Welding in the dirt

   / Welding in the dirt #11  
I have used two saw horses and a sheet of plywood in the past for a table for welding. You just have to make sure it doesn't catch fire.
It's also really hard to get a ground!! ;)
 
   / Welding in the dirt #12  
Does using concrete backer board(the stuff under tiles) contaminate a weld. I've used it both for welding and plasma cutting, but am a little worried about contamination.

Chris
 
   / Welding in the dirt #13  
I like the pier block idea.:thumbsup:

Why can't I think of great ideas!!

RC

Looks like another successfully answered question. :)
The pier blocks are something I'll have to remember.
 
   / Welding in the dirt #14  
If you are exceptionally flush with money, just go to your local welding supply and buy some Sumner brand of adjustable jack stands. OR look them up on the internet and build some similar to them using bolt heads. The material isnt going to be cheap but you can use a pair with angle iron between them and make an easily levelled saw horse type of support. This is the brand we use on our construction sites due to their ruggedness and safety in designed of load rating.
They are SO worth it, and you can sometimes find deals on Craigslist etc.

Proper stands are a game changer, they are PORTABLE, and they don't get filled with junk like tables.
 
   / Welding in the dirt #15  
Gary Fowler said:
If you are exceptionally flush with money, just go to your local welding supply and buy some Sumner brand of adjustable jack stands. OR look them up on the internet and build some similar to them using bolt heads. The material isnt going to be cheap but you can use a pair with angle iron between them and make an easily levelled saw horse type of support. This is the brand we use on our construction sites due to their ruggedness and safety in designed of load rating.

Sumner Manufacturing Co., Inc. Sumner Manufacturing Company Inc. - Lifts, Jacks and Stands, Handi-Bench, Welding Tools, Material Carts and Pipe Supports


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I am with Gary. Throw some pipe jacks together. They don't have to be special just usable
 

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