Awesome metal Table. Evan. Heavy duty I bet. Thanks for sharing this. . I learned ALOT about Homestead and Farming from you and Rebecca ❤🙋♂️👍🏡🚜🐈🐕🐃🐐🐖😁💯😇❤️😎🗜⚒️🔨📺❤
Nice table Evan, when I first saw your title I misread what it said. I thought it said Wedding table, and I thought what? Glad it's something that you can actually use! lol
Couple of things: A few years ago I did the exact same thing you're doing for a welding table in my barn, except it's 3 x 5. It has worked great to fab up a mount for the Evolution off the right rear corner of the table so you can mount the saw flush with the top and use the table top to support sticks you are cutting. I also made 2 shelves under the table to hold clamps, cutoffs, squares, etc... but the upper one has a 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 angle iron lip around it so you can quickly hang your angle grinders on it. Also weld on a couple of hooks to hang vise-grip type clamps on it. On the corner near the saw, build a holder to hold a 6" speed square, a carbide scribe, a spring center punch, your little brushes, your angle grinder wrenches and your mig pliers/cutters. On the bottom shelf I mounted the welder and my plasma cutter. Last, but not least, get a bench-top belt sander.....the HF one is very popular and will do the job, but you will need it to de-burr and angle the edges you are going to weld to prep them properly. BTW, those casters are definitely NOT overkill. You will be glad you didn't find smaller ones. As far as auctions/marketplace....keep your eyes open for a good used mag drill and get a set of annular cutters for it. If you're going to build/repair/modify attachments, other farm tools, etc... you will not regret it....especially if you have to drill attachment pin holes.
Nice job on that table, half inch top is probably overkill. I am a retired welder. The first thing that I would do is get rid of that flux core wire and invest in a bottle of Argon. That Miller welder is a fine machine and it will do a wonderful job as a true MIG welder. You will find that shielded gas welding is much easier for the novice welder especially working inside your shop, and you will spend much less time cleaning up the welding beads.
I agree for a DIYer it might be overkill but I was an electrician in a factory. When each trade was selecting what tools and equipment they wanted, the millwrights/welders made their tables from 1 3/4" plate 5'X 9'. I asked one of them why so thick and they said so they could grind the table flat and not really damage it after welding on it for years and years.
I built the same table 3 yrs ago, 4x4 1/2" top with 3" sq legs. I also added 2" OD pipe under the table and slide pipe inside for an extension. Very handy addition because your table is never big enough!! Great job Evan!
Weld in a couple pieces of small angle iron underneath and drop in a piece of 3/4" plywood for a tool shelf. Maybe buy a hitch extender and weld it underneath the table. Reason being that you can buy a vise mount for receiver hitch and have you a simple removable bench vise. Lookin goodvthough,solid foundation.
Good morning Evan and Rebecca, that’s awesome and will last!! You’ll have a great time making the accessory racks and a shelf for your extras. Thanks for sharing with us, stay safe and keep up the great work and videos, and have a little fun along the way Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻
Hi Evan. You did a great job on the table, Very heavy duty and it should last a long time. Very well made. I enjoy watching all your videos and looking forward to a lot more to watch. Stay safe and enjoy what you are doing next.
Nice build! Your knees and back will thank you in the long run! No fun crawling around on the concrete building a project. You won't regret the bigger casters as they will roll easier over any seams in your concrete.
I probably would have bought one, if I only planned on welding on it. But needed something I won't be afraid to pound on if needed. It wasn't cheap to build, but it should last.
I suggest wiping the table top down with something to keep the rust off. I just used Wd40 on mine. Nice table I wish I would have used a thicker top on mine.
Evan, that table is solid as a rock and that will support just about anything you put on it. The table was well built and you are a good welder, even if you think you are not. The inside of the new barn is looking really good.
Well thought out and well built Kevin. I'm sure that table is as good - or better than - most you could buy and a lot cheaper. I was a little concerned about you getting those casters set well and put on until Rebecca showed up and save the day :). But a nice well-built project that I'm sure you'll get tons of use out of. Thanks for sharing.
That is LIT! I just bought a welder and made a welding cart. It is the ugliest thing a guy ever saw and there ain't a square corner on it but it works. Last time I welded was 40 years ago so I needed the practice! Great video!!!
Awesome job on that table ...great looking and stout...you need a chain hoist for inside your pole barn for lifting heavy things ..look on Andrew Camata link...he built him a nice one...I probalyspelled it wrong but you can find it..
Good video you were talking about sliding some tubing in that area below the table top how about getting a vice and attaching to a tube and slide it in to use when needed ?
Great build on that table. Maybe you could even make a wood top to put over it to make a butchering table when you start to butcher your own pigs or steers. Thanks for sharing, have a Blessed day.
Nice welding table, Evan. You could put Caplugs in the open ends of the box tubes. A magnetic torch holder for your welder is always a nice thing. You might be able to make one of your own. I recommend making over buying, that way you can have it the way you like, and improvise as you go along.
You could put a shelf under the table to sit the welder and welding tools like hammers magnets clamps ect ect so where ever the table is so will be the welding equipment.
Great table. You'll use it. I was fortunate to find a 30" x72" table from a guy for $50 a few years back. 1" top, 3" pipe legs. Still need to add casters and bottom shelf. They're very handy. Enjoy welding.
Spray a thin coat of wd40 on the top to keep the light rust off. I got a table alot like that and have to keep it a little oily even indoor. Nice barn. 😀
Recommend adding a non-conductive material on top of your tractor forks to insulate your tractors electrical system from the high frequency of your welder.
Good call on using 1/2" material for the top. Inevitably, you will be pounding on something on that table, and 1/2" plate will hold up way better and stay way flatter than 1/4" would.
I had built a small table and welded two vices to it. The only thing I found is it needed to be a heavy vice. Would be nice if it could articulate in many positions. Due to material handling. I was doing a lot of salvage work at the time and found I was hard on the vice. Due to the pounding and things. It has worked well. It would be nice for welding if it could articulate more. Also to grip pipe. The larger it is it won t get beat apart like I have done. I look forward to your additions to your table. Hope you have a great week!
Those little gussets at the top of your table legs were a good idea. Keeps dirt and insects out. I know your shop is pretty tight but I know of some wasps and mud dobbers that would love to live in that little secluded spot.
I've started using recycled fire hose on sharp edges for the straps.
Nice work table , well worth the extra thickness. Now get a gas mix for the wire welder .
Nice table !
That is a very handsome barn you got there , the colors are awesome together !
Awesome metal Table. Evan. Heavy duty I bet. Thanks for sharing this. . I learned ALOT about Homestead and Farming from you and Rebecca ❤🙋♂️👍🏡🚜🐈🐕🐃🐐🐖😁💯😇❤️😎🗜⚒️🔨📺❤
Nice table Evan, when I first saw your title I misread what it said. I thought it said Wedding table, and I thought what? Glad it's something that you can actually use! lol
Nice build. Maybe YOU should add a shelf under the top to put your welder and things like a hand held grinder etc.
Couple of things: A few years ago I did the exact same thing you're doing for a welding table in my barn, except it's 3 x 5. It has worked great to fab up a mount for the Evolution off the right rear corner of the table so you can mount the saw flush with the top and use the table top to support sticks you are cutting. I also made 2 shelves under the table to hold clamps, cutoffs, squares, etc... but the upper one has a 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 angle iron lip around it so you can quickly hang your angle grinders on it. Also weld on a couple of hooks to hang vise-grip type clamps on it. On the corner near the saw, build a holder to hold a 6" speed square, a carbide scribe, a spring center punch, your little brushes, your angle grinder wrenches and your mig pliers/cutters. On the bottom shelf I mounted the welder and my plasma cutter. Last, but not least, get a bench-top belt sander.....the HF one is very popular and will do the job, but you will need it to de-burr and angle the edges you are going to weld to prep them properly. BTW, those casters are definitely NOT overkill. You will be glad you didn't find smaller ones. As far as auctions/marketplace....keep your eyes open for a good used mag drill and get a set of annular cutters for it. If you're going to build/repair/modify attachments, other farm tools, etc... you will not regret it....especially if you have to drill attachment pin holes.
Hey Python, Meat Loaf,
"You took the words right out my mouth"
Perfect eye deers
I was thinking of making a mount for the metal saw on one side and a table extension on the other side to hold long pieces. 👍
Nice job on that table, half inch top is probably overkill. I am a retired welder. The first thing that I would do is get rid of that flux core wire and invest in a bottle of Argon. That Miller welder is a fine machine and it will do a wonderful job as a true MIG welder. You will find that shielded gas welding is much easier for the novice welder especially working inside your shop, and you will spend much less time cleaning up the welding beads.
When I build a welding cart, it will hold a gas bottle. I plan to get a bottle of shielding gas after it is made.
Thanks, I'm sure you will enjoy MIG welding.
Another retired welder here. Great advice!
I agree for a DIYer it might be overkill but I was an electrician in a factory. When each trade was selecting what tools and equipment they wanted, the millwrights/welders made their tables from 1 3/4" plate 5'X 9'. I asked one of them why so thick and they said so they could grind the table flat and not really damage it after welding on it for years and years.
Harold Reece, that is one and three quarters inches. Not 1 piece 3/4" thick.
Only use flux core wire outside. Get some gas and solid core for indoor welding. Your welds would be much better. Nice table man! Good job!👍😎
I built the same table 3 yrs ago, 4x4 1/2" top with 3" sq legs. I also added 2" OD pipe under the table and slide pipe inside for an extension. Very handy addition because your table is never big enough!! Great job Evan!
Weld in a couple pieces of small angle iron underneath and drop in a piece of 3/4" plywood for a tool shelf. Maybe buy a hitch extender and weld it underneath the table. Reason being that you can buy a vise mount for receiver hitch and have you a simple removable bench vise. Lookin goodvthough,solid foundation.
Very nice. thank you for sharing this video. Have a great rest of your week.
Nice workmanship. Evan....
Evan .. .I love it.. 'No, that's not a good towel!"..all the women were thinking good that from experience 👍..good towels being used in the garage.🤪
My dream workshop is progressing well. Thank you Evan from Rutland UK
from the Netherlands thanks for the video
That’s one heck of a table that will last a lifetime. Nice job 👍
Good job on welding table
That table is stout!
Great job Evan and Rebecca!
One thing i would add to the table. Is supports for the legs. At least on 3 sides.
Good morning Evan and Rebecca, that’s awesome and will last!! You’ll have a great time making the accessory racks and a shelf for your extras. Thanks for sharing with us, stay safe and keep up the great work and videos, and have a little fun along the way Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻
EVAN,
Best practices is to line the top of your new welding bench
with brick. NOW you need to build yourself a chop saw
table/bench/stand.
!
Good job Evan!
Now weld a piece of scrap metal to the underside of the top for a place to connect your ground clamp.
Hi Evan👋🏻 that was clever
Hi Evan. You did a great job on the table, Very heavy duty and it should last a long time. Very well made. I enjoy watching all your videos and looking forward to a lot more to watch. Stay safe and enjoy what you are doing next.
Nice build! Your knees and back will thank you in the long run! No fun crawling around on the concrete building a project. You won't regret the bigger casters as they will roll easier over any seams in your concrete.
Hey Evan, great job. Beefy table that will last and you’ll be able to modify and add to as time goes on.
Great job very simple concept but functional will last you a very long time. Have one I made for welding in 1985 still holding up very well
Awesome build! I've been kicking around some ideas for something like that too.
Daniel..glad to see you enjoy Evan's channel, too..good man👍🚜🚜
You should add a shelf underneath to set the welder on, at least until you get a cart.
Find and rebuild a large old vise for your table. Great project for a rainy day.
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Nice Work.....
Nice work on your table, you'll probably use it more than you think.🧡👍👍
Very nice work bench! That will be so handy to have around the shop!! Love watching!
Good job Evan. That is a very nice table. Should last you many years. Well thought out.
Fine job on your welding table.
Great project good build. I’m sure we’ll be seeing this table put to good use in future projects. Stay safe
Grinding and paint makes me the welder I ain't.😉
Awesome. You have put a lot of thought into it. Well done
Thats a nice welding table👍
You need to wear safety glasses when grinding.👀🙀
That looks great! So clever to have the options to expand and build onto the table at a later date. Well done!
Functional project. 👍🦅🇺🇸
looks sweet evan, now build me 2 more!!! i want !!
Well done. Beautiful table/bench.
Looks great Evan I’d smooth off the edges just to save you catching yourself on the edges
Good job on your new work table👍😇
I think I’d have to add a shelf under the table. A place to store your clamps small accessories, tools but overall a very nice job as usual.
Ive been wanting to build a welding table, but haven't seen any that I can afford. Good job, my friend!!!
I probably would have bought one, if I only planned on welding on it. But needed something I won't be afraid to pound on if needed. It wasn't cheap to build, but it should last.
I suggest wiping the table top down with something to keep the rust off. I just used Wd40 on mine. Nice table I wish I would have used a thicker top on mine.
Nice job, well made and should do everything you need.
Excellent job, Evan👍👍
Evan, that table is solid as a rock and that will support just about anything you put on it. The table was well built and you are a good welder, even if you think you are not. The inside of the new barn is looking really good.
Not so much into welding, but damn I love that pole barn!! As well as all your videos👍
Your table looks good Evan good job. God bless you and as always Amen
Great video. Keepem coming Evan
Nice table. It will last you your lifetime.
Well thought out and well built Kevin. I'm sure that table is as good - or better than - most you could buy and a lot cheaper. I was a little concerned about you getting those casters set well and put on until Rebecca showed up and save the day :). But a nice well-built project that I'm sure you'll get tons of use out of. Thanks for sharing.
His name is Evan
@@cathiwim Yeah well sorry. Sometimes my hand is quicker than the noodle ... quiet often in fact. But maybe EVAN will forgive thee:).
Good job. Great table.
Good bench Mr. That steel is expensive. Well done
You did a good job. This is going to be an awesome work area. You took the time to make it right, and it shows. Blessings🙂
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That thing is going to last forever
That's a welding table you can be proud of. That's nice.
Great job, safer for you than on your knees.
Looks like a heavy duty welding table to me. Great job, Evan!👍
I love watching people make things from scratch, so this video was right up my alley! Nice job on the table, Evan!
That is LIT! I just bought a welder and made a welding cart. It is the ugliest thing a guy ever saw and there ain't a square corner on it but it works. Last time I welded was 40 years ago so I needed the practice! Great video!!!
Those Evolution saws are great! Nice job on the table!
Outstanding!
Awesome job on that table ...great looking and stout...you need a chain hoist for inside your pole barn for lifting heavy things ..look on Andrew Camata link...he built him a nice one...I probalyspelled it wrong but you can find it..
You have made the perfect Hornet or Yellow Jacket home in the openings in the tubing.
Good video you were talking about sliding some tubing in that area below the table top how about getting a vice and attaching to a tube and slide it in to use when needed ?
So glad you’re rested up and back at it. Very nice job as always.
Great build on that table. Maybe you could even make a wood top to put over it to make a butchering table when you start to butcher your own pigs or steers. Thanks for sharing, have a Blessed day.
I bought a table with white cutting boards that are the table top. Made for butchering. But it will need repairs. I plan to fix it up eventually.
@@CountryViewAcres Oh that's great.
Good work!
Nice welding table, Evan. You could put Caplugs in the open ends of the box tubes. A magnetic torch holder for your welder is always a nice thing. You might be able to make one of your own.
I recommend making over buying, that way you can have it the way you like, and improvise as you go along.
Good job!
You could put a shelf under the table to sit the welder and welding tools like hammers magnets clamps ect ect so where ever the table is so will be the welding equipment.
instead of building a welding cart add a shelf under the welding table to sit the welder on.
Nice work. Good video
Great job
Great table. You'll use it. I was fortunate to find a 30" x72" table from a guy for $50 a few years back. 1" top, 3" pipe legs. Still need to add casters and bottom shelf. They're very handy. Enjoy welding.
Spray a thin coat of wd40 on the top to keep the light rust off. I got a table alot like that and have to keep it a little oily
even indoor. Nice barn. 😀
Looks great
Nice, heavy duty table. Should mention approx cost for materials for comparison if purchased.Diy almost always better, and cost savings.
Recommend adding a non-conductive material on top of your tractor forks to insulate your tractors electrical system from the high frequency of your welder.
good job!!!
Grand idea!
Better than always pushing that heavy thing around...😊👍🏻
Good call on using 1/2" material for the top. Inevitably, you will be pounding on something on that table, and 1/2" plate will hold up way better and stay way flatter than 1/4" would.
I had built a small table and welded two vices to it. The only thing I found is it needed to be a heavy vice. Would be nice if it could articulate in many positions. Due to material handling. I was doing a lot of salvage work at the time and found I was hard on the vice. Due to the pounding and things. It has worked well. It would be nice for welding if it could articulate more. Also to grip pipe. The larger it is it won t get beat apart like I have done. I look forward to your additions to your table. Hope you have a great week!
Looks great Evan. Maybe add a couple square tubing under the top to keep from bowing when it gets hot?
Those little gussets at the top of your table legs were a good idea. Keeps dirt and insects out. I know your shop is pretty tight but I know of some wasps and mud dobbers that would love to live in that little secluded spot.
Good video
Evan, I like the design and size of it. I gotta say though, welding and grinding with all the exposed spray foam would make me nervous.
Great job. The table looks great and so functional.🎃
If you add a lower self, expanded metal? it really is handy with my table.