It's much more stable to sit while welding, if the project allows it. I
have a machine stand I built from a VW engine stand. It has a 1/2" ply
top with 1/4-20 blind nuts installed in the bottom for mounting various
tools. It can mount my 4x6 belt sander, 8" bandsaw, 6 or 8" grinder or
7" compound miter saw. About 28" high. Very handy.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

carl mciver wrote:
Awhile back I discussed building a set of reconfigurable tools made from
2 and 2 1/2" square tubing. I got two semi truck brake drums for nuthin'
today and started on building up a set of bases that are the brake drums
with the two inch tubing for a stanchion. At the top I'll have different
tops that pin up on top, such as bases for my vice, grinder, and so forth.
By putting a plate over the top I now have a welding table, and a bigger one
for putting on top of two. Make a tee for the top and I can put even more
stuff, like having a base sticking out from under the table for a grinder or
vice. Gotta get more 2 1/2 inch tubing though, the place seems to have that
in short supply.
At any rate, before I start cutting up my square tubing, I wanted to
know what folks thought was better, a welding table that you work at
standing up or one that you sit down at. I plan on making/using a stool if
I don't feel like standing. Also, what is the preferred height? I'm about
six feet tall. I could whip up an stanchion extension on a shorter stand
and add the extension when I want to stand, but extra pieces adds more slop,
which I despise.




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