Build any size Welding Fabrication Fixture Table DIY Template Perfect Layout
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- Build any size Welding Fabrication Fixture Table DIY Template Perfect Layout. If you are thinking about building a welding and fabrication table make sure you start out right. I show you how to build a template jig so you get perfect layout. I explain in detail all the steps you need for the perfect welding fabrication fixture table. This is a great how to diy do it yourself welding project.
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You could be a vocational school teacher. It is clear to me that your intention is to pass on what you know. God bless you.
Thank you very much and God Bless!
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Now I'm planning my new workshop!
With my modified old weld table. (Been sitting over 15 years)
@Chris Kelly thank you so much I appreciate it. I hope you are healing up well!
This welding fixture will work perfectly for me as I have limited space and would rather build it! Saving dollars is part of the fun too! Thanks for this video.
Thanks man! If you have Facebook, check out our welding community. In the "files" section, you can download a template to make the layout pattern
@@BrandonLund Thank you!
You bet!
I'm recently retired and looking for things to keep me busy, always looking for ideas for my shop. Every time I watch your videos I'm always impressed. I'm definitely looking forward to the table build and the drill press build. Thanks for sharing.
You're a great teacher! I'm enjoying your channel more with every video.
@Michael Burt Thank you! 😃
I’ve never had a “drywall square” ever be “square”! I recommend making an actuall square jig!
Whatever works for the individual. If making a square jig works better for you than who i am to say don't do it. If you make a mark and rotoate the tool 180 degrees and it's still on the mark then it's square. There are usually several ways to get a job done.
I dont think the drywal square needs to be square provided you only work off of one edge of your table. Dont flip the square 180 degrees, so create a temporary long edge on one side of your plate and work off of that.
@johnwilliams727 spot on 👌
I'm glad that I found your YT channel. It is going to make me a better welder.
Thanks man I appreciate it!
Fortunately, I’ve been working on stuff since I was little so a lot of the things that may be common sense to us may not be to someone else. I love how you take the time to explain why you do everything with the measurements… That’s the problem with most people they’ll say don’t do it that way but they won’t take the time to explain why that’s important. Keep up the good work buddy. We’ve gotta keep these skills going because at one time we didn’t know either… Great video, as always.
Well said! Thanks man!
@@BrandonLund Yes sir
Very helpful explaining WHY such a table, holes and mounting is useful. I'm a fan~
Thanks! @MARK SAROVICH
Absolutely awesome. I need to do this...Soon. Only thing I can add is to NOT just trust that the drywall square from the local big box store is truly square. I have run across two in my career that weren't even close. Double check before trusting them when it's something this labor intensive.
@Bret Burt thanks man and great tip about checking the square 👍
I always follow you and I use to learn from you, more especially I need to learn setups of wire speed and voltage when welding any thickness of material
Thank you for your support!
Very, very informative. I've built 4 welding tables. Everything down to 4 inch on center holes is spot on. I regret doing 2 inch on center. I love that mag drill too. When I go to buy my evolution saw, I will click on your link to do so.
@Hip Airbrush thanks man I appreciate it 🙏 when I first built the table I almost did 2 inch centers but i decided 4" last minute and figured if I had to add them later I could. I really haven't run into any scenarios using the clamps I have to go any less than 4 so im glad I did. Plus for me it just means more places for little tiny nuts and bolts to fall through and never be seen again. Lol 😁
That template is fantastic, Brandon! Thank you so much!!!
@Steven watkins You're very welcome!🙏
The mag drill press is definitely my favorite tool in your shop! Thanks for the video. At some point I will be doing this to my welding table using this set up
@NK Zippo thanks man. It's super handy!
Good tutorial! I was able to come across enough (free) scrap material to make a 4'X6'X1/2" welding table. I will be referencing this video when I get around to making the fixture setups.
@Shane Barton nice score!
Nice! I have to watch the classifieds for people giving away stuff made of metal and then dismantle it so I have stuff to practice with. Done a lot of bed frames!
@@ChristopherSalisburySalz I have a whole pasture of old scrap from generations of farmers dumping things off. I have been slowly repurposing what I can and scrapping the rest. My next project will be a gantry crane from some I-Beams I found.
Absolutely great stuff.......... as a lifelong carpenter rolling over into metal fabrication, I can say, that every build has two components, both of dead equal value. The trick or skill is mastering each a best as you can. # 1 is layout ("layout,layout,layout" as my old boss used to say), #2 is fabrication. If you approach each one as it's own task, making them as clean and accurate as possible, the end project result will be outstanding. Transitioning from wood to metal fabrication shares ALL the same skills,... it just becomes of a case of learning to work the "metal" Thanks madman, your channel licks ass!
Thanks @Scott H I appreciate your support and your wisdom. Well said brother!
You must have sharp eyes and a very steady hand to get the template so close, no way I could.Great video !!
Thanks man! My sight is ok but 50% of the accuracy is determied for me by bumping the template into the magnet. Then that just leaves me making sure I have the measurement correct along the length. I use reading glasses too. It helps get it precise :)
Thanks for the template idea. I have a weld table/bench 3/8" thick top. Going to cnc plasma cut a template them use my mag drill to make the holes. Possibly will do a vid on this too. Thanks.
@TJS Welding and Fabrication thanks man glad I could help!
Thank you so much for taking the time to explain every single detail!!
You are so welcome!
Thanks Brandon! I was just about to do this so your video was perfectly timed! Thanks for the tips
@Angus McGuckian thanks man and good luck with your project! If you have FB please feel free to share your progress! 👍
Really like your Videos i've been Welding Since 1993 I really want to go on my Own & Start my Own Welding & Fabrication Shop
I appreciate that man! Being an independent welder is very rewarding but also a little scarry at first when venturing out.
This is a very good idea. I would have never thought of doing it this way.
It works pretty slick!
Just now getting into welding and fabrication and I enjoyed the video. I can’t wait to build me a couple of fab tables for pipe bends keep making more awesome videos
@Rick Valdes thanks man! It's a lot of fun and very rewarding! I appreciate your support! 🙏
Ahhhhh.....I'm guessing the Layout was done using the Three, Four, Five rule?......FINALLY a use for that Highschool Trig class! Lol....We Wood workers have been making these layout tables forever. I do a bit of (hobbyist ) welding myself. For some reason (probably because I'm not a real welder) I never thought of doing this with MY welding Table. This is going to be Greatly helpful to my Fabricobling! thanks for Prodding me in the right direction. Great Video!
Thanks Richard! Yah your right this table would work pretty slick for glue ups also. Just take a 3 in one tool and BOOM all the glue mess is gone. Great tip and thanks for sharing Richard!
Thank you so many much for taking the time to share your passion for all things welding. I am starting my third career as I concluded my welding classes. I’m a bit nervous about this, but I really could use the welding helmet sir. I’m taking the certification test with a company by being tested on 4G. I’m going to try to bring everything back to remembrance this coming Saturday.
Thanks for the step by step Brandon love your content keep it up!!
@Patrick Beer thanks for your support! Much appreciated 🙏
Super cool build Brandon. Looks like a great project coming up. Sure appreciate your channel, thanks for sharing with us folks who came over on the July Flour !! Stay safe and keep up the great work and videos. Fred.
Thanks Fred! I really appreciate you being a long time suporter! This fab table has been a blessing! I dont know what I would do without it!
BL, you saved more than you thought on that anular cutter....3.5X the number of holes at 2" spacing v/s the 4" grid...not 2X. Always top notch craftsmanship, keep up the good work 👍
@KniFam Great point and thanks man I appreciate it! 🙏
Love watching your videos used plasma cutter today for first time Owned it for 2 year your video showed me how to do it the right way
Thats awesome man! I'm glad I could help. Plasma cutters are super handy! Enjoy!
@@BrandonLund your guide really puts you in where your supposed to be thank you so much
Thanks man! Stay tuned, I'm doing some plasma cutting on 1/4" plate. It's either going to be in this weeks episode or next. Just not sure what I've got for materials being delivered this week.
You talked me into ordering a mag drill I'm going to attempt to make my welding table with your instruction I'm hoping all goes smooth thank you so much keep up the good work your great
I just used mine today setup on my drill press stand. Its sure handy!
You are the best. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Very simple explanation for amateurs like myself. Thank you!
Thank you! @Poch Del Prado
I just watched this video. I have wanted to know this information. Looking forward to winter when outside work goes away, and I can build one of these. Thank you for this project.
Glad it was helpful and thank you for subscribing! Much appreciated!
This was one of those moments where you say, "dam, I wish I'd thought of that". "The Mag Drill Press"!
Thanks! @james constantine
I’ve been building my welding table for a while now and got great ideas from your first video. The evolution mag drill is well worth the money and the bits are unbelievable. I drilled 253 holes through 1/2 plate and that bit still cuts great, even after a few holes with no oil
@Guy Anderson Evolution has some awesome metal working tools!
Stop using oil and use a coolant
@jane blogs its cheap and I have lots of it
It prevents cutting and makes the tool glide on the surface. Look at any CNC mill/lathe, coolant only. Oil smokes, stinks, isn't healthy but it contaminates the metal for welding/painting
Just use water or methylated spirits if your cheap.
After reading all this I went and looked at the bottle I got when I bought my mag drill and it says cutting fluid. So that’s what I’ve been using 🤷
Yeah I know this is a year old video but here's the thing - I really want a Langmuir Arcflat welding table but I just can't justify spending that much. I can, however, justify buying a mag drill to turn one of my heavy welding tables into a layout table. Very interesting watching how you did this. I absolutely love how you snuck in that way to give away the nice helmet. I bought a Yes Welder true color about 2 years ago and I really want to like it, the view is fantastic when you're not being flashed and I'm sure it would stay on my head better if it was just a hair less flimsy, other than that it's every bit as good as my old Antra. If you're still reading this, just know that even though you made this video a lifetime ago, it's brand new to me and just as informative. Good job.
Thanks man I appreciate it! Those Langmuir Arcflat tables are nice but I would have a hard time justifying the purchase and the majority of the people watching this channel and others like it are probably not going to have an extra grand minumum laying around to buy a bare bones table. The one I built seemed more reasonable for my audience and it gives them a probject to build and hone their skills. I love my YesWelder hood but I think to get the most out of it I would need to take the time and get it adjsyted perfectly for my head. I'm old school and used to the one adjustment. It almost had too much for my simple thinking. The optics are crazy good. I might just have to swap out the extremely adjustable head gear for somthing less adjustable and fool proof. It sounds like this was your experience witht hat hood also @bobg8378
@@BrandonLund I probably was too hard on Yes Welder, I've actually got 2 of them, the first one flashed me every time I Tig welded and although it's a tiny arc it's pretty bright without shade. They were very good and quickly sent me a new one which has worked perfectly. Hey, just occurred to me maybe I could glue the 2 shells together and stiffen it up so it's not flimsy!
Hey, I was just re-reading your first comment, if you don't think you will get much use from a mag drill you can also rent one. I've had a bunch of folks tell me they built one but instead of buying they just did a one day rental. I agree the helmet is a little thin. I actually don't mind it. I just wish the headgear had less adjustment lol
Good one Brandon. Pretty much how I did mine. Have done a couple more tables since, using the same template.
Keep them coming. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Basil! I have a lot of fun making these types of videos also. 🙏
@@BrandonLund That's the reason I watch. It comes across that you are enjoying yourself.
Thank you so much! 🙏🤘
Very well done 👍 really enjoyed watching and learning the technique ….
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you @HENRY !
My table is still in process. I was able to get a nice 3/16” x 2 1/2’ x 7’ sheet for cheap. I was hoping to get at least 3/8” , but i will have to use the 3/16” for now. I have to compromise somewhat on my table due to thinner material but im sure i can get it to work for my needs. The table frame was given to me, but it needed a table top. I do need to weld a few supports for top, add feet and heavy casters (which i had), and i should be good to go for a while. Thanks Brandon for many ideas and the hard work you put in your videos!
Thanks Brian! You should be fine. The only time it can be a problem is when your putting tons of heat into a part like when your brazing. If you know you are going to be heating something cherry red you can always raise it up off the table. A lot of the pre fab tables use 1/4 so you should be fine!
@@BrandonLund Thank you sir for the tip! Im not sure how abusive i will be on this table, but i really dont wanna mess it up!
I meant to add that any of your viewers wanting to do custom gates, fences, railings and custom staircases including spiral stairs cases, start your vertical pieces from the center of the width of your material and from the center of the horizontal pieces and never worry about correct spacing from there. Work from the center and then out.
Brandon. I really dig the earmuffs and that new helmet. The new equipment today is pretty nice from my days of old.
Great tip Rick! 👌 Thank you!
Can you describe that in more detail? Kinda confused.
@@marksarovich5534 you're really funny Mark
Wow this is a very precision engineering calculation thanks for the video
Thanks man!
Wow. Great technique and great explanation. Thank you for doing this. I’m very new to welding. (Flux cord for Christmas) your videos are a big help for someone feeling bit overwhelmed. Thanks again!!
Thanks AFrank Nic I appreciate it!
Great video on the answer to DIY fabrication table. Thanks for the information on how to make it portable and useful for a small shop.
Thanks Albert! 👍
Afternoon Amigo 🙋♂️,
Honestly,, this project is the coolest 💯👍. And the mag drill is a total success.
The steel distributor I frequent sells its scrap remnants at .95c per lb.
currently. So a 3/8" or1/4" scrap plate could be a bit pricey. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for the free stuff, but not much luck🤷♂️.
Anyway,, Great tutorial 👌 and thanks again for the inspiration. Have a great weekend.
Cheers 🍻 , G.
@Gabriel Szekeres thanks man! Prices around here are pretty high right now also but keep your eyes peeled because I think we are going to see a reduction in steel prices soon. Hopefully 🤞
Thanks for this video... perfect demonstration of this build!!
Thanks man!
Very good video, well done instruction and measure twice, cut or drill once. Starting a welding class at community college, couple of weeks, looking forward to more videos. Thx, again
Thanks man and congratiulations!
Unbelievably helpful! You are VERY good at teaching. I have yet to see a video explaining how to make a fixture table this good. You take all the apprehension out of the build. Thank you so much for your videos!
@Scott Quale thanks man you have no idea how much i appreciate this! Thanks for your support brother!
Quick question, I know you said that the plate could be any size however my ambition is to make a 4X8 table. Would you do anything different for something that big?
@Scott Quale I would lay it out using a 9 foot long piece of 1/8" x 4" I would use 4" plate just to make sure there was zero bow in the material.
Thanks again Brandon 💪 You're the man!!!
Thanks man! 👍
Nice one 👍 Thanks
Thank you!
That is so cool that was good to see the video of those two guys
I was very happy they filmed those and let me share them Scott 👍
This is really a nice technique. You demonstrated it really well. You are an excellent tutor. Thank you for sharing
Thanks! @A M I appreciate it!
Brandon, Thank you for this Video, I really enjoyed your instruction, very detailed 😀
@Barry Phil Rush You're very welcome!🙏
That was an awesome lesson l don't think anyone could do it any better ! I was just wondering about a round table top, l still have all of my marbels but they don't roll so good any more because the dust is getting to deep , that helmet is really cool ! ! GO Bless and stay safe TANK
@Tank Soldier I can relate! 🤣🤣🤣
I just watched this video and I have over the years watched many many videos and I sure like the way you show every detail. I'm really surprised that you don't have more subscribers.
@Jake Schisler honestly, a lot of people dont have an attention span long enough to watch those details. Im a very detailed oriented person and im guessing you are too. I probably could have more subscribers if i talked less and skipped some of those details but then i wouldnt be doing it my way. I really appreciate you watching and commenting! 👍
51! Would never have guessed..... great vid as usual, thanks for taking the time .. :)
@Daeen Dean thanks man! 🙏
I was thinking of squaring a piece of pegboard over my metal, and using that as a guide, and spacing as needed. Multiple choices to choose from? Thanks for the video, it was very helpful.
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That's an amazing idea.
Like the idea of the mag drill stand.👍👍
I get so much use out of it!
Excellent step by step process. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
Thanks and god bless to you and your family
Great video Brandon! When you first built that little fab table I wasn't sure I would like something like that but the more you use it the more I have come to really like the idea. It would actually be perfect for my little shop.
@Christopher Salisbury I wasn't sure if I wanted a bigger table either when I first built it but I actually love the size. The only thing that would make it better is if my entire lift was that size, but then I would pushing the 1500 lb capacity once I put a bike on it.
Thanks Brandon. I’m making one tomorrow.
Right on Eric!
Excellent work bro but i could have used it 40 years ago 😂👍🏴
Lol you and me both 🤣👍
Love the alien design on the helmet reminds me of Space Jam @Brandon Lund
Now that you mention it! It sure does!
@@BrandonLund lmfao yep
I want to thank you for the lessons!
Thanks! @michael osborne
Yeah this is a must to have, nice job on the table.
Make sure you share progress pictures on my FB when you start this
Woodworker have a jig called the Parf Guide System, it could work here also.
Excellent video, thanks for the detailed explanation of the template...
You are welcome! Thanks man! @Bobsutubes
So nicely Explained with Practical Way of building such Fabrication Template construction details. Thank you so much 💐💐✍️👌👌👍👍
Thank you for the great comment! 🙏
Thanks Brandon, excellent video.
Bill
Thank you very much Bill 🙏
I have a nice plate, now it's time for a mag drill.
Right on MonadKing. When your ready the links in the video description will give you money off at checkout 😉
Hi Brandon, a quick hint as a machinist and metal fab retired guy is something I would always do and taught my employees to always do. Instead of putting a R or an L on top of the piece you're working on, just largely put a sharpie mark on the front of material that is facing you and then scribe a Arrow going up and scribe a T for top and then scribe the word "To me" close to it. This way you always know the T or Top of your work and the To Me meaning it's facing you or at your belly. As for getting your holes to be exact and not worry about 1 side to the other of overlap space from the left or right sides, just Always measure your piece on the X axis (left to right) and then your Y axis (coming to you and away from you) and then divide the X axis number by 2 and that y axis number by 2 and then make a mark where the center of the table is. Now you can move from the center and to the left and or right and put your marks and then repeat from the center and go front to back and mark your holes. This takes away any guess work and it will be 100 percent evenly spaced. Next, quit calling me an older guy even though I am.. lol....Good job Brandon....
Thats an excellt idea! Thank you!
@@BrandonLund Please don't take my comments as a negative or some sort of hard ass critique as I'm just passing on my own knowledge and experience from all the years I've been working with Metal Fabrication and Machining. Much LOVE for you Brandon and I really think you're a stand up person and helping others achieve greater knowledge. Always, Always there for you need if need be so just ask as you have my email address. Live Large and try to Enjoy Every Day you're given.
Ciao 4 now....Ricko
@Rick O I love critiques. ❤ like I said knowledge is power and I think we can all agree there is a lot that we can learn from one another. That's why I love the comment section. There are a lot of folks willing to share their experiences and everyone benefits from it 🙏
Awesome tutorial. Thank you. Now I just have to find a piece of plate steel for a decent price.
Thanks Everette! I prices should be starting to drop soon
Good job
Thank you! 👍🙏
Well Done Brandon......love your style.....Paul
Thanks Man @AtomicHydrogenWeld
I am building a very similar fab table. Mine is bigger ( 43"×67" ) and is free standing on adjustable height casters. I like the drill template idea. I am going to use that . Thank you !
Thanks @william lanphar and good luck with your project!
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I know this video is older but new to me :) Thinking about making this templet. After marking for the the main holes weld the tabs on then scribe the hole for the offsets. That way instead of trying to line up the edge of the hole you can just go on the mark. Hope this makes sense. Anyways thanks for the ideas!.
That works too! Thanks Mark!
Great videos. I got some great ideas for my layout table from you. One note of caution though. Drywall squares are notoriously not precision tools. They quite often are not exactly square. If you are going to use one then check it for square with a known accurate square first. It would really suck after all the work to find out it was 1/8" out of square over 4 feet. Now I just have to find some inexpensive shoulder bolts. Great idea to use those. Thanks.
Great point. You can also use 5/8" drill rod to save a little money. Grainger carries it
Been impressed with how nice that evolution mag drill is @Brandon Lund
I really like it especially now that it serves dual purpose. It has tons of torque
@@BrandonLund yeah was a awesome idea taking that drill press stand
Thats awesome how you did that
Thanks! And thanks for the recent SUB! I appreciate it!
Im thinking about making a welding table like fireball tools but im still looking how to make it mobile. Im thinking 6 plates of 10 by 10 and have 4 inch gaps in between. I question how I want to fold the table or if I just buy two good saw horses where I could adjust the height to somewhat level the table. Or im thinking if I should make a 4 piece frame that I bolt together for extreme strength. This video does give me a lot of good ideas on how to build it and more important the potential pitfalls.
I bought a cheap one off of harbor freight that folds up and kinda took the ideas from that. Worth a look
@@Guap303 I looked into cheap tables but I feel like they wont last. I need a adjustable strong table that I can pickup and get inside a van. Im thinking about the 4 piece frame that I can put together with ball lock pins.
Having it rigid but still mobile is a fine balance.
@@will.5642 I bought one of those folding welding tables from HF. You can't get a better value! I don't do a ton of welding but it has held up great through the 10 or so projects I have used it for. I actually had a heavy 12 inch miter saw on it and it held that fine.
Great Job Brandon!
Detailed, Professional and Precise.
Just came across your channel, I'm now a subscriber.
Thanks for this educational video.
@1 SOURCE MECHANICAL thanks man I appreciate your kind words and the sub! 🙏👍
What a generous knowledge-share! Thanks for this. Great video.
Thanks Roy! Glad you enjoyed it!🙏
I made mine with a 200 mm spacing for most of the table and 100 mm spacing on the part that is used the most as my table is 1500 mm x 2500 mm. All my holes were drilled with a electric drill as I don't have a mag drill.
@Michael the nice thing about the wider spacing is all the little things like bolts and screws dont have as many places to fall thorough and be gone forever lol.
@@BrandonLund get a cheap ,magnetic ashtray from HF and put small screws in it as you go
Great idea! 👍
Thanks Brandon for the info, great vid
Thanks Mark!
Great information Brandon! Thanks!
Thanks Earl!
Great video Brandon
I am going to have to make one of those tables. I have never found the drywall squares to be very accurate. The two that I have in the shop are about an eighth of an inch out over 4 feet.
You could always use a large framing square and extend the length with some flat bar. The important part as you run the tool the same way every time so your lines are parallell to the one before it. There are a bunch of different ways this could be done. A viewer has plotted a cad drawing that I will be making shareable shortly. Then you can lay the template on your steel and simply punch it on the plotted marks.
@@BrandonLund that sounds great and easy to do. Some day I’ll get a mag drill too
Great video, enjoyed watching.
Thank you 👍
Really great video again Brandon.
@Michael Anderson thanks man! 🙏
Hi there. Watched the vid. My only recommendation is you should consider a set of 1x2x3 blocks or 2x4x6 blocks so eyeballing is not so much a factor.
Not a bad idea 😉
I did this to my 4x6. Before I used to tack 2x2 angle clips
Nice!
This is an awesome piece sir. Thank you for the video
@Guapo Thank you kindly🙏
I wondering if you would do a follow up vid checking how consistent the holes are? I see you have calipers could you measure from one hole to the next and see how close they are? Also could you drop pins in all 4 corners and measure the diagonals?
Thanks for your time
Thats actually a great idea. I will see if I can fit that into one of my videos. Thanks for the suggestion
Texas Metal Works sells small fixture table plates that will help you get the spacing spot on.
Another great video Brandon✅👍👌
Thank you Daniel! 😊
😱 mind blowing ✨ awesome 👏
Thanks Travis!
Really nice table and video.
@Chuck Thomas Thank you! 🙏
I'm a visual learner also Brand Very well made Thought out video Brother very entertaining @Brandon Lund
Thanks man I appreciate it. I do most of the stuff in my head just because I can "picture" it.
@@BrandonLund same with me It comes up in my head and boom just gotta make it
Excellent vid 💯💪🇺🇸
Thanks Gary! 🙏
They make spatter spray that you can put on your welding tables to prevent getting spatter stuck on it. I haven't even put my welding table together yet, I bought one from Texas Welding that was $750, it has casters on it so it can be moved around. They say it can hold up to 600 lbs, I believe that's the weight they advertise, but since I can't use any of my welding equipment yet, which is due to our breaker box being full, I can't hook up 240V 30A breaker. I bought the Yeswelder MIG 250 Pro multi processor, and I bought the Yeswelder CUT 55DS Plasma Cutter, so it sucks that I can't even use them yet, hopefully I'll be able to use them soon.
You can save yourself some cash and just spray pam or any non stick generic cooking spray on your table. It's non toxic and works just as good as any commercial spray that you can buy. I feel your pain about a full power box. I had to rewire mine and install a sub panel to allow for the additional welder circuits.
I understand you as a teacher. I actually bought a broken drill press to put my Evolution drill on like you. Oddly, in nature I fixed ithe press . It's great but I want anular bits and the slow speed.
What am I missing to make it happen.
Lop that drill head off and weld on a 1/2" thick plate 🤣