Welding Fabrication Multi-purpose Table

**waskillywabbit** · 07-18-2009, 05:23 PM

Been needing a new multi-pupose table for a while now and since steel is way down to normal prices, I picked up some steel and started my table.

2"x2"x1/8" angle - bracing
(6) 36" pieces
(6) 84" pieces
(3) 32" pieces
(8) 36" pieces for shelf braces
2"x2"x1/8" tubing - columns
(6) 40" pieces
1/2"x48"x96" plate - top
3/4" x #9 expanded metal shelves
500 lb casters

I only have little 2" squares of drop from where I notched the expanded metal and the angle. Very little waste in building this table...that's the way I planned it out.

Right now just a frame, 36" W x 84" L x 40" H

Final weight will be right at 1125 lbs

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89silverpu · 07-18-2009, 05:46 PM

Oh man, gettin that top plate on there will be fun

that's gotta way a couple hundred pounds

buckz6319 · 07-18-2009, 05:54 PM

cool.......wish I knew how to weld like that and make myself a nice work bench

....looks like you have a nice size shop

...all I have is a 5x6 home made shed and have to work out side of it on dirt.....nothing will fall off of my dirt table but I have to bend way down to work on stuff......

Nice work

**waskillywabbit** · 07-18-2009, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89silverpu

Oh man, gettin that top plate on there will be fun

that's gotta way a couple hundred pounds

Actualy the top plate will weigh 650 lbs.

Just pick it up and set it right on the frame since I got 6 inches each side so we don't mash any fingers. (4) people, one on each corner, should be pretty easy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckz6319

cool.......wish I knew how to weld like that and make myself a nice work bench

....looks like you have a nice size shop

...all I have is a 5x6 home made shed and have to work out side of it on dirt.....nothing will fall off of my dirt table but I have to bend way down to work on stuff......

Nice work

40x40 shop space...makes it fun to work on stuff for sure.

91 4Runner · 07-19-2009, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Actualy the top plate will weigh 650 lbs.

Just pick it up and set it right on the frame since I got 6 inches each side so we don't mash any fingers. (4) people, one on each corner, should be pretty easy.

Looks great!, but if your friends are anything like mine they won't be anywhere near you when you need to move that 650lb top. Then you'll need to do it all by yourself!

WEINERDOGBONE · 07-19-2009, 05:57 PM

You have talent dude. It looks great.

ocdropzone · 07-19-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Actualy the top plate will weigh 650 lbs.

Just pick it up and set it right on the frame since I got 6 inches each side so we don't mash any fingers. (4) people, one on each corner, should be pretty easy.

:

back must be feeling a lot better

you have been setting your shop up with some cool stuff lately

been working on the X-Cab at all?

MSR · 07-21-2009, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Been needing a new multi-pupose table for a while now and since steel is way down to normal prices, I picked up some steel and started my table.

2"x2"x1/8" angle - bracing
(6) 36" pieces
(6) 84" pieces
(3) 32" pieces
2"x2"x1/8" tubing - columns
(6) 40" pieces
1/2"x48"x96" plate - top
expanded metal shelves
500 lb casters

Right now just a frame, 36" W x 84" L x 40" H

Final weight will be right at 1125 lbs

love the MIKES SPECIALTY REPAIR sticker on your door nice bench

**waskillywabbit** · 07-21-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocdropzone

back must be feeling a lot better

you have been setting your shop up with some cool stuff lately

been working on the X-Cab at all?

Yep, it is better. Been modifying things I do so not to stress it...like a TALLER work table at the shop.

Gotta have cool stuff to make cool stuff.

I've looked at it a couple times.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSR

love the MIKES SPECIALTY REPAIR sticker on your door nice bench

Yep, I got one on my other door too and the fridge. Stickers make the world go round.

**waskillywabbit** · 07-23-2009, 03:03 PM

Got my casters almost welded on last night but my welder took a dive...needs a new liner...gets here tomorrow...and I got my "shelving" ready to go on tomorrow night/Saturday in and among all the other projects for the weekend.

I hope to be done by mid next week when I add the 1/2" top.

It is the perfect height for me with the casters...makes it easy on the old back to weld.

ocdropzone · 07-26-2009, 07:43 PM

that is awesome Brian...ergonomically work enviroment makes the job/health life better

speaking of stickers...gonna have to get you to send me one again, you provided 50%+ of the parts for my truck

**waskillywabbit** · 07-26-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocdropzone

that is awesome Brian...ergonomically work enviroment makes the job/health life better

speaking of stickers...gonna have to get you to send me one again, you provided 50%+ of the parts for my truck

I can send you several if you'll email me your address.

Thanks.

**waskillywabbit** · 07-26-2009, 07:49 PM

All I have left to do is put on the 4'x8'x1/2" top

Shelves are 2" angle bracing with 3/4 x #9 expanded metal.

Casters are welded onto 1/4" plate and then welded to the frame (centered on leg)

The caster plates stick out but it won't matter as the top will be overhang 6" all the way around so you'll never get into the caster plates.

86Toyrunna · 07-26-2009, 07:58 PM

sweet man. iv been wanting to build a nice welding table for a while now. it gets annoying having to have the wife or nearest buddy do fire watch so i dont burn up the wood workbench lol .. but looks like i gotta wait till we move.. wich probably wont be for a year or so.

ps i really like the expanded steel shelfs, saves weight and adds more function to the bench.

**waskillywabbit** · 07-27-2009, 07:19 PM

Got the top on tonight. Still got to massage it another 1/2" one way before welding it on and need someone heavy to stand on it so I can get it flat to weld...but it is real close now.

The Hi-Lift is 48" in the picture.

Going to radius the corners as they have a bite to them now, already bit me twice, and the cut edge is rough to so I'll be cleaning it up with a flapper wheel all the way around. Add a vise or two, some tubing to hang grinders and welders on, other doo dads as necessary to make things easier for me to find, do, and weld. I have really enjoyed this project more than I thought I would and look forward to using my new table for a loooong time.

86Toyrunna · 07-31-2009, 10:31 PM

once again lookin good, haha ya the welding table at work bit me today.. completely tore one of the butt pockets off my coveralls lol

RaginYota · 08-01-2009, 09:27 AM

Awesome!!! Can't wait to build my own one day. Gonna copy some of your ideas.

**waskillywabbit** · 08-01-2009, 05:02 PM

Corners and edges rounded. Vise installed and braced underside.

I also moved the 85 project on the new dollies on the jack stands and worked like a charm.

Next weekend the shop floor will get a new look too.

1985 4Runner · 08-01-2009, 05:45 PM

Vewy Nice work.

07-18-2009, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
89silverpu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vacaville/Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA/ UNLV (Las Vegas), NV Posts: 1,689	Oh man, gettin that top plate on there will be fun that's gotta way a couple hundred pounds __________________ '89 Beater Jeep Eater in progress 4.88's, TRD e-locker, Dual Cases, 33's, Armored, Tread Lightly Mixchallenge.info

07-18-2009, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
buckz6319 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Griffin GA Posts: 730	cool.......wish I knew how to weld like that and make myself a nice work bench ....looks like you have a nice size shop...all I have is a 5x6 home made shed and have to work out side of it on dirt.....nothing will fall off of my dirt table but I have to bend way down to work on stuff...... Nice work __________________ 95 Toyota 4runner SR5 4x4 V-6 Auto,....

07-23-2009, 03:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,553	Got my casters almost welded on last night but my welder took a dive...needs a new liner...gets here tomorrow...and I got my "shelving" ready to go on tomorrow night/Saturday in and among all the other projects for the weekend. I hope to be done by mid next week when I add the 1/2" top. It is the perfect height for me with the casters...makes it easy on the old back to weld. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

07-26-2009, 07:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,711	that is awesome Brian...ergonomically work enviroment makes the job/health life better speaking of stickers...gonna have to get you to send me one again, you provided 50%+ of the parts for my truck __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

07-26-2009, 07:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,553	All I have left to do is put on the 4'x8'x1/2" top Shelves are 2" angle bracing with 3/4 x #9 expanded metal. Casters are welded onto 1/4" plate and then welded to the frame (centered on leg) The caster plates stick out but it won't matter as the top will be overhang 6" all the way around so you'll never get into the caster plates. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale Last edited by waskillywabbit; 07-26-2009 at 07:56 PM.

07-19-2009, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
WEINERDOGBONE Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 85	You have talent dude. It looks great.

07-26-2009, 07:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
86Toyrunna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: B-TOWN, ORYGUN Posts: 431	sweet man. iv been wanting to build a nice welding table for a while now. it gets annoying having to have the wife or nearest buddy do fire watch so i dont burn up the wood workbench lol .. but looks like i gotta wait till we move.. wich probably wont be for a year or so. ps i really like the expanded steel shelfs, saves weight and adds more function to the bench. __________________ current: 1986 4Runner, Rebuilt 22RE with engnbldr HP head, cam'd, battery/intake swap, SASed, 5.29s, detroit rear, 35in MTRs, trussed and armored axles, marlin HD clutch, soon to be dual cased, TG rear bumper, Best mod todate CHROME METAL SR5 DOOR HANDLES, thats whats up RIP: 1985 Standard Cab SR5 pickup, add-a-leafs and shackels, 33" BFGs, it died a horrible death (50mph roll over) DD: 2006 Scion Tc w/TRD Supercharge and TRD stainless cat-back exhaust

07-27-2009, 07:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,553	Got the top on tonight. Still got to massage it another 1/2" one way before welding it on and need someone heavy to stand on it so I can get it flat to weld...but it is real close now. The Hi-Lift is 48" in the picture. Going to radius the corners as they have a bite to them now, already bit me twice, and the cut edge is rough to so I'll be cleaning it up with a flapper wheel all the way around. Add a vise or two, some tubing to hang grinders and welders on, other doo dads as necessary to make things easier for me to find, do, and weld. I have really enjoyed this project more than I thought I would and look forward to using my new table for a loooong time. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale Last edited by waskillywabbit; 07-27-2009 at 07:21 PM.

07-31-2009, 10:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
86Toyrunna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: B-TOWN, ORYGUN Posts: 431	once again lookin good, haha ya the welding table at work bit me today.. completely tore one of the butt pockets off my coveralls lol __________________ current: 1986 4Runner, Rebuilt 22RE with engnbldr HP head, cam'd, battery/intake swap, SASed, 5.29s, detroit rear, 35in MTRs, trussed and armored axles, marlin HD clutch, soon to be dual cased, TG rear bumper, Best mod todate CHROME METAL SR5 DOOR HANDLES, thats whats up RIP: 1985 Standard Cab SR5 pickup, add-a-leafs and shackels, 33" BFGs, it died a horrible death (50mph roll over) DD: 2006 Scion Tc w/TRD Supercharge and TRD stainless cat-back exhaust

08-01-2009, 09:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
RaginYota Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beale AFB Ca ( Marysville) Posts: 272	Awesome!!! Can't wait to build my own one day. Gonna copy some of your ideas. __________________ I did have a 1990 X-cab P/U, 3.0 SAS'd w/ 3" Trail Gear IFS Eliminator Kit, 4" Trail Gear Rear Lift Kit, 35" KM2s, Yukon 4.88s, Locked Front and Rear w/ Aussie and a Detroit, Sliders, M-8000 Warn Winch, But I sold it

08-01-2009, 05:02 PM	#18 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,553	Corners and edges rounded. Vise installed and braced underside. I also moved the 85 project on the new dollies on the jack stands and worked like a charm. Next weekend the shop floor will get a new look too. __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

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