Vice Grip trick, Very handy. Stronghand do a version. That's where I got the idea

[@bazkeen]

Also got one of those Magnetic 300Amp ground clamp for the table. Makes life great for keeping the ground close to your work.

[@BrandonLund]

😁 I like it!

[@brownreclaimed987]

Nice Work Brandon - Love this!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! 😁

[@Shkvarka]

Awesome...!! Motivated me so much on making my own welding table! Best regards from Ukraine!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! 😊

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Brandon, there will be a run on Harbor Freight for clamps 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 That is an awesome fabricating platform, will save on the full table build for sure. Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man. I'll admit, I wasn't expecting much from these clamps by looking at the catalog but in person these things are awesome! They are built incredibly well and for for around 12 bucks you can't beat it. Enjoy your weekend!

[@tjs_welding_and_fabrication]

Just drilled my table. Made a jig on my Bridgeport mill. Thanks for your ideas. Just uploaded a vid.

[@BrandonLund]

That is awesome!

[@steelman7126]

Great Idea.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jackofalltrades7822]

This is a great idea. Totally gonna do this. Already ordered the steel. I will post a video of the project. Thanks for a great idea.

[@BrandonLund]

Thats awesome!

[@davidwood1923]

Pretty Amazing and Ingenious... Thanks for Sharing

[@BrandonLund]

My pleasure

[@diggindiggenit6540]

Yeah I like the way you went about making the table, just got some cut off wheels 5 inch I tell ya the electric (battery) grinder and 5" wheels is one of my go to tools so handy to grab it no cords and cut something.

[@BrandonLund]

Oh those cordless grinders are awesome!

[@jeremyotero4575]

Thats a great video,,, awsome i loved it,,, thank you very much,,,, peace bro,,

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@dylanbennett3851]

What a perfect idea for a DIY-er like myself! I have window shopped fab/welding tables but would never buy a good 1 at this point so I will definitely be make one of my own. Great video and great work brother! Love your channel!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Dylan! Its so enjoyable using it. A big part is the money I saved building it myself. You will love it!

[@dylanbennett3851]

@@BrandonLund ya I couldn't believe how much even the smaller basic ones are. You have inspired me to look at things different and think outside the box, even if I can go buy it that's not always the best/funner option. Keep up the great projects brother!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks brother!

[@RichardLWhite]

Nice build ... Thanks for the ideas..subbed

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks for the sub!

[@nolebotic]

Excellent content - thanks for creating and posting.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man I appreciate your support

[@americathefree3708]

I love the tool list. I have a buddy that wants to get into welding. This is a perfect project!

[@BrandonLund]

Right on!

[@chriskelly3678]

This gonna cost me... so excited to dust off the Miller and get back into it. Inspiring. First project is use my new Mag Drill to 5/8" hole my old table.

[@BrandonLund]

Right on Chris! Have fun man! Check out this video too if you havent already. It will give you some ore details on building the template kzbin.info/www/bejne/norXhqSviLSJg80

[@colbysmith1398]

Good video. Table looks great

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@JD-ft2lr]

My weld table is 3/8×24×36. Its not flat! Up to 0.040 low in middle and a bit more on one long edge. I had forgotten about that until today when i started laying out scribe lines to do what this video depicts. The plate was pre cut when I got it and i never checked it for flatness, just assumed it would be. Brought it home (several years ago), added legs, etc. If im going to make a fixture table I want to start with a flat sheet. So, I'll likely get a piece cut. 1/2" is $40 bucks more than 3/8" for the 2x4 ft size so might bump up to 1/2 and this time check it for flatness!

[@BrandonLund]

You could even put it on top of the plate you gave and it would be real heavy duty!

[@davidskipperskip5403]

Very cool .

[@BrandonLund]

@David Skipper SKIP thanks man!

[@bigdadynickable]

Love it !

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! 👍

[@hipairbrush1053]

You can make clamps out of the vice grip clamps too. Cool video.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! I'm going to give it a try!

[@tacpreppers4906]

awesome... gonna have to do this now, doh

[@BrandonLund]

You wont regreat it for sure! @TacPreppers

[@itsallfabrication]

thanks for the video, good build.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@jeffpv.]

Hey Brandon, that's pretty awesome! Getting things held in position for welding sometimes can be challenging. I try to keep a welding project going. I just made a stand for my Bauer portable bandsaw, now I'm making a stand for the grinder. I might have to make a welding table like this next!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Jeffrey! Organization is the key. You can rent a mag drill too if you don't have one. I just finished a bench grinder pedestal. That episode will be out next week 🤫

[@PilotMcbride]

Prior to my HA, I was looking at the same thing but using ½" aluminium as the base to ensure I wouldn't accidentally weld the job to the table. This would sit on top of my 30 year old "WorkMate" bench, yeah, still going strong, but every now & then a job (er, practice piece) would get welded to it 😂😂. Good stuff Bran, thanks for posting. 👏👏👏 👋👋👋👋

[@BrandonLund]

That's a great idea! I was actually thinking about using a piece of 1/2" stainless steel plate until I priced it out at my local metal shop then I almost had a HA myself when I saw the price! I hope your feeling good buddy! Enjoy your weekend!

[@PilotMcbride]

Brandon Lund thanks Bran! Same to you 👋👋

[@neddyl1225]

Just love your videos Brandon. There are so many things hobby welders can learn from your clear, instructional and enthusiastic style. Keep up the good work!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Needy L I really appreciate your comment. Its what I try to convey in my videos so I truly appreciate youbsaying this! 😁 have a great weekend!

[@alsaffarstudios]

Very useful video, thanks for sharing this project with us 👍🏻

[@BrandonLund]

@AlSAFFARSTUDIOS Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@WrenchtilDeath]

Great video. Subscribed.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man I appreciate the sub and your support!

[@independentcontractor1633]

Awesome!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@dingpuiamsv219]

I am a DIY lover. Today was a national holiday here in my country, what I did the whole day was welding, welding.... Thank you so much for your video

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting! I appreciate your support!

[@harveystephens6115]

Very very nice! Great job. Enjoyed

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Harvey!

[@joelewis7227]

Outstanding project

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Joe!

[@robandnell4305]

great job may have to build one. thankyou

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@wernerbessinger741]

Freaking awesome idea! Thanks for this.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Werner!

[@ToddSwagerty]

great table!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Todd!

[@binod2065]

nice really appreciated.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@foxwood67]

Nice inexpensive and very functional 👍

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! It sure is handy!

[@mariocardamone1846]

brandon thanks for this i was wondering how to come up with a way to do my dyi projects at home and this hit the spot for me any way cheers from australia

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Mario I'm glad I could help! I appreciate you commenting and your support.

[@magua1368]

VERY NICE! Will start on mine this week. I have been a Pipefitter/Pipe welder for 38 plus years now. Coming to the end of my time, and am setting up my "play shop" so I have something to do and can help some folks out also. I subscribed; like your work a lot. Good instruction. I want you to do me a favor though; please wear a face shield? Thanks, Julio

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Julio I appreciate it and congratulations nearing retirement! I try to be very safety conscious. I usually end up taking off my ppe because the welding and fabrication is about 1/10 of the time that im actually spent setting up the shot and then I forget I've taken my gear off and am less protected. I'm going to have to do a reel of just me doing a head nod to get my hood down and im not actually wearing one because I do it all the time because I forgot I had taken it off lol

[@magua1368]

@@BrandonLund I understand completely! I still weld more than I should without safety glasses under my hood because as you well know they fog up like crazy... Keep pumping out the videos man I'll keep learning! 😊

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man I appreciate it!

[@scottchastain1382]

Thanks

[@BrandonLund]

Anytime :)

[@BrandonLund]

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[@daniele3275]

Great video Brandon. Can I give you few ideas? All those kind of tables I've seen here in Europe have 2 different hole patterns ,one is 16 to 18mm in your case ⅝" , and another one right in the middle 10mm threaded holes in your case I believe ⅜" . This would allow you to use machinist clamps to be able to clamp down your work even if there's no space for the clamp . Another thing that might be useful is a couple of squares , something to clamp stuff perfectly perpendicular to your surface. Another thing not related to your fabrication table but useful as well Spreading clamps , just a reverse F clamp . Other than that , I can't wait for your next video . Have a nice weekend

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you so much for the excellent tips!!!! I'm going to be following them for sure! I plan to fabricate some squares so it should be interesting! Thank you again. Tjis is why our community is great because everyone pitches in to help others! Well done! 👍

[@darleneguimond1659]

Awesome fabrication table!!! I knew my talents would rub off lol

[@BrandonLund]

Your quite the fabricator 🤣🤣🤣

[@kehindeoluwatosinchanges4605]

You always make sense.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you!

[@pedroortiz4506]

I did a similar hole pattern template for wood in Adobe Illustrator. Printed it and glued it. Came out perfect.

[@BrandonLund]

Great idea!

[@DIVCNC]

Great video, I have been wanting to build a table like this for a long time. I had a Stronghand table at a shop I used to work at and I really miss it but at $8000.00 I am not about to buy one. I really like the fixturing system you implemented. Thanks for the video Brandon great work!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! Yah those tables aren't cheap!

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Hey Brandon, the Lens power you referred to is called Diopters. I am enjoying your videos! 😁🛫

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@BensWorkshop]

Nice ideas there Brandon.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Benedict! 👍

[@rommelvera]

Excellent job!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Rommel!

[@dannymeil3294]

Your amazing

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! 👊

[@lorenmeyer5290]

That's an awesome table Brandon that will be so helpful for you ! God bless!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Loren and God bless you also!

[@CentralIowaAudits]

Just made my table, it folds down and locks shut and rolls over to the wall and stands until needed, 30 x 30 inches used 2 inch telspar for the top and spaced each beam 2 inches apart. the base is a black and decker work stand.

[@BrandonLund]

Great setup! 👍

[@paulp96275]

Made by Brandon inc, great job nice template idea now I know how to do it thanks Brandon tip top stay safe 👨🏻‍🏭uk

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Paul! Enjoy your weekend! 👍

[@maxvolovich9407]

This is interesting and funny! I was thinking about making a welding table/work bench/ disassembly table. Remember i said was thinking this is the key word Some how i was watching comedy and your channel was their. So new sub here good video

[@BrandonLund]

Thats awesome! Well thank you for your support! And where as you like comedy, I have been known to troll phone scammers when they call during our builds. In fact this weeks episode has one lol.😆

[@maxvolovich9407]

@@BrandonLund Lol i worked in the justice system for years and i had to give that up lol I lost my filter and teally told them how it is and not have the hug a thug mentally like todays world is. Yes people fall but by excusing their actions because of their past is not helping. I found that i did not want to be a person the uses other people hardship to have job security. I am looking forward to seeing toolbox and shop tours!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man for your support and thank you for your service!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Very nice shop made project 👍 👍

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! This is going to be the theme for several up coming episodes :)

[@hammie354]

Thanks for then nice video Brandon. 🤩

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Eric! 😁

[@jeremynance2]

Beautiful chop saw 😁 lol I been wanting one of those I'm still old school with abrasive disc I hate it 😑

[@BrandonLund]

I love mine! I've used an abrasive wheel for years. When your ready to pull the trigger on a saw if you use the link in the description it will save you a bunch of money. Every little bit of savings helps :)

[@jeremynance2]

@@BrandonLund hey man awesome thanks

[@braunreinhold6020]

Nice build Brandon, and a great Light bulb idea to use the shoulder bolts, you might be old enough to remember that saying LOL.

[@BrandonLund]

I sure do remember! Thank you Braun! 😁

[@keithparady2594]

Good job man

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Keith! 😁

[@MrAfgschmidt]

I'm making that!

[@BrandonLund]

Good luck! You are going to love it!

[@mtrltoolman]

beautiful table i like it .

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks buddy! Ive been getting a lot of use from it!

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

nice! maybe next you could make some tall fences for fabricating taller 90degree pieces? cause the dogs by themselves will help you keep short things in line, but tall things might bend out of square the higher up it is. i use dog fences on my woodworking bench and it is really helpful for glue ups and tacking etc.

[@BrandonLund]

Great tip!

[@edwardmorgan9411]

Awesome

[@BrandonLund]

Thanksa Edward!

[@Rocksolidhandyman]

Sweet!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!~

[@davedunn4285]

Brandon I must buy or make a mag drill then do the project I just watched . At the moment I use a stainless steel plate no holes. I like to tinker and sometimes do small tig and stainless tig also some alloy work but I have learnt a fair bit from you here , thanks man

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Dave I appreciate your comment! It means a lot that I have inspired you! Thank you!

[@parneypots]

LOVE ❤️ it!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you!