Welding Table / Workbench Build - How To

Building a Welding Table / Multifunctional workbench for the shipping container shop. I plan on using this welding table/workbench for more than just welding. It will likely be a multipurpose workbench for many of my projects and will help out a lot for the next few shipping container shop additions! Please let me know if you have any questions:)
Big thanks to my local Industrial Metal Supply for partnering with me on this project and supplying some of the steel for this build!
Here is a link if you want to see if they have a store near you!
www.industrial...
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Plastic or Paper - by Wes Hutchinson
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[@homesteadonomics]

Here is the UPDATE and UPGRADES video for this table kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5rbYaGoZ9t8Z68 Also, For those interested in the Forney multiprocess welder I use, here is a link. Forney sells welders, plasma cutters and just about any other metal working tool you can imagine! bit.ly/2LjRRqH

[@luferdelvi]

Excellent work man....

[@harmanpreetsingh4660]

sir,you can use angles on the periphery of the table top as on one side of angle will flush with side of table , however the flange will cater you to clamp with welding clamps and C- clamps, rather than going deep underneath the table top and open wide the clamps

[@Посохправды]

the size of the table top? can you give the drawings? [e-mail]

[@oldowl4290]

Does IMS sell the caster base plates or did you DIY those? I live close to their San Diego location and I'm in there often but have never seen them. Really nice table, it's a good design. I'm building one soon along with a welding cart. Also, I may have missed it, what size / thickness did you use for your top plate?

[@palimiyamaheswararao369]

Good

[@kacperkosowski9506]

I bought this for my friend for his birthday as we just moved into a new house and he finally has room for a workshop. The bench was very easy to set up kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh They center support is a little difficult to snap in and out of place at first but at least then we know the bench is secure. It was a pleasant surprise when we saw it came with clamps. I apparently missed that in the description. My friend loves the versatility of the bench. Great starter bench for his workshop and easily transportable all over our property. I wish the bench was a little taller but the other features of the bench more than make up for that.

[@blackberryhideout5793]

The magnets to hold the drawers secure is fantastic. Smart idea to make the top easier to remove as you decide how you want to modify it. Also- I agree with using the table for a while and seeing where you might need to make adjustments, rather than getting everything 100% done and realizing later that you would rather have had something work in a different manner. Two thumbs up!

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Jess! You can now come and take lessons on the new table whenever you want:)

[@blackberryhideout5793]

You mean lessons on how to slide on your back/jump over it? Um, no thanks. LOL, just kidding. I'm down for some welding lessons!!

[@HAFFT1ME]

I love that you always put what you did wrong, what you would do differently and/or what you’re going to keep an eye on. It’s my favorite thing about your videos. We can see all the successes (& there’s a lot!) for the most part...thanks for showing all sides of the project. Your KZbin presentation/process is as good as your projects. Well done once again. 👍🏼

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks so much! That means a lot!! I just want to show all aspects of it.. because I usually end up finding that certain things work just as I thought and some not so much... like the stops. In my mind I was like that's perfect! I can level the bench and make it perfectly stable. But they aren't perfect.. I need to add feet to them and/or figure out a mechanism where they drive a hinged piece of steel down to create a more stable stop.. but for now they work well... just not as quick and easy as I originally thought :D

[@danielmeecham464]

I thought I had my mind made up on how to build my welding table. Then this guy roles this out. Thanks for stopping me and making me totally rethink my project!

[@foofooss]

Beautiful design. Looks awesome

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Sam:)

[@nifty1940]

Bugga..where were you 45yrs ago when I built mine, which I've cursed, used and loved ever since. Mine was a "suck 'n' see job", yours is a "hell mate, I know what I'm doing job". A great fabrication job, with thought and expansion built into it.

[@JerryRigEverything]

That turned out really cool. Nice work! I was going to suggest a magnet for the drawers but you went and did it already. 👊

[@BenDunlop]

You know it's a good video when JRE is commenting on it

[@linctexpilot8337]

OUTSTANDING design!!!

[@minutemark]

That thing is a work of art! Nice job!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks mark!!! I appreciate it :)

[@thomassinclair4675]

Excellent ideas! The best welding table I have seen!

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Thomas!

[@harkidodia2513]

Nicely done and looks great.

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Harki! joe

[@DiHandley]

That’s not a welding table. That sir...is a work of art! Congratulations. 👍

[@roberteastman1396]

Unbelievable! Such beautiful work. You could make good money on the things you make. That's a two-thousand dollar table.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Robert! I enjoy building things like this but once I build one or two then my mind wants to work on other things... lol... I have thought about making custom things on the side... 'one of a kind' things so i don't get bored making multiples...lol

[@annawede]

I agree. This table is stellar. Well done.

[@josephwhite9992]

Great job on this table. I will try to make one like this for my everlast welder equipment. I love the fact you can put portable power tools on the sliding portions. That is an excellent use of space.

[@benvehikite]

Nice design and execution!

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Ben!!!

[@scootersworkbench6347]

Nice project. Love the swivel drawers!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Scooter! I was the most excited about those for this build.. just wanted something a bit unique:)

[@keithhagen515]

I live in Tucson and just found IMS. It is my new favorite place in the world. An adult candy store that I can spend hours in just looking at all their inventory. In fact, I have a delivery coming today! I can’t wait to start cutting and welding. 😃

[@jerrygarcia3824]

2:39 holy smokes, did you see that spider!

[@Null_Glow]

Wow! Now I got the creepy crawlies lol

[@selftaopath]

WOW. FANTASTIC. Thank you. I'll be making a new work/welding table. and following your lead. lol Finally I make "your" welding table. Thank you. I just love it. Your creations are inspirations. I wish I was imaginative. I can duplicate but designer I am NOT. Again thank you for sharing your skills/creations.

[@Lostpanda123]

Beautiful work!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks!!!

[@weraknipexmilwaukeemafellf5991]

homesteadonomics Здравствуйте, спасибо за видео🖒👍🖒👍🖒👍Я тоже хочу сделать такой-же столик, отправьте пожалуйста на мою почту схему, чертежи с размерами для этого стола...Спасибо☺[e-mail]

[@DezertBandito]

are we not gonna talk about the GIGANTIC spider at 2:36?!?

[@ronron8464]

Good video Joe and that cart is really awesome!! 👊 Ron1

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Ron! it was a lot longer than most of my build vids so I was hoping it didn't drag too much ...lol... my voice isn't the smoothest for voice overs..lol

[@markgrevatt4867]

Wow that a really nice welding table. Best I've seen so far. That's made at home very cool

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks so much mark!

[@TheKallipugos]

Big spider 🕷 behind you at 2:39. 😄

[@plaid13]

Haha i was wondering if anyone else saw that thing. Geeze that was a big spider.

[@rabie4x4]

Ah, just a wolf spider.. We have a lot of those, I try to put them outside when I catch them in the house.

[@hate5834]

I was just about to say the same thing

[@luanvan3544]

siêu nhân

[@drew4902]

The spider looked nervous, kind of like it didn't want to be on camera lol.

[@gordon4385]

That is flat-out the coolest, most intelligently laid-out welding table ive ever seen. And I've seen a few! Just put a few openings for clamps and Bob's yer uncle!

[@HooverBeast]

This channel is great

[@mevofr]

Yeah, quite amazing. It should be named "Build amazing stuff and make it look like it's no big deal" ;)

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks so much HooVerb!

[@HooverBeast]

mevofr it's definitely one of the manliest channels i've stumbled upon, ever.

[@oddjobkia]

I have been looking at welding table designs for a while... this is easily the best I have seen. The extending sides are just genius..

[@elpiti683]

buenisima la mesa de soldadura

[@homesteadonomics]

muchas gracias Edguardo :)

[@garybower1824]

Incredible job. I am almost done with my welding table but now I have to add on the sliding table extenders. Great idea.

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks so much! and good luck on finishing yours gary! Joe

[@markrjones]

Nice work Joe! I saw the photos recently on Instagram. More inspiration. I'm currently building a chicken "drinker" system. These last chicks we bought are working me too hard. Investment of time to save time.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Mark! I have some future planned upgrades too... but I wanted to get it in use for the time being:) Great to here you are doing the chicken waterer... I love mine and it's just so nice not to have to fill up water every couple of days!! :)

[@countrysidepropertymainten1165]

That's a nice, simple design. Awesome

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks!!!

[@mrfyxr7489]

Great little table. I may steal your inspiration for my shop. If you run your 'stabilizers' down and then do a little whaling (beating with a hammer) you might end up with divots out of a concrete floor. Maybe something as simple as a small piece of plywood...just a pad.I really like the swing out drawers.I like your channel and I like your place and what you are doing there.

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks! yes, do steal.. I put vids up with hopes that it might inspire other projects so go ahead for sure :) .. and yes, the stops will get some feet at some point... I've thought of rubber and wood ones and maybe even a welded on circle too... I just kind of hit a point that I wanted this thing done for the time being.. which is why nothing further is done to them for now...lol.. but future upgrades will address that for sure :)

[@duck-n-cover477]

@@homesteadonomics Great design! What are those threaded brackets called, that you used for the leveling bolts? By the way, you might consider "wrap around" extension hinges so the drawers can swing out parralel with the front face.

[@mrx.2233]

Done welding cart. I am doing this next. Like the design. Well done.

[@sallyweiner4180]

Nice work!

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Sally!

[@xmassi1]

Nice Spider 2:35

[@homesteadonomics]

hahaha... a friend of mine:)

[@gustavogarrido9855]

not so big

[@voxydian2689]

its always a good idea to weld in short sleeves.. gives that nice farmers tan

[@firecloud77]

*2:34* *Spider!* Aaaaaaaaaaah! Awesome project. I wish I knew how to weld.

[@homesteadonomics]

lol... I never even noticed him... but I guess I have a security spider in the shop: )

[@garybloom7445]

I like the fact that the cut off saw slots in there, nice idea. No more working on the floor.

[@moonlitedaze5688]

Excellent Welding Table! What projects have you made inside your home ? Looking forward to the playhouse. Your skills never fail to amaze!

[@asanoen1777]

Dude that is a kickass table!!!!!!! Great job welders right hand....

[@TJ-eb1cm]

Amazing table!!! great job!!! (check out the spider behind you!! 2:43")

[@samuelrochefort2318]

Very well done! Looks extremely functional and well designed.

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Samuel!

[@TheGoatShowMan]

Outstanding design and build.

[@ericward9159]

How much would all that steel cost to build a table like that? Including the wheels, hinges, etc....

[@articcat121]

god damn! that is the nicest table I have ever seen!

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks so much Giovanni!

[@privateer177666]

That is a beautimus welding bench. I bet it weighs a bunch, and most certainly was not inexpensive.

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks! it weighs about 250lb I';m guessing

[@TankRipper2012]

Awesome job looks great keep it up.

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Marcus!

[@jaimzmyers3699]

There was a big spider getting some glory shots at 2:36 lol

[@homesteadonomics]

lol... I never noticed him in the editing but lots of you guys did...I guess he's my shop security:)

[@henryrodriguez644]

Call me crazy, but like see cutting and welding steel... Beautiful work... Keep going.

[@k.cashman427]

Great job and design! Did you wing it or rely on any plans for inspiration?

[@PalmSandsRanch]

That's a real sweet table Joe, nice design and a quality build as usual.

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Philip! It's already coming in handy... started building cabinets/drawers and been doing it all on the bench:)

[@xRENEGADExXxNINJAx]

I thought I was seeing things on my screen. I freaked out when I realized it was a spider... I was almost too ashamed to continue watching lol

[@dannytheplumber7394]

VERY IMPRESSIVE !!! great video

[@bulldozer7656]

So how much total did you spend on this? How thick is the top? Great job!

[@homesteadonomics]

My local metal shop hooked me up with a lot of the steel. But I used things I already had on hand too... but I'm guessing start to finish it would be a few hundred to build it with eveything purchased ... maybe a little less. Just a ball park... hope that helps:)

[@ravisadasivan3711]

How thick is the top?

[@babylonfive]

Great work and great presentation. Always a treat to watch.

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks David! It was really nice to get this project up and rolling... working on the next project using it right now :)

[@Retroweld]

🤘 Nice!

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Douglas!

[@Deltarig]

Cool table the adjustable bolts idea is good. It looks like it'll last the test of time. I might copy some of your ideas

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks Alex! go ahead and copy what works for you and modify anything else to suit your specific needs :) thanks for watching:)

[@timflanigan8586]

I’ve always been more of a woodworker, but this design is phenomenal! Makes me want to get more into welding!

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Tim! I appreciate the kind words and you checking out the build too:) Joe

[@transmutacionhumana7116]

Congratulations!!! It's a very Nice table

[@tomthompson7400]

pull out end stop bits are very clever

[@Asomesauc]

Very well-thought-out and Welbilt I'm impressed the only thing I suggest is to put some feet on the leveling fasteners

[@homesteadonomics]

yep, agreed, feet are the first thing to add on the upgrade list... otherwise I'll start having littel divots all over the slab:)

[@deshawnmorris6031]

Like welding you showed me something that i can do in my life.

[@ЗурабБайкулов-в9в]

Convenient table. Great work! 👍👍👍

[@saeidmomtahan]

Hell of a nice job. And a well done video too

[@richardpaxton5059]

Amazing work and thought process,thanks for sharing.Canada

[@weliton1050]

Hello... I'm brazilian, I dont speak English. But I loved your work. Congratulations.

[@richardweyland116]

Great job, good idea to add wheels. Thanks for using decent music.

[@thejorshii621]

Una araña en el minuto 2:35 😨jaja

[@mikemccaffrey8500]

Very nice table....giving lots of good ideas!!

[@SHUKHRAT-TJ]

HELLO, MY FRIEND. THE WELDING TABLE IS VERY INTERESTING AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL. I'M WATCHING YOUR VIDEO FROM TAJIKISTAN🇹🇯🇹🇯👍

[@steve1967gila]

I don't think I have ever commented on a work bench, but that was brilliant great work

[@brainfornothing]

That cat sized spider is checking their new workbench-home, maybe you must close these ends with plastic inserts after all... :) Good job !

[@FrisellFan01]

as usual....great work.......your eye for detail........is amazing....

[@yukonjack8103]

You should patent that table! It's really cool.

[@homesteadonomics]

lol... thanks Jack! but that would mean I would have to talk to a lawyer... lol... and well, thats not my cup of tea ;)

[@lwhited1]

So cool! Great job!

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Laurence!!

[@WICowboy2k1]

Nice work, the swing out drawers are a nice touch.

[@Robocoppat]

Great job.. I built something similar for a friend about 7 years ago and I put rubber from a tire on to a piece of 2x2x1/8 flat bar and welded it to the bottom of the leveling legs. Again Great job. 2 THUMBS UP.

[@hollythebo]

Great work, well done !

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks David!

[@kilab778]

Looks like it came straight from the factory!!!! Sweet!!!!

[@mybithesmaster]

VERY PRACTICAL DESIGN!!! i love your expandability. WELL DONE

[@GaryHall-uv4in]

Well done young Fella.

[@recrdholdr]

I like the hinged draw idea. Simple but works well

[@olegstogov1589]

Realy cool! Thank for idea!

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks for checking it out Oleg :) joe

[@Daniel_PU239]

By far the BEST welding table i have seen!! And I've been looking at a lot of youtube vids to get ideas.

[@wilsonworks]

Dude! That's awesome!!

[@homesteadonomics]

Thanks so much WW!

[@bqcreations8035]

Marvellous , good job !

[@Brian18741]

This is a great build! Well done!

[@bdhd206]

Fantastic table!

[@007darryl]

Very clever! Nicely done.

[@nicksprintshop7856]

Nice Work. I like all the trays and slide outs to extend the table. I just bought some metal square tubing!

[@USNERDOC]

Watched this a couple of times this morning with a nice cup of coffee. Very inspirational Joe. This welding table has been brewing on my back burner ever since watching after you posted this cool vid. Many great design ideas to inspire a similar project on our ranch. Big fan of your channel and as I have said before, I really appreciate your thought process and approach to projects. Thank you! 👍

[@uknowulikethat4042]

thats a sweet looking table, I reckon Jimmy Diresta would approve.

[@yangalich5615]

Отличный и оригинальный сварочный стол!! Огромное Спасибо за видео из России !!

[@WinterVil]

Я влюбился в этот стол! Шикарное исполнение!))

[@silvergrizzly316]

Perfect!!!! I am 💯% satisfied with the way it came out !!! 😀. You are definitely talented my friend!!!

[@homesteadonomics]

thank you Gerald! :)

[@supersoldier64]

Nice work! Thank You for sharing.

[@homesteadonomics]

thanks Ethan!!!

[@loliperezfrances483]

Good and profesional work and magnific table .

[@londel1767]

thats a really nice work bench.

[@offtherailsproductions8376]

Wow looks very convenient

[@keiweralbertosuarez7214]

amazing job!!! nice done!!!