Interesting Birthday Present

[Haywire]

Didn't think my wife had it in her, but she found me a 1/2" sheet of steel for a welding tabletop. Haven't seen it yet, will take some pics later after we go pick it up. :thumbsup:

Ian

 

[yomax4]

Didn't think my wife had it in her, but she found me a 1/2" sheet of steel for a welding tabletop. Haven't seen it yet, will take some pics later after we go pick it up. :thumbsup:

Ian

I want one!

 

[E/S]

Now she is a keeper !

E/S

 

[Haywire]

No pics, it got dark before we got back. But it's 2'x8' and already has pipe legs welded onto it. I really don't need one that long. Seeing as it's kinda narrow, I thought about cutting it in half and rewelding it to make a 4x4 table. Just don't know if my welding skills are up to doing a 1/2" thick butt weld.

Ian

 

[mroldstyle]

No pics, it got dark before we got back. But it's 2'x8' and already has pipe legs welded onto it. I really don't need one that long. Seeing as it's kinda narrow, I thought about cutting it in half and rewelding it to make a 4x4 table. Just don't know if my welding skills are up to doing a 1/2" thick butt weld.

Ian

Another possibility is cut off 3 feet and weld that on the side so you have an L shaped bench 3 feet of it would be 4x4 and 2 feet would be narrower. That way you could reach into the center easier for some things. I've done similar for woodworking tables and desk. Something to consider. Goodluck!

 

[Shield Arc]

Just don't know if my welding skills are up to doing a 1/2" thick butt weld.

Oh give me a break! Nothing to it, you can handle the welding. No one says you have to weld overhead. Bevel both sides, tack both sides real good, weld a little on one side, flip it over and weld some on that side. Repeat as many times as necessary.

 

[mroldstyle]

Oh give me a break! Nothing to it, you can handle the welding. No one says you have to weld overhead. Bevel both sides, tack both sides real good, weld a little on one side, flip it over and weld some on that side. Repeat as many time as necessary.

Not to steal the thread, but question for you Shield Arc, when you flip the sheet over do you weld directly opposite of what you just welded,or do you weld in a completely different area. Also correct me if I'm wrong, but this is to control warpage right? Thanks

 

[Shield Arc]

when you flip the sheet over do you weld directly opposite of what you just welded,

That's what I'd do! Also keep an eye on it with a good straight edge. If it curls one directions, put more weld on the other side to pull it back. No need to be in a big hurry with the welding, let it cool, or you will warp it. But then we can straighten it too.

 

[mroldstyle]

That's what I'd do! Also keep an eye on it with a good straight edge. If it curls one directions, put more weld on the other side to pull it back. No need to be in a big hurry with the welding, let it cool, or you will warp it. But then we can straighten it too.

Thanks!!

 

[jake98]

Now she is a keeper !

E/S

Yeah, fer sure! And you can't accuse her of 're-gifting' a Christmas present with that one either..

Happy birthday Ian.