1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

I think the transmission might be on borrowed time at 150k miles. But iirc some of these newer Rams got better AISIN transmissions so maybe that got better.

 

Nope

Only 1 tons got the Aisin (as an option)

But that auto isn't susceptible to anything major either

 

@Ozark_RegCab when's the truck getting delivered?

 

High tomorrow is only 92°! Perfect Garage weather. First break in thus brutal heat in a while

 

It’s apparently at the warehouse in Airway Heights now. I just have to find time to go to the office and square up with the company and then go check on it.

 

So your welding table will be finished this weekend?

 

Seems doable. The only part I might need a hand with is flipping it over to check/adjust flatness and flipping it back to weld. Might give it a try with Amber but I think the top weighs ~215 lbs…

 

Ribs should all be parallel meaning your table will be pulled "flat" when you bolt up the ribs to the table top for welding

This allows you to do everything with the table upside down (use some sawhorses if ya got some)

 

Bouta try out this welding shit I guess

 

That’s the plan but if you don’t bolt it down too tight (they suggest ~30 ft/lb) adjustments can be made after it’s bolted together via dead blow hammer on any high sides; so I wanna flip it and get it as flat as possible. Suppose I can do that while it’s upside down too, but I’d rather make the extra effort to get it right.

 

It's going to be in the 70s today mostly it seems. I welcome the break

 

It’s kinda humid out here though, at least by inland northwest standards

 

Yeah more than I prefer but not more than I can handle for the temperature at least

 

Bought a Zero G hose because of Project Farm.

Only a few bucks more than your standard hose at Lowes or Home Depot, but super flexible and won't kink on itself.



Needed a new hose for the front or side of the house since I put the other one on a reel in the backyard.

 

Personally I don’t mind a kinky hoes

 

And where'd that lead you

 

@TACOTU3

Kiddo napping, meant cutting that brace design

I'm still not used to leaving the table unattended

Couldn't do that much with the Langmuir











Just gotta weld up the brace to the legs but I'll do that mañana.

 

Wasn't sure when we last talked about it, but is that intended to replace the tube or in addition to the tube? Looks plenty strong either way

 

The tube adds strength and acts like a footrest.

Since I can't roll tube and getting one made is a bit costly, I didn't want to make this overly expensive for anyone - with that reinforcement not present, I made this brace to prevent lateral movement from the legs.

They're 3/16" so they're plenty strong, but let's assume worst case scenario someone really heavy is rolling around and a wheel catches something sturdy/heavy. If that leg were to bend, add to that the weight of said individual on top and that leg is now seeing a ton of force against it.

This brace will add a ton of strength while staying up above anyone's achilles or ankle.

 

That turned out great man!!

And pretty cool you and confidently let that run unattended. I know you are not a high volume shop but that opens some real efficiency doors (for work or real life)!