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The Shop => Tools => Topic started by: PTsideshow on August 22, 2014, 07:13:16 PM

Title: Harbor Freight adjustable welding table!
Post by: PTsideshow on August 22, 2014, 07:13:16 PM
Well I finally got around to popping the top on the box,
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/ptsideshow/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1765.jpg) (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/ptsideshow/media/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1765.jpg.html)
Laying it out and putting it together
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/ptsideshow/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1766.jpg) (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/ptsideshow/media/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1766.jpg.html)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/ptsideshow/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1767.jpg) (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/ptsideshow/media/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1767.jpg.html)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/ptsideshow/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1768.jpg) (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/ptsideshow/media/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1768.jpg.html)
Went together easily, all parts fit and the hardware was ok. Nothing had to be replaced to assemble it.

Only thing I don't like is they should have included some type of knobs on one leg set so you could loosen them and fold them flat which would make storage a breeze. Since I might get another one. Got to love the 25% off coupons It would be nice to have the legs fold up with out the use of tools.
I will be welding nuts to one side of the legs and then either using knobs on thread shafts or machine threaded eye bolts with a washer welded to them as adjustments. Will do that tomorrow and post.
Here is the table in use,
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/ptsideshow/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1804.jpg) (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/ptsideshow/media/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1804.jpg.html)
Using it as a chop saw table
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/ptsideshow/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1805.jpg) (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/ptsideshow/media/Tools/WElding%20equipment/IMG_1805.jpg.html)
Welding the grate for the sons trailer mounted smoker
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Title: Re: Harbor Freight adjustable welding table!
Post by: Kjelle on August 22, 2014, 07:50:16 PM
Nice! Just itching to see the mods to it. Now, to touch a nerve... What about the Penny Farthing?
Title: Re: Harbor Freight adjustable welding table!
Post by: PTsideshow on August 23, 2014, 06:00:48 AM
Quote from: Kjelle on August 22, 2014, 07:50:16 PM
Nice! Just itching to see the mods to it. Now, to touch a nerve... What about the Penny Farthing?
I have nothing to do with Wes's Penny Farthing bicycle  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Harbor Freight adjustable welding table!
Post by: Kjelle on August 23, 2014, 06:10:52 AM
Sorry... late nite, some beer...  :doh:
Title: Re: Harbor Freight adjustable welding table!
Post by: PTsideshow on August 23, 2014, 08:31:26 AM
Was early not enough coffeee yet! :coffee: Had no clue what you were referring too! :lol: :ddb: :nrocks: :thumbup:
Title: Re: Harbor Freight adjustable welding table!
Post by: vtsteam on August 24, 2014, 07:13:19 PM
Don't like the looks of that plating. The cadmium plating on AN fasteners I've seen in the past is similarly colored.
Title: Re: Harbor Freight adjustable welding table!
Post by: 75Plus on August 24, 2014, 09:22:59 PM
Quote from: vtsteam on August 24, 2014, 07:13:19 PM
Don't like the looks of that plating. The cadmium plating on AN fasteners I've seen in the past is similarly colored.

Part description states Zinc plating. Most likely Zinc Chromate which does not carry the baggage of Cadmium.

Joe
Title: Re: Harbor Freight adjustable welding table!
Post by: vtsteam on August 25, 2014, 11:08:52 PM
Good to know Joe about zinc chromate plating being yellow/multcolor.

Did a web look-up and unfortunately the chromium content is worse than straight zinc alone.  :(

Wish they didn't plate these welding tables at all. A straight water based graphite black paint, like stove polish, would make more sense. Any coating is only going to protect the metal from rusting in the box, but not after use anyway.