DiResta Steel Shop Tables

New tables for the new shop! 2"x2" 16 gauge tube.
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www.lincolnelec...
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Assistance from:
Taylor
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Brett
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[@bruscifer]

LOL! Welding in shorts and slippers? I was using a cutting torch a few years back. I had on jeans but I was wearing tennis shoes. I felt a hot piece fall on top of my foot behind the tongue of the shoe on top of my sock. Well, I was in the middle of a long cut and didn't want to stop. So I just started stomping my foot to knock the piece off, it had always worked before. This time however it burned more and more till I couldn't stand any longer. I stopped the torch set it down gently while yelling rolling to my back unlacing the shoe and kicking it up over my head. I jumped up ran into the house turned on the cold water in the tub stuck my feet in the water and sat there for 30 minutes. I managed to burn about a 1/2 inch hole on top of my foot which took forever to heal. I learned my lesson and today its a minimum of jeans and BOOTS! Anyway, love your vids Jimmy and ALWAYS learn something new!

[@tonymanasseri6385]

"bendy strips" needed or not can be debated, the fact that Jimmy knows about them and brought them to the attention of many of us is a good deal. Thanks JD.

[@GregSchuricht]

Just when I thought I was falling into a KZbin rut, Diresta channel comes along and saves the day! Shame on you KZbin for not recommending this man's wonderful work sooner... SHAAAME!

[@JimmyMacAdventureClub]

I like how the bottom shelf is recessed in so there's plenty of room for your feet. ..It's something everyone misses. Love these projects and the channel ;)

[@MadebyJester]

I was puzzled by the strapping just under the top, with the bolts. But now I see, and it makes perfect sense. I learn something new from every Diresta video.

[@nedshead5906]

What's it for?

[@MadebyJester]

Ned's Head it levels the top, pushing the middle up. You can see it in one of the shots as he adjusts the bolt.

[@alexpanis104]

Can you please explain what they are for?

[@st0ppal]

Made by Jester those flimsy strips push up the welded bar? would that really work? in my head this compares to straightening a 2x4 with a straw. could you explain the principle why this works please?

[@nedshead5906]

Makes sense, but I thought a stiff timber bench top would pull up any sag when it's screwed down

[@mariah4451]

As a fairly new subscriber, I've just got through watching vintage DiResta on your Tips Series back in 2015 with the star of the show Spike and have learnt so many awesome tips, Thanks so much and thanks to Jackman Works for mentioning your channel :-)

[@MaxMakerChannel]

Wow. You have soooo much content to discover!

[@timsway]

the tensioners/levelers are a brilliant, simple solution.

[@dhamma58]

A similar (using rod) type of device has been used on wooden overhead garage doors since the beginning of the 20th century. Do your doors have a sag when open? Tighten the nuts at either end to straighten.......

[@PietroMaker]

HELLO, GOOD JIMMY, the bolt and the strip to prevent bud flexing of the long table side is an very engineering tricks and very very well done. RESPECT FROM SOUTH ITALY MAKER

[@JedidiahShultzIrishCraftsman]

Awesome brother!! It's really cool seeing the new place come together between Brett and your videos!!😊😊👊👊

[@budwoodman1716]

These 'torsion straps' have been around for many, many years. My uncle had a metal table in his garage workshop similar in size to the one in this video. It had the same straps along the underside of the longest span. My uncle got the table from his grandfather so it had been around for several decades. Other than additional side bracing (which can get in the way), this method is a time tested 'old timey' solution to a problem.

[@MaxMakerChannel]

I love those tables! Definitely going to build one if I get a bigger shop. I would add wheels and drawers everywhere.

[@leclue22]

I always loved how you made such great stuff in your little cave. It kind off proved that you can do a lot with a little. I'm glad that you have so much room now. Good luck with the new big space.

[@aintgonnahappen]

That's next level genius man. Those leveling "springs" are sweet!

[@LedSatriani]

I'm laughing so hard right now, I realized that just one of those tables has more square footage than my entire workshop.

[@43srgrock]

Jimmy your the man. I started my own channel. Built my first table and sold it. I am pumped you are an inspiration. Thanks for everything keep on making the art.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thomas Babcock awesome thank you for the love!

[@ManCrafting]

Those are some really nice shop tables. Anytime I build shop tables I immediately think wood for the whole project. I really like this design better. Now that I can sort of weld I may consider this for future tables or benches.

[@yadabotbingo]

Always always, I learn a little bit of something. I've used strap like that to keep a rig I slapped together for lifting a boat, to keep the legs from bending. Pretty damned ingenious use on the tabletops. This option, I think I haven't run into before because most of the folks I know building work tables in metal just make them weigh a ton, Heavier than heavy steel, 3/4" steel tops too. Always like your solutions. It's smarter, and thrift for another win from team Diresta.

[@nathanielvarney1811]

Wow look at all that room ...possibilities are endless great work jimmy ✌️

[@rickysdiecastmodels3067]

David Cameron

[@nathanielvarney1811]

Ricky models yes?

[@rickysdiecastmodels3067]

Hello!!!

[@nathanielvarney1811]

Hi there

[@diggerdeb]

New shop is filling up fast. Looking great.

[@jmert_5859]

The leveling or strsightening method for the long square tubing is genius.

[@nordyfamily]

I like when good things happen to good people. You work hard, and I'm glad to see you living the dream.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you for the deep dive !! 👊🏼👊🏼🙏🏼

[@johnconklin9039]

The shop's really coming together. Hope you get to enjoy it for years to come and make many, many projects!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Those are some massive tables. Nicely done! I've never seen a tightening/flattening/straightening mechanism quite like what you integrated into these.

[@MikeCheung1]

I'm so jealous of these beasts! The straps are nifty...I love how it leaves the sides open without legs.

[@dpmakestuff]

A nice clean slate for creating! I love seeing the new shop come together!

[@HandToolRescue]

Nice move with the adjustment!

[@svendmusic]

Man, that bow-string support design is genius. Physics, for the win.

[@ryanhuelsman4463]

I like the plywood on the bottom, it's rad how it sits flush instead of hiding the steal 👍

[@mincan]

Love your safety birkenstocks! Just like my safety crocs. They make you dance every once in a while when welding.

[@kraay89]

What are the bendy strips for? Tool-cords clamping?

[@Fiifufu]

Straightening the table top. You can see it on the video :)

[@lespacedunmatin]

I had the same question. My guess is that the weight of the steel bars makes them bend down and that the strips counter that effect.

[@kraay89]

Good catch! thanks for the clarification!

[@tonymanasseri6385]

I would have thought that screwing the two tops to the base in so many places would accomplish the same thing. Obviously, Jimmy doesn't think so.

[@muh1h1]

it would just bend with the steel. Steel is much stiffer than wood, so adding wood would just make it bend more instead of less ^^

[@johnmason8683]

I have just found you on you tube, fantastic, very down to earth and informative info and demonstrations. You are easy to watch and offer great tips. Many thanks, I have a lot of catching up to do with your episodes. Kind regards.

[@hawkdaddy64]

That has to be the ugliest table I have ever seen in my life. To change my view on this please send me one so I can inspect it further for a more precise rating. You always come up with great ideas, yet another DiResta masterpiece.

[@jordangrubbs9687]

real men weld in sandles and shorts. good work jimmy

[@skullandspade]

Definitely took a couple of days of feeling like an idiot. Healed up now. That's what I get for not having my welding jacket in the shop and going "nah, I'll be ok" lol

[@TheMetalButcher]

Yeah... I did a good bit of mig welding one day, only time I've ever peeled. I have a very high resistance to sunburn and it still got me. Long sleeves are a must.

[@daviemaclean61]

Roadkill safety flip flops - standard issue! ;-)

[@shadowdog500]

Our metal shop has a shop built table like that on wheels. In a big shop it is handy to have a portable work surface that size. Chris

[@DisturbedShifty]

So glad you have so much more space to work in!

[@slasher9883]

I had to watch this twice as the first time I couldn't get my eyes off your "Safety Sandals"...it was even better second time around :-)

[@CReevesMakes]

Awesome tables Jimmy! Congrats on the new space and I cant wait to see what the future holds for you and that space!

[@masterofnone]

Great big worktables Jimmy. Tension bars adds a industrial look to it. Thanks for sharing

[@GregsGarage]

I like the strap and bolt detail a lot.

[@Packy8421]

love the Laura Kampf shirt! Awewsome!

[@brianmarcum4829]

those things are built strong...what a great job.

[@antoniocarluccio777]

If you translate weight from the upper part to the bottom part with a center column there is no need for the lateral flat bars.good work lovely tables

[@renbooth4147]

nice work Jimmy! question:🤔 what's the straps used for on the side of the tables?

[@DerekConwayTX]

Fantastic! Those tables are gonna be around awhile...

[@allan64027]

that counter bow Its an awesome ideia! Gonna steal it for myself!

[@spcornelissen]

Brilliant to see how to straighten the top. Personally, I would have made the overhang an inch/2cm more for clamping purposes.

[@neeko7878]

😂😂😂. Not gonna lie! When I first started watching the video... I thought the helper was Taylor 😬. Sorry dude!!! Great job!!! Those are gonna be great for the new shop. 10 more to go and you are in business. 👍👍👍

[@cheif10thumbs]

Welding in shorts and Krocs. Balls of Steel!

[@ChrisUhlik]

Nice, lightweight, super functional shop table design.

[@dubdan31]

Amazing dude! Looking forward to seeing some super projects go on in the new shop and new work benches! Keep it up 👍🏼

[@brianmcalpine2241]

I really enjoy ur vids here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Tmansgokarts]

..... Nice, I'm going to have to do that also in my shop ..... some day.

[@AlekseenkoMiU]

Шикарный рабочий стол получился , а вот за диагональные натяжители - лайк!!!!!

[@Ja_nein_philleicht]

I am a simple man. If I watch a DiResta Video, I press Like.

[@MsRmaclaren]

I am simple woman, I do same. Always have always will!

[@mactriz5411]

Great job ;-) wow the new shop is very big

[@gnomacide07]

Those tables will last forever!!!

[@tooljunkie555]

nice work Ms.Taylor!👍👍🍻

[@Retroweld]

So much space. Nice!

[@iDeviceChgr]

They look great! Nice build Jimmy! 👍🏼

[@shivtekoriginal]

Of course, in order to build this table you need to first build a table. (Great vid as always Jimmy!)

[@jimzivny1554]

Nice tables, should last a lifetime. One thing, you can't have someone welding without being protected, the cumulative damage from the arc radiation is real.

[@ivobass01]

Parabéns Jimmy Diresta pelo seu novo local de trabalhos. Maravilhoso.

[@realjester]

I really need to learn welding. I could use a shop table like these. 👍👍👍

[@longevitywelding]

Very nice tables. Great work!

[@Zthreve]

The tension straps would be a handy place to clip a tape measure or keep clamps close by.

[@aaronsanchez3157]

Thanks Jimmy for the great content, as always (even if I use it as a sleep aid).With this in mind, both you and Bob Ross share stuff in common! great beards, great shows, great artistic skill

[@ibuildedthat2344]

Great shop Jimmy.. it is coming along nicely!! can't wait to see it when it's done.. but we all know, shop's are never done :)

[@lorenzotosato]

Normally that tension system is used to straighten a pipe after welding it. Jimmy probably used it to keep the long stretch of pipe straight and kept it intelligently as a decorative element.

[@popcorny007]

New shop is looking incredible Jimmy :)

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

I must have missed something. I thought you were moving into a funky gas station for your shop. The place you've got is great. I love the space you have. Wish I had half that space to play in!

[@jimmydiresta]

Kris Gasteiger the station fell through.. too many hoops w the planning board in the town. This place is few miles away

[@Kris_at_WhiteOaksFarm]

Glad you found a sweet maker space. Sorry you couldn't make that lovely gas station work. So funky and cool. But hey, you found a place that's going to be great!

[@AnthonyAiroldi]

Hi Jimmy! Im wondering, what are those angle pieces with the nut for? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@FatsacksAllday]

It looks like some of the square stock was sagging in the middle, the angle pieces combined with the nut raises it back up. im assuming he is expecting it to sag more over the years and he can easily make it level again.

[@josepherwin8709]

Anthony Airoldi steel is quite heavy, so it sags in the middle. The straps provide counter torque to flatten the tables.

[@TheMyeloman]

He essentially made a "truss". Turning the bolt pulls on the metal straps which are attached to the ends of the table. This force causes the middle of the table structure to raise ever so slightly. You can see the same effect by holding up a piece of card stock (think cereal box) flat in front of you and moving your hands, holding each end together. The card stock will bend up or down, and in this instance, Jimmy used the bolt to apply that pressure in a specific direction to cause the sag in the middle of the table rail or "apron" to go up thus straightening it.

[@SuperBobchang]

but he is using what looks like 4" box section with about a 5-7mm wall thickness!!! there shouldn't be any movement over the 2/3 m that it spans!! its pretty much structural steel

[@JennyEverywhere]

You think structural steel is inflexible? Flexibility is what makes it suitable for structures. If it was inflexible, it'd be brittle, and buildings made of it would crumble.

[@Pavelpechi]

Новая мастерская - мечта

[@SackboyD]

love the new workshop.

[@Mekhanic1]

Hey Jimmy great video! Could you show a quick camera shot of your welder settings in your videos if possible? I have the same LINCOLN MP210 and love it, but I'm always curious what others have em set at. I find the welder runs too hot on the factory settings.

[@earth111]

Those are some nice shop tables

[@MakingStuff]

Nice work!

[@danmccullough2786]

the place is shaping up!

[@melissawillis3398]

those work benches will last several life times

[@mariomarcelosiad3112]

You make it look so simple - great !!!

[@avshnoham]

Thumbs up for the bendy stripes!! But could anyone add physical facts about how effective it is? If support is needed on a similar case, wouldn't a welded perpendicular metal stripe be much stronger?

[@NitrousDiecast]

I love the new shop!

[@markfryer9880]

Hi Jimmy, are you going to have a specific work area for your welding and metal work projects to avoid problems with sparks and metal dust vs. wood dust and shavings? Also are you going to be building material storage racks for your steel, wood and plywood stock?

[@adamolson4558]

Awesome work benches.

[@kylevine4628]

what's it like having such a huge open space to work in, instead of the old cramped basement?

[@JoelWetzel]

Jimmy, is it better when a band saw's thrust bearing is oriented to contact the blade like a tire on the road?

[@mcwurth]

Hi Jimmy, really nice tables! can you pls explain (maybe in your next vlog?) what the function is of the bolt attachment with the small strips of metal on the bottom side of the tables?? It confused me a little as it will be harder too clamp stuff this way too the table temporarely :) was it by design maybe? Please let us know! Greetings from sweden!

[@harrybudgeiv349]

I love the table but I feel like I'm missing something? Im not understanding why you're welding while not wearing all the PPE and while someone is right there with nothing. Exposure to that EM radiation is very bad. Is it because it's different welding type than SMAW and that's why?

[@gasfiltered]

Jimmy quickly discovering that junk is like a gas, expanding to fill the available space.

[@bcbloc02]

Nice tables!

[@dcsk8er990]

Awesome work as always

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Looking good Jimmy!!!

[@fredericgenest9767]

Hello Jimmy!! just a quick question about the table;(they are awesome by the way!!) What is the purpose that screw under the table with the welded metals strips attached to it?? ( maybe a stupid question but i really dont know!!)

[@stephentorri1233]

Did you drill into the tubing and then screw into that? What kind of screws did you use?

[@FWACATA]

brrooooo them tensioners in the middle = GENIUS

[@ahangoel]

Noice, my favorite part is the squeaking of your voices, it's hilarious.

[@doubledarefan]

That's what a mouse with a welder would sound like.

[@revchadbrooks]

Throwing sparks in Birkenstocks. I love Jimmy

[@notjoeking9035]

i thought those were crocs, either way, I love Jimmy too.

[@davidsoudek]

dido

[@pb3030]

You want to cover up if you do much of this. If it gives you sunburn, it will eventually give you cancer. You can gas wearing nothing but a pair of dark sunglasses, if that's your thing.

[@kevinashby4847]

enjoy your work. Is your chop saw a woodworking saw with a metal blade . I haven't seen metal chop saw with a sliding miter feature.

[@virtualfather]

a man can never have enough horizontal space

[@girthiusmaximius8486]

Oh these look good now, Wait a few months.

[@sirryan3625]

Whats the over/under on number of days that place is full of hammers and vises?