I got off work really early today so i thought that i would try to make something with my welder instead of just ------- around with it i used
4' X 2' 3/8" steel plate for the top
3" channel for the bottom for a frame
and 1 1/4" square tubbing for the legs

It turned out alot better then i thought it would at first i thought that the legs were going to be weak and not hold but i can stand it on its side and put all my weight at the end of the legs so they should hold i way close to 200 LBs so i think i did alright for my first real project.
The hole thing cost me about $200 for all the steel.

Im open to peoples opinions on how i can improve.


















All done with this beast

 

a worktable that aint square, and isn't flat is as useless as a clock that's not set.
is yours square and flat? if so, then tit-tacular

 

That and instead of your triangle bracing.... you should have put tubing in between the legs about 5 inches off the ground. That way a broom can sweep under it and you can place your feet on it if you need a resting spot.

 

Not bad I say paint it and put a vise on it.

 

I cant paint it then i cant weld to it. I do like the idea of bracing the bottom i have some extra tubbing so ill do that. This thing does sit square with the ground and doesnt wobble.

 

yeah don't paint it. That way you can weld smaller ---- that's a pain to put the ground clamp on. Just ground to the table, and set the part on the table.

I like it.

 

Thats what my plan was

 

I mean paint the lower part of the table you don't want it to rust on you.