HARBOR FREIGHT WELDING TABLE! GREAT BUY OR WASTE OF MONEY?

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@silentferret1049 5 ай бұрын

Reason for the clamps having the nut is because its 3/16 plate. That torqueing on the plate from clamping can warp the holes and making fitting worse over time. You need thicker plate for the drop in clamps to work right and not wear out either the clamp or the plate. If you wanted too you could get another 3/16 plate and have transfer holes cut using the tables holes as markings and place that under it. Maybe with spacers like a washer thickness to make the torque load more evened out as if it was a 1/2 inch or thicker plate as only the top and the bottom of the plate really touch and lock. Shouldn't be any welding on it just bolting it back down with maybe longer bolts and the 2 plates with full length spacers all around the frame. Drilling a bunch of holes is a pain but already having one plate done and used as a guide will help a lot and drilling though 3/16 is a lot less wearing and time consuming than drilling through 1/2 plate or even 3/8 plate.

@joeg7755 5 ай бұрын

It is what it is LOL

@Daves_adventures4315 5 ай бұрын

Do you think putting some straps from the legs to center of table would help with sag?

@J.C.SMITHBEYONDTHESHOP 5 ай бұрын

Maybe. There is a frame under the top that could be thicker to help.

@Daves_adventures4315 5 ай бұрын

@@J.C.SMITHBEYONDTHESHOP well after i commented that you mentioned how it had a tray I bet straps would help keep legs in and together if you didn’t want to put the tray back on it for space

@canamrider7195 8 күн бұрын

I bought a cheap folding table, and wow. For me just getting off the garage floor was a BIG change. Ground clamping to the table was a big plus. After less then a year, I'm now upgrading to a HF table. IMO, once you figure this all out the welding project multiply faster as the ease and quality improve.

@hollandduck79 5 ай бұрын

Hello from the Netherlands. hey a nice first video on the second channel JC. and greetings to Mrs.Smith 👋 thanks for the video JC and Mrs.Smith . Kind regards, Hollandduck

@TheGuyThatWondersWhy 22 күн бұрын

These tables are awesome for what you get. I got some locking casters and have used the hell out of it. It doubles as an extra table when doing other projects too. There’s a could videos where guys modded theirs. Will probably do something similar soon.

@dirtyroofer3678 5 ай бұрын

MY welding table weights about 2000 pounds my dad built it 60 years ago

@georgebonney90 5 ай бұрын

I like these tables, if you can find them.I got casters at Menards for mine.

@jamessheets9205 5 ай бұрын

I have two of the same tables that came from norther tool. I replaced the feet on the bottom of the legs with locking swivel casters. I mainly only tig weld sheets metal so they are sturdy enough for my use. My only complaint is that when not in use they become a catch-all for junk and stray tools.

@htalbott1899 5 ай бұрын

Love you channel regardless now the new channel

@donlaporte2301 5 ай бұрын

thanks for the review..

@MrSilverado1982 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I was considering this table I don't have the money to buy an expensive table and I don't do precision work so I believe this will work well for me also!

@Diabolical58 5 ай бұрын

Might be a good idea to double the thickness. Which means more mag drill videos! Clamp it to the table!

@SumterWrecker 5 ай бұрын

Mr JC I made it. Looking forward to this channel. Stay safe.

@johnryan8859 5 ай бұрын

Perfect great video. Just this morning saw your video about splitting your interests with a second channel for reviews of products etc and subbed. Not really a HF fan but this may suffice for the future. So again thanks. Keep up the great videos

@richardhoneywell7411 5 ай бұрын

Great video J.C.Smith glad this welding table from Harbor Freight stands up to your liking for the price and it's functional. Thanks for sharing stay safe Mr and Mrs J.C.Smith.