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New Welding/Work bench

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by djbutler, Feb 17, 2010.

  1. djbutler

    djbutler Sponsor

    I finally broke down and spent the money for some new steel to put together the work bench I wanted.

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    The bench Top
    I went to S&K Steel here in Sacramento and ordered up a single sheet of 4x8 1/4 thick, brake bent down 3 inches in front and up 9 inches in back. Wheeled it into the garage, got it set upside down on the floor and started the frame.


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    Started the Frame
    Using 3X2 structural tubing for the legs and framework, 1/4 wall thickness.


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    Squaring up the frame
    I used a couple of cable pullers to pull the frame into square after tack welding.


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    Corner weld
    Every once in a while I manage a decent looking weld. I used the Lincoln WeldPac 175 MIG welder to build this, had it turned up all the way to weld on 1/4 thick steel. Its a good little machine, it performed well for the whole job.


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    Turning it over
    After finishing the welding, I used a floor jack to start to roll it upright. I hooked up the engine hoist to finish turning it.
    There is a lower shelf made of 12 gauge, bent up the same as the bench top.

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    Rolling into place
    Used the engine hoist to roll it back against the wall. I totaled up the weight, with all that 3X2 tubing, the 1/4 top and the 12 gauge lower shelf it is about 925 pounds.

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    Added the hoist
    Before calling it done I added this hoist I had salvaged from my old welding service truck.
     
    djbutler, Feb 17, 2010
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  2. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    I was wondering why you made it so 'heavy' - the hoist is a real nice touch. My table is larger, but I had to put it where my hoist can roll over it. That and I 'store stuff' under it on wheels (2 SM465s right now).

    Getting old, shoulders don't take the lifting like they used to... I love my hoist :)
     
    Warloch, Feb 17, 2010
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  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Nice!
     
    Patrick, Feb 17, 2010
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  4. djbutler

    djbutler Sponsor

    I have a tendancy to overdesign things I guess. I wanted it strong enough to hoist up an engine/transmission onto the benchtop without worrying about it buckling down.
    At my age I don't think its fun to work on engines on the floor anymore.

    Don
     
    djbutler, Feb 17, 2010
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  5. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    very nice!
     
    bkd, Feb 18, 2010
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  6. hudsonhawk

    hudsonhawk Well-Known Member

    Nice.
     
    hudsonhawk, Feb 18, 2010
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  7. Mike S

    Mike S Sponsor

    Jealous, I am.
     
    Mike S, Feb 18, 2010
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  8. mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    I want :drool:
     
    mb82, Feb 18, 2010
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  9. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Don't get me wrong - it makes alot of sense with the hoist to me :) The first time I put a SM465 on my old bench, I knew it was time to 'beef it up' a bit - thus my one the hoist rolls over (damn near ruptured myself with that SM465 going chest high). The 'new' drive trains I work on weigh MUCH more than the old T90/T14-D18 Combos...
     
    Warloch, Feb 18, 2010
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  10. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    You ain't kidding..Dad built this jig for the engine stand when he rebuilt my T18.
    He made a nice jig for axles as well..
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    Patrick, Feb 18, 2010
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