Expanded Metal Welding Table

Guys i m making a tray to catch small items that fall from my plasma cnc cutter i m having trouble tack welding 1 2 16 expanded metal onto the 1 x 1 x1 8 frame i built.

Expanded metal welding table.

Shop 20 welding tables at northern tool equipment. This is a welding table that i designed with inspiration from many different tables that i found on a variety of sites. You will have less dust buildup on your shelves to contend with. I have 4 full time tables that are steel a built in bench that is wooden with a 1 1 4 oak top.

Use a metal weight or a heavy object to add pressure to the expanded metal so it s easier to spot weld. I wanted a table that would be easy and inexpensive to build have clamp access anywhere on the top and have a flat working sur. In order to keep weight down consider using expanded metal for the shelving. Adding expanded metal for the shelf and bottom of my table really brought it together.

All i was left to do was cut out each vertical bar and hammer it all in. Any suggestions on how to do a nice job of this. Spot weld the expanded metal on the bottom side of the table for a cleaner look. Product description 1 2 thick top 6 long 24 deep 38 tall legs constructed of 3 x 11ga square tubing with 2 x 14ga square tubing braces.

Other ways to build a metal welding table. My main welding table is 2 x 4 and 48 tall which i built to eliminate too much bending which has become a major concern due to major back problems if you plan to do a lot of welding one of your 1 concerns needs to be comfort 1 for obvious physical reasons 2 you will weld much better if you. Since you re welding on 1 4 steel always start your welds on the 1 2 angle iron to prevent burn through and work your puddle up. I went to my local welding supplier to save some time.

This not only reduces weight but allows any grinding dust or slag to fall through. Expanded metal 03 12 2010 02 18 pm. Two height settings small table holding up to 346 lbs 3 8 thick x 36 x 48 x 30 5 tall large table holding up to 933 lbs 1 2 thick x 48 x 96 x 30 5 tall. Angle iron to prevent burn through and work your puddle up.

Use a metal weight or a heavy object to add pressure to the expanded metal so it s easier to spot weld. Tables come in various sizes and options. Browse a variety of top brands in welding tables such as klutch strong hand tools and hobart from the product experts. Pro tip since you re welding on 1 4 in.

Steel always start your welds on the 1 2 in.