Just had the thought for those not wanting to spend the money on a laser service but wanting the uniform layout of the holes, you can use a sheet of pegboard which is precision made, and mark off every six holes or so to run a pilot bit or even a punch through. This is a great build.
I recently made something extremely similar for wood sanding, for the table top, I went with a very cheap Amazon welding table. its hole spacing is perfect for air flow like this but also the holes work awesome when something needs to be clamped down
This is awesome. Love the design aspects of how you did the entire build. This will be a key component in my shop when I get a bigger shop and have the space. Awesome build. and as always you do an awesome job. Thanks for putting this video together.
YOOOOOOOOOOO That magnetic brake is fucking sweet! i've never seen that before! now i gotta add some more stuff to my wish list lmao great job on this btw
will not help. Plexi is not shatterproof, will not stop those fragments. Polycarbonate is used in safety squints and in bullet proof windows, that's what he should have used.
I have cut up to 1/4" steel plate with my milwaukee 18v 6.5" framing/finish saw, using a diablo blade which is made for wood and steel. There are mixed reviews, but I have a bandsaw and 4x8 plasma table, so the circular saw was something I tried in a pinch in the field and it worked great. I was wearing ear plugs, but it was far quieter than I expected. A dedicated metal cutting circular saw would not be worth it for me but a 20-30 dollar blade is almost too good to be true. Some reviews said they wore out very fast, so I only use it when it is really needed, but it beats using a sawzall or cut off wheel for larger flat stock or angle when you want a nice finish.
Next time you need a water tight seam put diesel fuel on a rag and wipe the seam on the opposite side of your weld and you’ll see a wet spot on the weld side if there’s any pin holes
On one of your other builds, I think you used 20 gauge aluminum for the downdraft pyramid for the plasma cutter. And I think here you’re using 16 gauge. Any reason for upping the thickness? Does your 20 gauge plasma downdraft still work ok?
I went with 16ga here to make it a little heavier duty. Also welding a 16ga edge like this is much easier than a 20ga edge. The 20ga edge on the plasma down draft table is still holding up well, I actually added HVAC tape to the outside of that 20ga pyramid to keep any errant sparks from escaping and so far so good!
been following you on Insta for a while now. New sub on RUclips tho.. question; What is that genius looking accordion table/sheet good stand thing you set up outside?!?? I'm gonna need one of those ASAP!
Love the effort, but how many times a day would I whack my forehead on that overhead bar, or clip the top of my head when I straighten up? Kind of a serious ergonomic design flaw in that shield housing.
appreciate the video but thats a project i wont rebuild, the glass will be soon like blasted and milky, the stuff im grinding will not fit in the housing, and still need to wear a mask with filter when grinding so this is not a project for my needs
Holy moly. I hope someone replaced the plexi with polycarbonate otherwise this thing is a liability nightmare. Plexi is not shatterproof, no safetygoggles anywhere around the world are made of plexi, all are made of polycarbonate. Just imagine a grinding disc shattering, flying towards a visitor at one of the trade shows, plexi won't stop that. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen.😱
Man you never hold your work down so everything is always wandering around while you work on it lol. The frame walking up the drill, the sheet metal moving around while you cut it, the downdraft walking around while you chisel the flange- they make clamps dude lol
You can criticize any video of anyone doing anything. I think it’s safe to assume there is always a difference in how people do things depending on who it’s for, am I getting paid and how much time do I have.
Just had the thought for those not wanting to spend the money on a laser service but wanting the uniform layout of the holes, you can use a sheet of pegboard which is precision made, and mark off every six holes or so to run a pilot bit or even a punch through. This is a great build.
@@russellwest236 that’s a really great idea!!
What I like about this channel is that you use safety equipment to protect yourself. Nice build too.
Make it wooden with WoodPrix.
I recently made something extremely similar for wood sanding, for the table top, I went with a very cheap Amazon welding table. its hole spacing is perfect for air flow like this but also the holes work awesome when something needs to be clamped down
This is awesome. Love the design aspects of how you did the entire build. This will be a key component in my shop when I get a bigger shop and have the space. Awesome build. and as always you do an awesome job.
Thanks for putting this video together.
love to see the safety equipment
I like your use of safety squints while grinding. DIY approved.
Love the videos man,and workshops pretty awesome to boot!
Everything fireball has is a quality made product. I'm eyeballing the hardtail vice.
Always Interesting and Educational. Keep it up Chris, we are definitely watching
I think I will do that on a smaller scale. Good idea.
That's a serious downdraft table. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum last week 😎
And under $10k, including the PAPR, Magna, steel, and plexi!
rivet nuts might work good and keep a clean look, not sure if you have tried them or not?
I love the pink foam board disposable table idea for cutting big sheets like that
"Disposable foam board??" dat s4!t's like $50/sheet around here!!
Nice table! It reminds me of the serving tables in the dorm cafeteria when I was in college.
Great job, CHRIS! 👍👍
PROPER! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I need something like this to use my pastels just not so big as this. Thank you for the video.
Awesome video! How level the fixature inserts panels.
At 14:10, I thought you were building your own CyberTruck...
YOOOOOOOOOOO That magnetic brake is fucking sweet! i've never seen that before! now i gotta add some more stuff to my wish list lmao great job on this btw
cybertruck hopper 🤣
Quick question, why not use Rivet Nuts?
... and when you're not using it as a downdraft table, it makes an excellent salad bar.
@@timmillervideo this guy gets it
Nice professiona job pal👍
If I had a nice fixture table like that, then it would be used right and not like a work bench. That's just sad.😢
Cool build!
Side note: Check your 2 Pferd links in the description, it appears that they go to the Magna Matic Metal Dust Collector.
Definitely help with those cutoff blades, they really disintegrate.
will not help. Plexi is not shatterproof, will not stop those fragments. Polycarbonate is used in safety squints and in bullet proof windows, that's what he should have used.
Great video!
What saw blade are you using on the Milwaukee circular saw?
That’s the Diablo cermet 2. Works great
Thank you! I‘ll try it
I have cut up to 1/4" steel plate with my milwaukee 18v 6.5" framing/finish saw, using a diablo blade which is made for wood and steel. There are mixed reviews, but I have a bandsaw and 4x8 plasma table, so the circular saw was something I tried in a pinch in the field and it worked great. I was wearing ear plugs, but it was far quieter than I expected. A dedicated metal cutting circular saw would not be worth it for me but a 20-30 dollar blade is almost too good to be true. Some reviews said they wore out very fast, so I only use it when it is really needed, but it beats using a sawzall or cut off wheel for larger flat stock or angle when you want a nice finish.
Next time you need a water tight seam put diesel fuel on a rag and wipe the seam on the opposite side of your weld and you’ll see a wet spot on the weld side if there’s any pin holes
On one of your other builds, I think you used 20 gauge aluminum for the downdraft pyramid for the plasma cutter. And I think here you’re using 16 gauge. Any reason for upping the thickness? Does your 20 gauge plasma downdraft still work ok?
I went with 16ga here to make it a little heavier duty. Also welding a 16ga edge like this is much easier than a 20ga edge. The 20ga edge on the plasma down draft table is still holding up well, I actually added HVAC tape to the outside of that 20ga pyramid to keep any errant sparks from escaping and so far so good!
When you test and begin using post a video. Downdraft table makes sense
been following you on Insta for a while now. New sub on RUclips tho..
question; What is that genius looking accordion table/sheet good stand thing you set up outside?!?? I'm gonna need one of those ASAP!
You don’t need a track saw, just clamp a level and use it as a straight edge guide, just takes a little bit of set up and math
Love the effort, but how many times a day would I whack my forehead on that overhead bar, or clip the top of my head when I straighten up? Kind of a serious ergonomic design flaw in that shield housing.
How did the cost of this end up comparing to commercially available units? It seems crazy overbuilt, but I’m on board with that 😄
He mentions this at 38:57
appreciate the video but thats a project i wont rebuild, the glass will be soon like blasted and milky, the stuff im grinding will not fit in the housing, and still need to wear a mask with filter when grinding so this is not a project for my needs
I enjoy watching this but 25:20
as a designer I disagree here.
Would you consider doing this to your welding table?
Could your fabrication tablet be turned into a down draft table?
Holy moly. I hope someone replaced the plexi with polycarbonate otherwise this thing is a liability nightmare. Plexi is not shatterproof, no safetygoggles anywhere around the world are made of plexi, all are made of polycarbonate. Just imagine a grinding disc shattering, flying towards a visitor at one of the trade shows, plexi won't stop that. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen.😱
Man you never hold your work down so everything is always wandering around while you work on it lol. The frame walking up the drill, the sheet metal moving around while you cut it, the downdraft walking around while you chisel the flange- they make clamps dude lol
You can criticize any video of anyone doing anything. I think it’s safe to assume there is always a difference in how people do things depending on who it’s for, am I getting paid and how much time do I have.
Would be nice to 3D print a dimple die and dimple all the holes for strength. it also kinda looks like you could make a sandwich in there.
We’re all gonna die sooner from poisoning 😂😂🤦🏻♂️
I can’t afford to be tuned in..😂😢
Great idea but it needs to be taller so you dont have to bend over to work.
"Big on safety"
*Uses gloves while grinding*