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Thread: New work bench table for shed
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3rd Jan 2022, 08:50 PM #1
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the 70's , its main feature is a 14mm one piece thick 6061 aluminium flat plate top grounded to a smooth flat surface , originally made in Germany and shipped to Victoria , size is 2500x2250 approx and has square corners as a bonus.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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3rd Jan 2022, 09:19 PM #2China
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Nice to have a shed that big.
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3rd Jan 2022, 11:42 PM #3Diamond Member
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4th Jan 2022, 10:50 PM #4Most Valued Member
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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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5th Jan 2022, 02:17 AM #5Senior Member
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5th Jan 2022, 09:21 AM #6Diamond Member
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One upside to it is that he can have multiple projects on the go at the same time.
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6th Jan 2022, 08:13 PM #8
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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