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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Aug 24, 2022 at 6:00 PM
    Yota X

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    @Kwikvette have you seen that weldtables.com site ? cool stuff.
     
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    OF COURSE!

    But then these caught my eye...

    ArcFlat Modular Fixture Weld Table | Langmuir Systems

    They may be small, but they're 'ready to go' so I expect them to be perfectly flat as needed.

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    Expensive for sure, but metal in general is expensive.
     
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    Bought a Cannon Nifty Fifty EF 50 mm f/1.8 Stepper Motor Full Frame Prime Lens for the Rebel. I like the first shots. Near or far. Seems flexible.


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    Definitely a very handy lens, and great in low light.
     
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    Nice! Welding tables are stupid expensive. That's one of the cheapest ones I've seen. 24x36 is too small though imo. I think 3x5 is the min size I would drop money on.

    shit, i guess you can get 2 of those and attach. cool
     
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    Yep, hence that last pic showing how you could buy multiple and attach them in any way.

    I may actually get one later down the road and just fold up the HF table. That table top I tack welded could come to use for something else...
     
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    I cracked out and looked at first pic and jumped on that link!:rofl::rofl:

    I wonder if the grid keeps it from warping. Looks super thin. Dont see top thickness on site.
     
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    I'll call and ask tomorrow.

    If the thickness up top is anything like the sides, I'd say 3/8" it looks like?

    But yeah the grids maintain structural rigidity. I've made some "covers" and stuff and added angle underneath to keep the large pieces rigid.
     
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    I would like to get an awning like this and a shower awning. Then use the top for a storage box.

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    Looks like less than 1/4 in pics. I guess it doesn't matter. You are not welding the table. Just gotta be semi intelligent about it getting hot.
     
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    Still pretty thick, especially for being braced the way it is.

    My table top is 3/16" and I've welded plenty on it :anonymous:
     
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    Just use some anti-spatter spray so you're not having to knock off any dingle berries that may possibly stick to the table top.

    Freaking work welding table is 1/2" thick, least mine is.

    There are some that are 3/4" and others at 1".
     
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    My welding table is made of oil stained plywood. :cool:
     
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    Ahh, so you prefer natural
     
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    Its Vegan. Level to within 3 degrees left to right and 2 front to back, a little on the flammable side and its burns everytime I weld on it but I feel good about its earthy feel.
     
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