Funny, I was just thinking of building a square pylon bolted to a truck
wheel, with the top crossdrilled to accept a standard mount, which could
hold a big vise, an arbor press, a bandsaw blade welder, or anything else
I thought of. I like the idea of building two of them so you can mount
a table. I have for many years had a very simple welding table which
consists of a 30x30x3/8" steel plate sitting on an old 55 gallon drum.
I have made dozens of projects on it. Many times I clamp on a sawed off
piece of 10" I-beam to raise the height of the table to make it easier
on my back. Since I only do stick welding, I don't think much of sitting
since I don't want sparks going into my lap. I suppose I could weld in
my blacksmith's apron (long) and try that sitting down.
Anyway, my next generation welding table concept was going to be height
adjustable. It's one thing if you're making something fairly 2-dimensional,
like a frame of angle iron, but if you are making a 2' box you want to be
able to weld on the top of it.
GWE
carl mciver wrote:
Awhile back I discussed building a set of reconfigurable tools made from
2 and 2 1/2" square tubing. I got two semi truck brake drums for nuthin'
today and started on building up a set of bases that are the brake drums
with the two inch tubing for a stanchion. At the top I'll have different
tops that pin up on top, such as bases for my vice, grinder, and so forth.
By putting a plate over the top I now have a welding table, and a bigger one
for putting on top of two. Make a tee for the top and I can put even more
stuff, like having a base sticking out from under the table for a grinder or
vice. Gotta get more 2 1/2 inch tubing though, the place seems to have that
in short supply.
At any rate, before I start cutting up my square tubing, I wanted to
know what folks thought was better, a welding table that you work at
standing up or one that you sit down at. I plan on making/using a stool if
I don't feel like standing. Also, what is the preferred height? I'm about
six feet tall. I could whip up an stanchion extension on a shorter stand
and add the extension when I want to stand, but extra pieces adds more slop,
which I despise.
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