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Post by Cam Tardi on Oct 24, 2004 11:19:09 GMT -5
Hey hardshaft, you doubted my work, take a look at this puppy, it's bomb proof!  Well, my old workbench was about 3 times older then me, so i figured I should build a new one. First, I designed this one:  Then, we found out how much the cost of steel had shot up, so we dropped $300 on this pile oh steel:  and, spent all day out in the garage, cutting and welding, came up with this:   Today, I've got about 10 more welds to do, and this thing will be bomb proof. Then, I've got a hunk of steel coming for the top, and a Craftsman tool chest that fits underneath. After that, building a welder stand, and drill press stand. |
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Post by Cam Tardi on Oct 24, 2004 13:59:32 GMT -5
So, just finished wire-brushing all the slag off it, and picked up some primer, and glossy black paint for it. Got to finish the welds, the paint. ;D Beleive it or not, it's the same size as the wooden one in the pics.  |
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Post by Pipeous on Oct 25, 2004 1:32:32 GMT -5
Nice job Cam. can't wait to see the finished project.
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Post by mike m on Oct 25, 2004 20:13:12 GMT -5
I personally would put some castors underneath the legs for full table movement............that way you could work outside on nice days too!! ;D
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Post by Cam Tardi on Oct 25, 2004 21:39:37 GMT -5
Just pop open the garage, and i'm good as outside. Also, 2 problems, my driveway is on a slant, and this thing weighs about 300 Lbs.  |
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Post by bigmike216 on Oct 25, 2004 21:55:32 GMT -5
I'd hate to burst your bubble, but the second you try to put something on that bench, it's going to fall through! ;D What shoddy workmanship! |
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Post by Cam Tardi on Oct 25, 2004 22:33:59 GMT -5
I'd hate to burst your bubble, but the second you try to put something on that bench, it's going to fall through! ;D What shoddy workmanship! Make it 9 people who have told me that. The top is coming, but for now, i will work topless. Jennifer - wish to join? ;D |
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Post by Cam Tardi on Oct 27, 2004 9:46:25 GMT -5
OK, so the toolbox came last night, a 16 dwrar thingey with locking doors to cover it. Looks pretty good, needs a good dusting.
Got the wheels to do the welder stand, 6 inch casters that can support 500 lbs, so should have no problems.
Top is coming tomorrow, 1/4 inch mild steel, bent with a backsplash and overhang.
Man, i'm excited. ;D
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Post by bigmike216 on Oct 28, 2004 1:57:21 GMT -5
What happened to the stainless top?
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Post by Cam Tardi on Oct 28, 2004 9:43:51 GMT -5
I realized how much more usfull steel would be. This way, I can make jigs by welding to the top, rather then another peice. |
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Post by Cam Tardi on Oct 28, 2004 21:33:42 GMT -5
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Post by Pipeous on Oct 29, 2004 2:37:50 GMT -5
nicely done. that thing is a brick **** house. I have a worktable with a stainless top myself but it is put on banquet table legs. I used to bring it as my pit table as it has a lip all the way around. that is awesome as no parts fall off that way.
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Post by Cam Tardi on Oct 29, 2004 13:14:26 GMT -5
The top is 1/4 inch mild steel, and I thought it was sturdy already. but with the top on, it doesn't move when i kick it. Stupid tremclad primer takes 72 hours to dry.  |
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Post by Cam Tardi on Nov 1, 2004 10:10:10 GMT -5
well, it's done,  |
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Post by Cam Tardi on Nov 4, 2004 17:50:17 GMT -5
well done the bench, done the welder cart, welding mask ****ped out, seeing spots. Was in the middle of a weld, and the auto darkener stopped working, and un-tinted...  |
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