Mobile 1" Thick TIG Welding Table Full Build

I had a problem. My 1" (25.4mm) thick 25"x25" (635x635mm) tig welding heat sink was too heavy at 170lbs to conveniently move around. This hand truck/dolly style table solves two problems, a place to store it and use it as well as a way to transport it to and from my main welding table.
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[@bearsrodshop7067]

Newbe here today,,,I remember those days when a plate that heavy was a piece of cake to move around,,,,(@@) 40+ years ago. I just bought a 22 x 30in x 1/2 plate to add a folding leaf to existiing 30 x 24 x 12 welding table,,,had to use my engine host too set it up on my HD table saw (that's near same height as our column mill) to slide over onto mill table to drill / mill the 30 5/8 od holes for fixturing. Had to leaf,,running out of shop work area since we drug in a LeBlond 17 to replace a SB 9c...(@@),,,Will be back to see more action,,NIce HD Table,,I too own an Everlast,,a 256S and love it and the support team. Bear.

[@alpinewhite]

You make TIG welding look easy. It makes me want to get a TIG (only have MIG now) welder and learn it too. Good work.

[@JohnTCampbell1986]

Thanks for the dimensions in MM. That alone makes this the best welding/fab channel on YT. You're a gentleman and a squire Sincerely, an Englishman

[@jamescrud]

Too hard to multiply by 25.4?...

[@JustVoss]

Hey I appreciate that! Sometimes I forget to include MM but eventually it will be a habit.

[@mistersir8342]

I just love your work. Your attention to detail takes it into art level. Please don't keep it for yourself but find young guys who have a calling for this kind of work and teach them. Or teach at a technical school. These days all our kids want to play on the internet or be paper pushers, that's why America is going down. Thank you for your very instructional videos.

[@Alanbataar]

Last year, I had a job where I had to cut a bunch of 45° cuts in 4" tube, and I have the same issue with my small bandsaw that you describe. So, I made a miter template -- I cut about a 6" section of the 4" tube, and cut off 2 sides, leaving a 90° corner *with* the radius of the tube, which is important as it helps stay accurate as you scribe around the corner. One side is square, the other side is at 45°. The straight and angled sides were filed by hand until they were straight and on the money. It's best to clamp the template when you scribe a line. I consider this a permanent tool and it works on all smaller sizes of tube, too.

[@chaseheikkila403]

Cool build, Justin! I have a small tabletop horizontal bandsaw and I’m able to cut up to 3.5” square tube at 45 degrees IF I’m making the cut at the very end of the tube. The saw frame has just enough clearance to get around the corner. It will waste a little material on a project, but may give you some expanded capability. Just thought I’d share my experience!

[@rdankers1138]

It might be useful to create a small pedal shelf to place your tig pedal in a good spot so you can be as comfortable as possible when sitting at your new awesome art table! I made one for one of the tables at work and it has been perfect for those tedious projects that you want to be as comfortable as possible for!

[@outdoorzone]

Great table! Handle is on wrong side in my opinion! Nice clean shop!! Thx for sharing man!!

[@amberzhang3170]

Great project!

[@bazkeen]

Nice idea. Nicely done👍🏻

[@daveprice9128]

Great Job Justin

[@politieagent]

Might want to add a small locking lever or something to prevent it from sliding forward when landing it after walking around.

[@soundtw77]

That table would work great with a drill press , grinder, my belt driven band saw that weighs a metric ton. Need to move stuff around alot

[@viorsa8200]

Excelente trabajo,un proyecto muy bueno, creo que se pasó un poco con la mesa,bien aguanta de un barco, jajaja,un saludo cordial y por supuesto un gran like desde Narón, Galicia ( España)

[@DCweldingAndArt]

Also...I see uve become a believer in Everlast lol I feel ya, I have Everlast 210ext. Been awesome machine. Also Miller Dynasty 280. All that's really different is the smooth AC arc starts, customer service and reliability. Other than that, VERY comparable in performance and features, that's why I plan on selling my 210ext and buying the everlast 350ext for thick aluminum and and big jobs, and a tank of Stargon AL. They are badass for the price, I've never had an issue so far

[@shutterbugg5217]

Great build. I think I would have left the hex on the bolt head. It looks better rounded off, but with the hex still on it, I could use a wrench to fine adjust the height much easier.

[@JustVoss]

Yeah i agree, I may add some little kick posts sticking out to make adjusting them with my foot easy.

[@gustavoandrade4710]

super cool !. big hug from cordoba, argentina

[@kaywhy1337]

Great video, love the content and will catch the next live stream.

[@charlefrazier3946]

I have been looking for a good workbench ideas thanks love the videos also

[@JustVoss]

Nice, I have a full size table build I plan to do soon. Have some cool ideas for it.

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

Like your content a lot! I just want to encourage you to use a guard with your cutoff tool. I never thought it could happen to me and now I'm missing pieces from my fingers.

[@JustVoss]

I’v considered it, it just really makes them not as useful. I try my best to keep my hand and face out of the way for inevitably when one flies apart.

[@TheWrate]

Justin, sleeves! We want you around for a while! (Great table :) )

[@koreywilliams4570]

This is perfect i actually just went to the best place ever today its like an hour away but its an awesome metal yard everything was so cheap I got like 200 ft of different stuff. I'm new to welding and metal fabrication my first project was headlight mounts for my truck. They didn't turn out to bad next is a welding cart for my machine. Then possibly a grill for my truck? Still haven't decided if I want to fiberglass one or build one from metal.

[@JustVoss]

A metal grill sounds like a big project but could be fun! Glad you’re having fun getting into metal fab.

[@koreywilliams4570]

@@JustVoss working on a welding cart right now as my 2nd project its coming together nicely. I did have a question about a good way to reinforce the frame a bit so it doesn't bow in the middle. I made the base out of angle and I have some square for the legs then a top made from angle i plan on sticking a couple drawers and some cabinet space in it.

[@tubthumper42]

awesome job Justin and greetings from the UK.

[@JustVoss]

Thanks!

[@griftopherhitchens9926]

Regarding the L-channel on the top sides, please be careful not to cut your finger tips off when moving the table-top on and off. I built a similar table top with L-brackets holding the top in place, I nearly lost my digits due to the scissor effect of two metal edges sliding together.

[@robbiexps]

I had the exact same problem with my saw today when cutting 45's. I put a spacer between the tube and the fixed jaw of the vice and it worked great! 4" structural channel on a smaller saw than yours. #RKdevelopments.

[@janeblogs324]

5:00 see the mustard dust? Means the blade is bouncing too much. That grinder needs a side handle. Clamping the work and steady 2 hands is the way

[@outdoorzone]

He needs a plasma cutter!!

[@johnkoury1116]

Wow! I have the same problem now with a 3 foot by 5 foot almost two inch table top. I have to build a frame and then bolt it to it somehow. what do you suggest my friend?

[@RottenOldFish]

nice work

[@JustVoss]

Thanks

[@wayfastwhitie455]

What about putting a small spacer between the fixed jaw of the band saw and the material to shim the material over a little to keep the saw from hitting the material and completing the cut?? Great video.

[@JustVoss]

Yeah that may work, will give it a try next time.

[@CrankDr1]

What brand and model is your air tool for grinding and cutting?

[@DCweldingAndArt]

I love it brother, as someone who does similar welding from homeshop, I think this is badass idea, like better and more practical than a giant fixture table, for me. Gotta find a chunk that size....where did u find it? All I have is a 12" × 12"...Great idea and video!

[@JustVoss]

I called a local metal supplier/fabrication shop and they plasma cut it out. I was kinda surprised.

[@king0cans]

I missed this somehow. Sweet work

[@JustVoss]

Thanks glad you checked it out

[@sd767633]

I LOVE MY MAG PIC POINTS. I THINK THE BIGGEST ONE I HAVE IS RATED FOR 500 LBS OF OVERHEAD LIFTING. I KNOW THEY MAKE MUCH LARGER ONES. THAT AND A PIVOTING 6'+6' JIB CRANE . IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND HOW MUCH YOU USE IT.

[@sd767633]

AND A PORTABAND! I LOVE MY PORTABAND.

[@scottmacdonald6088]

Hey Justin ! Can you do a video on whether you really need a jig table for welding or not? Thanks. Great channel by the way.. Keep it up.

[@JustVoss]

Possibly, have thought about that since I don’t use one much but have had cases where one would be useful. Like this build.

[@gerardoalbertochilisoescob174]

Wow man I love your videos. What kind of Tig welding mask do you used?

[@NTK_FabWorks]

Hey, I know a somewhat local guy that could’ve knocked out those caster plates and cap pieces on his cnc for you! 🤘🏻🇺🇸💪🏻

[@DeConATL]

Awesome project! love it! Also, What disks do you use for mill scale romoval?

[@JustVoss]

They are 3” Mini Flap Discs from Empire Abrasives. Here’s their site: bit.ly/2DLnpDc

[@bluedemonweld]

welll done!

[@JustVoss]

Thanks! It’s probably the hood.

[@danycage6457]

Hello mr Justin, im a complete newbie in this field and actually im interested in something. Where do you plug the mass connector? Cause i didnt watch it plugged to the piece... Is it connected to the table? Sorry for this "basic" question pal

[@JustVoss]

As long as there is a bare metal connection from the clamp to the table and then bare metal on the table to the piece you can just clamp to the table.

[@paultennis9414]

What about adding a piece of steel to attach your ground clamp? I guess you could attach the ground to the handle.

[@st170ish]

Could've you spaced the square tube out from the back fence of your bandsaw to clear the bearing guide head?

[@JustVoss]

Possibly.. I’ll check that out.

[@mattali3414]

The grab handle should've been put on the other side of the wheels, so you can lift and push. Much easier.

[@BeetleJuice1980]

What's the sorcery mandrel in your cleaning disk (air angle grinder)

[@JustVoss]

I think your talking about the 3” roloc arbor. Empire Abrasives sells one and you can also get the pads for it from them as well. Empire Abrasives: bit.ly/2DLnpDc

[@BeetleJuice1980]

@@JustVoss I bought last week while trying to find a solution a 2" and a 3" roloc mandrel adaptors!! Hope it will work! Just had to make sure cause it's on its way, never had one. Thanks!

[@benc8386]

Lovely job! Was that 40CFH of Argon? Seems quite a lot but those sure are nice shiny welds. Also no vent holes, did any of the cross pieces spit at you at the end?

[@JustVoss]

100% argon. And no none did, but I jumped around a bunch and waited enough that they were cooled down when I sealed them.

[@benc8386]

@@JustVoss I meant flow rate. There was a shot of the flow meter and it looked like 40. I'm far too mean to use that much :)

[@JustVoss]

Ben C was around 35, the Furick cups takes a lot of gas.

[@johnversluis3084]

love your Dog We love pittys they are the greatest loving dogs all hart !! and great work please keep it coming !!

[@JustVoss]

Thanks and I agree!

[@johnbuffinton7324]

Where in NC do I find a 1" thick table top like that?

[@JustVoss]

I got this one from Fishel Steel in Winston-Salem. They cut whatever size I wanted.

[@j.l.c.c.2967]

No se como llegué aquí pero saludos desde Santa Cruz - Bolivia

[@aaronbuildsa]

@9:50 Is this the first time we've seen the Voss Shop Dog on camera? Can I request more shop dog in future videos? :D Great table though and I appreciate that you fess up (like not putting the cross pieces in to stop the legs from drawing) when you get impatient and race ahead like we all do in real life! :)

[@JustVoss]

She should be making more appearances! And yeah, no point in acting like everything is going perfectly if it's not.

[@aaronbuildsa]

@@JustVoss We lost our pup before I started putting time in welding, but I'm always having to shut the cats out of the workshop - I think they're daft enough to give themselves arc eye! (Actually .. our pup wasn't the brightest bulb in the pack of Staffies, either, the big soft idiot..)

[@canalejavier]

Felicitaciones Justin !! Quedo muy buena y que decir de las soldaduras !!!

[@robertsingleton1187]

I like to leave overhang to clamp to....

[@paultavres9830]

Had tables like them in a shop that i worked in for 27 years hated moving those tables Ti i figured out i could slip a floor jack under the no wheel side plus had a cart like that at home hated it

[@smilie120]

Justin how do you not get arc burn welding in a T-shirt all the time, do you have asbestos skin?

[@JustVoss]

I’m normally welding at pretty low amps. Not saying I recommend it. I’v only ever been burnt mig welding. I also feel like I sit so close with tig my arm isn’t exposed directly as often. I do sometimes use long sleeves though.

[@mushtaktaleb3576]

عمل جيد

[@kmonnier]

Please build yourself and have an epic battle!

[@kmonnier]

Voss vs MechaVoss

[@JustVoss]

hahaha

[@rhuerta2002]

How much is a piece of steel like that cost?

[@forrestgump105]

It all varies from place to place but it should be around $100

[@WTFisAuserFRCKINname]

I know I'm not your mamma, but I'm saying this because I care about all of us welders, but is there a reason you don't wear sleeves, to prevent UV rays? I've seen some nasty stuff

[@janeblogs324]

No one seems to care, but I've heard and seen the skin cancer results

[@Dr_Xyzt]

There's no such thing as an old welder. We're all gonna die of something, man. Let's just enjoy what we do. That said, watch the way he shadows his arms with his hands. After a while, you learn how to do things like that.

[@WTFisAuserFRCKINname]

@@Dr_Xyzt I learn to do things by covering my arms in general. Good luck to you on your venture.

[@WTFisAuserFRCKINname]

@@Dr_Xyzt Btw look at Austin on his welding channel. He has a coworker that is 72. Don't call that an old welder?

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Wear an $8 long-sleeve flannel shirt. Tuck the shirt in so you don't knock things off your work bench. After you run 5 welds, your shop is 110 degrees, and running the fans messes up your shielding gas, you'll start to re-think the long-sleeves.

[@WTFisAuserFRCKINname]

After that sponsored vid, I see you really do like this hood?

[@JustVoss]

Yeah, I really like the field of view. Especially since I’m setting up cameras and stuff I can double check things in my peripheral easy right before I start or in between welds.

[@AntoineGst]

Would have been strong enough with 2" tubing, and no top bracing... Guess it's an excuse for Tig practice!

[@andrewcourt5156]

To aid your moving over to metric, a little info.. centimetres are not used in the engineering world.. it is just millimetres and metres.. centimetres are used in the dressmaking and the like. So your table high is not expressed as 104.4 cm it is 1044 mm.

[@JustVoss]

Good to know! Do you say it as 1 thousand 44 millimeters or something different like 10 44, or 1 oh 44.

[@andrewcourt5156]

@@JustVoss “a thousand and forty four millimetres” or “one oh four four millimetres” but not “one metre and 44 millimetres” or “one point oh four four metres.

[@sheilamclaughlin963]

That welder didn’t come with a mig gun

[@drich6816]

you need some fireball squares

[@JustVoss]

I'll look into those, thanks

[@drich6816]

@@JustVoss They make life so much easier. His you tube channel explains them also

[@aaronbuildsa]

Oh also - I think you might have covered this before, but what's your setup for arc shots? :)

[@Dr_Xyzt]

Those feet came out looking so good.

[@JustVoss]

Thanks! Thought so too

[@chrissample3047]

Nice ford

[@stuartweir1971]

Not sure how you get 2.11 mm 🤣 3.1 mm maybe 👍 for what you’re making here though, you probably wouldn’t use the .1 of a mm. Just saying 👍 Love your work 👍😎

[@David-mt4qx]

Can you send me your welding table ? I want go flat table to weld.

[@paulfarely5491]

What the hell is 2.11mm sounds like some Frankenstein metric and imperial baby oh. Drop the cm just uses mm for every thing, it the best way to use metric every shop I've worked just uses mm. it just removes all of the decimal points.

[@madcapmagician6018]

WAIT YOUR TIME MACHINE HAS AC ? WHY WOULD A WELDING MACHINE NEED AIR CONDITIONING 😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣👍

[@JustVoss]

Keeps the torch cool 😎

[@madcapmagician6018]

@@JustVoss roflmao air cooled 😆

[@NASA-AU.]

Any reason you went with 90mm steel? Was it stuff you already had? I would have gone with 75mm and a bit thicker, but each to his own 😊

[@zakokiller]

if you really want to use metric dont use cm only use mm

[@JustVoss]

👍 thanks

[@larelare1]

Horrible commercial breaks.

[@DonHavjuan]

You ... you put the handle .... on the wrong side.

[@JustVoss]

Yeah, once I realized it was easy enough to lift I thought it could be used more like a hand truck. I’m not sure if the original idea would have been better or not.

[@lunchlady2023]

Who cares about centimeters.

[@yyabay]

Talking too much... sorry