How to build a metal welding table
Lincoln Electric published this PDF on how to make your own metal welding table. Relatively simple project, great for a novice welder (like myself). Material cost should be relatively inexpensive, and it’s a good way to practice.
Another quick and cheap way to get yourself a welding table is to scour the craigslist free section for a free BBQ. Doesn’t matter what type or size, and the grill part obviously doesn’t have to work . For big parts the grill top should work fine, for smaller pieces you’ll probably want a piece of steel to place on top of the grill top so parts don’t fall through. Simple and cheap - two things I like.
Anyway, click the image above to download the PDF and check out this how-to.
edit: check the comments of this post for further discussion.
February 4th, 2008 at 4:42 pm |
I dont think a grill with give you a good enough ground. Too much paint between the parts, cheap metal used. But if you can pick up a free grill its definately worth a shot.
February 4th, 2008 at 4:48 pm |
Nardi makes a good point. I have yet to try this one out - read about it somewhere and it made sense, so I figured it would work.But getting a good ground could be a problem. I’m still holding out on getting a free grill via craigslist (had 2 of them slip through my hands already). As soon as I have any news to report, I’ll post it up here.
February 9th, 2008 at 1:51 pm |
Very well done site. Cool and informative at the same time.
-TroubleMaker