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Post by GUEST on Aug 1, 2011 20:39:32 GMT
Going to build a all steel welding/Blade sharpening table. One end will have vise, I want the put a removeable blade grinding/sharpening fixture on it any ideas. Also what would be the best height so I won't have has much arm fagiue. I plan on using 3/16in steel for the top. 3/16 angle to put the top on, 2in pipe for the legs. The end the vise will on will be re-enforce with 1/4in plate. This table will be 4 x4ft long or 4x6 ft long.
Tried of doing all my work in a vise that's mounted to a pole.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2011 23:33:01 GMT
Will this be a sitting or a standing table?
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Post by chrisperoni on Aug 1, 2011 23:51:06 GMT
Make it a standng table with a tall stool.
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Post by GUEST on Aug 2, 2011 8:51:31 GMT
It will be a standing table, I was thinking 3ft since I'm 6ft.
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Post by dylanholderman on Aug 2, 2011 13:32:31 GMT
i dont know about height but a metal artist i know and have worked with before has a big 4' by 8' table with the top made from 1/2'' plate the legs where made 2 or 3'' pipe and he had two shelves built in to it under the table EDIT: now that i think about it his table was just above waist height
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Post by chrisperoni on Aug 2, 2011 13:50:57 GMT
3' might be alright or a bit short, we're the same height, and my workshop table is about 3.5'- I find it to be a good height. ANy lower and I would have to reach down to use many tools. I like a table where my forearm can rest on it with my elbow/upper arm making just under a 45degree angle. I don't like my arms having to hang down to rest on my table- It's much better to have the table neautralize the weight of my arm when my shoulders are relaxed- does that make sense the way I'm saying it? :?:
This way if I sit on a stool I have my face pretty close to the table top which is needed for fine work such as a jeweller does (something I used to do more of).
Maybe try getting a big box (like a fridge box) and try cutting it down from 4-5 feet until it's where you like it? Quick way to figure out what suits you best.
I've been mulling over some way of making a removable mount for the grinder/sharpener. you could drill bolt holes into the table top but only bolt the grinder down when you need it. This could be a bit of a pain if it's always coming off and on- but if that's the case then you might just find it's worth it to leave it mounted. You could just clamp the grinder to the table when you need it but it would take just the right kind of clamps to keep it secure during use.....Or wait,- maybe you meant you are looking for suggestions of certain grinding tools?
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Post by GUEST on Aug 2, 2011 15:03:54 GMT
I'm not going to mount a grinder to it I have my grinder and belt sander mount to other tables. What I'm looking for is a fixure to hold the sword flat during hand sharpening and polishing. I'm thinking of a 2x6 with toggle hold down clamps then I can clamp this down to the table.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2011 21:27:53 GMT
Personally I think 3ft is just about right (maybe even a little to high).
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Post by GUEST on Aug 3, 2011 20:43:26 GMT
Ended up making it 32in tall this way while I'm standing the angle grinder is touching what I'm working on taking the stress out of my arms and shoulder. Still need a clamp down system for with I'm doing hand work.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2011 22:05:47 GMT
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Post by GUEST on Aug 4, 2011 9:24:55 GMT
Must be a typo if 12' x 12' is small, and 4'x4' is large.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 15:40:43 GMT
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Post by GUEST on Aug 4, 2011 16:44:03 GMT
Don't blame you for keeping them separate, I have a 20x40ft shop use one end for metal work and the other end for wood. I'm also wanting to build a smaller shop for metal work, can't afford to heat the big shop during the winter. I have a small 12x12ft shop which needs redoing (the roof and a couple of walls ). What is the smallest you would go for wood work. I want to return my big shop back to working on cars.
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