I only own a TIG machine at the moment so spatter wont be a problem. It is a really nice table and I can't wait to use it!

Thanks, man. It's better than anything I have at work where we do metal fabrication all day long so that says something. The old timers insist that sawhorses are good enough. HAH! If you build this yourself and don't have a cheap metal purchasing source then you may not be able to build it as cheap ...

Thanks but it was not that bad. Total time to mark, drill and bevel one plate was less than 4 hours. So the slats could be finished in four 8 hour days if someone were to work on them full time. Not that BAD?! lol. You are committed. I probably put 12 hours total into my table and I'm sooo glad it'...

I wanted to have one of these. http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/700x700/165/165578386_700x700.jpg But I didn't want to drill all the holes. So I made this: P_20150228_163032.jpg P_20150228_163344.jpg The legs might be changed into a folding setup (even though it only wobbles a total of 1/8...

That's a fantastic table and I applaud your commitment. I made a stronghand inspired replica but without all the holes because i knew how time consuming that would be. FIgured the slots would be enough to slip sliding tools in

The free spin bolt idea is flawed, sorry. Think about when u bolt it down or remove. 1/4 turn on each bolt One after the other type situation occurs Not sure I quite understand you but I did drill and tap 4 holes for a single plate as a test and it worked perfectly. LIke you said and like I assumed...

I'm not sure how the 1/4 turn deal means it is flawed. that is by design.

The legs/bracing of the table is not complete. However, the legs do have adjustable feet. If the table flexes under testing I will stiffen it. 1/4"w 2x4" tubing, so that may not happen.

Progress. Table just needs tapping next

2.5 months later and I'm finally making progress. Had to move houses and now have a garage 4x the size of the last. I have all the plates and the table frame finished. Went with 1/2" plate with stiffeners stitched to the bottoms. Just waiting on the bolts to arrive. Here's the design that will ...

I didn't think many people would catch on to the name :D That's the kind of practical and simple idea I was looking for. I had my mind so focused on a material type that I didn't consider other options. I'll C-clamp to a big piece of flat tubing and stitch it in with minimal amperage and see what ha...

Leg/flange length is irrelevant as it will be lifted off the table. Price is a major consideration

I'm making a welding table similar to this. Frame is already done. Dimensions are 70"Lx34"W with 3x2x1/4w tubing http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q281/tached_out/100_2071_zpsc10152bb.jpg http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180145&page=2 I originally wanted to copy his...