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Thread: welding carts---why the rearward tilt?

  1. #11

    Re: weld carts---why the rearward tilt?

    Alright, so after viewing about a dozne different designs, I'm gonna keep it simple:



    Question: I want to build a small welding table on top. To start, its gonna be wood until I can rustle up some money. If I have additional funds, I'd like to build a fold out portion that will expand the table a bit.

    what gauge metal is sufficient enough for a welding table?


  2. #12

    Re: weld carts---why the rearward tilt?

    Does your welder have a side door that opens up from the top? If so, a table on top will get in the way of opening it. I know I open mine up all the time to look at the chart.
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  3. #13

    Re: weld carts---why the rearward tilt?

    Looks good Bob. I like the hinge design. I couldn't find all the pictures I was talking about, they might be on an older computer at home now that I think about it. I do like the one I attached though, just smaller.

    As far a a top you have to go big. Most people use super thick pieces that they always seem to score for free. Something like, they were getting rid of it at work or it was just sitting in my neighbors sideyard. I would go thick because you don't want it warping and you'll want to be able to grind off slag and what not. I've also seen people weld bolts and other pieces to the top to use as jigs and holding points. When the project is done they grind them off. You'd need something thick for that.


  4. #14

    Re: weld carts---why the rearward tilt?

    Quote Originally Posted by Robinhood4x4
    Does your welder have a side door that opens up from the top? If so, a table on top will get in the way of opening it. I know I open mine up all the time to look at the chart.
    Steve,

    Yeah, thats why I'm putting the table on the other side.

    Mike,

    Ok, go big it is! I'll have to go with Lance to find some metal that thick.

    Bob

  5. #15

    Re: weld carts---why the rearward tilt?

    Going big as in thick. I like the table I posted but my version would only have a top thats 4'X5'.

    I have seen tables that use thrench plates as tops. Like the tench plates cars drive over. Those are some big mothers, not to mention heavy. I'm not sure how people come across those but it would be nice to get a chunk of one of those.

  6. #16

    Re: weld carts---why the rearward tilt?

    As mentioned before go thick with the weld table. I would say 1/2" minimum. Leave at least 4" of overhange for clamps and such. We have a couple that are 1" thick which is perfect. With a thick table, it will absorb heat, keep stuff from warping, and you can tack, back brake, and bend.

  7. #17

    Re: weld carts---why the rearward tilt?

    Ok, I'm about 90% done. So it started with a bed frame:



    And fab'd this up over two weeks. Here's the cart with nothing on it:



    And a front shot:



    I need to gusset up the front outriggers, add some cable hooks, some flooring, and a welding table on top. I am also considering adding some arms that surround the tank that will act as a push cart and to also secure the tank too. But for now, it does the job. Oh, I may paint it as well, but damn, I'm so done with this!

  8. #18

    Re: weld carts---why the rearward tilt?

    daymn, Mine looks like crap compared to that...


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  9. #19

    Re: weld carts---why the rearward tilt?

    So THATS what you were doing with the bed frame... I remembering you posting about it but didn't connect it to this project. Looks awesome! What are you going to use for the top?
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  10. #20

    Re: weld carts---why the rearward tilt?

    I would have never thought about using an old bed frame. Brilliant!
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