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  1. #1
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    Default New work bench table for shed

    I'm relatively new to metal working scene and needed a proper workbench for the garage , i mostly weld up 3-5mm rhs and 3mm angle so I've been on the hunt for suitable workbench that will be strong enough to work steel on and finally found one. It's an old style factory work bench made in the 70's , its main feature is a 14mm one piece thick 6061 aluminium flat plate top grounded to a smooth flat surface , originally made in Germany and shipped to Victoria , size is 2500x2250 approx and has square corners as a bonus. It's heavy table approx 800kg , underneath are 6 x 250x200 solid cast steel beams that support the top and 6mm C section legs welded together facing each other on castors. I used it today to weld a bit of tube and it worked perfectly so i'm pretty happy with it. I'll laminate it with a 10mm steel plate later on so i can use it for welding and assembly ect. It was another drive fest to get it but worth the trip !
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    Nice to have a shed that big.

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    Quote Originally Posted by China View Post
    Nice to have a shed that big.
    Looks like he used it in the driveway

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    Those measurements put the centre out of arms reach. Big tables are awesome until the drill bit you need rolls into the centre.

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    Quote Originally Posted by racingtadpole View Post
    Those measurements put the centre out of arms reach. Big tables are awesome until the drill bit you need rolls into the centre.
    Or you are welding a cage from the inside and go too far and weld yourself in.

    Pete

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    One upside to it is that he can have multiple projects on the go at the same time.

    Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

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    Quote Originally Posted by QC Inspector View Post
    Or you are welding a cage from the inside and go too far and weld yourself in.

    Pete

    Speaking from experience are we

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    Hi Guys,

    Slightly off topic, many years ago there was a welder working inside a 4'6" diameter steel pipe, his mate tacked the toes of his steel capped boots to the pipe ! Quite funny at the time watching him struggling to get out of his boots.
    Best Regards:
    Baron J.

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