DIY Rotary Welding Table - Using Old Drill and Rotary Positioner Table

[@rooob76]

This looks very promising. I took a chance on one of the Chinese rotary positioners and didn't turn out well. The one I received does not turn true at all and the parts I need it for are very small critical parts. The speed control works great but the fact that it doesn't turn true means at a certain point in the rotation, the tungsten is too far away from the part and on the opposite side it will come close enough to touch the part. Using a precision rotary table meant for machining seams like a great solution without dropping a minimum of $1500 for a good quality rotary positioner. Thanks for the vid as this confirmed the idea is doable.

[@gordonagent7037]

Great build, simple and effective, well done

[@oldschool6345]

Like your setup with the handrest. The flex coupling really helps that setup a lot seems like to me. Thanks for sharing

[@turbocobra]

Yes, the hand prop is the one Reid Eichner made for me

[@blakedutra3785]

what is the main like hand crank clamp that you attached the drill to?

[@jimanderson1554]

I made one years ago. I used a motor and foot pedal from a sewing machine and a slack adjuster from a truck. Crude but worked.

[@ALSomthin]

Well thats all really nice but how are you pulling your ground current ? It looks like it is going through the bearings in the rotary device.

[@ChrisB257]

Pretty cool Gary. I made one some time ago but way more basic than that! Such a useful gadget.

[@turbocobra]

Thanks Chris

[@vobinhthu5299]

This project is very good!

[@colmone5592]

You will need an earth strap which does not operate through the bearings to avoid any problems.

[@fasousa4798]

exactly. an old ground lead wrapped around the work or if not possible at least around the chuck. If not you will damage the worm and pinion or bearings due to possible arcing

[@dougankrum3328]

...You can buy a rotary ground attachment, TWECO used to have them...various types, bolt-on and magnetic.

[@colmone5592]

I made an earthing strap out of the blade of an eating knife. I cut off most of the handle and bent the blade through 90 degrees so it is at a tangent to the chuck backplate where it touches and exerts a small amount of pressure on the surface. It leaves a slight ring around the backplate where it contacts. Because it is quality stainless steel there is no arcing at all.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Pretty neat setup for sure, Gary.

[@turbocobra]

Thank you sir

[@RaysGarage]

I like it, very simple and works like a charm!

[@turbocobra]

Thanks Ray

[@CoverCatz]

my first one involved a BBQ rotisserie years ago but this one is sweet as honey Gary, love it !

[@turbocobra]

lol thanks

[@rayeddy528]

Interesting content Gary !! Thank you !!! Be safe my friend and God bless you !!!!! Eddy

[@turbocobra]

Thanks Eddy

[@MC-zu4gl]

Where does the rotary speed control come in? it seemed like you just ended up using the hose clamp for all adjustments

[@brentcolons6621]

Yeah seems pointless

[@Slaprox]

That foot pedal must have not worked out for the final weld.

[@leonardshannon9999]

verry cool. looks like one of jodie's welds.

[@turbocobra]

Thanks!

[@advancednutritioninc908]

Great Video!! but your plans video gives a 404 error which means its a broken link ...

[@Cobrafanatik22]

Outstanding! That's pretty awesome.

[@Nordic_Goon]

This is so awesome. I want to make this.., but I need to learn how to weld... I hate that I don't know how to weld

[@spicelife6338]

I hope you've had the chance to learn, one year on from this comment. It's a wonderful skill to have

[@Nordic_Goon]

@@spicelife6338 I've actually made leaps and bounds into the manufacturing trade in general. I own a CNC mill, laser engraving machines and own my own company manufacturing parts for firearms.

[@bcbloc02]

Reminds me of that time I used a record player for a rotary table!

[@turbocobra]

lol, cant beat the rigidity of the hand scraped surfaces on the old victrola's!

[@oldschool6345]

Lol there's a video to watch there now

[@craigfuller6187]

Great video. That is a great idea and a bargain for $5.00 to get plans.

[@turbocobra]

Thanks Craig

[@felipegastelum8985]

Could you please describe the models of all the components you bought. how much did you spend to make it?

[@simoniscasesensitive]

I'd be happy to pay the good-value $5 for the plans, but I would it really useful to get an indication of the total parts price first. IS that something you'd be willing to share? Is it less the $400 a cheap positioner with foot pedal pre-made costs?

[@steverone7623]

Hey maybe try a 1/2 drill with low rpm, trigger might be more sensitive

[@turbocobra]

That's a great thought. The trigger on the old dewalt corded drill was quite sloppy and didnt have fine adjustability

[@Skeetmgeett]

Isn't this pretty much 6061's setup? I thought he already offered "plans".

[@turbocobra]

Its similar, but I have an option for a corded drill and foot pedal. I dont think he ever offered any plans. He now includes his video on this in his welding training package that's $45. That vid isnt on his public channel anymore. if your looking for tig welding training then you cant beat what he offers, if you just want some plans, parts list, then $5 is pretty cheap for what i am offering. If you want to spend the time to look it all up yourself, well then it would be free! lol

[@thetugboatz7157]

Just need the name of the part that came out of the box

[@sanddan525]

It's typical, Ramsey seems to copy other youtube channel's ideas and then try to make money off them. His bender was designed and shown on oxtoolco's site. Too bad he doesn't seem able to come up with his own ideas. That and bragging about ripping off old people made me unsubscribe awhile ago.

[@J-Gx]

Obviously he just stole the idea

[@phi376]

Dan Hughes, if you unsubscribed, why are you still here watching?

[@gilmour57]

good work

[@turbocobra]

Thank you

[@maxiferretti85]

Ciao Gordon did you post rotary table link for purchaising?

[@hyperhektor7733]

can someone explain where the (ground) current flows along? through the moving steel gears & bearings? (wouldn't that wear them out?)

[@J-Gx]

Yes and no :)

[@hyperhektor7733]

@@J-Gx thanks for your answer but i still have my doubts, since bearings have only minimal contact (ball tips + dustcover) and have the same electrical resistance(or worse) than the steel piece which will be welded. Do you have some longterm experience with these tables?

[@Jim-qc6gu]

If the ground is connected to the table, the flow of current is going through the device and the bearings, and will eventually arc out. For example, if you try to weld a round object by rolling it on a steel table, it will have arc marks on it. The same thing applies to the gears or bearings.

[@hyperhektor7733]

@@Jim-qc6gu i found the soloution, there has to be a clamp or dragging contact of copper directly connected to the axis so there is the least resistance.

[@watahyahknow]

put a piece of copper band around the chuck grouded to the table , now the current is moving through the bearings of the rotary positioner tble and prolly ruin them in the process

[@turbocobra]

yes definitely

[@cavemanjoe7972]

'Error 404; file not available' Website isn't up.

[@bryanreyes3084]

How likely are the gears to fuz or seize since the ground if on the table and not on the work piece? I just bought one but im kinda worried thats gunna happen

[@wayneshephard]

Highly likely after several uses I'd expect but I think this was just one of those one off urgent options? wouldn't take much to add a braid loop though or some slip rings

[@bryanreyes3084]

@@wayneshephardgreat idea, gunna order some 👍🏼 thanks

[@836dmar]

Gary, not to criticize but I found 6061's site because of your recommendation and this is one of his mainstays. If you are a selling plans for it now you might giving credit where it's due... unless he copied it from you. Just sayin'.

[@turbocobra]

Oh I am a huge fan of his channel and work, I am a paid member of his site, and I give him tons of credit for lots of things thoughout my videos. If you buy the plans for this and watch the 30 minute build video, I give him credit in that video many times and talk about his design and what I have done differently in mine. This overall concept is just a loose copy of the very expensive commercially available welding positions, and there are other people on youtube and elsewhere that have done the same thing.

[@billlangdon193]

Is there a way to sync the rotary table to your pedal so it will spin according to how much amps you are putting to your TIG. That would be cool if you could. It works great the way it is though but i was curious

[@turbocobra]

Its a good thought, possible do it with an Arduino

[@fasousa4798]

you dont want that. if you press the pedal more it means you need more heat and if the work rotates faster then more heat will not work due to increased rpms or surface speed at the weld joint.

[@gabewhisen3446]

Add a link to the ramseycustoms.com

[@eduardomarchezinfernandes6170]

Legal.... mas tentei fazer o mesmo e não deu certo

[@betinhooliveira7975]

Eduardo preciso de um desses sabe me dizer aonde encontro?

[@ludwig3977]

What is the model of the welding positioner Please ? thanks Good job .

[@hankwulk3342]

it's a ROTARY TABLE. Find one that fits your needs. Amazon or ebay has them

[@lukewarmwater6412]

still wondering why, for this weld... always just rolled the tube with my hand on a flat table, but I suspect this was just a practice piece. I also worked for a company that didn't want to spend anything on tools too, so we had to 'wing' it. I will say that I like your way much better, less juggling grinding and swearing!!!

[@turbocobra]

well we all make do with what we have! thanks luke

[@philanthropist5005]

makes a better weld than any free hand and if youre welding 50 or 100 pieces this is way better.

[@randalljames1]

IF this is a build you had not already figured out (cheap rotary and a drill).. you should probably sell your TIG machine.. if you pay for plans for this, WELL I got some news for you... Won't even talk about the grounding issue...

[@Slaprox]

It sickens ne to see you add wire to that tubing and not even walk the cup.

[@Bigtroosh]

"Built"

[@giannirocco7492]

Doubt the average Joe is going out and buying a lathe to do this...

[@tjstew9716]

Where did u get the positioner from?

[@turbocobra]

ebay

[@rixogtr]

@@turbocobra could you post a link for that positioner please ?

[@tedchambers4381]

could have made it a xmas gift free to all . :(

[@Grushnerd]

How to power a positioner with a drill video not how to DIY a positioner lol

[@MrAdrianball]

Scc

[@reideichner8597]

Looks good and worked perfect!

[@turbocobra]

Thanks Reid.