Welding/Fixturing table (poor man's stronghand)

[@5thStreetFab]

How did you guys like the intro? Let me know, thanks for watching!

[@BisdremisKostas]

Very good brief and full of content , keep up the good work and you will be soon rewarded , thank you for you info.Unfortunately my welding table is a plain sheet of 4mm low carbon steel on four legs. Please use a tripod on filming makes it more pleasant to watch. I would love to see more tool building workshop projects like this.

[@5thStreetFab]

BisdremisKostas Thanks! I had a thin 10 gauge table for years! Hated it! I will try to get a tripod soon. right now all I have to film/edit with is my phone. I do quite a bit of projects I'll try to film them. Thanks for watching and the ideas!

[@rodneyhillhouse7956]

5th Street Fab Shop Nice table.

[@zasti78]

intro: COOL!! very nice table. so smart!----------------------------- (I'm subscribed)

[@abuanas8482]

5th Street Fab Shop Nice intro :) And a great project. But I'm afraid the bolts will curve or break, you should push them down as possible.

[@ironken1796]

Your vise idea is so simply genius.......why didn't I think of that!

[@jimzivny1554]

Nice table, the 1" tube with round stock to add accessories is a great idea.

[@t.s.haynie4197]

The mounting method for the vice, I thought was really sharp. Nice. 😎

[@jamesrowe6389]

I love it. I have been trying to decide what design I was going with for my new shop table, and now I have certainly found it. The idea for the vise sold me. I can see that idea working for many items on the table. Great job.

[@5thStreetFab]

James Rowe good I'm glad it helped

[@c120flyer]

Great videos. Not a bunch of fluff, just good solid information with great demos! Smooth intro, and the table is about the coolest thing I've seen! Keep em coming!

[@5thStreetFab]

c120flyer thank you i appreciate it!

[@garybeach4665]

I’m in the process of building a similar design to your table. The one thing in this video I REALLY love is the square tube/bar stock to the bottom of the tools / bench vise. I’m going to put that on the bottom of EVERYTHING!! Great video!! Thanks for the upload!!

[@5thStreetFab]

Right on! Let me know how it goes bud!

[@danielmeecham464]

Well Done guy! I'm struggling with what kind to build myself. Now this just added to it because if its simplicity, but well thought out design and durability. Thanks for sharing!

[@patrickmerriman2952]

Hey, Max. I love this table design! I was thinking about the thing you said about your tools falling through the one inch gaps. Since you spaced it at 1" for clamping or accessories, it would be easy for you to 3/8" flat to 1" square for inserts. Then, remove them when you need an accessory or to clamp. You wouldn't have to fill all nine gaps, you could just do one area.

[@ArgFernando]

Great table, i maded my table as my first welding proyect expecting it to be the more flat posible, and got into Torsion problems, i will remplace the top of my table with this desing ! thx.

[@dryocum]

3 words... I love it! Great work brother! I’m a new welder and your videos are just what I need! Keep them coming.

[@5thStreetFab]

Thank you!

[@Mark-pp2ty]

Good job. Great ideas. I've been modifying table in blacksmith shop. Thank you.

[@tbryant6818]

Great table. Well thought out. Thanks for sharing. Maybe share some of your fixtures and jigs. I like the vice setup.

[@5thStreetFab]

t bryant thank you. that sounds like a good idea. maybe I'll some tools for my table and film it!

[@michor10]

I love it, man. Especially the extension. I've been thinking about building one of these for a while and your design seems perfect for what I intend to do. Thanks for sharing.

[@5thStreetFab]

MickHornbak thanks I appreciate it!

[@jerrybobteasdale]

I like it. It looks adaptable. I think that I'd make some of the slats slide-able/removable. And then use clamp jig to hold the slats rigid. The levelling bolts look a tad small, or maybe just unnecessary? Or maybe not. Nice table.

[@themrnorwood]

I want this exact table. I just picked up my first welder and this is exactly what I'm looking for. Great job. I have so many questions

[@chipmcallister7349]

Do you have a materials list available? Interested!

[@dafarm9814]

Excellent design! Do you have the plans you used that you could share? Warm regards Doron

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

Pretty cool! How much better is the Langmuir than this? I'm sure the holes in the Langmuir are really nice for clamping.

[@DanRu13]

I've been checking out a lot of weld table videos. I like yours the best. Great job! I'm going to build a similar one in the future

[@RottFink]

I'm addicted to your videos man... I know this video is a few years old but I'm about to build a welding table and I really like the extension. I'd love the plans and parts list for this table if you'd be willing to share?

[@unitedstatesofbuild4915]

Youve got some good stuff happening here, thumbs up. keep it coming. I'm subscribed

[@5thStreetFab]

UnitedStatesofBuild thank you I appreciate it!

[@minskmade]

the vise idea is great.

[@themonsterfactory2934]

Hey great job on the video and the table... been wanting to build a table for awhile and your ideas have given me afew extra ideas . Off to check out your other vids

[@5thStreetFab]

+The Monster Factory thanks bud I appreciate it!

[@zlatkov_m]

Really nice one! May I aske for the spec for the table? Thanks for the time and cheers!

[@larrysullivan6536]

Brilliant well done love it Larry in London I’m going to copy your table

[@geodans7704]

Nice intro! Great table! I'm just rounding up material for mine but no top yet so this really gives me some ideas, I really like the slide in vice too!

[@5thStreetFab]

Geodans good luck! try to think it out before building and don't rush it! thanks for eatching

[@elijahtaylor8351]

I like your ideas. I really need a welding table for my powerarc.

[@5thStreetFab]

+Elijah Taylor thank you, and a table is a must!

[@jameswhite9237]

Great job good idea to the point and practical keep up the good work 🖒

[@craiglandry8599]

Nice build for sure and intro! I like your style.

[@alaskamike3577]

Outstanding job. I will be building one just like this shortly. Having locking casters on it is a big plus feature. Also the slideout extender. Great idea. Thanks for the great videos.

[@5thStreetFab]

Alaska Mike Thanks for watching let me know how it turns out!

[@dougankrum3328]

...Nice work, some good ideas with the 'slats...!

[@an_R_key]

Very cool, nice job!

[@michaelroof1969]

Very cool.

[@handyman562]

intro was sweet awsome table super idea with the vice great work

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks bud I really appreciate it!

[@ddesilva61]

What what is your solution to tighten up the tolerances on the sliding track of the table? Thanks for sharing...

[@DougBugBuilder]

The intro was good, really good.

[@5thStreetFab]

Doug Bug thanks I think I'll keep it then!

[@แอร์น้อยแสนทวีสุข]

very very good work

[@melgross]

Yes, the intro is fine. Show us your work. Ok, some questions. One is how did you get straight pieces for the top? Usually, I see hot rolled, and the companies tell me that for about 30” length, they’re curved by 1/8”, max 3/16. Do you have any problems with 3/8” warping from the heat? I can’t decide how thick this stuff needs to be. A problem is that for me, in NYC, without a car, buying metal is very expensive, over eBay, or otherwise. An example, is a length of 1” CRS Tube, 16 gauge wall costing $16.80 from a vendor, cut into 4 foot pieces for shipping. That’s pretty good. But the shipping is $50!!! If I buy more it gets a bit better, but it still costs a lot more than the metal.

[@5thStreetFab]

+Mel Gross hey thanks bud. So what I did is laid them with the bow pointed up. That way they're consistent. And when I build something on it I'll use spacers which helps keep it flat over unflat surfaces. If I were you I would look very seriously at the certiflat pro table tops. They're nice flat cheap, the holes are awesome and you get to build it. Hope this helps.

[@melgross]

Yes, I have. They're so thin though, at just 3/16". I imagine they must work ok, but still.. I'm still thinking about them. I just wish I could fit one of the 1/2" 12x30" plates into my hydraulic press to straighten them out. I can get them at a decent price. But it's just too much curve. I was wondering if I could heavy clamp them to a strong rectangular tube (or two), and weld them flat. But I'd be afraid the plate would curve the tube. Sigh! I also wonder if doing some weld lines on one side would warp it the other way, or is it too thick for that? What do you think? Keep up the videos, you teach well.

[@Doitforyoself]

Great table. I have a couple of questions... First, what size square tubing and wall size did you use for the frame and legs? I thought of using .188 for the square tubing with the exact same size plate (A36). And, I would prefer to just weld the slats to the frame. Is this a common method? I don't really think I would like to stand them off for adjustment but I am looking for a way to slip my clamps through the table. Finally, I don't know squat about steel and a beginner welder. Is using A36 steel a good fit for a welding table?

[@5thStreetFab]

Eddie Regory hey so I used 3x2 tubing and I think it's 1/8" thick. I used bolts so I can remove a few of them for awkward parts like rear ends. if you didn't want to remove them then yes welding them would be fine and I have seen it done. Any metal will work for a top this is just the cheapest I found. Hope this helps thanks for watching.

[@kevinlwiltfong7941]

Good design.

[@MultiGazman]

Really like your table! Seems to be more versatile than the the ones with holes. Im just starting out and the first thing i did was stock up with some angle, The only problem with that is. not a while lot of welding involved,Maybe you have some ideas you could share?

[@5thStreetFab]

MultiGazman thank you! I think if I could afford it is would buy a @ddemoise table with the holes and no slats, then buy a package of tools from stronghand. But I can't afford it and drilling holes would take a long time and I couldn't get them perfect without a mill. Anyways I love using angle iron I have a new video on using it and I'll be making at least one maybe two more videos on it. I will try to throw in different ways to use it for you.

[@robertljordon9727]

Good job

[@mcmmetalman]

Really nice table. One question. Is there a reason the 3 end pcs. of flat bar are different lengths?

[@5thStreetFab]

mcmmetalman the supplier I bought them from cut them an inch long so I left them that length. Thanks for watching.

[@unclefrankonap1953]

nice job

[@Takuplumbing]

Beautiful

[@5thStreetFab]

Geno V thank you I appreciate it!

[@northjerseykevin3915]

Great table / nice video

[@5thStreetFab]

North jersey Kevin Thanks 👍

[@Merica73]

Intro is great! Table is very cool. Would like to see specs so I can duplicate one for myself as I’m just starting out. I have a basic solid table w/ four legs but it s by no means level/square and sturdy. It was more for practice than anything, just something to get me started.

[@5thStreetFab]

040 Tundra ya I need too. When I get a chance I'll write them down.

[@patrickmerriman2952]

@@5thStreetFab Hey, Max. Did you ever write it down somewhere? I haven't seen it and I was wanting to duplicate it myself. Thanks! BTW, you are a machine!! Keep the vids coming!

[@waltersaunders7699]

G'day 5st Fab Shop, nice table do you have all the measurements? And your intro is fine!

[@gonedeepseafishing]

Extension! Good idea.

[@sousaconstructionanddesign3768]

Great. Job. And intro. Keep grinding

[@MrGunPilot]

Wow, this is precisely what I've been looking for. Excellent design. Question; I know you mentioned "scrap versus new metal", I have access to some 1.5" thick by 7" wide flat stock. Heavier than I need, but it would be stout. Same design concept as yours, any thoughts?

[@markfryer9880]

GunPilot, I scored some 5 x 1 flat stock that had been welded in pairs to make counter weights for vertically sliding whiteboards at the school I work at, so my answer is; If your happy to use it then use it. It will make your table heavy which is both good and bad, so consider buying heavy duty locking swivel castors, mine are 5 x 2 wheels rated at 400 kilo per wheel, so 1600 kilo for the set of four. Probably a bit of overkill but they were a bit cheaper than the 6 inch wheels, which were rated at 1800 kilo per set.

[@fidelocampo2266]

Nice table👍

[@5thStreetFab]

Thanks bud

[@koryw4468]

What are those clamps called that you showed in the video. I know they are a c clamp type but never seen the quick release style. I’d like to get some thanks

[@5thStreetFab]

Kory W I'm not sure of the name they are some type of wood working clamps I see them at Lowe's a lot

[@104littleal6]

Nice table. 👍 That would work with my wheelchair. Do you plan on putting a leveling bar down the middle as well?

[@5thStreetFab]

Thank you! I'm not planning on it. I don't build anything over a couple hundred pounds and these haven't flexed yet!

[@mertonsilliker4858]

I am planning on building this table, material in the shop but was going to drill the top and screw it to the c channel. This is the only differance. Any thoughts. Adjustable rollers attached to legs

[@5thStreetFab]

Merton Silliker if I was to do it again I probably would just make it where each slat screws down solid. Just make sure you have room to clamp on each piece of c channel

[@andrewsesterhenn3179]

I'm also using c channel for the top but I noticed it's got a slight crown to it. Will that be ok, since I noticed you mentioned your flat bar wasn't perfectly flat either? 0

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Awesome. I like this. I made my table for $100 with 2x2 .120 and a free .250 plate. I know I'm going to have problems in the future with clamping though haha.

[@5thStreetFab]

Boosted Buckets oh well at work we have 1" 4x8 tables and ya it's hard to clamp but they are nice at the same time

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

5th Street Fab Shop haha. It'll work for now. What's the most difficult fabrication project you've taken on alone and also taken on ever?

[@5thStreetFab]

Boosted Buckets I have a friend that owns a coffee shop and he had a local company build him stainless counter tops. He wanted me to weld up the seams. When I went and checked it out it was 20 guage stainless and was already glued to the wooden counter tops with 1/4"-1/2" gaps. It was the most contaminated nastiest job ever. Came out like crap and I only did it because he's a friend. Tried warning him. That's why now I try not to do jobs I know better even for family and friends.

[@5thStreetFab]

Boosted Buckets I also just use a 4 ft level to level the last 2 it'll reach and then adjust the other ones to it.

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

5th Street Fab Shop haha. Cool thanks. Sounds stressful haha.

[@chipmcallister7349]

Can you provide a material list?

[@1990notch]

Nice job! Do those top pieces heat warp at all?

[@5thStreetFab]

1990notch I haven't had them warp

[@D.Mulder]

cant you just weld the slats on a straight square tube? Im asking because i want to build something foldable on the wall.

[@5thStreetFab]

+D. Mulder you definitely can but if your floor isn't perfectly level when you move it each slat will be just slightly off. If you weld the slats completely level and just make the legs adjustable it should solve it though.

[@nathanielschmierer1674]

Great job! Are those 3/8 plates hot rolled? I think I'm going to build something similar, but it's hard to find flat bar that is flat. I guess being able to select your material is key.

[@5thStreetFab]

Nathaniel Schmierer yes they are in just removed all the mill scale. and you can't really find "flat" flat bar I just made sure the bow was pointed up on all of them and it worked out really well.

[@nathanielschmierer1674]

Thank you very much!

[@figurado1]

Fast forward to 2021. The slats are now about $60 each. Yikes. Nice job though!

[@benpena2832]

Is that 1/8” thick wall on the tubing?

[@benpena2832]

Would 14 gauge work ok?

[@5thStreetFab]

Ya I think it was .095 tick which is around 14 gauge

[@coilstreeservice9398]

You could just get a piece of 16 gauge cold roll to throw on it if you don’t want it slotted now and then

[@5thStreetFab]

Yep! Ive got some thick aluminum plate i put on top

[@coilstreeservice9398]

5th Street Fab Right!

[@unapologetic7900]

I'm looking at building a table now.... But the suppliers are price gouging metal so much now. No import Tariff has been implented yet, but the suppliers jacked the price up by over 30% anyway. Fab shops are really stingy with drop scrap now, the all hold there scrap and sell it to recyclers, so it's tough to get metal cheap anymore. I live in a coastal area, so I want to build my table out of stainless. Looks like a small 2 x4 basic table will set me back about $700. If anyone knows of a supplier that's reasonable in the south east, please let me know.

[@thegoodearth7]

Exactly. I don't even dare go up the road to the local metal supplier and price things out right now.

[@luciansuciu77]

Cel Mai Tare

[@IvanGOrtolan]

haha the moment you say "nice and flat" you showed how bent are the plates in the middle..

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

Just a thought about your comment how anoying it is to have all your tools fall through the cracks. Well I have the problem of all my tools end up being piled all over the top of my table. Lol Oh yea and on another thought I seem to spend a lot of time preparing used/scrap metal.

[@5thStreetFab]

haha ya thats true!

[@Room_for_1_more_fruit_tree]

Next time you get a chance to weld on zinc bolts try burning it off with muriatic acid and then a bath in baking soda. Will be the cleanest steel you've ever welded on.

[@5thStreetFab]

That sounds amazing! I might try it. Usually I weld it fast and hold my breath! Haha

[@Room_for_1_more_fruit_tree]

It's completely worth it to burn only the submerged bolt heads to weld. Just starting my version of this table. Great build by the way.

[@damonhowe1390]

i'm liking the navy seal flag too