The Ultimate Welding and Metal Fabrication Fixture Table Build!

The Ultimate Welding and Metal Fabrication Fixture Table Build! I'm going to show you how you can build your own precision welding fixture table and welding clamps for a fraction of the cost of buying a name brand kit. I started out with some plate steel that I picked up for the price of scrap metal at my local scrap yard. Then I purchased some 5/8 shoulder bolts that will fit the 5/8" holes we drill in the table. Lastly we modify some F-Clamps and turn them into quality fixture clamps. The key to getting this table perfect was the drilling template I built. This is an easy DIY do it yourself build. You can use this template method to build any size fabrication table you want and it will always turn out perfect! If you don't have a mag drill, you can always rent one!
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[@buxka2]

I am working on this man! Made the template and did a couple holes yesterday. I only have 1/4” hot rolled plate - 2’ x 4’ and am doing the drilling on it. Figure good practice. I am a beginner and happy to be learning. I have the same mag drill and the evolution 15” chop saw. Thanks for the help. I will keep you posted.

[@BrandonLund]

Congratulations and good luck. FYI you can post updates on my FB too. People love seeing that stuff!

[@donnowakowski4224]

Wow! Thanks so much. I just drilled my table which is 40x34x3/8. I did 3 inch centers and made the jig on my milling machine. Used the mag drill to drill all 154 holes and the bit is still sharp! Now I need to figure out legs for it. Awesome video! Thanks!

[@BrandonLund]

Thats awesome Don! Have fun buddy. You are going to really approciate that table when you're done!

[@rickwalker3101]

I am just blown away with your work bench. I was trying figure out how it was made, I mean I could see you fabricated the holding clamps and bam you volunteered and showed your design. Thanks braddah

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks 👍 glad to help!

[@8noctus8]

Man… such passion in your words… you’re just inspiring. Thanks for the quality content in your channel, I just found it and I’m glad I did, I immediately subscribed. I’m already looking for the materials in my country to build this table. Again

[@8noctus8]

… again thanks for the great content

[@BrandonLund]

Welcome aboard and thanks for your support! I appreciate it!

[@BrandonLund]

I appreciate you @ALCASTHER

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Brandon, there will be a run on Harbor Freight for clamps 👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 That is an awesome fabricating platform, will save on the full table build for sure. Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man. I'll admit, I wasn't expecting much from these clamps by looking at the catalog but in person these things are awesome! They are built incredibly well and for for around 12 bucks you can't beat it. Enjoy your weekend!

[@tjs_welding_and_fabrication]

Just drilled my table. Made a jig on my Bridgeport mill. Thanks for your ideas. Just uploaded a vid.

[@BrandonLund]

That is awesome!

[@r.q.5457]

You work very intelligently, thank you for the video. Great idea on the H.F clamp mod.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! 👍

[@vicchiapetta4166]

Great job Pal!! Wonderful smart ideas!! The only limits are the ones we make!! The mind is capable of great things, as you obviously have proven!! Thanks again, Vic!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Vic @vicchiapetta4166 and I appreciate your recent SUB to the channel. You rock! 👊

[@ronnelson9340]

Thank : your presentation are the best I have seen! I have always wanted a fabrication table but they are way beyond my budget! I would rather spend the money on the tools to make things. I enjoy all the tools you show also, I am a tool person. Thanks again! Ron Nelson

[@BrandonLund]

@Ron Nelson thanks man for the great compliment! I like tools also AND I like saving money and working with my hands, so for me, this checked all the boxes. Thanks for your support!

[@user-ru7jh5df9z]

That's awesome- only thing that I would need to do, since I don't have a hydraulic lift table, is weld 4 legs onto the square tubing on the underside of the table, then I'd be set. Maybe even tack a piece of quarter inch to one of the legs for my work lead to clamp to so that it's out of the way. That template for the holes in the table is very smart- good job.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man I appreciate it! The legs is a great idea too!

[@davidbrown4885]

Glad to see you welded your verticals up instead of downhand. You must be a real welder ha ha. Great video.

[@BrandonLund]

Always! :)

[@jimmywilson1388]

Man that turned out really nice! You’re my fabricating pappy…🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😂

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!!!

[@jeffpv.]

Hey Brandon, that's pretty awesome! Getting things held in position for welding sometimes can be challenging. I try to keep a welding project going. I just made a stand for my Bauer portable bandsaw, now I'm making a stand for the grinder. I might have to make a welding table like this next!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Jeffrey! Organization is the key. You can rent a mag drill too if you don't have one. I just finished a bench grinder pedestal. That episode will be out next week 🤫

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

I just found your channel. Very nice work there, It's pretty obvious why you're so happy with the table. Very nice work. That mag drill with oil is totally the ticket, and that tie down strap is a must, when that magnet turns off and you're not ready , you have a big problem. Thank you, Jim

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Jim! I appreciate your support!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

@@BrandonLund I totally subscribed too. I love content that's not all crazy and not cool. This video showed what needed to be shown, that's it. Jim

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Jim! I appreciate your kind words and sub!

[@kenthawkins2418]

Dude....wish we were neighbors. Like "GunPilot" said..."I'll have to add this to the list." I really appreciate you and your channel,( I'll have to check out that drill press too!). 👍

[@BrandonLund]

@Kent Hawkins thanks man! 😊

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Wow on this one!! I make similar mistakes on templates, backwards, upside down ect !!!! But we guys and modify pretty quickly. Previous channel I said I need one… but now I see you made one !!! Guess I got a project to work on!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Right on!

[@MrGunPilot]

Great job Brandon, I'll definitely have to add this table to my "to do" list. Awesome!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@ironpug42]

Its about time someone made a drill bit that last

[@BrandonLund]

I know right!

[@Chilllybob]

Great job!!! I love doing diy stuff also.. what's really great is the way you explain everything...I definitely subscribed

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man and I appreciate the sub! 🙏👍

[@tanksoldier9770]

Brandon iam so happy for you ,that is one useful and awesome build your going to use that table for years to come, I took apart a couple of large microwaves to build a spot welder and the outer shell makes a good spark stoper when grinding thanks for the great lesson ,keep safe TANK

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! And that's a great idea. I've also heard that you can build a magnetic base from microwave parts too, rather than using a drill vise. I might have to experiment with this too 😉. Thanks again buddy!

[@isidmanvlog7930]

sir good day i very like that welding machine ,I m from Philippines,

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you very much! 🙏

[@somedude0505]

Im still welding on a wood diy work bench. I know is not the smartest thing to do, but its what I have. Thank you for showing us this. Welding tables are way to expensive for me. This i can do!!!

[@BrandonLund]

@Fabian I had a wood welding table for years. There's no shame in it..you do what you gotta do :) but once you build a little fab table, your going to love it!

[@robertortega385]

Awesome my friend you have a awesome shop good video !

[@MilesOfTexas]

I just discovered your channel, and as I’ve been fabbing up some small pump bases and skids, making a table like this will really simplify my process. Thanks for sharing!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Clark I appreciate you checking out the channel!

[@WaynePearson-db8ig]

Almost finished my table its super fantastic . Thank u Brandon

[@BrandonLund]

Congratulations!

[@stephenormsby3662]

Awesome, thanks for posting!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Stephen! 👍 much appreciated!

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[@daniele3275]

Great video Brandon. Can I give you few ideas? All those kind of tables I've seen here in Europe have 2 different hole patterns ,one is 16 to 18mm in your case ⅝" , and another one right in the middle 10mm threaded holes in your case I believe ⅜" . This would allow you to use machinist clamps to be able to clamp down your work even if there's no space for the clamp . Another thing that might be useful is a couple of squares , something to clamp stuff perfectly perpendicular to your surface. Another thing not related to your fabrication table but useful as well Spreading clamps , just a reverse F clamp . Other than that , I can't wait for your next video . Have a nice weekend

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you so much for the excellent tips!!!! I'm going to be following them for sure! I plan to fabricate some squares so it should be interesting! Thank you again. Tjis is why our community is great because everyone pitches in to help others! Well done! 👍

[@bazkeen]

Nice one👍🏻👍🏻 Looking exactly like what I did for my 6' x 3' table. Time consuming but well worth it. I did exactly the same with the initial line lay out as well. Once I had the jig set properly, I didn't need the lines, but was nice to have. 96 holes and the annular cutter was just fine. Have had fun making various Clamps. The best one I did, I think, was converting a large Vice Grip into a 5/8" pin grip. Works great. This was so Déjà Vu. Great job Brandon👍🏻👍🏻 🤣🤣🤣Brain Freeze with the 1/8" What I've done with the F Clamps is take a cut off wheel to the top of the bolt and cut a good size groove in the head and then place the clamp into the groove. Makes it so much stronger. Broke the first couple when I didn't do that.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! I am super happy how this came out. Now I just need to keep making a few different assessories to make fit up even faster. Those annular cutters last and last. Not many people know this but you can send them out and get them sharpened :)

[@bazkeen]

@@BrandonLund Sure can. Try the Vice Grip trick, Very handy. Stronghand do a version. That's where I got the idea

[@bazkeen]

Also got one of those Magnetic 300Amp ground clamp for the table. Makes life great for keeping the ground close to your work.

[@BrandonLund]

😁 I like it!

[@grahamirwin4233]

What an inspiration this guy is !

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@JD-ft2lr]

My weld table is 3/8×24×36. Its not flat! Up to 0.040 low in middle and a bit more on one long edge. I had forgotten about that until today when i started laying out scribe lines to do what this video depicts. The plate was pre cut when I got it and i never checked it for flatness, just assumed it would be. Brought it home (several years ago), added legs, etc. If im going to make a fixture table I want to start with a flat sheet. So, I'll likely get a piece cut. 1/2" is $40 bucks more than 3/8" for the 2x4 ft size so might bump up to 1/2 and this time check it for flatness!

[@BrandonLund]

You could even put it on top of the plate you gave and it would be real heavy duty!

[@chriskelly3678]

This gonna cost me... so excited to dust off the Miller and get back into it. Inspiring. First project is use my new Mag Drill to 5/8" hole my old table.

[@BrandonLund]

Right on Chris! Have fun man! Check out this video too if you havent already. It will give you some ore details on building the template kzbin.info/www/bejne/norXhqSviLSJg80

[@CharlieMoDank14]

Let’s go Brandon!

[@BrandonLund]

🤣🤣🤣 You know it!

[@johnmunder7107]

Man...that is awesome. Subscribed and I need to fab one of these.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks John and i appreciate the sub!

[@markwegner6100]

Excellent job!

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you very much!

[@thomasboatright921]

I made my weld table a couple of months before this video was made . When I saw how you welded a bolt to your clamp I had to laugh . It's a awesome idea and I had already done it before this video ! Another clamp idea is to use a c clamp . But before welding the bolt on the c clamp , add some angle iron brackets so you can clamp round materials ! Awesome video ! I am now a follower !

[@BrandonLund]

These tables are a huge time saver! Great idea on the angle iron and I appreciate the follow! 👍😁

[@emmanuelgaviero5669]

That was an awesome project

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you!

[@MrCubflyer]

great vid I have been needing a welding table for a long time but like you I didnt want to pay the money for a commercial made one.

[@BrandonLund]

Glad I could help :)

[@DIVCNC]

Great video, I have been wanting to build a table like this for a long time. I had a Stronghand table at a shop I used to work at and I really miss it but at $8000.00 I am not about to buy one. I really like the fixturing system you implemented. Thanks for the video Brandon great work!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! Yah those tables aren't cheap!

[@neddyl1225]

Just love your videos Brandon. There are so many things hobby welders can learn from your clear, instructional and enthusiastic style. Keep up the good work!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Needy L I really appreciate your comment. Its what I try to convey in my videos so I truly appreciate youbsaying this! 😁 have a great weekend!

[@dylanbennett3851]

What a perfect idea for a DIY-er like myself! I have window shopped fab/welding tables but would never buy a good 1 at this point so I will definitely be make one of my own. Great video and great work brother! Love your channel!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Dylan! Its so enjoyable using it. A big part is the money I saved building it myself. You will love it!

[@dylanbennett3851]

@@BrandonLund ya I couldn't believe how much even the smaller basic ones are. You have inspired me to look at things different and think outside the box, even if I can go buy it that's not always the best/funner option. Keep up the great projects brother!!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks brother!

[@diggindiggenit6540]

Yeah I like the way you went about making the table, just got some cut off wheels 5 inch I tell ya the electric (battery) grinder and 5" wheels is one of my go to tools so handy to grab it no cords and cut something.

[@BrandonLund]

Oh those cordless grinders are awesome!

[@andromendez9287]

Hi brandon I love your channel thanks for those tips I learned so much has a beginner welder with fluxcore I used the Chicago electric and now have the yes welder 135 fluxcore And now I’m doing my first work for a truck box for the bed.

[@BrandonLund]

Thats awesome! Thank you for your support!

[@jeremyotero4575]

Thats a great video,,, awsome i loved it,,, thank you very much,,,, peace bro,,

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@generalinformation5284]

Awesome video Brandon! One gripe. It is hard to describe the build as "budget" when you are using over $3K in tools to make it. I get that you may save money over buying a pre-fab table, and the materials don't cost that much. I realize a mag drill is really nice and could potentially be used for more than just this project, it would have been more helpful to see the build using more common tools. I realize that might present a problem with cutting 5/8 holes in the center of the table with a bit requires a 3/4 chuck... which is exactly my point. Maybe smaller holes made with a drill using a 1/2 chuck... or the use of magnetic hold down clamps would be a good alternative for the beginner? I'm a beginner, looking to do the same project, but don't have the money to invest. I bought a used stick welder for $200 and the essentials to get started.

[@BrandonLund]

You must have missed the conversation where I talked about renting these tools versus buying them to do this project, which in this case is about 75 to rent as I mentioned in the video.

[@rickwalker3101]

Hats off to you and a well deserved pride I would say.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you!

[@pedroortiz4506]

I did a similar hole pattern template for wood in Adobe Illustrator. Printed it and glued it. Came out perfect.

[@BrandonLund]

Great idea!

[@tacpreppers4906]

awesome... gonna have to do this now, doh

[@BrandonLund]

You wont regreat it for sure! @TacPreppers

[@mariocardamone1846]

brandon thanks for this i was wondering how to come up with a way to do my dyi projects at home and this hit the spot for me any way cheers from australia

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Mario I'm glad I could help! I appreciate you commenting and your support.

[@RichardLWhite]

Nice build ... Thanks for the ideas..subbed

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks for the sub!

[@jackofalltrades7822]

This is a great idea. Totally gonna do this. Already ordered the steel. I will post a video of the project. Thanks for a great idea.

[@BrandonLund]

Thats awesome!

[@PilotMcbride]

Prior to my HA, I was looking at the same thing but using ½" aluminium as the base to ensure I wouldn't accidentally weld the job to the table. This would sit on top of my 30 year old "WorkMate" bench, yeah, still going strong, but every now & then a job (er, practice piece) would get welded to it 😂😂. Good stuff Bran, thanks for posting. 👏👏👏 👋👋👋👋

[@BrandonLund]

That's a great idea! I was actually thinking about using a piece of 1/2" stainless steel plate until I priced it out at my local metal shop then I almost had a HA myself when I saw the price! I hope your feeling good buddy! Enjoy your weekend!

[@PilotMcbride]

Brandon Lund thanks Bran! Same to you 👋👋

[@Shkvarka]

Awesome...!! Motivated me so much on making my own welding table! Best regards from Ukraine!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! 😊

[@steelman7126]

Great Idea.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brownreclaimed987]

Nice Work Brandon - Love this!!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! 😁

[@wolfgangkohler2508]

Very nice Job !

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you very much!

[@scottchastain1382]

Thanks

[@BrandonLund]

Anytime :)

[@rickwalker3101]

Niiiccceee,that's sick brah, SICK

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@The_Bearded_Lady]

nice! maybe next you could make some tall fences for fabricating taller 90degree pieces? cause the dogs by themselves will help you keep short things in line, but tall things might bend out of square the higher up it is. i use dog fences on my woodworking bench and it is really helpful for glue ups and tacking etc.

[@BrandonLund]

Great tip!

[@hipairbrush1053]

You can make clamps out of the vice grip clamps too. Cool video.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! I'm going to give it a try!

[@dingpuiamsv219]

I am a DIY lover. Today was a national holiday here in my country, what I did the whole day was welding, welding.... Thank you so much for your video

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you very much for watching and commenting! I appreciate your support!

[@outlawcrx]

Put some vinager in a spray bottle and spray the table heavily. Let it sit a while then come back and wipe the rust right off.

[@BrandonLund]

Great tip!

[@davidwood1923]

Pretty Amazing and Ingenious... Thanks for Sharing

[@BrandonLund]

My pleasure

[@binod2065]

nice really appreciated.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@davidskipperskip5403]

Very cool .

[@BrandonLund]

@David Skipper SKIP thanks man!

[@jakeschisler7525]

When you were doing the scribing, could you have used bluing on the plate first?

[@BrandonLund]

For sure. I have some but didnt think about using it. Probably a real good idea tho! Thanks for sharing

[@peterkolovos3079]

You do very good work. Very good indeed.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you Peter!

[@jeremynance2]

Beautiful chop saw 😁 lol I been wanting one of those I'm still old school with abrasive disc I hate it 😑

[@BrandonLund]

I love mine! I've used an abrasive wheel for years. When your ready to pull the trigger on a saw if you use the link in the description it will save you a bunch of money. Every little bit of savings helps :)

[@jeremynance2]

@@BrandonLund hey man awesome thanks

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Hey Brandon, the Lens power you referred to is called Diopters. I am enjoying your videos! 😁🛫

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@itsallfabrication]

thanks for the video, good build.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man!

[@davedunn4285]

Brandon I must buy or make a mag drill then do the project I just watched . At the moment I use a stainless steel plate no holes. I like to tinker and sometimes do small tig and stainless tig also some alloy work but I have learnt a fair bit from you here , thanks man

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Dave I appreciate your comment! It means a lot that I have inspired you! Thank you!

[@salceti]

Brandon, just wanted to let you know because of you I just pulled the trigger on a Mag Drill so I could use your method of building the fabrication table. I don't know yet whether I am going to use the 3/4 aluminum sheet I have or just bite the bullet and go get a piece of surplus steel 3/8 from a local steel shop here. I would have to cut the aluminum sheet down to 30" x 30" and don't know if that would be too much hassle to do.

[@BrandonLund]

@salceti that's awesome man! Once you are done building your fab table then your going to have to build yourself a drill press stand for your mag drill! I would try to cut it myself if your fairly handy and have a nice Circular Saw. You can cut aluminum with a Circular Saw and a regular wood cutting carbide blade. You can use a bar of soap to keep the cut cool and the blade sharp. Although I've never tried cutting 3/4 it's worth a try and if you take your time likely doable. If you find it works, clamp a straightedge to the plate and run the saw plate along the edge for a nice precise cut.

[@salceti]

@@BrandonLund Thanks for the tip man, I will definitely try the circular saw trick, it would be nice to be able to use the aluminum as I have had it for a couple of years just standing in my garage and not really having a use for it. I will let you know how it goes as it goes.

[@BrandonLund]

@salceti good luck 👍

[@jvazquez53]

Love this idea! I was going to get a drill press but that mag drill convinced me otherwise. Cost more but is far more practical! Please show us that Transteel welding aluminum, thew say with that machine there is no need for spool gun.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Jose! In my opinion the mag drill / drill press mod that we did in that episode is far more useful for what I do than just having a drill press. It's a huge timesaver! P.S. if you decide to purchase a mag drill, you will save yourself some cash using the exclusive links in the video description. Evolution Tools has been kind to give my channel viewers a nice discount! 👌 I actually can't wait to run some aluminum in that machine. I've seen the whip tied into a knot and it still feeds aluminum flawlessly! We will be doing some experiments too! 😉👍

[@theusconstitution1776]

Like your videos they are perfect for a guy who’s never done this before and he’s trying to teach himself how to do all of these things thank you you explain everything perfectly❤ Are you and I related through my boat? IS MY BOAT ….YOUR BOAT❤️

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks buddy! As far as your boat, i could only wish lol. 👍🤣

[@jasonontherez6668]

Thanks for the video. You are always an inspiration. I am about to build a table and wanted to pass on some info I learned today. I was wondering about the hole sizes. I got on some websites and looked at clamps, stops, and other things. Found out that the standard hole size is 16mm rather than 5/8. Reason is because the clamps and stops are 5/8, which is 15.9mm, so if your hole is 16mm it gives you just a hair gap to drop the tool in easily. I like your jig idea. I will do that too. Do you wish you had built it bigger? I want at least 3ftx4ft. I build alot of table legs and would like to have a bigger table in the center of my shop.

[@BrandonLund]

Great information! I'm actually really happy with the size for the stuff I build. I can barely lift the plate so any bigger and I wouldn't be able to remove it for the few odd times I want my lift table empty.

[@Thewatson77]

I agree with your opinion on this table 100% I’m actually in the exact same spot right now with moving up on my table 👍🏼 thx for the video

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! You are going to love it!

[@bigdadynickable]

Love it !

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you! 👍

[@bobd.fletcherjr4912]

When I got my welder + plasma cutter I built a welding cart out of an old deer stand I got $20 in it just didn't Wheels that was about 6 years ago then I built me a Welding Table I've only got like $30 in that Bob Elkhart Indiana

[@BrandonLund]

Those are the best types of projects! I love building stuff from other stuff. It's a good feeling turning something trash into treasure @Bob D. Fletcher Jr

[@magua1368]

VERY NICE! Will start on mine this week. I have been a Pipefitter/Pipe welder for 38 plus years now. Coming to the end of my time, and am setting up my "play shop" so I have something to do and can help some folks out also. I subscribed; like your work a lot. Good instruction. I want you to do me a favor though; please wear a face shield? Thanks, Julio

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Julio I appreciate it and congratulations nearing retirement! I try to be very safety conscious. I usually end up taking off my ppe because the welding and fabrication is about 1/10 of the time that im actually spent setting up the shot and then I forget I've taken my gear off and am less protected. I'm going to have to do a reel of just me doing a head nod to get my hood down and im not actually wearing one because I do it all the time because I forgot I had taken it off lol

[@magua1368]

@@BrandonLund I understand completely! I still weld more than I should without safety glasses under my hood because as you well know they fog up like crazy... Keep pumping out the videos man I'll keep learning! 😊

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man I appreciate it!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

That's an awesome table Brandon that will be so helpful for you ! God bless!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Loren and God bless you also!

[@darleneguimond1659]

Awesome fabrication table!!! I knew my talents would rub off lol

[@BrandonLund]

Your quite the fabricator 🤣🤣🤣

[@americathefree3708]

I love the tool list. I have a buddy that wants to get into welding. This is a perfect project!

[@BrandonLund]

Right on!

[@independentcontractor1633]

Awesome!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@wernerbessinger741]

Freaking awesome idea! Thanks for this.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Werner!

[@nolebotic]

Excellent content - thanks for creating and posting.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man I appreciate your support

[@alsaffarstudios]

Very useful video, thanks for sharing this project with us 👍🏻

[@BrandonLund]

@AlSAFFARSTUDIOS Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@braunreinhold6020]

Nice build Brandon, and a great Light bulb idea to use the shoulder bolts, you might be old enough to remember that saying LOL.

[@BrandonLund]

I sure do remember! Thank you Braun! 😁

[@wolfgangkohler2508]

Where can I get an Automatic oiler set up such as you have on your portable magnetic drill press ? I don't see it in your list of tools that you use. Of course there is a chance that I may have overlooked it. In that case- time for stronger glasses.

[@BrandonLund]

@Wolfgang Kohler thanks for mentioning about the link. I made sure to add one. Here is the mag drill I have amzn.to/3s0mnbI Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏👍

[@maxvolovich9407]

This is interesting and funny! I was thinking about making a welding table/work bench/ disassembly table. Remember i said was thinking this is the key word Some how i was watching comedy and your channel was their. So new sub here good video

[@BrandonLund]

Thats awesome! Well thank you for your support! And where as you like comedy, I have been known to troll phone scammers when they call during our builds. In fact this weeks episode has one lol.😆

[@maxvolovich9407]

@@BrandonLund Lol i worked in the justice system for years and i had to give that up lol I lost my filter and teally told them how it is and not have the hug a thug mentally like todays world is. Yes people fall but by excusing their actions because of their past is not helping. I found that i did not want to be a person the uses other people hardship to have job security. I am looking forward to seeing toolbox and shop tours!

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man for your support and thank you for your service!

[@MrTapanes]

Great project and great point about the satisfaction derived from making your workshop easier, better and safer to use. BTW, what are you using on the surface of that table to keep it from rusting? Are you just using oil or something else?

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! I'm cheap so instead of anti spatter spray I've always used cooking spray to keep things from sticking so that works pretty decent to repel moisture from the top, then about once a week i wipe everything down with a light coat of wd-40.

[@robandnell4305]

great job may have to build one. thankyou

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@foxwood67]

Nice inexpensive and very functional 👍

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man! It sure is handy!

[@joelewis7227]

Outstanding project

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Joe!

[@dannymeil3294]

Your amazing

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! 👊

[@paulp96275]

Made by Brandon inc, great job nice template idea now I know how to do it thanks Brandon tip top stay safe 👨🏻‍🏭uk

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks Paul! Enjoy your weekend! 👍

[@robertfontaine3650]

Old video but did the plate end up being thick enough for you over time? I'm tempted to use much thicker plate but the cost goes up very fast.

[@BrandonLund]

I use it daily. and I wouldn't change a thing :)

[@WrenchtilDeath]

Great video. Subscribed.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks man I appreciate the sub and your support!

[@SCWD_US]

Hi, great episode! You have the evomag42 or evo s28? Thank you for your information.

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks! 42 but the 28 will do it no problem. The 42 has a little extra travel.

[@edwardmorgan9411]

Awesome

[@BrandonLund]

Thanksa Edward!

[@colbysmith1398]

Good video. Table looks great

[@BrandonLund]

Thanks!

[@kehindeoluwatosinchanges4605]

You always make sense.

[@BrandonLund]

Thank you!