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BobTezyk
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Midlothian, TX
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 Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:48 pm Post subject: Another Build Table |
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Good day all,
Here are pictures of my finished table less wood top and paint. It is made out of 1.5 in steel tube and turned out level, flat and true. I finally settled on a leg socket arrangement made up of 1.5 in square tube 4 in long with two 6 in long 1.5 in angle iron welded to it.
The sockets are slightly tapered to account slight misalignments of the top and bottom socket. To accomplish this, I built a shim out of a piece of scrap square tube and welded one spot on each side. This was placed in the top of the socket during welding and knocked out upon completion. The taper allows for the slight misallignment of the top and bottom sockets and for the tubes to slide in and out easily. I can change the height of the table by simply cutting new verticals. The minimum height for the table is 16 in for fuselage work.
One of my neighbors pointed out that I could remove the top and build arms for the base that fit the sockets to create a rotisserie for painting. Another neighbor suggested that I get 6 more nuts to lock the jack screws in place so they do not creep.
Yes, it is overkill but it sure was fun to build. It is an alternative for those who do not find working with wood fun. The project was something of a Tom Sawyer adventure. Two of my neighbors learned how to wire weld on it. That is why many of the welds are sloppy.
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| Closeup of the castor and Jackstand |
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| A closeup of the sockets, verticals, Jackstands and wheels. The jacks are for leveling and getting the wheels off the ground. |
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| The assembled build table. The jackstands are 1 in all-thread. |
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| This is the top, upside down, showing the upper sockets. |
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| This is the base with the verticals for a 36 in height |
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TxDave
Joined: 22 Jul 2006
Posts: 168
Location: Temple, TX
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: Another Build Table |
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Wow! That is one substantial table, Bob. You could probably build a tank on it. If you haven't decided on a top yet consider 3/4" MDF. It makes for a very flat, smooth surface and is great when you need to drill and cleco parts directly to the table.
Just my humble opinion.
Dave Clay
Temple, TX
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BobTezyk
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Midlothian, TX
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:10 pm Post subject: Re: Another Build Table |
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Thanks Dave,
I have 2 sheets of 3/4" B-C plywood to go on top already but that is a good thought. I will do that when it comes time to re-surface.
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crvsecretary
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
Posts: 38
Location: Naugatuck, CT
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:02 am Post subject: Another Build Table |
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Hello Bob:
That is quite a work table !!! I don't think I've ever seen anything quite so hefty and stout.....
....oh wait !! I think I see the prototype of your table in the bottom of pic here...
(scroll down.....)
Just Kidding !!!!
That's a great looking table frame !!!! Good work !!!
Tracy Smith
Naugatuck, CT
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Good day all,
Here are pictures of my finished table less wood top and paint. It is made out of 1.5 in steel tube and turned out level, flat and true. I finally settled on a leg socket arrangement made up of 1.5 in square tube 4 in long with two 6 in long 1.5 in angle iron welded to it.
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BobTezyk
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: Midlothian, TX
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:40 am Post subject: Re: Another Build Table |
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Tracy,
Your right! I modified the blueprints from a Liberty Ship!
I knew I was going to take a ribbing for the overkill factor but that's OK. I'm tough. I can take it. I'll just sit in the corner chewing nails and spitting out battleships.
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burbby
Joined: 22 Oct 2006
Posts: 34
Location: Millsap, TX
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| Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:40 pm Post subject: Another Build Table |
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That should be strong enough. That is the way I like to do things also. Good job!!
BobTezyk <bob(at)eaglesnestestates.org> wrote: [quote]--> Zenith-List message posted by: "BobTezyk"
Good day all,
Here are pictures of my finished table less wood top and paint. It is made out of 1.5 in steel tube and turned out level, flat and true. I finally settled on a leg socket arrangement made up of 1.5 in square tube 4 in long with two 6 in long 1.5 in angle iron welded to it.
The sockets are slightly tapered to account slight misalignments of the top and bottom socket. To accomplish this, I built a shim out of a piece of scrap square tube and welded one spot on each side. This was placed in the top of the socket during welding and knocked out upon completion. The taper allows for the slight misallignment of the top and bottom sockets and for the tubes to slide in and out easily. I can change the height of the table by simply cutting new verticals. The minimum height for the table is 16 in for fuselage work.
One of my neighbors pointed out that I could remove the top and build arms for the base that fit the sockets to create a rotisserie for painting. Another neighbor suggested that I get 6 more nuts to lock the jack screws in place so they do not creep.
Yes, it is overkill but it sure was fun to build. It is an alternative for those who do not find working with wood fun. The project was something of a Tom Sawyer adventure. Two of my neighbors learned how to wire weld on it. That is why many of the welds are sloppy.
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Bob Tezyk
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