MAKING A WELDING & WORK TABLE

My weld/work table build showing some of the design and construction.
#practitioner_of_the_mechanical_arts
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Shop Notes"*
• Explanation of the design
• Overview in CAD
• Details of clamping foot mount
• Use of a drill and tap fixture with bushings to tap the table
• 3M 467 Adhesive Transfer tape:
McMasterCarr (60yd): www.mcmaster.com/#adhesive-tr...
Amazon (.5 in/20yd): www.amazon.com/dp/B007Y7CQ1S/
(other sizes): www.amazon.com/467MP-Performa...
3M's website: www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-u...
• Making custom fittings to share torch tanks
• Rob's "Micro-Torch" appears to be a Smith's Little Torch:
Smith's Site (Info): www.smithequipment.com/
Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/node/30...
Otto-Frei: www.ottofrei.com/Smith-Little...
McMaster (appears to be the same): www.mcmaster.com/7932a12
[Note: There appear to be import knock-offs of these torches, be careful not to get scammed]
• Using a collet as a 'round wrench'
• Diamond disc on hand grinder to cut top of tool boc
• Several fab tricks in attaching the drawers to the cart
• 3M 9482PC Transfer adhesive for plastics
McMaster .5": www.mcmaster.com/7628A68
Amazon: www.amazon.com/3M-9482PC-Perf...
• Powder Coat Tape 1.5"
McMaster# 7630A26 www.mcmaster.com/7630a26

[@tesladrummer]

"Shop Notes"* • Explanation of the design • Overview in CAD • Details of clamping foot mount • Use of a drill and tap fixture with bushings to tap the table • 3M 467 Adhesive Transfer tape: McMasterCarr (60yd): www.mcmaster.com/#adhesive-transfer-tape/=19s264m Amazon (.5 in/20yd): www.amazon.com/dp/B007Y7CQ1S/ (other sizes): www.amazon.com/467MP-Performance-Adhesive-Transfer-0-125/dp/B00P26Z04I/ 3M's website: www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Adhesive-Transfer-Tape-467MP?N=5002385+3293242532&rt=rud • Making custom fittings to share torch tanks • Rob's "Micro-Torch" appears to be a Smith's Little Torch: Smith's Site (Info): www.smithequipment.com/ Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/node/3041305011 Otto-Frei: www.ottofrei.com/Smith-Little-Torch-Kit-with-Hose-5-Tip-Sets-3-4-5-6-7 McMaster (appears to be the same): www.mcmaster.com/7932a12 [Note: There appear to be import knock-offs of these torches, be careful not to get scammed] • Using a collet as a 'round wrench' • Diamond disc on hand grinder to cut top of tool boc • Several fab tricks in attaching the drawers to the cart • 3M 9482PC Transfer adhesive for plastics McMaster .5": www.mcmaster.com/7628A68 Amazon: www.amazon.com/3M-9482PC-Performance-Adhesive-Transfer/dp/B013L2A2Y2/ • Powder Coat Tape 1.5" McMaster# 7630A26 www.mcmaster.com/7630a26 *Not affiliated with any retailer or supplier

[@ROBRENZ]

Thanks again Brian for your excellent contributions. And thank you very much for your donation, I should be paying you for all the work you do on the "shop notes" Added to the comments and pinned to the top. ATB, Robin

[@bigshantolifting]

You're the real MVP

[@bobolander]

HOLY CR*P A NEW RENZETTI VIDEO DROP __EVERYTHING__ AND WATCH THREE TIMES!!! Thanks for this, it's been a long time since you've posted a video sir. Your stuff is absolutely STELLAR and I can't think you enough.

[@timtrott4145]

You don't make a lot of vid's, but when you do it's a duesey. great job Robin!!

[@freelancergin]

I'm grateful we can have such high quality engineering content. Thank you :)

[@dustijones6964]

Please sir more videos from you more often. Your attention to detail, knowledge and ingenuity is truly magnificent

[@josephlovell6951]

Nice concept. As always you think every thing out before you start. I think that is what sets you apart from all the other I watch on KZbin. Really missed you content . I know life can take over. Just miss your knowledge and insight. So please keep doing videos

[@theDisasternauts]

Love your videos! Thank you for taking the time and effort to share so much of your hard-won knowledge!

[@christinaedwards5617]

Very good Robin every video you share shows your attention to detail is incredible thank you for taking the time to create these videos

[@bruceanderson9461]

Thank you for taking the time for making the video! I still use a chain to hold the tanks to the wall but added a strong spring between two links of the uncut chain just a little farther apart than the length of the spring. In effect it makes it an elastic chain while not compromising the chains strength. This keep the tanks chained to the wall while getting rid of the clanking and looseness of the tanks. Might work good on your cart.

[@Jwil3743]

Great to see more of your content, RR! Looking forward to the continuation of the mitsui series. Thanks for sharing

[@CraigsWorkshop]

Thanks Rob. So many good ideas in one video: the leveling foot clamp mechanism, the clamp kit spreader, the gas-tee collet clamping stuff and the kant twist clamps as makeshift lifting points. I will do my best to store them away for later use. Cheers, Craig

[@bobboldman1189]

I was just thinking last night I haven't seen Robins inspirational VD's in awhile, then suddenly its here.... Thanks Robin, made part of my day. Bob in Washington State

[@hoji3120]

Great use of transfer adhesive and cool design for the pinch collars on the threads of the levelling feet. Excellent work!

[@pedrocavaleiro3688]

I missed you! Thank you for another great video, looking forward for the next one!

[@SeanBZA]

With the strip sides grab a fridge door seal and use it attached to the base of the sheet with silicone, so that the side skirts are able to be stuck down magnetically. Leave the magnet strip in the white silicone housing ,so that it is easy to wipe down to remove the ferrous dust that will inevitably be stuck there, you just have to trim off the unneeded extrusion leaving a white rectangle. Fridge magnet is either new or just go to the scrap yard and find some for free, from scrapped fridges. I have found that most scrapyards will not even charge for taking the plastic away.

[@braxtonec]

I watched this twice learned something new every time! So many transferable lessons! Thanks for sharing!

[@Pappaoh]

Always a treat when you post Robin! Top shelf content as usual.

[@PracticalRenaissance]

Excellent video and table Robin! I like the thoughtfulness of all the features, and I definitely took away a few good nuggets of info. I'm gonna have to keep my eyes peeled for a good cast iron top like that!

[@ActiveAtom]

Hi Robin, welding is one of our weaknesses or topics not addressed as of yet, so this should be helpful to us here. What a really nice table these micro machinist guys really like that size for our shop as well, way to go.

[@TechGorilla1987]

I love the quarterly videos, Robin!! :D I hope you're well and life is treating you fairly.

[@chrisosowski8531]

Thank you for not welding on the casters! Big pet peeve of mine lol. You’ll be glad you took the extra time to make plates if and when you ever need to replace them. Looks great!

[@TAWPTool]

The Master hard at work. Another outstanding video. Thanks for sharing Robin!

[@ruthpenner6995]

Love anything you post, keep it up

[@rickhaass1133]

really miss your content - can't blame you as I understand the time involved in producing high-quality stuff - just letting you know that it's appreciated.

[@saschaoswald480]

Couldn't agree more: I've been on the edge of my seat for 1 year, patiently waiting for a follow up to the surface plate lapping....good things take time!

[@StefanGotteswinter]

That came out beautiful!

[@ROBRENZ]

Thanks Stefan, I really needed a work surface like this in general. I plan to to a tapped hole pattern in the table top so I can clamp stuff for welding and scraping or bolt a bench vise on when needed. ATB, Robin

[@billythebake]

I was looking at welding carts on the Hazard Fraught site yesterday; have a TIG, a MIG, & oxy-fuel setup that all need to get mobilized in my new home shop. Just wasn't feeling it... Came inside today to sit out a rain cell passing by while I wire up my mini split HVAC outside, and thought, "gee, I haven't watched a ROBRENZ video in months..." Robin, there's no shortage of quality KZbin videos that will show one or two really good ideas, but this was a solid half hour packed with detail after detail. Top notch stuff; going to rewatch this, and sketch out plans for my own mobile welding table/equipment cart

[@johncarey9149]

Great to see this post after your short break. Fantastic attention to the kind of detail a lot of us wouldn't even consider. Thanks Robin

[@chennemeyer]

Agree, everything done so carefully with a lot of knowledge and precsion, you must have worked in Aerospace for a long career or something similar

[@williammilligan8432]

More Robrenz! Yay, was missing content containing the utter precision that only Robin provides!

[@mochadrinka8419]

I love how the tanks are secured. that would be cool for my everlast welder table.

[@simonsaelaertfurniture9883]

Good stuff, as always.

[@RGSABloke]

Robin, your skills, delivery, and attention to detail is flawless. Its such a pleasure and delight watching your approaches to problem solving. Many thanks for sharing kindest regards from Bonnie Scotland. Joe.

[@ROBRENZ]

Thanks for the kind words Joe. ATB, Robin

[@Audiobungalow]

So cool!

[@gwharton68]

Without a doubt, the finest work/welding bench ever created on YT. Thanks for the good work.

[@63256325N]

Good to see you. I like the attention to detail. Nice table for sure. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@andyZ3500s]

Always nice to see a video from you Robin. I always learn so much from your video's. You have such a gift of explaining what ever you are working on. I noticed the Tesa height gage sitting next to you. It would be interesting to see a video on that modern marvel.

[@TomChame]

Very neat!

[@someoneoutthere7512]

beautiful job!!

[@k5at]

Great work, Robin! I got a lot of ideas to build my own. Wish I could find a cast iron table top like yours. Always enjoy your videos!

[@jcs6347]

Thanks Robin!!

[@SteveSummers]

Thanks Robin. I definitely enjoyed the video. Cart looks nice and sturdy. I know that welder and top have some serious gravity.

[@christinaedwards5617]

Thank you for another great video. If you have time I would love a update on the surface grinder build. Your ideas and ways solving problems are amazing. Thank you for sharing them

[@ROBRENZ]

should happen in 2020

[@Volcker1929]

Another great project, thank you!

[@OldIronMachineWorks]

Awesome work.

[@jasonherrick3391]

Another Gem!!!!!! Thank you Sir

[@anonymousgeorge4321]

Another great project. Thanks

[@druidnoibn7218]

Hi Robin, we need to see more of your work Post more please.

[@weshowe51]

Dang, you're thorough. Great ideas here.

[@VastCNC]

Your ATD is on point as always.

[@Engineerd3d]

I always learn something from you. Thank you!

[@sethbracken]

Thanks for sharing Robin.

[@bugrobotics]

Another great one. Thanks for sharing Robin!

[@johnlee8231]

Thanks for sharing the build. Always enjoy your thougtful explanations on your builds.

[@wlogue]

Nice to see you again Robin, enjoyed as always! Thank you.

[@3dmakerzone75]

The build was very well thought out and executed. Very nice cart!!

[@James-fs4rn]

👍 another masterpiece. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinreardon2558]

I love the use of the plastic covering. I have a much smaller welding cart, but dust in my shop is always an issue. Its a bit clumsy, but its vastly superior to my idea of using canvas. Unfortunately I live in a fog zone so it could trap moister, but hey, canvas does not trap dust.

[@ottoreuter6279]

Oh happy day! A new Robrenz masterpiece to watch!

[@toolbox-gua]

You are The teacher of thoughtful excellence.

[@davidtaylor6124]

Thanks Rob. You showed a number of techniques I'd never have thought of, and hope I remember when I need them!

[@tomeyssen9674]

Really nice cart Robin. Thank you for the great video. -Tom

[@literoadie3502]

Thanks for everything you show Robin, it's always a pleasure to watch you work, and tell us your sequence of thought that you put into everything.

[@homemadetools]

Good work.

[@jessemendes9491]

Muito bom ! Robin obrigado.

[@davidruss7702]

Thank you for sharing the step of using the drill matched to the clearance hole diameter to spot drill for the self drilling screws. Like most good work practices it’s “simple” after having seen it used.....

[@machineshopatthebottomofth3213]

great as ever

[@Tarzan_Tools]

another amazing video

[@SolidRockMachineShopInc]

Great job Robin! Steve

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice table and design. Space is always a premium.

[@mxcollin95]

The thought and precision you bring to everything you build is amazing to me. As usual you do things in a way I wouldn’t have of in a million years. Always learn a ton from your videos! 👍

[@cl4367]

Love your videos when you get a chance to make them.

[@devinpeck101]

No matter how simple the project I always seam to learn a trick from you. Typically ,as I always say, it is how to think about something. I love your videos and hope to see more! Can’t wait to see videos pertaining to the surface grinder rebuild and the surface plate. Thank You for your time. It is greatly appreciated PS. I graduate from my machine tool technology program in 2 weeks and hope to get my shop on it feet. Your an inspiration.

[@ryandee8543]

I like HD 1000# toggle clamps for a quick way to make your table on wheels have feet. Great videos. I love them.

[@ROBRENZ]

Nice!

[@DavidBaumgarner]

Yeah, I am going to be trying those out for sure! Thanks!

[@priority2]

Happy New Year to you and yours Robin. Just love watching the logic involved in your remarkable designs and the precision of your builds. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills with us❤️

[@leebarnhart9725]

Glad to learn about the specialty tapes you used.. Thanks for teaching an old dog a new truck. Think I better subscribe.

[@b2dmastersniper]

Awesome now I am off to find a tabletop. Fantastic build. I really love your channel.

[@EmmaRitson]

the lesson on screws was much appreciated. glad its not just me with no space.

[@bigmotter001]

Another excellent educational video for your followers. You never cease to amaze and educate me. Thanks for everything and take care.

[@gh778jk]

Dottore! I don't like welding carts...don't know why...couldn't tell you if its childhood trauma... just don't like them. I was nagged into getting one because my stuff was as neatly organised as yours was.... so I made one. A simple three tiered rack on wheels,(plasma cutter, MIG box, TIG Box) with room for two medium sized gas bottles, at the back. Also included in the 'design' were two hooks on the side to fit a 60 cm planter, containing 5,quite tasteful, Geraniums. The contraption was painted dark green, which made the red flowers stand out really well. If you take the drooping variety, you get a lush 'waterfall' of red blooms, reaching the top of the plasma cutter on the lowest shelf! If you dead-head them, they provide a floral stress relief for most of the summer! The cart needed to be kept near a window when things were in bloom! So far they have not nagged me again in making something I don't like...but I do wonder if there is a market for these things... Toodles! Paddy

[@ROBRENZ]

What are you drinking? ;-)

[@gh778jk]

Pfft! You're all so conventional! No sense of the ridiculous! It's good to surprise your environment from time to time... keeps people on their toes And there was a time when the floral welding cart was famous! Paddy

[@1ton4god]

@@ROBRENZ I'm thinking he's been sniffing too much gas. He needs to open a window in his bedroom where is computer is where he lives eats an does God only knows what.

[@DudleyToolwright]

It's great having you back making videos again. Your channel is one of the rare high quality gems on KZbin. As always a very enjoyable video. I really appreciate you sharing your thought processes in particular design decisions. The locking foot design was really interesting and novel. Expect to see flattery (copies). Using the A2 hardened sleeve inside your leg drilling jig was a neat idea.

[@MrJugsstein]

Robin Always enjoy you channel and how you approach any task thanks for your time Will from Down Under

[@Preso58]

Thanks Robin. I always learn something when I watch your builds. That clamp design for the adjustable feet is brilliant. Regards, Mark Presling Qld, Australia

[@krazziee2000]

very nice,,

[@larrysperling8801]

your table is a real work of art. you are truly america's answer to "steven gotteswinter." i would recommend a sacrificial steel plate be added to the top to enable you to tack weld fixtures and burn and grind. i very much agree with scooter on your placement of the weld bottles .a piece of hot slag hitting one of the gas lines could cause bad things to happen. i have worked in heavy industry for many years and never had much luck with hose reels. they can leak and cause explosions, thats why you always see them mounted out in breeze on service trucks. we never used them indoors.

[@guilhermevictor3575]

Nice vídeo congratulation

[@brainfornothing]

Just here to wish you a wonderful 2020. Cheers !

[@reideichner8597]

That table / cart should be very useful for you Robin. Nice job!!

[@shawnhuk]

I have the airco dip\stick 160! I’ve modified it a bunch of times to suit my needs. Still a great transformer machine for tig, stick, mig,

[@billdlv]

Nice work Robin! Seeing that Airco reminds me of the Linde machine I learned on years ago. You're right I would not have thought to use the strap clamp studs like that.

[@outsidescrewball]

enjoyed...nice build, like the Tnut spreader tip

[@ROBRENZ]

Thanks for stopping by Chuck! ATB, Robin

[@zephyrold2478]

Hi Robin, so many usefull tips in 31 minutes, nice to see a video from you again been a while, all the best.

[@ROBRENZ]

Good to hear from you! ATB, Robin

[@zephyrold2478]

@@ROBRENZ Thank you Robin.

[@1ton4god]

I subscribed to watch a welding table video very good video. I hopefully I'm going to start building a 1 inch thick one.

[@mxcollin95]

Haven’t even watched the video yet but smashing the like button cuz I know it’s gonna be good!

[@daveanderson2316]

Just a thought, why not cut the plastic out around your drawers, then re-hang a smaller flap over the drawrrs. Looks great! Thanks for showing

[@pierresgarage2687]

Hi Robin, Nice to have back you with a new project....!!! Good planning is one of the best way to save on having to do something twice or more. I've seen you already read the safety related comment just below... I second what is there in the comment... 😎😎 ATB, Pierre

[@gavendb]

very nice. I even caught my wife occasionally glancing over to watch.

[@thebrokenbone]

beautiful job robin. just in case you have to stick or mig weld on this beauty, a spray of pam in an emergency will help to keep splatter free. or you can buy some of the proprietary stuff but what`s the fun of it. your dog might chew the table afterwards and a nice fry smell will lighten up the shop :D:D i had a somewhat primitive kind of same table with the intention of making solid to the floor when working, let me tell you going down to tighten the feet got old really fast. now i`m working on a parallelogram style lift, like the old f1 car lifts, but working backwards i`d say with the wheels attached to the contraption so they are lifted when working. thank you for sharing. i really like your videos you seem super honest and humble man. take care. peter ps i`m stealing the idea of the vinyl and the tee fittings :D. ps 2: some of the fluxes i get here off gas some nasty corrosive vapors so i don`t store the stuff near anything valuable.

[@cdrom1070]

adjustable height casters for so much work, worth the price

[@turningpoint6643]

Eye's can't judge the welding penetration, but anyone that can lay down a beautiful stack of dimes like that then it's a given the welds strength is just as good as the welding is. Using the mills hold down studs as a spreader wouldn't have ever occurred to me. As always meticulous and extremely well thought out design Robin.

[@tomcren59]

Ever think to add some magnets to keep the flaps secure?

[@aserta]

Neato design, love the side skirt idea. I'm going to implement it on a stationary one i've made a few years ago. I wonder if flaps work too, like in the plastic flaps used for factory separation. Hm.