I have these in my Amazon wishlist that came from someone on CK5, maybe @AgDieseler, using them. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7Q21V...CGLPPKEC&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it
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The new shop. Progress.
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But they can be thwarted by a cable tie.
bp71k5
3/4 ton status
I have the version Scott referenced. They are stout. But I’ll say adjusting the height by hand can be touch if the table is super heavy. Plan to use a screwdriver or pry tool in that case. I can also never see to remember which direction makes it go up/down.
I would not hesitate to support 600 lb on a single 3/4" bolt and do not need to do any calculations for that assuming you don't make the bolt 2 feet long. Buckling is the primary mode of failure to be concerned with for this scenario and it is all about height compared to diameter. A couple inches of height compared to 3/4" diameter will not buckle. After that, the strength of the threads in the nut from shearing will be the next failure mode, that will not happen until you exceed 28,000 lb on a grade 5, 3/4" bolt.
You could probably get away with 1/4" bolts to level that light weight table, but keep the height/diameter under 25 and you will be fine.
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So much tech for brain first thing in the morning. Thanks.
Getting it off the bench.
All put together and ready to weld. Set it up on the lift so I could adjust for level with the pads.
Supports in.
Everyone needs a forklift.
Ready to weld.
Level with 1/32". Put a Lazer level on the lift.
It is 7pm on Christmas Eve. I guess I should spend some time with my family.
Supports in.
Everyone needs a forklift.
Ready to weld.
Level with 1/32". Put a Lazer level on the lift.
It is 7pm on Christmas Eve. I guess I should spend some time with my family.
Done. Until the casters get here.
Finally found a spot for this.
Finally found a spot for this.
love my swag band saw table / press break / and plasma cutter tools .
My friend makes fixtures tables, and this is what he uses for all of them. I have a set on my table, bench, and even the English wheel.
They make different ratings, and he has always gone for 2x the planned load. They roll over normal dust, but will protest at larger chunks of stuff. To me, it’s a worthy trade off for the ability to level. I keep my floor pretty clean, anyway.
That’s a pretty slick setup. Merry Christmas for sure.
David
In it's final resting place.
Nothing works the way I want it to when I order something.
Cutting the top of the table legs off
Casters brackets are being welded on.
Cutting the top of the table legs off
Casters brackets are being welded on.
I bought these casters. All of the others were a week plus to get them. And the adjuster is a ratchet mechanism.
I ordered the pins for this table. Won't get here for 3 weeks. So I made some.
Just here to say that I am really happy with putting this 12v box together.
Someone is getting into the 6S zone.
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I need 1 of those wire spool racks. I am converting my old tool/ work cart to 12v electrical.
Already full, but no where near as many draws.
Already full, but no where near as many draws.
I made that one.
