Metalworking Hunttalkers!

[fmnjr]

I'm pretty sure this is how the " hold my beer" movement started

edit: Seen that "hold my beer" thing so many times but never bothered to focus on it.

Yes, this activity will be new and exciting for me, and, yes, it will be done in style with confidence born of a lifetime's experience doing "new" things.

 

[fmnjr]

Maybe 5 mins, super clean cut. Just clamp a straight edge down to follow and let er rip!

Watched a couple of vids on the use of Diablo Blades, pure genius, they make the process of cutting up metal child-like.

 

[mtmuley]

Watched a couple of vids on the use of Diablo Blades, pure genius, they make the process of cutting up metal child-like.

Like p_ham said, the steel cutting Diablo blades work really well. I was skeptical at first, but it is surprising how well they cut. mtmuley

 

[BearFoot]

A Diablo blade in a skillsaw has cut a LOT of sheet/plate steel. Wear a faceshield and long sleeves. Definitely ear pro. The chips coming off are made of hellfire. I've got a scar on my lip from where one tried to make a home.
I've done full length sheets up to 1/4" and shorter cuts in 1/2".

Smiling when at work! Ouch!

 

[BearFoot]

Kid makes fun of me, the way I cut and drill. That Diablo makes some fine cuts. Plasma cutting has it's place, but needs some clean up. Many ways to get it done.

 

[np307]

Any guesses on the current project?

 

[Straight Arrow]

I guess it will be precisely difficult!

 

[millerkiller77]

Any guesses on the current project?View attachment 277265View attachment 277266View attachment 277267

Handrail?

 

[np307]

Handrail?

Bingo. Handrail for a custom home. These 6 posts are for the patio area, the ones with the tubing are lighted posts. The deck is being finished currently and then we have a whole bunch more handrail to do there.

 

[fmnjr]

Hey, I've got a couple small welding projects to dink around with but don't have a welding table. What would any of you recommend for a hobby welding newb?

 

[millerkiller77]

Bingo. Handrail for a custom home. These 6 posts are for the patio area, the ones with the tubing are lighted posts. The deck is being finished currently and then we have a whole bunch more handrail to do there. View attachment 277283

What did I win?

 

[Sytes]

Hey, I've got a couple small welding projects to dink around with but don't have a welding table. What would any of you recommend for a hobby welding newb?

I built my welding table from a couple steel shipping crates for Home Depot / Lowes riding lawn mowers. Maybe check with your local store managers and see if they are able to part with them. It took two that I cut a portion off one and welded it to the other for the right height. Then, I purchased 3/4" (or 1" - I didn't measure) compressed board and topped it with 1/4 Steel plate. Saved me a bunch of $ for the steel top and I've beat the heck out of the welding table over the past 15 years.
Even the wheels have held up remarkably well, considering their size... It was a quick and cheap build that's held the test of my abuse.

I'm sure the gurus have some better thoughts for garage set welding tables though - the cheap seats, hope this at least gets the imagination flowing. - Best to you are your table build.

A few pics.

 

[np307]

What did I win?

You didn't hear me clapping for you?

 

[np307]

Hey, I've got a couple small welding projects to dink around with but don't have a welding table. What would any of you recommend for a hobby welding newb?

Check Facebook marketplace and think creatively. The TV carts that schools used to use, actual welding tables, enough scrap material to make a table -- all of that can be found on there.

 

[millerkiller77]

Hey, I've got a couple small welding projects to dink around with but don't have a welding table. What would any of you recommend for a hobby welding newb?

I'd prefer something small (3'x3') on casters that would be multi purpose.

 

[fmnjr]

Check Facebook marketplace and think creatively. The TV carts that schools used to use, actual welding tables, enough scrap material to make a table -- all of that can be found on there.

Been looking.....have seen some stuff but nothing that makes me take notice....yet.

 

[fmnjr]

I'd prefer something small (3'x3') on casters that would be multi purpose.

That would seem like a nice stable platform I think.

 

[KB_]

I like that table idea. Might swing over to home depot. My table just has a steel top. the rest of it is wooden and covered up with welding cloth so we dont start fires haha.

 

[np307]

Fun little project today except for the MIG welder deciding it didn't want to work right anymore. 3 camp fire grills for a church camp. Cut all the miters with an angle grinder and was pretty happy with the fit.

 

[Dsnow9]

Nothing special but way functional. Perfect hook angle, placement, and length. The overall is a little over 4 feet long and prevents me from burning my arm hair off. Salvaged up an old piece of wood from a zip line build in Jamaica for the handle