DIY Welding Turn Table Positioner Battery Powered

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In this Video i build a battery powered Welding table, it works with a 18volt battery. The Batteryplug on the side is a 18v Lamp. The Motor is a 24volt windshield wiper Motor. The Gearwheels are from an old lathe and the Control regulation is a PWM-Control (About 10-15€ in eBay or Amazon). Please mind that i don't Show any cabeling in this Video, you shouldn't do any thing of this if you are not to 100% sure what you're doing!!!
I Tig Brazed everything to gave my Turntable a industial look, with the holes in the Bottom I'm able to screw it to my Weldingtable to secure it.
This is not a step by step Explanation Video and i build everything with my personal skills.

[@FinnoUgricMachining]

You should somehow prevent the welding current from flowing through the bearings. The copper band inside the housing is supposed to do just that. However, it should be spring loaded because the copper will eventually, quite soon actually, stop making a decent contact with the shaft as it looses the original tension. Being battery operated is a great idea !

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 to spring loaded the copper band its a great idea 💪🏻👍🏻

[@jarredsegal6842]

Nice work I especially like the battery powered wiper motor I’ll have to look into that I just powered a bead roller with one and am thinking of a sheet metal roller powered the same way Than depending on how they last was thinking of powering a tube bender/roller

[@wheelin66bronco]

All your builds are incredibly inspiring! Keep up the amazing builds.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@instantcoding3565]

​@@TheMetalist hi can you give me cad drawing file of this?

[@WireWeHere]

Chuck's a smooth operator who seems to have a thing for being tiggled.

[@Projekt5.3]

That moment when you hit "Like" before the video even starts, because you already know it's good 💪

[@StrykerBuilt]

Great work man. Great time lapse photography etc. Love the 'get right to it format' with no talking about crap for 20 minutes. I will build your table and maybe this rotator. Definitely inspired and I have subscribed. WHere did you get the 3 finger chuck? Same old lathe the gears come from? Thank you sir.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 des from that old lath

[@robertmiles6492]

Brilliant idea , I'd like to make one , looks light enough & safer than the old mercury grease filled ones , well done good job

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@mrillis9259]

Pulse for tacking, looks great.

[@soundhealingbygene]

This isn't just a person who makes or fabricates things. This is a person who engineers things. This is all highly fascinating. This newly discovered channel has my mind thinking about few projects I've had in mind.

[@TheMetalist]

Nice 💪👍

[@stephanedibo8167]

Your workshop is amazingly professional. Be blessed

[@TheMetalist]

Thanks man 😁

[@garyhall867]

You are like Poetry in motion and a pleasure to watch Great Video as per usual Thankyou.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@MurrayTymms]

Ohh man - It's time for us all to pick the pace - That was awesome, thanks ;)

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@MarioIArguello]

Excellent!. It is truly a gift to be able to build things and a luxury to have the time and energy to do so. When we have these characteristics, we must remember not to ever take them for granted. Thumbs up!.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@Phoenix-One0922]

Your excellent craftsmanship must be shared with the rest of us eager to achieve greatness but without plans, *measurement, approximately only* and what kind of motor and wiring diagrams (most welders don't know much about electronics) it would take painstaking hours that most of us don't have, only to end up frustrated. Be a team player and post your diagrams. I'm willing to donate for your effort as sure as others will. It's worth it. Thanks in Advance, an admirer. Phoenix One.

[@mrillis9259]

It would be cool to have a parts an electric controls break down KZbin some where . Lord knows, I'm not the guy for that job.

[@krispol9663]

Dobra robota 👍 negatywa dali ci co sami potrafią tylko wyszczać dziurę w śniegu 😊

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 🙂

[@SilentScreamer413]

I just recently started welding and although I still suck I really enjoy it. Your videos are inspirational! Fantastic job!!!

[@alexvonbosse5090]

Straight forward and simple! Love it! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@fvg3401]

You got a very good hand at tig welding and fabrication skill. I am trying to build up my home shop to get more welding jobs in the smalltown in TN. looking for shop tools for metalwork. I would love to get my hands a turntable and a few other shop items. Been retired from the aerospace industry as a precision welder. I enjoy watching your videos keep it up. Thanks

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 nice Aerospace 😮 my main job is in a rollercoaster company and i do a lot of side hustle welding job 😁 and finally i take my time to build everything that i always wanted to build 😁

[@jaysen2200]

The brass fill rod was a nice touch !

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@besterjack8243]

Sie sind ein wahrer Könner und Meister. Toll.

[@TheMetalist]

Dankeschön sowas hört man gerne 😅👍🏻

[@robertm.3445]

Very satisfying watching you build things.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@kevincrawford6864]

Wish you could find a decent weld positioner that wasn't super expensive. Looking into building for that reason.

[@TheMetalist]

Yes they are not cheap 😅

[@THiggins130388]

I'm building one of these currently. Wish I knew those all in one speed controllers with the direction switch existed. Would've saved a lot of time, but I've learnt a bit about electronics doing it the way I have. My rotating chuck is being made out of s/s so drilling & filing out a square hole is a chore. The gears are cool too. I used a motor bike chain & sprocket in hindsight the gears would be the way to go. Watched this video 2 weeks too late, but saying that. If I run in to reliability issues, I can change the set up similar to yours.

[@TheMetalist]

Nice ... learning by doing same like me 😅 Thank you for that nice Feedback 😁

[@THiggins130388]

@@TheMetalist keep up the good work! Watched a few videos now. I wish I could keep my work space as clean as you do.

[@TheMetalist]

I am cleaning a lot in between 😅

[@joell439]

Incredibly inspiring. Lots of great tips and style hidden in this build. I’m going to add this to my list of build projects now. 👍😊👍. Thank you for recording and sharing ! Joel.....

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you Joel 😁

[@user-sx7vi5wp1q]

One million likes from Russia

[@hypersmudge1]

What a fantastic build! Great craftsmanship, design, and production. Creativity is truly alive here. Thanks!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@kyivwelding99]

Yes, I was inspired and already collected some artifacts, but I will do it on 220v. But according to your design. Cool video

[@TheMetalist]

Thats nice to hear 😁 thank you

[@kyivwelding99]

@@TheMetalist 👍

[@yellowveedub]

Watching this dude's channel has me ordering a Lincoln 200 tig welder. Should be here soon. 😁

[@blueemu9725]

Hey @6061 you're inspiring other channels! Love the OG

[@ThrashingBuddha]

Well, i didn't know that i needed this but i sure do need it!

[@jrewing8012]

5:51 Sure would have been nice to have the welding positioner to weld the piece on the welding positioner , but hence the welding positioner was not done yet LOL

[@lewislewis4917]

Is there a worry of fringe the electrical and battery when you are wielding? Because I know when we get our trucks welded on it is a good practice to disconnect the battery before welding

[@TheCalvinSkinner]

one of the coolest builds I've seen!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@longbeachcitycollegemetalf3321]

Hi @The Metalist, what brand/model is that adjustable edge ruler/scriber? (4:21) I love your engineering on the fly method of building, it's inspiring.

[@shaunwebb5008]

I would like to purchase one aswell. Does anyone know if he made it?

[@ryandessington9833]

Same here, tried googling "lockable ruler" etc. Nothing.

[@shotz5599]

Do the battery's run dead flat if left on or will it power off before so it wont be pron to empty battery damage

[@DANIEL-ls5ku]

Straight to the point no BS I don't understand mate you should have like 100k plus subs or something your projects are awesome you made me want to go back to my shed and work on some shit! Awesome!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 yeah step by step I'm getting there 😅

[@JoseGarcia-nz3fk]

Excelentes te felicito videos y disculpa de cuantos amperes y voltios estu máquina mig de soldar?

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 Rehm Tiger AC/DC Digital 230AMP

[@bonanimetalworking]

Parabéns, top top top...... onde você comprou essa régua com suporte ajustável ? Obrigado

[@nickaquista7620]

Somebody get this man a fucking 🥇. This dude is a genius.

[@TheMetalist]

😅Thank you 😁

[@clintfulford8103]

Another awesome build and video thanks for sharing love your work👍😀inspired to try building my own 🙏

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 it is actully my third welding table that i build. I allways improved it 😅

[@user-vy7er1iq3r]

Полезное приспособление. Всех благ.

[@africaland506]

Great job, I wonder given the slightly golden color of the welds if you have used silicon bronze as a tig -rod. I understand that there is no benefit and it is just an increase in costs. But from the color that can be an optical effect this idea comes to me. In case I thought it was for purely aesthetic purposes giving a line close to INDUSTRIAL STYLE or STEAMPUNK? ..... looking at it well, it seems to me it could be an optical effect due to the warm light and perhaps also to the reach of argon.

[@Mr.LofiHimself]

ever think of making a kit of this? i cant think of tons of people that would pick this up

[@123232ism]

What a great design! Well done my friend...

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@somasundaram6689]

Very super sir very good impressive please till this fabrication dimension

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you Sizes are 240x210x190mm

[@TheMetalist]

Ups .... 240x200x190mm

[@user-de9iy2lx1f]

Good work and excellent some some, I m Indian

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@elfaggiozzi6099]

Fai dei progetti incredibili....una domanda che saldatrice a tig hai? E come ti trovi?

[@Dalan612]

favorite fabricator to watch hands down 🙌🏼 love the way you build, as well as edit. also I'm curious, what kind of taps do you use? are they a specific brand or anything?

[@krzysztofnowak5386]

How It’s Made? My favorit is tool.

[@krzysztofnowak5386]

Give us more detalis this projekt, Please 🙏

[@TheMetalist]

Do you mean drawings?

[@davlok5159]

Cool build just need to add foot control on/off switch

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 yes thats right .... its planed 😁

[@josebaque2756]

Excelente idea 👍💡. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@mystique6176]

Brilliant mate ...absolutely brilliant skill set🧠

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@sanjaysami4315]

Fabrication genius !

[@mrmidnight32]

How do you protect your wall from weld burns? When I stick and MiG in my garage my splatter hits my painted walls and leaves little brown marks. What do you do for your shop? I know I can’t be the only one with this problem lol

[@fvg3401]

Wow That's real trick, Very nice job guy!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@brockphyland8874]

Great vid mate and love ur mag drill set up 👍👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@tonnymetalluxserralheria3780]

😃This guy is good! 👏👏😃👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@phansam9833]

Wonder what taps he is using? What brand. Seems to be tough mine always wear out.

[@cajunmaker6917]

You’re my hero.

[@TheMetalist]

Oh ok 😅 Thank you 😁

[@chrisduncan2626]

What square were you using for layout? Looks handy may have to pick one up

[@TheMetalist]

That mesuring gauge for marking?

[@chrisduncan2626]

@@TheMetalist yes

[@tomelliott83]

What is that straight square tool you are using all the time. I just saw one of your videos randomly yesterday on KZbin and now I subscribed and trying to watch all your videos. You are a very impressive fabricator.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 The mesuring gauge!?

[@tomelliott83]

@@TheMetalist in the video at like 3:11 seconds. That gauge you are using. I wanted to know what it is and what brand/where to get one. Thanks

[@OHH6001]

Chapeau..Prachtig.. UItmuntend stielmanschap !! Louis.

[@michaelwillis6520]

Awesome build man did you use silicon bronze on those joints ? it really looks incredible;)

[@bearshield7138]

I love the way you think

[@zkemp1108]

Great build. I wish I had seen this before making my own years ago, would saved me a lot of headaches

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 i planned a couple weeks befor and battery powered was a last minute desicion 😁

[@zkemp1108]

@@TheMetalist yeah that was really smart. I used a cordless drill to drive a gearbox. Now I'm gonna have to make a new... one thanks a lot hahaha

[@TheMetalist]

Make a Video maybe than i have to build a new one 😅

[@frediefarmer]

Awesome build.. 👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽

[@bostedtap8399]

Excellent build, very innovative. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 you are welcome

[@mrj9]

Please can you tell me what kind of center punch your using

[@TheMetalist]

Automatic one

[@AntTheProtagonist]

Would love some plans for this badboy! And an electronics partlist.

[@TheMetalist]

Im planing another one with parts that everybody are able to buy.

[@TheMetalist]

And for that one i will draw some plans

[@keithbishop1749]

Have you have time to make some plans and parts list?

[@Phoenix-One0922]

@@TheMetalist That was a year ago... any progress for a certain date? Thanks. Please let us know soon, everybody is waiting on you. Peace

[@EdwinRaeder]

Also das ist glaube schon next Level, wenn ich eine 50€ Fein Akku Lampe zerlege um einen Schweißdrehtisch zu bauen ;O Allgemein die Ausstattung ist ein paar Tausend Euro wert. Krass...

[@westonwhite3039]

Great work dude. One question though how long have you been welding and what job do you do if you do have a welding job

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 I work with metal about 18years now ... and since 4years I work as a production Supervisor in a Rollercoaster factury 😁 and working with metal is also a hobby of mine

[@niklaspaschen5106]

Sehr inspirierendes Video. Werd ich definitiv Nachbauen. Welche Zahnrad größe nimmt man für sowas am besten? Welche hast du dafür genommen?

[@samuelsingleton1179]

What types of gears where used

[@devdadude]

Really nice. Great work.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@TheCalvinSkinner]

What is this wiper motor from. I'm only wondering why it's 24v and not 12v.

[@TheMetalist]

Its from a truck

[@shakeeshakee9457]

Awesome job quality work and great video no hype just all quality workmanship..just subscribed

[@Zarlax]

What is that scribe/ruler combo? Man I need a combo like that

[@TheMetalist]

Soon on my etsy shop

[@kamilmarc9674]

Why are you constantly welding with a pulse? Even if you weld black steel? I am asking as a learner to weld.

[@TheMetalist]

Must of the time i used it because of the Silicon bronze. And most of the time to make thinner welding lines

[@c.pc.5805]

I just absolutely want to build this!!! I have everything but the controller. I have a question for.you sure if you can please help me with this build. I have a wiper motor just like.yours . now its a 2 speed high and low. When I looked at the controller it only has a setup for one speed according to the instructions on it. How do you get the high and low speed and then how does that motor reverse? I just hooked that motor to a car battery and it will not go in reverse. Only one way. Now is that the job of the box and it will change polarity so it will go in reverse? Thank you sir. Please keep the great videos coming.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 yes its a pwm Control its going back and forward and its speed Controled. You will get one on amazon or eBay. Cost about 10-20€. And its very easy to conect. 😊

[@c.pc.5805]

Thank you sir!! I followed your instructions and it works. I'm not done building it yet. But thank you for the excellent work that you do for us in the trade

[@josephryan1576]

Was this done with silica bronze as filler metal?

[@TheMetalist]

Yes

[@frankp14789]

Hello friends, I would like to do something similar, but Im not sure if I hve to isolate the motor (which is conected to the AC home supply) from the arc while welding

[@TheMetalist]

Good question!

[@never2be07]

Gotta have it

[@salaipapa]

Awesome video. What do you use to draw grid lines on your table?

[@gregcelaya955]

Very nice - Will that speed controller go down to .5 RPM?

[@joevaldez2939]

That is a nice ruler you have for marking, where did you get it?

[@nicholassandoval2464]

What is the name of the tool you are using to make the cross hairs for your holes that you are drilling.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 the mesuring gauge!

[@jeremynance2]

Absolutely amazing my man wish I could get this good one day ha

[@TheMetalist]

😁💪

[@stewartthompson5039]

Fantastically inspirational video's, and also very well done too, and the only thing I need to query is the 12 volt Wiper Motor powered by an 18V battery !!! is the motor forgiving enough to accept that voltage ?

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 Its a 24v wiper motor

[@stewartthompson5039]

Ahhhh from a Truck, I imagine, and thank you.@@TheMetalist

[@rossputnam]

New subscriber! Thanks for your amazing content. Quick question: What is that adjustable ruler that you use to mark off of called? Looks super handy!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 🙂 Measuring gauge!

[@BovoM8]

whats the reduction ratio on the gears

[@OnkelJann]

Sehr sehr cool! Kommt auf die Liste der Dinge, die ich noch bauen muss! 😎🤙🏻

[@jrewing8012]

What marking pen is that? It seems good and able to get into tight areas

[@TheMetalist]

Edding 8850

[@davidpaul705]

Smart setup!

[@michaelhernandez2592]

Why silicon bronze? Not saying it’s a bad thing to use just wondering. Uniform all around.

[@TheMetalist]

Its just for the look 😊

[@TomvdHeuvel]

Hey Metalist, thank you so much for uploading this. I´m am currrently gathering the materials to make this positioner, but with a Makita battery. Do you remember what type/partnummer motor you used, i cant seem to quite find that one, the PWM i found already. Thanks in advance.

[@TheMetalist]

You are welcome 😊 Its a 24v wiper motor 60 revolution per min

[@TomvdHeuvel]

@@TheMetalist thanks for the rpm, i will track one down at the local truck salvage yard, those all run 24 volts.

[@vandoluislopes1701]

Very good

[@triblemusic]

Awesome work. But how is it that your tapping skills never breaks a tap?

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you😊 Sometimes a tap break if they are very old and used and in some stupid Situation 😅. I actully cant remember than the last one broke .... i try to thorw the old used ons away befor they break.

[@rodswim492]

If you use the right type of tap, unless its full you wont break one often.

[@johnpartridge7623]

Good job mate 👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thanks John 😊

[@How2Wrench]

Freaking awesome!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@mountainsprings3303]

Awesome video and build. Thanks for sharing

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊