Why? I can buy a half inch thick used piece for a very good price. Would this type of steel have any negative downsides over regular hot rolled plate? Anything negative for high freq TIG?
Also, does anyone know if it plasma cuts about the same as regular steel?
I currently use a 10 gauge sheet of mild steel to weld on and have to be careful about heat. I'd like a new table in the 3'x6' range.
Any other suggestions for an ideal table material or thickness choice top would be welcome. From what i have read, a copper table would be really nice, but huge $$$ there.
Thanks!
General welding questions that dont fit in TIG, MIG, Stick, or Certification etc.
Piling on to the OP's broader question...
What alloy makes for a good / bad welding table surface?
I've been enjoying a Strong Hand BuildPro table with its grid of fixture holes. It seems to be some kind of rust-resistant, hardened alloy, though it's not impervious to rust or grinding.
Then, of course, there's run-of-the-mill plate that you'd just tack your stops to. If you're not machining it, do you just grab whatever's cheapest at the size you need? How much does the oxide get in the way of a good ground?
Cheers,
Richard
What alloy makes for a good / bad welding table surface?
I've been enjoying a Strong Hand BuildPro table with its grid of fixture holes. It seems to be some kind of rust-resistant, hardened alloy, though it's not impervious to rust or grinding.
Then, of course, there's run-of-the-mill plate that you'd just tack your stops to. If you're not machining it, do you just grab whatever's cheapest at the size you need? How much does the oxide get in the way of a good ground?
Cheers,
Richard
Grinding discs... still my #1 consumable!
I have thought of getting salvage 6"x32"x3/4" HR steel to make a table similar to the BuildPro. I can even drill the 5/8" holes... I plan to get a quote on having the surface ground so each plate is flat and the same thickness. At $.55/lb it's a cheaper alternative...
Glen
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