OK FAVORITE SON - another great design!! Thanks for using some of the rectangular steel tubing I donated. I think I might have donated the side cutter too? Several comments: 1. I wish I had a CrossFire for my projects when you were growing up!! What an awesome addition to any type of workshop. 2. Keep the originality of the old vice - Character and good memory. 3. Consider putting the roller jack up wheels on the LONG SIDE of the table. You will sooner or later, while using one of the vices, have a tendency to put on leverage on something you are working on that could potentially tip the table over. With the roller jack up wheels on the long side . . . they will give the table much more stability/anti-tip.
Yeah moving those wheels to the other side is a good idea. I do like them on the side I put them so I am not breaking my toes and shins on them. Ill consider moving them over to try it. Believe it or not the table is very stable even when rolling it around. I have yet to have a close call with tipping. Thanks for the tips Dad!
I like your work man,my entire workshop was 4m under water 6 months ago in an epic flood,your knowledge is inspiring me to get it back together,creator’s porn,what’s not to like.
Those hold-downs are rad! I recently picked up a steel cart out on the street for free that I want to add some bells and whistles to. After watching this video for the I-dont-know-how many-nth time, I think I'll see if I can add a slot for those hold-downs. Because the table top is flush with the frame (no over hang), this will solve that problem to a certain degree. Pretty sure that a 5/8" drill and a steady hand with an angle grinder will get the job done. I also use diagonal cutters to snip welding wire so I'll make a holder for those as well. Thanks man for all the ideas you pump out into Tubelandia, and with pretty cool soundtracks to boot (most other content creators videos have soundtracks that...hmmm, let's just say I ofteb have to hit the mute button!).
Know the video is 2+years old but I would suggest putting the wheels 90 deg off on the long side to add to the stability of the table while moving around. Love all of your work so far, keep it up!
Love the Russ piece man shows people what kinda character you have man just found your channel love it . Been welding since Highschool than went to the Marines Reserve out of Omaha NE MOS was 1316 Metal worker . Went to a tech school for welding unfortunately didn't finish got deployed to Iraq in 2009 came back worked for a farm equipment builder orthmans as a welder, they build planter bars and such for John deer and has bars they build that's there own as well . End up getting laid off back 2014 as I was going through my divorce 😂 and than worked for a contractor a close buddy of mine for 6 months holding house from the ground up that honestly was fun . Now I have a awesome job on a class 1 RR as a welding foreman mainly do rail changes and thermite welding . We do weld on what you call frogs there part of your switch component made out of magnesium and other materials use a flex core specific wire to build the point up and wings . Other odds and ends we use stick welding 7018 6011 whatever they get is 😂 when welding crossing or gauge plates in a switch . Keep up the work man love the build hopefully one day I can get that plasma table for my shop . Just started building it up first welder is a Primeweld mig 180 my son I just got done building our welding table from some scrap from our lock weld shop way cheaper than buying a sheet of 3/8 or quarter damn that shit is expensive 🫰 . Turned out good son loves welding even though he knows I'm pushing him into the medical field . Planes on going to the Navy to be a corpman and hopefully ends attached to one of the marine units . Well that's he's hope than once he gets done with his 4 years once to pursue flight nurse. Any who love the channel will be catching up on all your videos . God bless 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
22:16. Need to keep your door unobstructed to replace wire, tension wire, etc. Also you should get yourself a new set of Mig plyers since they can be used to snip the wire and so much more. Nozzle cleaning needlenose, plyers to loosen tips and pull wire, and other uses. Like the table
Hi Brian, Great build but with a small table it can help if you mount your vice into a receiver hitch. That way you can keep your top clear and uncluttered, or simply remove the vice if not required. I enjoy your channel. cheers mate
Another great build. I really enjoy watching your shop progress. Tracey nailed it with the vice. I do not know Russ but from one man who loves all things to do with shop things. I would personally like to thank you for taking the time to talk about Russ. We are here for a short time so impacting people after we head the the big shop in the sky is so awesome!
I don't yet have a table but I manually plasma cut and always have dross that I have to hammer/grind/flapdisk away. I always presumed it is due to 'I suck because I am new to this,' as I always see the RUclips machinist badasses pull parts off the plasma tables and they look like they've been laser cut, tumbled in ceramic media and glass bead blasted. Seeing you hammer and grind 1:07 makes me feel a little better about myself, because you're like a god to me. Speaking of gods, what would you like on the alter in my shrine to you in my shop? Beer? Pork products? Plasma and welding consumables? Thanks bro, your videos always teach and inspire!
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Hahaha! Yeah dross is a part of the process. I try to get my settings to the point where the cut is good (very little bevel) and if there is dross so be it. I just tap it away. All good. Done is better than perfect. As far as the shrine goes, definitely consumables. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
@@HouseMadeUS Count me in for a set of plans too! I'll have to order the top from SendCutSend, or find a local shop to cut it on the CNC/Plasma table, but I can do the rest.
Welder cart and weld table all in one. I'm going to have to rethink that for my shop. I'm for leaving the appearance of the Russ vice, but a new screw and jaw might be good. Great video, it looks like you enjoyed the build and after it all you have a great weld table.
Thanks Millar. Yeah this one has already proven to be so very useful. I am building another Revolution and its going very fast. All my tools in one spot.
Hi Man, great build! I’m starting to build something very similar, you inspired me! By any chance you have the cutting plans for the table top so I can send it to a shop with plasma cutter? 🙏
This is from an old fabricator/welder, great design and layout. Leave the one side solid. The size of the table says it all. You have plenty of hold down on one half. I the real world of welding it takes experience and know how. I was reading the comment of not cleaning the metal before welding. Try hanging in a pipe leg of an oil rig welding off heavy angle for a scaffold and depending on good old 6010 to bust your way through the rust and crap on the inside with the ocean water rolling around like a swell. Once you get some solid ground established you can clean where you are going to put your support pieces. I've worked for companies in my early days that would through you out the gate if you had to take time to rake the flux and trash out of the way to weld, When your in a shop you can clean or prep your weld areas, but honestly, clean metal, no rust, no grease, freshly cut? Get your butt in gear and get it done. I'm 68 years old and I can still lay it in there. 40 years pipe and tube welder, instructor, CWI, fabricator and I started back in the day when we still used Oxygen/Acetylene Gas Welding to make a living. Maybe you should show your base when it's necessary to be sanitary and clean and when it doesn't make sense other to hit it with a file and a hand brush. My Humble Opinion, your one of the best in my book. I have no doubt the you could easily throw down 2 pieces of rusty steel and weld it together just as good as it would if you had cleaned it all up. Great build.
Instead of welding the top to the frame have you considered putting adjustable legs between the frame and the table top with the top screwed to the leveling legs? The build is amazing.
How does your epoxy floor hold up to the welding slag? I have epoxy floors and am starting to weld and I paid a lot for the epoxy floors and am worried what the slag will do to the floor.
@@HouseMadeUS nice! I wouldn't mind taking a look at it. Does the Crossfire come with recommended feed rates and cut info or did you have to figure each thickness out via trial and error? My e-mail is Richard@becksarmory.com I was going to do a 1/2" holes on a 2" center than drill and ream each one to 5/8" My current table has 5/8" holes. Did your plate stay flat or did it warp during cutting?
Nice. I remember my old wood benches. One I got into welding I make everything out of steel. I've been looking at those crossfire pro tables. I like the size, I have somewhat limited room. Keep on keeping on.
Nice work, Brian! That's a beautiful welding table! Love the file holder idea, and I'll be interested to see how it works for you long term, around weld spatter. Happy Father's Day, brother!
Thanks Jon, I use solid core wire with gas so I don't get a ton of splatter. I am thinking that I will make a file holder rack like I did with the pliers cradle. I use those files a lot.
Very new to this welding stuff, but couldn't you just bolt the welder down on a metal shelf for your ground to do away with the clamp when welding directly on the table top? I'm building a very crude cart right now and am wondering if I should insulate the welder from the cart or bolt it down... great video BTW.
The ground strap is different from the grounding of the welder. All of my welders are insulated from the cart they sit on and I assume that is by design. Hope that helps, and thank you for watching.
Awesomeness Mr House this is a very cool tool i want to build one for my welding stuff to right now i have to drag everything out it's such a hassle sometimes. Takecare and keep safe thanks for all you do and share.
New subscriber, working on my welding table this week and is similar to your, but to save space, going to leaf (via hinge ) one side 24in x 16in x 1/2 plate. Plate will have fixturing tapped 3/8 & 7/16 holes with milled Tee slots. Have a 16in face plate on a short delta drill base that my rotary fixture mounts to, so my table does require adding one to it. Nice job, and like how yours has fixing & jack rollers. I must consider this concept as well. My Everlast 256s and 3 ton arbor press take up top space, but the added 16in x 24in leaf will give me + 20in more work area. Thx for sharing, I will post our's when finished. I also like Jeremy Fielding's powered height adjusting table concept, but thats more fabing and weight added. Cheers, and will visit often, Bear
i'm 17 and want to start welding.i'm not on a big budget so what welder should i start with. i heard flux core is the best to start with because i don't need gas. what's your thoughts
Get an amico multi use welder, it's like 300 bucks and can do stick, tig, mig, and plasma cut. If you don't get that make sure to buy a welder with gas capability so you don't have to buy another machine when you want to move to gas welding (which is way nicer to work with)
I’m a big fan of Hobart welders. This Handler can be used for flux core (no gas) or solid core. Also comes with a spool gun for aluminum. Solid, reliable unit. There is a link down on the description to the one I bought on Amazon. Hope that helps, keep working hard Logan and practice those welds! 💪🏻😁
The hose hook you just welded on, is going to make getting into the welder to change wire or basic maintenance, unless you are going to slide out welder and sit it on ground, which seems like a pain.
Yeah youre right about that. I use the big spools of wire and never really change the spool unless its to add more wire. But you are totally correct about needing to pull it out to make that change. I think the design is still better than what I did have as far as space requirements go. Thanks for the comment Richard. - Brian
I know this video is old but I’ve been searching for the validity of putting a welder under the welding table. The grinding dust may create an issue with the welder’s intake fan. Did you check with your manufacturer on the concept.
@@HouseMadeUS I called miller, they have a special route for air inside their welder. As best as I can understand the air must follow a tunnel and when it makes tuns the partials can’t make it. They have seen commercial factories who grind cast iron on many machines for moths, they service the machines and open them up after a year of work. They claim they only see a light dusting.
The bottle stays put. I actually thought I might need something down there to keep it on the shelf but the weight Keeps in place. Thanks for watching! 💪🏻😁
I believe argon can be stored horizontally but it's not a good practice. Not sure why on that. I'd ask your local welding supply folks. They will know. I kept the Russ vise as-is. Use it all the time.
Hello, great video. I’m wanting to create something like this. Just curious what the size and wall thickness of the square tube you used is? Sorry if the question has been asked, I haven’t gone through all the comments.
You may already know. But just in case you don't. When welding, it is best to not wear any jewelry especially gold or tungsten. There are many safety videos that will show you how dangerous wearing jewelry can be. I personally have seen a man's wedding ring cease itself to the bone . Just letting you know. I hate to see anyone get hurt. Great video BTW I learned a lot. Thank you for all the information
Nice job.. Can I take the drawing and give it to a metal shop to get cut? Any recomendations for the Orlando area? I can do all the work myself, except I haven't gotten around to buying fancy plasma/water/laser tables lol
Noob question here. How do you set your welder up to weld the thick plate to the thinner tubing? I have been looking for this information and can’t find anything on the topic. This is my noob thought, since you don’t want full penetration through the plate, you set it up for the tube thickness. Am I off on this thought?
Great question. I set my welder somewhere north of right in between the settings needed for both thicknesses of steel. Then I start my weld on the thicker Of the two steels. Once a puddle forms I move the puddle over to the thinner steel and stop. Seems to work great.
Do you have plans for this build for purchase? I was wondering the dimensions. I would love to build one for my shop. Great work. Thanks for the video.
House / Work no problem. I was just wondering the demensjons of the top if it was a 30x 48” or if it was a 24”x 48” etc. I would like to make a table similar for my new welder. Thanks for the reply. Great work.
Great build, really wanting to make one for my garage, yours looks "compact" for the features you have, perfect for me. I'm curious about your electrical setup, do you use an extension, assuming your using 220, or do you have a drop down that you can just roll the table to and use it that way?
@@HouseMadeUS So you just stand the bottle up on the floor near the table? Sounds dangerous. Should have just built the table to accommodate both bottles...
hi nice build. I've been going back and forth on the type of table i'd like to build and seem to keep coming back to this video. The top is quiet simple but looks super functional. Would you share more details on the dimensions of the surface, holes and slots? thanks
Sure, just send me an email and I will send you the DXF cut sheet. Load it up into CAD and you will have an exact copy of what I built. brian@housework.us
That is exactly what I need to solve the loss of space because of the footprint of the welder, put the welder under the welding table, excellent idea. I’m thinking I might put the argon tank in at about a 45 degree angle. What model Hobart is that?
Yeah this definitely helps with the space issues, I don't need a huge table (yet - LOL) and this works really well so far. The welder I use is this guy: amzn.to/2ZWP0JF - I am very happy with it, very reliable, easy to use and strong.
I think the table itself is an excellent idea and build. I’m not a fan of the welder and cutter under the table as they would collect grinding and welding “dust” especially on the slotted side.
Everything in my shop gets covered in dust no matter where it is. I’ve just upgraded my shop dust filtration system in hopes to solve this problem. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
@@HouseMadeUS Nah, it's directly under your welding area. This is a terrible idea. At a minimum you should have swapped the slotted plate with the solid plate. Also, if you ever change welders and need more than one gas bottle you're going to have to build a whole new table. I would have allowed for both an argon bottle and a mix bottle.
Great video, I will steal many of your ideas :) one issue though, at 23:30 - the hook placement. I don't see how to easily open the welder's door with that in place. As I was swapping between solid and flux, while working on my cart - converted from an old thick plate steel tool table last night I thought of that requirement - luckily I was setting up and still revising plan as I went though. As I'm sure you ran into this later, how did you fix it, or was it not the issue I am thinking it is?
I rarely ever change my wire out. I always use solid core. However all I did was pull it out a ways and it opens right up. The hooks are handy, but I think I would move them around next time.
I don't see the link to the feet. I tried to search Amazon but I am not finding those particular ones. Nothing as heavy duty anyway. I'm really needing to build something to work on in my tiny garage.
Yeah thanks for bringing this to my attention, looks like I missed putting them in the description. Here they are: Feet: ►► amzn.to/3lrCJVI Bungs: ►► amzn.to/3d8uxXH
Patina is cool, but I think you should do a Russtoration on the vise 🤠 Welding table looks great. I'd leave the one side flat, it'll come in handy. I'll have to send you a pic of one of my speed squares that I use for welding. There's a simple mod to trim off one corner so you can check square and not have a weld bead interfere with it. I've been missing out on the vlog, guess I need to step up my game LOL.
The actually failed after a few months. I ended up using some more standard all metal casters and floor locks. I keep meaning to make an update to this video. Now that said, I think for an anvil base they will work just fine (depending on the anvil size) my car is heavy when loaded and tends to be top heavy which was the reason for the caster failure I believe. An anvil stand won’t endure this much twisting and movement.
Hi Brian, what mill do you use. I know you have a jet mill/drill. (If you still have it) I was wondering what the mill was where you showed those little clamps. Thank you.
Welding is addictive, once you start you want an excuse to build something.
Yeah man. Gonna build a nice workbench this winter too.
@@HouseMadeUS Folks undergo winter in Florida?
@@shadowgarr7649 I’m certain it’s meant as a timeline and not a temperature reference.
OK FAVORITE SON - another great design!! Thanks for using some of the rectangular steel tubing I donated. I think I might have donated the side cutter too? Several comments: 1. I wish I had a CrossFire for my projects when you were growing up!! What an awesome addition to any type of workshop. 2. Keep the originality of the old vice - Character and good memory. 3. Consider putting the roller jack up wheels on the LONG SIDE of the table. You will sooner or later, while using one of the vices, have a tendency to put on leverage on something you are working on that could potentially tip the table over. With the roller jack up wheels on the long side . . . they will give the table much more stability/anti-tip.
Yeah moving those wheels to the other side is a good idea. I do like them on the side I put them so I am not breaking my toes and shins on them. Ill consider moving them over to try it. Believe it or not the table is very stable even when rolling it around. I have yet to have a close call with tipping. Thanks for the tips Dad!
I'm hunting for ideas for a new welding table/cart and this is the closest I've found to what I have in mind. Nicely done.
So glad my idea worked Brian! Awesome job!
Yeah man!! It worked out really well. Glad we talked about it on the podcast. *Problem Solved!*
I like your work man,my entire workshop was 4m under water 6 months ago in an epic flood,your knowledge is inspiring me to get it back together,creator’s porn,what’s not to like.
Rebuild it and keep going my brother. 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Those hold-downs are rad! I recently picked up a steel cart out on the street for free that I want to add some bells and whistles to. After watching this video for the I-dont-know-how many-nth time, I think I'll see if I can add a slot for those hold-downs. Because the table top is flush with the frame (no over hang), this will solve that problem to a certain degree. Pretty sure that a 5/8" drill and a steady hand with an angle grinder will get the job done. I also use diagonal cutters to snip welding wire so I'll make a holder for those as well.
Thanks man for all the ideas you pump out into Tubelandia, and with pretty cool soundtracks to boot (most other content creators videos have soundtracks that...hmmm, let's just say I ofteb have to hit the mute button!).
One heck of a slick table right there! Damn!
Red Beard Ops thanks J!! 😁👊🏻
Know the video is 2+years old but I would suggest putting the wheels 90 deg off on the long side to add to the stability of the table while moving around. Love all of your work so far, keep it up!
The puddling of the metal is hypnotic!
I totally agree. It’s simple to build things this way also. 💪🏻
Love the Russ piece man shows people what kinda character you have man just found your channel love it . Been welding since Highschool than went to the Marines Reserve out of Omaha NE MOS was 1316 Metal worker . Went to a tech school for welding unfortunately didn't finish got deployed to Iraq in 2009 came back worked for a farm equipment builder orthmans as a welder, they build planter bars and such for John deer and has bars they build that's there own as well . End up getting laid off back 2014 as I was going through my divorce 😂 and than worked for a contractor a close buddy of mine for 6 months holding house from the ground up that honestly was fun . Now I have a awesome job on a class 1 RR as a welding foreman mainly do rail changes and thermite welding . We do weld on what you call frogs there part of your switch component made out of magnesium and other materials use a flex core specific wire to build the point up and wings . Other odds and ends we use stick welding 7018 6011 whatever they get is 😂 when welding crossing or gauge plates in a switch . Keep up the work man love the build hopefully one day I can get that plasma table for my shop . Just started building it up first welder is a Primeweld mig 180 my son I just got done building our welding table from some scrap from our lock weld shop way cheaper than buying a sheet of 3/8 or quarter damn that shit is expensive 🫰 . Turned out good son loves welding even though he knows I'm pushing him into the medical field . Planes on going to the Navy to be a corpman and hopefully ends attached to one of the marine units . Well that's he's hope than once he gets done with his 4 years once to pursue flight nurse. Any who love the channel will be catching up on all your videos . God bless 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
HOBART LOVE! Great build!
Thank you Derek!
22:16. Need to keep your door unobstructed to replace wire, tension wire, etc. Also you should get yourself a new set of Mig plyers since they can be used to snip the wire and so much more. Nozzle cleaning needlenose, plyers to loosen tips and pull wire, and other uses. Like the table
Good tip John. I appreciate the advice. Thank you for watching. 🙏🏼
Its funny how a tool like a laser cutter table thingy can just totally revolutionize the workflow.
It really does. It’s a fantastic tool for prototyping. 😁
@@HouseMadeUS I love my powerplasma cutter but now I need the cnc table.
Your are well equiped Guy, vert créative environnement.
Thank you. 🙏🏼
Hi Brian, Great build but with a small table it can help if you mount your vice into a receiver hitch. That way you can keep your top clear and uncluttered, or simply remove the vice if not required. I enjoy your channel. cheers mate
This is an insanely great idea. I’m gonna do that. Thank you so much for the suggestion!! 💪🏻😁
What a fantastic idea! Many, many thanks for that one!
being three years do you still like have the table being flat and the other having fixture holes? Would you do that again?
Yes, I use it every day. It's great.
Another great build. I really enjoy watching your shop progress. Tracey nailed it with the vice. I do not know Russ but from one man who loves all things to do with shop things. I would personally like to thank you for taking the time to talk about Russ. We are here for a short time so impacting people after we head the the big shop in the sky is so awesome!
Country Craftsman thank you so much for your kind words. 👊🏻🙌🏻
I don't yet have a table but I manually plasma cut and always have dross that I have to hammer/grind/flapdisk away. I always presumed it is due to 'I suck because I am new to this,' as I always see the RUclips machinist badasses pull parts off the plasma tables and they look like they've been laser cut, tumbled in ceramic media and glass bead blasted.
Seeing you hammer and grind 1:07 makes me feel a little better about myself, because you're like a god to me. Speaking of gods, what would you like on the alter in my shrine to you in my shop? Beer? Pork products? Plasma and welding consumables?
Thanks bro, your videos always teach and inspire!
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Hahaha! Yeah dross is a part of the process. I try to get my settings to the point where the cut is good (very little bevel) and if there is dross so be it. I just tap it away. All good. Done is better than perfect.
As far as the shrine goes, definitely consumables. ⚡️⚡️⚡️
I would be interested in buying the plans for this table/cart.
I would second that
Interesting, he liked it but didn’t respond
I’m drawing up some revisions to the cart and did a few upgrades. Plans should be happening soon. Thanks guys!
@@HouseMadeUS Count me in for a set of plans too! I'll have to order the top from SendCutSend, or find a local shop to cut it on the CNC/Plasma table, but I can do the rest.
Great video. I would leave the vise the way it is. I love old tools.
You and me both!
This is awesome and so compact
Excellent job on the welding table.
Thanks Ron. 👊🏻
I like the table top overhang for ease of clamping. I wonder why you did not put the wheel on the sides to help with the top heavy build?
I need to do an update video on this. I swapped out those wheels lasted for some floor locks and metal casters.
Welder cart and weld table all in one. I'm going to have to rethink that for my shop. I'm for leaving the appearance of the Russ vice, but a new screw and jaw might be good. Great video, it looks like you enjoyed the build and after it all you have a great weld table.
Thanks Millar. Yeah this one has already proven to be so very useful. I am building another Revolution and its going very fast. All my tools in one spot.
Hi Man, great build! I’m starting to build something very similar, you inspired me! By any chance you have the cutting plans for the table top so I can send it to a shop with plasma cutter? 🙏
Weld done sir. I like it.
⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thank you William! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Putting files on a magnet and placing masks like buckets to catch trash, great design
Hey thanks! 😁
Awesome table. I like your dad’s comment about the wheels being moved to the long side to add stability. (Hindsight it 2020)😉.
The Art of Craftsmanship - for sure. Thanks Dustin! 😁👊🏻
Great video! Leave the vise alone!
That's the plan! Thanks for watching!!
Really like the cart. Is the torch hook going to interfere with changing out the wire spool?
Very nice video
Where can ine get locking wheel set?
This is from an old fabricator/welder, great design and layout. Leave the one side solid. The size of the table says it all. You have plenty of hold down on one half. I the real world of welding it takes experience and know how. I was reading the comment of not cleaning the metal before welding. Try hanging in a pipe leg of an oil rig welding off heavy angle for a scaffold and depending on good old 6010 to bust your way through the rust and crap on the inside with the ocean water rolling around like a swell. Once you get some solid ground established you can clean where you are going to put your support pieces. I've worked for companies in my early days that would through you out the gate if you had to take time to rake the flux and trash out of the way to weld, When your in a shop you can clean or prep your weld areas, but honestly, clean metal, no rust, no grease, freshly cut? Get your butt in gear and get it done. I'm 68 years old and I can still lay it in there. 40 years pipe and tube welder, instructor, CWI, fabricator and I started back in the day when we still used Oxygen/Acetylene Gas Welding to make a living. Maybe you should show your base when it's necessary to be sanitary and clean and when it doesn't make sense other to hit it with a file and a hand brush. My Humble Opinion, your one of the best in my book. I have no doubt the you could easily throw down 2 pieces of rusty steel and weld it together just as good as it would if you had cleaned it all up. Great build.
Instead of welding the top to the frame have you considered putting adjustable legs between the frame and the table top with the top screwed to the leveling legs? The build is amazing.
That’s a cool concept. I wanted the feet to be leveling because my floor is not level at all. Thanks for watching I truly appreciate the support! 💪🏻😁
@@HouseMadeUS Where did you get those wheels anyway? I really like this project and Enjoying watching your work. Superb
Once again I’m very impressed, gotta get through this hay season so I can get my 2x72 rocking thanks bro!
Awesome man. Yeah my allergies are killing me too. 👊🏻😁
House / Work no bro I’m cutting hay for our ranch here in ok, but you did get a laugh out of me thanks man!
Nice shop!
Interesting design. If you put your caster wheels on 90° to where they are now, that will mitigate top heaviness that you spoke about.
Great build, im planning mine, curious as to the ballpark cost of materials here if you could estimate..?
I'd say $300-400 USD on this one. Maybe less. The casters are $50 on their own.
im new to all of this... can you explain to me what gauge of steel I should be shooting for?
This is 11 gauge tube steel.
How does your epoxy floor hold up to the welding slag? I have epoxy floors and am starting to weld and I paid a lot for the epoxy floors and am worried what the slag will do to the floor.
It will burn holes in it for sure.
@@HouseMadeUS Lol I’m guessing you know from experience??
Awsome table/cart. Im new to welding, any possible issues grounding to the cart with the welder also on it?
Cart is still in daily service and no issues. Works great!
Looks great man! I think I'm going to make myself a new top for my table once the rest of my Crossfire pro shows up.
I can email you the dxf for the top if you want? Crossfire cut it like butter.
@@HouseMadeUS nice! I wouldn't mind taking a look at it. Does the Crossfire come with recommended feed rates and cut info or did you have to figure each thickness out via trial and error? My e-mail is Richard@becksarmory.com I was going to do a 1/2" holes on a 2" center than drill and ream each one to 5/8" My current table has 5/8" holes. Did your plate stay flat or did it warp during cutting?
This is a very cool and practical design. Well done, very inspiring.
Nice. I remember my old wood benches. One I got into welding I make everything out of steel.
I've been looking at those crossfire pro tables. I like the size, I have somewhat limited room.
Keep on keeping on.
Nice work, Brian! That's a beautiful welding table! Love the file holder idea, and I'll be interested to see how it works for you long term, around weld spatter. Happy Father's Day, brother!
Thanks Jon, I use solid core wire with gas so I don't get a ton of splatter. I am thinking that I will make a file holder rack like I did with the pliers cradle. I use those files a lot.
I just clicked buy it now on that caster set, 800lbs load per set is more then ill need and perfect
Awesome. Yeah I ended up swapping them out because one failed on me, but I really had too much weight on them.
11:30 Hello Brother, what's the name of this thing?
I wanna do this to my build too.
Very new to this welding stuff, but couldn't you just bolt the welder down on a metal shelf for your ground to do away with the clamp when welding directly on the table top? I'm building a very crude cart right now and am wondering if I should insulate the welder from the cart or bolt it down... great video BTW.
The ground strap is different from the grounding of the welder. All of my welders are insulated from the cart they sit on and I assume that is by design. Hope that helps, and thank you for watching.
Awesomeness Mr House this is a very cool tool i want to build one for my welding stuff to right now i have to drag everything out it's such a hassle sometimes. Takecare and keep safe thanks for all you do and share.
Hey Vincent, thanks man. Hope you are doing great. I hate dragging my gear out also every time. I think I have solved this problem!
May I ask how you call this golden feets?
What kind of cnc are you using?
This is a Haas Mini Mill 2 with a HRT 160 4th axis.
love the video... I am half way through my welding cart build. got a couple of extra ideas from your video! thanks! Subscribed
Sweet! Thanks for watching and commenting. 💪🏻😁
Nice build . What is the spacing between the tabletop holes ?
New subscriber, working on my welding table this week and is similar to your, but to save space, going to leaf (via hinge ) one side 24in x 16in x 1/2 plate. Plate will have fixturing tapped 3/8 & 7/16 holes with milled Tee slots. Have a 16in face plate on a short delta drill base that my rotary fixture mounts to, so my table does require adding one to it. Nice job, and like how yours has fixing & jack rollers. I must consider this concept as well. My Everlast 256s and 3 ton arbor press take up top space, but the added 16in x 24in leaf will give me + 20in more work area. Thx for sharing, I will post our's when finished. I also like Jeremy Fielding's powered height adjusting table concept, but thats more fabing and weight added. Cheers, and will visit often, Bear
i'm 17 and want to start welding.i'm not on a big budget so what welder should i start with. i heard flux core is the best to start with because i don't need gas. what's your thoughts
Get an amico multi use welder, it's like 300 bucks and can do stick, tig, mig, and plasma cut. If you don't get that make sure to buy a welder with gas capability so you don't have to buy another machine when you want to move to gas welding (which is way nicer to work with)
I’m a big fan of Hobart welders. This Handler can be used for flux core (no gas) or solid core. Also comes with a spool gun for aluminum. Solid, reliable unit. There is a link down on the description to the one I bought on Amazon. Hope that helps, keep working hard Logan and practice those welds! 💪🏻😁
What are the dimensions of it? Im guessing the table top is 2ft wide x 4 ft long? Id like to know for a similar build
Amazing build!
Thank you sir! 💪🏻
What thickness is that table top?
And can you explain to a noob like me in more detail regarding tabs etc to avoid table warp please.
1/2 inch.
@House / Work thank you very much.
Great build!
The hose hook you just welded on, is going to make getting into the welder to change wire or basic maintenance, unless you are going to slide out welder and sit it on ground, which seems like a pain.
Yeah youre right about that. I use the big spools of wire and never really change the spool unless its to add more wire. But you are totally correct about needing to pull it out to make that change. I think the design is still better than what I did have as far as space requirements go. Thanks for the comment Richard. - Brian
Regarding the holes on both sides. Better to have them and not need them than to need them and not have them😊
Good point
What's the thickness of the square tubing on your build?
It’s 2x2 .125 (1/8”) wall. Thanks for watching.
@@HouseMadeUS Thanks Brian! Some of these RUclips hotshots want you to watch their video, but don't respond to reasonable/respectful questions.
I know this video is old but I’ve been searching for the validity of putting a welder under the welding table. The grinding dust may create an issue with the welder’s intake fan. Did you check with your manufacturer on the concept.
4 years of daily use and my welder is still going strong. All good! 👍🏻
@@HouseMadeUS I called miller, they have a special route for air inside their welder. As best as I can understand the air must follow a tunnel and when it makes tuns the partials can’t make it. They have seen commercial factories who grind cast iron on many machines for moths, they service the machines and open them up after a year of work. They claim they only see a light dusting.
Nice. Any problems with welding sparks or hot metal causing fire issues on the wooden shelves?
I like the table. Any sliding of the bottle at the bottom? Nice work!
The bottle stays put. I actually thought I might need something down there to keep it on the shelf but the weight Keeps in place. Thanks for watching! 💪🏻😁
Nice build, question, can an argon tank be stored at an angle or horizontally? Restore the “Russ Vise” that’s my vote. Thanks for the video brother.
I believe argon can be stored horizontally but it's not a good practice. Not sure why on that. I'd ask your local welding supply folks. They will know. I kept the Russ vise as-is. Use it all the time.
Hello, great video. I’m wanting to create something like this. Just curious what the size and wall thickness of the square tube you used is? Sorry if the question has been asked, I haven’t gone through all the comments.
No problem, the tube is 2x2 .125 wall (1/8") 😁👍🏻
You may already know. But just in case you don't. When welding, it is best to not wear any jewelry especially gold or tungsten. There are many safety videos that will show you how dangerous wearing jewelry can be. I personally have seen a man's wedding ring cease itself to the bone . Just letting you know. I hate to see anyone get hurt. Great video BTW I learned a lot. Thank you for all the information
Maybe I missed it, but what is the thickness of the plates you used for the table tops?
I used 1/2” but I think 3/8” would be perfect.
@@HouseMadeUS thanks! I just receiver the langmuir table myself. I am planning to use it to cut parts for my own welding table like you did! Cheers!
Nice job.. Can I take the drawing and give it to a metal shop to get cut? Any recomendations for the Orlando area? I can do all the work myself, except I haven't gotten around to buying fancy plasma/water/laser tables lol
Yes you can. The DXF files are included in the plans or you can buy the laser cut steel direct from us. www.HouseMade.us - thank you for your support.
Noob question here. How do you set your welder up to weld the thick plate to the thinner tubing? I have been looking for this information and can’t find anything on the topic. This is my noob thought, since you don’t want full penetration through the plate, you set it up for the tube thickness. Am I off on this thought?
Great question. I set my welder somewhere north of right in between the settings needed for both thicknesses of steel. Then I start my weld on the thicker Of the two steels. Once a puddle forms I move the puddle over to the thinner steel and stop. Seems to work great.
@@HouseMadeUS Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Do you have plans for this build for purchase? I was wondering the dimensions. I would love to build one for my shop. Great work. Thanks for the video.
I don’t but feel free to ask questions. Maybe I’ll draw this one up in Fusion and convert it.
House / Work no problem.
I was just wondering the demensjons of the top if it was a 30x 48” or if it was a 24”x 48” etc. I would like to make a table similar for my new welder.
Thanks for the reply. Great work.
Very nice small welding table. The name of final song? RUclips library?
Thanks, it’s an Envato music track call hippy music festival. 😁
Great build, really wanting to make one for my garage, yours looks "compact" for the features you have, perfect for me. I'm curious about your electrical setup, do you use an extension, assuming your using 220, or do you have a drop down that you can just roll the table to and use it that way?
I have an extension, but I have been considering putting in a drop down. I just did that with my air hoses and 110. I love it.
@@HouseMadeUS What wire size is your extension, seems like I'll be doing the same since My 220 is on the other side of the garage.
Where did you get the plasma table?
Langmuir Systems in California
Just Stencil Russ on the side, clean and oil is about all. Cheers
Good insight. Thank you.
Do the two welders share the same bottle? Or maybe one is flux core.
One is TIG and uses straight argon. The MIG runs a mix of CO2 and argon so I have two bottles.
But you only have one bottle hooked up.
@@alpinewhite - I move the other bottle near the table when I need it.
Thanks. Makes sense.
@@HouseMadeUS So you just stand the bottle up on the floor near the table? Sounds dangerous. Should have just built the table to accommodate both bottles...
hi nice build. I've been going back and forth on the type of table i'd like to build and seem to keep coming back to this video. The top is quiet simple but looks super functional. Would you share more details on the dimensions of the surface, holes and slots? thanks
Sure, just send me an email and I will send you the DXF cut sheet. Load it up into CAD and you will have an exact copy of what I built. brian@housework.us
Sweet build!
Thanks Bob. Hope you are doing great man.
At 2.28 whats the device your using to check level?
The one I have isn't for sale any longer but this is a good equivalent. amzn.to/3m7sm9t
what is the website called you used to make the table
I use a software called Fusion 360.
@@HouseMadeUS ok cool thanks i was thinkig about building one similar to yours
That is exactly what I need to solve the loss of space because of the footprint of the welder, put the welder under the welding table, excellent idea. I’m thinking I might put the argon tank in at about a 45 degree angle. What model Hobart is that?
Yeah this definitely helps with the space issues, I don't need a huge table (yet - LOL) and this works really well so far. The welder I use is this guy: amzn.to/2ZWP0JF - I am very happy with it, very reliable, easy to use and strong.
I think the table itself is an excellent idea and build. I’m not a fan of the welder and cutter under the table as they would collect grinding and welding “dust” especially on the slotted side.
Everything in my shop gets covered in dust no matter where it is. I’ve just upgraded my shop dust filtration system in hopes to solve this problem. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
@@HouseMadeUS Nah, it's directly under your welding area. This is a terrible idea. At a minimum you should have swapped the slotted plate with the solid plate. Also, if you ever change welders and need more than one gas bottle you're going to have to build a whole new table. I would have allowed for both an argon bottle and a mix bottle.
Great work. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!! 💪🏻😁
How is your epoxy floor holding up with welding on it? I've always been curious.
No issues really. I dislike the heavy flake because when I drop something is legit disappears. 😂
From my experience, especially when welding with SMAW, the sparks burn black spots on the epoxy. It's really not a great surface to be welding over.
How's the welding kart working out for you? What would you do different?
Working on an updated video now. I have made some changes yes. I still love the design and use it every day.
Great video, I will steal many of your ideas :) one issue though, at 23:30 - the hook placement. I don't see how to easily open the welder's door with that in place. As I was swapping between solid and flux, while working on my cart - converted from an old thick plate steel tool table last night I thought of that requirement - luckily I was setting up and still revising plan as I went though. As I'm sure you ran into this later, how did you fix it, or was it not the issue I am thinking it is?
I rarely ever change my wire out. I always use solid core. However all I did was pull it out a ways and it opens right up. The hooks are handy, but I think I would move them around next time.
Great Video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I don't see the link to the feet. I tried to search Amazon but I am not finding those particular ones. Nothing as heavy duty anyway. I'm really needing to build something to work on in my tiny garage.
Yeah thanks for bringing this to my attention, looks like I missed putting them in the description. Here they are: Feet: ►► amzn.to/3lrCJVI Bungs: ►► amzn.to/3d8uxXH
@@HouseMadeUS you were saying about $11 each. The link at the top shows $37 each....
Love this design and currently building one very similar! Quick question, what size steel plate are you using on top?
Those are 1/2 inch thick. Or 12.7mm thank you.
@@HouseMadeUS Awesome, thanks for replying!
Great build, looks solid!
Thanks Rodney. How are you doing my friend?
@@HouseMadeUS doing well, happy belated Father's Day 🎈
Nice work!
Thank you so much! 😁👊🏻🙌🏻
Patina is cool, but I think you should do a Russtoration on the vise 🤠
Welding table looks great. I'd leave the one side flat, it'll come in handy. I'll have to send you a pic of one of my speed squares that I use for welding. There's a simple mod to trim off one corner so you can check square and not have a weld bead interfere with it. I've been missing out on the vlog, guess I need to step up my game LOL.
Ted Mattingly - great idea. I’m gonna check that out! Thanks Ted! 😁👊🏻
any dimensions ? please, thanks
Great design. What floor material do you have in your shop?
It’s called GreenCoat. Basically heavy epoxy paint with flake. 😁👊🏻
Were you able to get plans drawn up?
Would you share the file to the top plate w/ holes please?
Shoot me an email brian@housework.us
How are those caster holding up? some feed back on the caster wheel will be nice, I am thinking to put it on my anvil base...
The actually failed after a few months. I ended up using some more standard all metal casters and floor locks. I keep meaning to make an update to this video. Now that said, I think for an anvil base they will work just fine (depending on the anvil size) my car is heavy when loaded and tends to be top heavy which was the reason for the caster failure I believe. An anvil stand won’t endure this much twisting and movement.
@@HouseMadeUS Thanks!
Very creative work, thanks for sharing it with us 👍🏻
I LOVE TECHNIC
Thank you.
Great build,, I noticed the Heavy Wheels on your personal 2x72 grinder,, where did you buy the wheel set?? ...thank you in advance. 👍👍
I buy them from KnifeGrinderParts.com - awesome quality good prices.
what is the sheet metal tube thickness?
About .11
Hi Brian, what mill do you use. I know you have a jet mill/drill. (If you still have it) I was wondering what the mill was where you showed those little clamps. Thank you.
Andrew Shevchenko hi Andrew - it’s an ENCO-1110 - thanks! 😁👊🏻
@@HouseMadeUS thank you!
Nice welds