First off, thanks for not having loud distracting background music inserted into your video. The table is a great idea Harbor Freight came up with. Beats their portable folding ones.
Northern Tool has been carrying this welding table & kit, for quite awhile. Same price during their sales. Also, I attached the short legs first, using the outside bolts only, then attach the longer legs directly onto the frame using the inner bolts. It creates a little stronger mounting point for the longer legs. Cut a piece of 5/8" or 3/4" plywood for the lower leg brace, and then you'll have a shelf to keep the accessories.
I have 2 of the Northern Tool tables set up side by side for a 6 x 2 table that's able to be separated to also make a 4 x 3 table depending on the project,
Maybee if you get 2 tables and double up the tops you'd end up with a 3/8" top when combined maybee then double up the legs etc...Thanks Nate I started putting wheels on or under everything in my Garage and it's Helping me use and organize space also makes cleaning easier.
Nice addition to the shop! I've been using receiver tubing under my work benches for years. It's sweet to be able to move a vise, or other draw bar mounted tool, from one bench to another. However, mine don't stick out so that I don't catch my hip while moving around the table. Also, rather than using a hitch pin, I welded a 1/2-13 nut to the bottom of the tubing and then used a 1" long hex head bolt to clamp the draw bar mounted vise in place. I welded a large washer to the head of the bolt to make it easy to tighten or remove by hand. This makes the tool much more solid than having a hitch pin holding it.
I also made years ago a welding table of 1/2" steel that was given to me 30X72 that was a steel plate used to cover trenches in roads. I just drill the holes only as I need them not all of them at one time. I've had this table for 20 years and have only 17 holes drilled in it. I have built 4X4s, wrought iron fencing, golf cart frames suspension parts and many other projects and some how 17 holes have worked out fine and I can always just drill more as needed.
Why drill holes????? Everybody else has been welding tabs on tables for over 40 years I have been in the business,,,,,,50 actually ,,,, We did Navy Nuclear NAVSEA 250-1500 and DECAS parts on 1+ thick tables and did not drill once single hole in any of the tables in the shop. - Tack tab,,,,break off.... grind with cup wheel. - Even welded 38,000 pound weldments to positioner tables. (actually did 2 of them for off shore drill rigs) -. Not one single hole drilled anywhere,,,, In case you didn't notice that's a bit beyond a bracket for a winch you are putting on a Jeep. ------ That table is a joke in all respects. FACT - Send it to a wood worker.
I'm a hobby woodworker primarily, but I do have the need to weld now and then. Just this weekend I made some lumber rack brackets with my little Titanium 125 Fluxcore welder. This would be an upgrade over throwing the fiberglass blanket over my workbench for sure. I'll keep my eyes peeled for this to become available to be sure!
As someone who just made their own fixture table out of 1/2" plate and had to buy a mag drill and annular bits etc this is ingenious for someone on a budget. Only disadvantage I'd see is like you said, heat. I'd be afraid of warping this. As an idea I'd just buy this table to use as a template for my fixture holes. Sounds silly but perfectly drilling 2" O.C. holes by the dozens is very difficult without a CNC machine. It took me so much time to even get 79 holes and i need another 50 at least. I loved this video and see myself buying it for the same reason, an auxiliary table.
A laser,,,,or chalk line will o just as well,,,,,,,,But, other then an acorn table all professional shops tack fixture tabs and then break them off and take a cup wheel and grind the table smooth...Ever heard of wedges and dogs?
For wood working, you could bolt a plywood top to it, then use the steel holes as a template to get holes in the plywood, which you could then use for clamping. That is a lot of utility for the price.
I do not see a link for the table? Am I just overlooking it? Also, I was unable to find it on the Harbor Freight website. I went to my local Harbor Freight store, and they didn't know what I was looking for.
I wonder if my local store was the initial test market, because I bought this table like 1.5 years ago as my first welding/ fixture table. I have been very pleased with it. Two things I did that I would recommend would be adding a shelf that rests on the bottom horizontal pieces (I keep my welder, small gas bottle, and the clamps/ fixtures on the shelf as I have limited shop space) and also using a countersink deburring bit in a drill to put a very light chamfer on each hole. I found that a lot of them had a slight burr, especially after using the clamps some since they put a side load on it. Since the initial deburr, I haven't had any further issues with the clamps causing the raised edges again.
@@Beef4Dinner22 if you search for it, Google returns HF links but page not found when you open them. I'll keep an eye out. I have a certiflat table and this would be a great addition for those larger projects.
I have started using casters that flip up. Most are rated for hundreds of lbs so roll well. when you want the stability of a regular leg you flip the lever up, the casters fold and the legs are solid on the ground. Best of both worlds.
I have a table similar to that, but I bought mine a few months ago from Amazon. Mine is made by a different company, but everything that you got with yours, I also got with mine. I think it's a great table for a beginner like me. I don't do a lot of welding, I'm still trying to learn how to weld. But think for me, it's great for someone who is just starting to weld. Having all the things that come with the table helps you and saves you time from going out and getting al the clamps and other things.
I looked on every website cannot find one. The funny thing was is that I was looking online all day for welding table, and I just happen to run across your video and started subscribing.
This is really cool! Nice idea taking a couple of 2 x 3 table tops and making a bigger table! Now you should make a couple of drawers to stash all those pieces that came with the tables!!!
Nice video. I especially appreciate how you discuss your oversights and things you see after the fact that could have been done better. I think this encourages the amateur fabricator to "give it a try" even if they find they need to change things with time. Cheers.
I can definitely see harbor freight selling out of these fixture tables quickly! As a future upgrade you might consider installing a solid sheet of thin gauge steel or aluminum on the underside of the table a few inches below the surface with a lip on the front edge. Slope it forward so that any parts that fall through the holes roll toward the "front" and any metal fragments, grindings, etc don't just drop on the floor. Makes for an easy way to sneak a shop vac under the table and vacuum up metal pieces without them all over the floor and caught under the caster wheels.
Acorn tables are the ultimate for heavy fab work. I used them for years, and you certainly don't need to worry about grounding through them. They are actually designed to tack weld parts to them if needed. Of course, they are 6-8 inches thick and are various dimensions, 3x3. 4x4. 6x6. Whatever you need. And super heavy. But I do think I may have to pick up one or two of these. Good video. Thanks.
I just picked one up today, thanks to your video! For anyone wondering, no it is not on the website as of today (10/5/2023). However, the "bad link" had a part number and I asked someone in the store if they could look up part number 59403. Indeed they had ONE in the back, but she said they expect another one later today. So it sounds like they might be trickling in, even though there isn't even a tag for it anywhere near the welding items. Ask nicely, and they just might have one in the back!
I have had this exact table for a couple years now, from another brand. It isn't a high-end unit, but it does what you need. Just wish they made a slightly larger one too... but bolting several together is a solid solution.
A folding version would be awesome. Also, the 2” trailer receiver is awesome, I have one bolted to the bottom of my workbench surface and I have my bench vise and bench grinder set up to be used that way.
@@mvorn44 I do too, and I replaced the top with two pieces of 3/16” steel. Works well enough, and I can even still open/close the top, but it’s pretty heavy and doesn’t have the fancy fixturing holes this one does.
A BIG BLACK EYE FOR HARBOR FREIGHT I have a Harbor freight TITANIUM FLUX 125 WELDER purchased from Harbor Freight a couple years ago. I am a retired plumbing contractor and backyard hobbyist. I love to build things in my spare time and help friends and neighbors that need something repaired. When I retired and closed my business, I had a stick welding machine but had no convenient place to connect it at my home! It would require an upgrade to my electrical service not worth the trouble and expense! When I saw a couple reviews on TH-cam for this Titanium 125 welder, I thought that would be the way to go. I already had a 110 Volt 30 Amp circuit to my workshop! It took me a while to get adjusted to the flux wire welding. I built a minibike from scrap pipe I had left over from the plumbing shop. The welder allowed me to make other things and make repairs for others I wouldn’t be able to do without it. In the middle of my last project, I cut a couple pieces of metal and got ready to weld them and when I pushed the button on the welder, nothing happened! It was dead! The fan did not come on but the light on the ON/OFF indicated there was power to the welder. I checked the manual for a reset button or a fuse and found no mention of either. So, I called the Harbor Freight 800 number and was told there was no repair for this welder. Harbor Freight has no repair facility, and no support is available. I was told by two different tech reps there is no schematics or parts list available from the factory where this is manufactured. “It is not worth getting it repaired and cheaper to go purchase a new one!” If you purchase this welder or many other things from Harbor Freight You only have 3 Months Warranty. It is considered disposable after that! All the reviews and discussion I have read about HARBOR FREIGHT I have never seen anything about their total lack of support for their products! I didn’t even get an “I’m sorry” or any offer for a discount on a new welding machine! I am retired, was an electronics technician in the Navy, active Ham Radio operator and electronics hobbyist. I feel like the electronics in this welding machine is straight forward non computer controlled and any decent electronics tech should be able to repair this given reasonable support. I removed the circuit board from the welder and found where a small component burned of course not knowing the component value or purpose will make it difficult to replace. Providing a schematic and parts list is a very inexpensive form of support that should be a minimum requirement. Their claim to revenue of 7 Billion Dollars tells me they could afford it! Leland Cox
1:39 you may want to box in the bottom of the legs on the single table. I added casters to my welding table and with any weight, the tabs holding the casters on will bend.
Lol. For the first time in years, I'm actually talking about what to do with it. I'm throwing around a few ideas that would be sweet after I build the TJ next year. But it's not going anywhere far in the meantime, just on the side of the property.
As much as I love this, there is no way this isn’t going to warp. I have a raw cut 4x3.5” weld table that’s 3/16” sheet from my local steel yard I made my self and it’s warped with minimal heat input into the table with general and small projects. Especially with out the side skirts which add strength and rigidity. Good in theory, good in price. Don’t expect much long term.
I was thinking of welding on a boarder of maybe 1x2 or 1X3 and some webbing underneath of either 1X2 or 1/8” wall 1X1 (because I have a lot of it) to help stiffen it up.
Why do people overlook merely stacking two of the tops? From 3/16 to 3/8 by simply drilling and plug welding and suddenly you have plate and can use 5/8 fixture table clamps instead of these bolt down clamps.
Thank you for the video on the table, it is just what I need, can’t believe my subscribers haven’t commented how sketchy my little 2 1/2 x 21/2 ss sheet metal is, the only good thing about it is that it does roll around, thank you for the review 😀😀
This is a fantastic idea. I've been waiting for HFT to come out with a dog hole style welding table for a long time. I have never liked the little slotted folding welding table they have carried forever. Huge fan of HFT. That store has evolved with their products.They get a bad rap. Awesome video!!!
Yeah the old one is garbage. I bought it couple years ago and it’s, well it does what it’s meant to but that’s about it haha. Maybe garbage is too harsh, it’s just small and the little table is easy to tip and wobble.
Okay, if you swap the top later, one option is doubling the thin tops to double the thickness. Also, if you upgrade to a thicker plate later, use a new one of these plates as your template to layout the holes.
If you're going so far as cutting your own holes I recommend looking at the jig Brandon Lund makes when making his own fixture table from half inch steel.
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The usefulness of this larger table, or some smaller joinable tables, should not be underestimated. Personally I would do the larger one like you have an have a smaller one or two (at the same level of course. ha ha) that can be bolted on as needed to make the L shaped bench. As you say, some wooden or steel toppings/small item boxes with dowls would be ideal since this also prevents slippage. Very very useful for small garage workshops. Great video Nate!
I got 100%value out of your vidio thank you for sharing your experiences with us we count on them i recived my welding table last week and now you have made me so much more confident to open the box.Thank you 👌🇨🇦🇨🇦
I've got an outside work bench that I built 4'x10' w/ a 1/4" steel top but I haven't wanted to bolt my vise to the top, so the receiver idea for me was priceless, awesome
I bought the CertiFlat 24x34 table and I'd say that the Harbor Freight one is it's direct competitor. The CertiFlat is $120 more and doesn't come with accessories but, one thing to consider is that the CertiFlat has a rib system that makes sure it stays flat. Looks like the HF one sits on (what I'm guessing) is low gauge tube.
Yeah, i have the 24" x 48" Certiflat and it's perfect. You can adjust everything for flatness before welding the ribs, and the joints are designed to not put a warping force The legs are also a lot heavier (1 1/2” x 1/8” square tube) and weld to the top.
@@Peter-od7op with welded ribs. That's a very different animal. The result is much more rigid than flat plate. The ribs are several inches deep and welded in an interlocking egg crate design.
I’m now interested in doing what you have done. I currently have a wheeled bench about the size of what you have built which rolls under my 16 foot built in bench. I have been using receiver mounted tools for years. My vice, solid stock bender, bead roller, bench grinders and so on have been used that way for a long time. It’s a game changer. I’m building in my 24X24 two car garage where I also park our cars, so everything has to be able to be tucked away when I’m done. I actually got the idea for some of the tucked under storage from a set of Russian nesting dolls my mom has. The receiver idea came from a service vehicle I saw at work one day. Thank you for the down load on this new HF product, I’m going to check it out as soon as it appears at my local store.
couple thoughts: 1) this will be perfect for the kid, who is getting into welding as a career. he already bought his welder, cart, bottles, and I got him the other HF welding table, the one that folds up. this would allow him to start practicing fixturing work as well. 2) these would be perfect for appropriately sized fixture setups that, you want to keep configured but don't need all the time. you could just buy one of these tables, make your fixture setup, and leave it alone between projects. 3) this could be great for intermediate fixture setups; you're doing a big project with lots of smaller assemblies that are all the same. you set up your fixture to make those, then use your fancy big expensive table to line them all up for final assembly. 4) having to shim the top to the frame to fix flatness issues... it's HF. It's $170. It's worth the hassle. :D 5) for your receiver idea... put in mounts under the table to store the tools. convenient storage, and it'll help add mass (as if you need it!)> 6) then you'll need an integrated power strip for some of the tools to plug in. :D
Dang it Nate! I don’t need any more excuses to spend money but you go and make this video 😂 a lot of ideas I had when seeing this thing you touched on and mentioned. Lots of very good info and valid points, great video!
I have 2-3 rolling platforms that I could set one of those on, or attach, this will be a great upgrade. And I appreciate the input on the build quality & accessories.
I bought a similar welding table in the UK and added a Flexispot height adjustable desk frame. It's amazing being able to tweak the table to the perfect height. Because it's so versatile I use it as a chop-saw stand, bandsaw stand, in-feed and out-feed table as well as a welding table.
Northern tool tells an almost identical welding table and has two versions of it. one is the "fixed" table like the unit you have in the video. the other is a more substantial table with casters, and a small pegboard to organize all of the fixturing items. I bought the wheeled unit and i'm digging it so far. it also has a low shelf on it that has been proving useful.
Level your Aux table with your Fab table. Add a receiver hitch to your Aux table with a pinch bolt on the bottom as well as the spring clip holes. Add pinch bolts to the bottoms of the receivers on your Fab table. Now you can use a piece of square tubing to fix your Aux table to your Fab table in a locked but adjustable way so you can use fixturing on both tables for large parts like say a 6 foot by 10 foot roof rack or other large project.
I have been wanting to get a fab table like this, thanks for the review! I wonder about stacking 2 sheets and welding them together to get closer to 1/2 inch?
the hitch receiver is a fantastic idea, especially if you don't have alot of space. I have quite a few tools that I have hitch tubing welded to, and I swap them out on my single vise stand. Yes, it's a little bit of work to swap out tools, but if you don't have alot of room to work, it's fantastic. I suggest adding threaded set screws (welding a nut to the tubing) so that you can snug up the bolts and the tools won't flop around on the receiver tube. the hitch pin keeps them from falling out, but set screws/bolts keep them from flopping around when using them. :)
I will definitely be buying 1, and quite likely two of these when they get released. I use the folding welding tables they have now with one converted to plasma cutter use. I like the idea of a plywood removable top for use as well.
Hi there man! It`s been a while since i visited your channel for tips... but this review of those welding tables i find it very helpfull in order to get or fab your own welding table for your needs. A while back ago i made my own welding table using square tubes 40mmx40mmx2mm and i been thinking about purchasing one of these table to use on my projects outside of my shop (in the field). Thanks again for sharing this review and cheers from Chile!
This would work for any or several types of workbenches. The top is made from anything from a single sheet of 1/8 inch hardboard or a piece of carpet to keep pieces from falling through the holes to complex fixtures in a manufacturing plant. I can see it being used for fixtures to do repetitive glue-ups in wood. With all these tops and fixtures hanging on the wall waiting to be used.
And to help keep it free of glue, I use a roll of craft paper that is hung on one end of the table. Easy peasy. Just pull it up over the table top as long as you need to cover. Tear it off and throw it away when it's too funky.
I had 2 from Texas Metalworks and used them for everything. They were great. Whem i get a space and able to replace them i will definitely take a look at these.
Dood. I need that. Totally putting that on my shopping list. I don't need no fireball tools 10K table. That thing would do someone like me just fine. I so love Harbor Freight.
This is great! I will definitely get one. I see its not for commercial use but for home use it'll work great! Cant justify buying a strong hand table for at home.
I drilled my 30"x60" table a couple years ago. 2" on center and it took forever. It was around 430 5/8 holes. 8ish hours and 2 roto-brochs later it was worth it.. but took forever😂
@@TLervis I cut out a drill guide on my CNC plasma, so I only had to actually layout a couple holes. Like you said.. never again🤣 my next table will be laser cut! I'd rather spend the money than waist the time again!
I built my own 5’ x 108” 3/4” thick top table. 6x6 1/4” thick legs and I beams for stringers 2600# . Still haven’t finished drilling my holes. Hopefully this winter. Nice table for the money
Thank you for letting us know about this table from HF. I have always wanted one, but it was too expensive. The HF option with a little TLC can suit my needs quite well.
Honestly if you don’t mind slight dimples on your work surface you could just buy some heavy duty vinyl and roll it out on top for when you have small stuff you don’t want falling through holes. You could also use some large hobby cutting mats that have grids and stuff printed on them for extra utility and durability.
Nate.....man, I love your videos and the stuff you put up for us, garage type DIY fab/build guys. Keep it up, and I always look forward to the next upload!
This isnt a bad deal. Might have to buy one to throw on the end of my current 3x5x1/2" fab table. Make it foldable so its "protected" and smaller foot print when its not needed. Then when i need fixtures, fold it out and bam its there with another 5ft of table to to hold stuff up.
I did the same thing when I built my fixture table top from Weldtablles, on adding a receiver for a vise. what I didn't like was how loose the receiver was, so I welded a 9/16 nut to the top of the tube and used a short bolt to take the slop out, and hold the vise or attachment with my chop saw or bandsaw on it
Good video and review. Instead of bolting two together, I plan to add some neodymium magnets on the edges. Then I can "snap" them together and make a 4x3 or 6x2 video in a few minutes by pushing them together.
Cool vid. This table is sold under several different brands, ie, Klutch at Norther Tool. I have one and it works ok. The fixture accessories are junk and expect several to break. Also, those holes are some off metric size and a decent kit off Amazon is about 200 bucks. I went and got a bunch of shanked bolts that fit, cut them down and made my own. That top will also need to be coated or waxed, it will rust quickly in a garage.
I keep a sheet of 12-gauge aluminum on top of mine. It makes it a workbench that parts don't fall through and that the surface can get beat on, and it's easy to remove when I need to fixture something.
To fix your table height and cart difference issue just add washers to your casters on the bigger table. If you want to be fancier or stronger (not that it will matter for the strength of the table top) use plate with the same hole pattern as your casters as the spacer
Very impressive nate, very interested in seeing where this goes. I still think a table like the Arcflat is a better investment, using more traditional tooling and meant to be easily bolted together.
It might be too late now but I welded 3/8 X 2 bolts to match the pattern on the fixture top, then used coupling nuts as adjusters. This was easy to level the top then put the counter sunk flat head screws through the top. It worked very well I made a frame pretty much like yours then didn't even use the frames that came with the fixture tops. I have had it for several months now and it has not needed any adjustment. Oh I did put a double nut under the coupling nut when they were installed after all was level I tightened the lock nuts to the coupling nuts so everything was locked together. I was able to pull down on some and push up with some. So far so good.
I actually have a 3/16 inch fixture table that I made and had laser cut, and I use some custom clamps that I made for hold downs, and they don't distort the holes at all. They go in to the holes and then side load whenever you clamp them down, and it works just fine. You obviously can't go hog wild on it, but it definitely will hold things in place to where you can't move them.
It's because the clamps are not strong enough to hurt the table,,,,, or to pull a piece of 1-1/2 hand rail pipe in place either. - Not for real fabrication
I have a piece of cat walk for a welding table. There are no round holes in it, but it has plenty of rectangular holes. Once you get used to working with them, it gives you almost an infinate amount of positions and angles to work with. Its about 24" x 36" and it weighjs as much as a church but its great and was free
i'm absolutely picturing building a table, then having a flat wooden sheet to throw overtop of it to make it a workbench. For those of us that don't have a lot of shop space. Like one of those ping pong tables that used to lay on to of pool tables. And as i type this you're saying just this. ;)
I have the Northern Tools fab table. Same table different box. I use it as a work bench from time to time. I use a big piece of cardboard to cover it. Works fine.
First off, thanks for not having loud distracting background music inserted into your video. The table is a great idea Harbor Freight came up with. Beats their portable folding ones.
Northern Tool has been carrying this welding table & kit, for quite awhile. Same price during their sales.
Also, I attached the short legs first, using the outside bolts only, then attach the longer legs directly onto the frame using the inner bolts. It creates a little stronger mounting point for the longer legs.
Cut a piece of 5/8" or 3/4" plywood for the lower leg brace, and then you'll have a shelf to keep the accessories.
Also comes with a wheel kit.
I have the same table from Northern Tool. Great little table & accessories.
I have 2 of the Northern Tool tables set up side by side for a 6 x 2 table that's able to be separated to also make a 4 x 3 table depending on the project,
I have this table from Northern tool. For a fireproof lower shelf I used a piece of heavy wire shelf.
Maybee if you get 2 tables and double up the tops you'd end up with a 3/8" top when combined maybee then double up the legs etc...Thanks Nate I started putting wheels on or under everything in my Garage and it's Helping me use and organize space also makes cleaning easier.
Nice addition to the shop! I've been using receiver tubing under my work benches for years. It's sweet to be able to move a vise, or other draw bar mounted tool, from one bench to another. However, mine don't stick out so that I don't catch my hip while moving around the table. Also, rather than using a hitch pin, I welded a 1/2-13 nut to the bottom of the tubing and then used a 1" long hex head bolt to clamp the draw bar mounted vise in place. I welded a large washer to the head of the bolt to make it easy to tighten or remove by hand. This makes the tool much more solid than having a hitch pin holding it.
cool idea , thanks for sharing
No one knows what you are talking about.
@@philiprush2462 I know what he's talking about
FYI, Fireball Tool sells a "Insert Hook Clamp" that designed for 3/16" tables like this. These minimize hole distortion from the clamps.
I also made years ago a welding table of 1/2" steel that was given to me 30X72 that was a steel plate used to cover trenches in roads. I just drill the holes only as I need them not all of them at one time. I've had this table for 20 years and have only 17 holes drilled in it. I have built 4X4s, wrought iron fencing, golf cart frames suspension parts and many other projects and some how 17 holes have worked out fine and I can always just drill more as needed.
Why drill holes????? Everybody else has been welding tabs on tables for over 40 years I have been in the business,,,,,,50 actually ,,,, We did Navy Nuclear NAVSEA 250-1500 and DECAS parts on 1+ thick tables and did not drill once single hole in any of the tables in the shop. - Tack tab,,,,break off.... grind with cup wheel. - Even welded 38,000 pound weldments to positioner tables. (actually did 2 of them for off shore drill rigs) -. Not one single hole drilled anywhere,,,, In case you didn't notice that's a bit beyond a bracket for a winch you are putting on a Jeep. ------ That table is a joke in all respects. FACT - Send it to a wood worker.
@@mathewmolk2089why use a fork and spoon to eat when ppl have been eating with just there hands for years! Smh lol
I'm a hobby woodworker primarily, but I do have the need to weld now and then. Just this weekend I made some lumber rack brackets with my little Titanium 125 Fluxcore welder. This would be an upgrade over throwing the fiberglass blanket over my workbench for sure. I'll keep my eyes peeled for this to become available to be sure!
I love my Titanium 125 Fluxcore welder. I'm a carpenter, but sometimes need things welded. That little welder is easy to use & gets the job done.
As someone who just made their own fixture table out of 1/2" plate and had to buy a mag drill and annular bits etc this is ingenious for someone on a budget. Only disadvantage I'd see is like you said, heat. I'd be afraid of warping this. As an idea I'd just buy this table to use as a template for my fixture holes. Sounds silly but perfectly drilling 2" O.C. holes by the dozens is very difficult without a CNC machine. It took me so much time to even get 79 holes and i need another 50 at least. I loved this video and see myself buying it for the same reason, an auxiliary table.
I was thinking the same thing about using as a template, I just bought a mag drill myself.
A laser,,,,or chalk line will o just as well,,,,,,,,But, other then an acorn table all professional shops tack fixture tabs and then break them off and take a cup wheel and grind the table smooth...Ever heard of wedges and dogs?
I flunked Latin in high school in the '70's, but my shop slogan is "Omnia debet esse rotis!" "Everything must be on wheels!"
For wood working, you could bolt a plywood top to it, then use the steel holes as a template to get holes in the plywood, which you could then use for clamping. That is a lot of utility for the price.
MDF or chipboard for a cheaper option
Thank you
That's exactly what I plan to do.
Any idea when it may become available
Thanks Teddy
I do not see a link for the table? Am I just overlooking it? Also, I was unable to find it on the Harbor Freight website. I went to my local Harbor Freight store, and they didn't know what I was looking for.
Thank you
What a great idea
I'm new to this and appreciate every idea
Thanks again
Teddy
@@billlove6128
I just found this table on HF website but not available at stores yet
Excellent video (as of 9/27/23, not shown at HF yet). The flatness, hitch, washer spacer and the height are great takeaways.
I wonder if my local store was the initial test market, because I bought this table like 1.5 years ago as my first welding/ fixture table. I have been very pleased with it. Two things I did that I would recommend would be adding a shelf that rests on the bottom horizontal pieces (I keep my welder, small gas bottle, and the clamps/ fixtures on the shelf as I have limited shop space) and also using a countersink deburring bit in a drill to put a very light chamfer on each hole. I found that a lot of them had a slight burr, especially after using the clamps some since they put a side load on it. Since the initial deburr, I haven't had any further issues with the clamps causing the raised edges again.
@@Beef4Dinner22 if you search for it, Google returns HF links but page not found when you open them. I'll keep an eye out. I have a certiflat table and this would be a great addition for those larger projects.
Not shown online yet. Gonna have to check my local stores to see if they have any. Seems nice for the value
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10/18/2023 and its shown online now.
I have started using casters that flip up. Most are rated for hundreds of lbs so roll well. when you want the stability of a regular leg you flip the lever up, the casters fold and the legs are solid on the ground. Best of both worlds.
where did you find them at ? thanks
Impressive weld table for a Harbor freight item and wow under 200 bucks I'm definitely impressed
I have a table similar to that, but I bought mine a few months ago from Amazon. Mine is made by a different company, but everything that you got with yours, I also got with mine. I think it's a great table for a beginner like me. I don't do a lot of welding, I'm still trying to learn how to weld. But think for me, it's great for someone who is just starting to weld. Having all the things that come with the table helps you and saves you time from going out and getting al the clamps and other things.
I looked on every website cannot find one. The funny thing was is that I was looking online all day for welding table, and I just happen to run across your video and started subscribing.
This is really cool! Nice idea taking a couple of 2 x 3 table tops and making a bigger table! Now you should make a couple of drawers to stash all those pieces that came with the tables!!!
Nice video. I especially appreciate how you discuss your oversights and things you see after the fact that could have been done better. I think this encourages the amateur fabricator to "give it a try" even if they find they need to change things with time. Cheers.
I can definitely see harbor freight selling out of these fixture tables quickly! As a future upgrade you might consider installing a solid sheet of thin gauge steel or aluminum on the underside of the table a few inches below the surface with a lip on the front edge. Slope it forward so that any parts that fall through the holes roll toward the "front" and any metal fragments, grindings, etc don't just drop on the floor. Makes for an easy way to sneak a shop vac under the table and vacuum up metal pieces without them all over the floor and caught under the caster wheels.
Acorn tables are the ultimate for heavy fab work. I used them for years, and you certainly don't need to worry about grounding through them. They are actually designed to tack weld parts to them if needed. Of course, they are 6-8 inches thick and are various dimensions, 3x3. 4x4. 6x6. Whatever you need. And super heavy.
But I do think I may have to pick up one or two of these.
Good video. Thanks.
What for? You already know better. - If you can't afford an Acorn 1/2" plate minimum is the poor ma's way to go. - This sheet metal thing is a joke.
I just picked one up today, thanks to your video! For anyone wondering, no it is not on the website as of today (10/5/2023). However, the "bad link" had a part number and I asked someone in the store if they could look up part number 59403. Indeed they had ONE in the back, but she said they expect another one later today. So it sounds like they might be trickling in, even though there isn't even a tag for it anywhere near the welding items. Ask nicely, and they just might have one in the back!
I have had this exact table for a couple years now, from another brand. It isn't a high-end unit, but it does what you need. Just wish they made a slightly larger one too... but bolting several together is a solid solution.
May I inquire what's the name and where you got it
Thanks Teddy
Northern tool sales the same one under the Klutch brand for $200. They have it on sale right now for $170.
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Thank you
I will look right now
A folding version would be awesome. Also, the 2” trailer receiver is awesome, I have one bolted to the bottom of my workbench surface and I have my bench vise and bench grinder set up to be used that way.
I have an old Workmate. I think I might figure out a way to replace the top with this.
@@mvorn44 I do too, and I replaced the top with two pieces of 3/16” steel. Works well enough, and I can even still open/close the top, but it’s pretty heavy and doesn’t have the fancy fixturing holes this one does.
Thanks, as a hobbyist, this table maybe the answer for my needs.
A BIG BLACK EYE FOR HARBOR FREIGHT
I have a Harbor freight TITANIUM FLUX 125 WELDER purchased from Harbor Freight a couple years ago. I am a retired plumbing contractor and backyard hobbyist. I love to build things in my spare time and help friends and neighbors that need something repaired. When I retired and closed my business, I had a stick welding machine but had no convenient place to connect it at my home! It would require an upgrade to my electrical service not worth the trouble and expense! When I saw a couple reviews on TH-cam for this Titanium 125 welder, I thought that would be the way to go. I already had a 110 Volt 30 Amp circuit to my workshop!
It took me a while to get adjusted to the flux wire welding. I built a minibike from scrap pipe I had left over from the plumbing shop. The welder allowed me to make other things and make repairs for others I wouldn’t be able to do without it.
In the middle of my last project, I cut a couple pieces of metal and got ready to weld them and when I pushed the button on the welder, nothing happened! It was dead! The fan did not come on but the light on the ON/OFF indicated there was power to the welder. I checked the manual for a reset button or a fuse and found no mention of either.
So, I called the Harbor Freight 800 number and was told there was no repair for this welder. Harbor Freight has no repair facility, and no support is available. I was told by two different tech reps there is no schematics or parts list available from the factory where this is manufactured. “It is not worth getting it repaired and cheaper to go purchase a new one!” If you purchase this welder or many other things from Harbor Freight You only have 3 Months Warranty. It is considered disposable after that!
All the reviews and discussion I have read about HARBOR FREIGHT I have never seen anything about their total lack of support for their products! I didn’t even get an “I’m sorry” or any offer for a discount on a new welding machine!
I am retired, was an electronics technician in the Navy, active Ham Radio operator and electronics hobbyist. I feel like the electronics in this welding machine is straight forward non computer controlled and any decent electronics tech should be able to repair this given reasonable support. I removed the circuit board from the welder and found where a small component burned of course not knowing the component value or purpose will make it difficult to replace. Providing a schematic and parts list is a very inexpensive form of support that should be a minimum requirement. Their claim to revenue of 7 Billion Dollars tells me they could afford it!
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Good of you to say, "it's me not the table." Great video and great way to adapt these tables. Thank you.
1:39 you may want to box in the bottom of the legs on the single table. I added casters to my welding table and with any weight, the tabs holding the casters on will bend.
It’s a sad day when the low buck diesel truck no longer has a spot in the shop.
Lol. For the first time in years, I'm actually talking about what to do with it. I'm throwing around a few ideas that would be sweet after I build the TJ next year. But it's not going anywhere far in the meantime, just on the side of the property.
@@DirtLifestyle looking forward to seeing the tj and diesel truck get some love again.
@@DirtLifestyle part number on this item could be useful if you have it don’t see it on there website or app? Thanks for the content
That table is going to sell itself. You are right about how convenient it is to own such a fast table
As much as I love this, there is no way this isn’t going to warp. I have a raw cut 4x3.5” weld table that’s 3/16” sheet from my local steel yard I made my self and it’s warped with minimal heat input into the table with general and small projects.
Especially with out the side skirts which add strength and rigidity. Good in theory, good in price. Don’t expect much long term.
I was thinking of welding on a boarder of maybe 1x2 or 1X3 and some webbing underneath of either 1X2 or 1/8” wall 1X1 (because I have a lot of it) to help stiffen it up.
I did this with 3tops 1x3 drop in frame we made on casters... works great for stuff like fence gates door frames etc
yup... 3/16" is just to thin for a fixture table. i'd rather have a 1/2"plate that isn't very flat, but would be more stable
Good point on warping, jig table tac welding..
Why do people overlook merely stacking two of the tops? From 3/16 to 3/8 by simply drilling and plug welding and suddenly you have plate and can use 5/8 fixture table clamps instead of these bolt down clamps.
I'm going to get one. Instead of getting an expensive just get a friend like this guy with all the tables and skills.
Thank you for the video on the table, it is just what I need, can’t believe my subscribers haven’t commented how sketchy my little 2 1/2 x 21/2 ss sheet metal is, the only good thing about it is that it does roll around, thank you for the review 😀😀
This is a fantastic idea. I've been waiting for HFT to come out with a dog hole style welding table for a long time. I have never liked the little slotted folding welding table they have carried forever. Huge fan of HFT. That store has evolved with their products.They get a bad rap. Awesome video!!!
Yeah the old one is garbage. I bought it couple years ago and it’s, well it does what it’s meant to but that’s about it haha. Maybe garbage is too harsh, it’s just small and the little table is easy to tip and wobble.
nothern tool store has already had this table for a while
Okay, if you swap the top later, one option is doubling the thin tops to double the thickness. Also, if you upgrade to a thicker plate later, use a new one of these plates as your template to layout the holes.
Brilliant
If you're going so far as cutting your own holes I recommend looking at the jig Brandon Lund makes when making his own fixture table from half inch steel.
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I took two of them and mounted them to a 1000lb capacity hydraulic lift table cart. the height adjustment is nice
I've got a lift table cart too- this will happen!
The usefulness of this larger table, or some smaller joinable tables, should not be underestimated. Personally I would do the larger one like you have an have a smaller one or two (at the same level of course. ha ha) that can be bolted on as needed to make the L shaped bench. As you say, some wooden or steel toppings/small item boxes with dowls would be ideal since this also prevents slippage. Very very useful for small garage workshops. Great video Nate!
I got 100%value out of your vidio thank you for sharing your experiences with us we count on them i recived my welding table last week and now you have made me so much more confident to open the box.Thank you 👌🇨🇦🇨🇦
I've got an outside work bench that I built 4'x10' w/ a 1/4" steel top but I haven't wanted to bolt my vise to the top, so the receiver idea for me was priceless, awesome
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I bought the CertiFlat 24x34 table and I'd say that the Harbor Freight one is it's direct competitor. The CertiFlat is $120 more and doesn't come with accessories but, one thing to consider is that the CertiFlat has a rib system that makes sure it stays flat. Looks like the HF one sits on (what I'm guessing) is low gauge tube.
Yeah, i have the 24" x 48" Certiflat and it's perfect. You can adjust everything for flatness before welding the ribs, and the joints are designed to not put a warping force The legs are also a lot heavier (1 1/2” x 1/8” square tube) and weld to the top.
And is still 3/16 thick
@@Peter-od7op with welded ribs. That's a very different animal. The result is much more rigid than flat plate. The ribs are several inches deep and welded in an interlocking egg crate design.
I’m now interested in doing what you have done. I currently have a wheeled bench about the size of what you have built which rolls under my 16 foot built in bench. I have been using receiver mounted tools for years. My vice, solid stock bender, bead roller, bench grinders and so on have been used that way for a long time. It’s a game changer. I’m building in my 24X24 two car garage where I also park our cars, so everything has to be able to be tucked away when I’m done. I actually got the idea for some of the tucked under storage from a set of Russian nesting dolls my mom has. The receiver idea came from a service vehicle I saw at work one day.
Thank you for the down load on this new HF product, I’m going to check it out as soon as it appears at my local store.
I had no idea they had this! I can't wait to get one
The new table isn't showing up on HF's website. When will it be available?
couple thoughts:
1) this will be perfect for the kid, who is getting into welding as a career. he already bought his welder, cart, bottles, and I got him the other HF welding table, the one that folds up. this would allow him to start practicing fixturing work as well.
2) these would be perfect for appropriately sized fixture setups that, you want to keep configured but don't need all the time. you could just buy one of these tables, make your fixture setup, and leave it alone between projects.
3) this could be great for intermediate fixture setups; you're doing a big project with lots of smaller assemblies that are all the same. you set up your fixture to make those, then use your fancy big expensive table to line them all up for final assembly.
4) having to shim the top to the frame to fix flatness issues... it's HF. It's $170. It's worth the hassle. :D
5) for your receiver idea... put in mounts under the table to store the tools. convenient storage, and it'll help add mass (as if you need it!)>
6) then you'll need an integrated power strip for some of the tools to plug in. :D
I put a rack under my table to hold TiG wire tubes. Using some PVC pipe and conduit clamps works great and is easy to install.
Dang it Nate! I don’t need any more excuses to spend money but you go and make this video 😂 a lot of ideas I had when seeing this thing you touched on and mentioned. Lots of very good info and valid points, great video!
Damn man thanks, perfect for a tiny shop.
Ahhh it's good to see
a notification that you uploaded a new video!!!
Thanks brother 🙌
I have 2-3 rolling platforms that I could set one of those on, or attach, this will be a great upgrade. And I appreciate the input on the build quality & accessories.
I bought a similar welding table in the UK and added a Flexispot height adjustable desk frame. It's amazing being able to tweak the table to the perfect height. Because it's so versatile I use it as a chop-saw stand, bandsaw stand, in-feed and out-feed table as well as a welding table.
Looks like a decent Fixture table nice work Harbor Freight
Northern tool tells an almost identical welding table and has two versions of it. one is the "fixed" table like the unit you have in the video. the other is a more substantial table with casters, and a small pegboard to organize all of the fixturing items. I bought the wheeled unit and i'm digging it so far. it also has a low shelf on it that has been proving useful.
Level your Aux table with your Fab table. Add a receiver hitch to your Aux table with a pinch bolt on the bottom as well as the spring clip holes. Add pinch bolts to the bottoms of the receivers on your Fab table.
Now you can use a piece of square tubing to fix your Aux table to your Fab table in a locked but adjustable way so you can use fixturing on both tables for large parts like say a 6 foot by 10 foot roof rack or other large project.
I have been wanting to get a fab table like this, thanks for the review! I wonder about stacking 2 sheets and welding them together to get closer to 1/2 inch?
the hitch receiver is a fantastic idea, especially if you don't have alot of space. I have quite a few tools that I have hitch tubing welded to, and I swap them out on my single vise stand. Yes, it's a little bit of work to swap out tools, but if you don't have alot of room to work, it's fantastic. I suggest adding threaded set screws (welding a nut to the tubing) so that you can snug up the bolts and the tools won't flop around on the receiver tube. the hitch pin keeps them from falling out, but set screws/bolts keep them from flopping around when using them. :)
I have a vertical 2" receiver on my welding table to plug tools in. Best thing I did years ago along with adding a cheap 5 drawer tool box underneath.
I will definitely be buying 1, and quite likely two of these when they get released. I use the folding welding tables they have now with one converted to plasma cutter use. I like the idea of a plywood removable top for use as well.
Hi there man! It`s been a while since i visited your channel for tips... but this review of those welding tables i find it very helpfull in order to get or fab your own welding table for your needs. A while back ago i made my own welding table using square tubes 40mmx40mmx2mm and i been thinking about purchasing one of these table to use on my projects outside of my shop (in the field). Thanks again for sharing this review and cheers from Chile!
With a sheet of 1/2-inch MDF on top this could do double-duty as a table saw outfeed table for those of us with limited space.
Okay, I must have this table. Thanks for the review.
Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
This would work for any or several types of workbenches. The top is made from anything from a single sheet of 1/8 inch hardboard or a piece of carpet to keep pieces from falling through the holes to complex fixtures in a manufacturing plant. I can see it being used for fixtures to do repetitive glue-ups in wood. With all these tops and fixtures hanging on the wall waiting to be used.
And to help keep it free of glue, I use a roll of craft paper that is hung on one end of the table. Easy peasy. Just pull it up over the table top as long as you need to cover. Tear it off and throw it away when it's too funky.
Problem with any flat surfaces in my shop is they tend to get used as storage space for odds and ends. 😢😅
You're in luck, because there's no way in heck that top is even close to flat. 😂
Wow never expected something decent like this when I saw harbor freight, they have been stepping it up for hobby
FABULOUS!!! I'm looking to build something very similar to this...would only need 2 of these tables for the size I need. GR8 vid!
I had 2 from Texas Metalworks and used them for everything. They were great. Whem i get a space and able to replace them i will definitely take a look at these.
12:30 was a GREAT piece of advice! Thx for sharing!
Dood. I need that. Totally putting that on my shopping list. I don't need no fireball tools 10K table. That thing would do someone like me just fine. I so love Harbor Freight.
I bought this at northern tool a couple years ago. Bought 2, same price. Love it.
This is great! I will definitely get one. I see its not for commercial use but for home use it'll work great! Cant justify buying a strong hand table for at home.
I drilled my 30"x60" table a couple years ago. 2" on center and it took forever. It was around 430 5/8 holes. 8ish hours and 2 roto-brochs later it was worth it.. but took forever😂
That was my original plan a few years back. I never got around to actually building it... maybe it was the thought of drilling so many holes lol
You beat the 375 holes that I drilled with a mag drill. I made a jig that helped speed up the process. Never again though.
@@TLervis I cut out a drill guide on my CNC plasma, so I only had to actually layout a couple holes. Like you said.. never again🤣 my next table will be laser cut! I'd rather spend the money than waist the time again!
I built my own 5’ x 108” 3/4” thick top table. 6x6 1/4” thick legs and I beams for stringers 2600# . Still haven’t finished drilling my holes. Hopefully this winter. Nice table for the money
Thank you for letting us know about this table from HF. I have always wanted one, but it was too expensive. The HF option with a little TLC can suit my needs quite well.
Honestly if you don’t mind slight dimples on your work surface you could just buy some heavy duty vinyl and roll it out on top for when you have small stuff you don’t want falling through holes. You could also use some large hobby cutting mats that have grids and stuff printed on them for extra utility and durability.
I keep a roll of the heavy floor covering Ram board for CAD (cardboard aided design) mostly.
That would work great. Just roll out a few feet of it.
A sheet of MDF with some handles to make it easier to lift/move would also be 👍
I actually made a butterfly style set of doors that open up and hang down the side of my certiflat table. Its works great
Nate.....man, I love your videos and the stuff you put up for us, garage type DIY fab/build guys. Keep it up, and I always look forward to the next upload!
Great Vid and Awesome Content! The new Harbor Freight Welding Table is now something I need for the garage! Well done Sir 👊
Man, this is a great idea. Thanks for putting this video out!
I may have to pick one of these up
I just picked one up today. Might get the change to weld up a little heavier duty frame for it later this week and give it a try.
This isnt a bad deal. Might have to buy one to throw on the end of my current 3x5x1/2" fab table. Make it foldable so its "protected" and smaller foot print when its not needed. Then when i need fixtures, fold it out and bam its there with another 5ft of table to to hold stuff up.
Already wanted one or two of em, showed it to my boss and now he wants some so we can make our aluminum frames and induction pipes,
I did the same thing when I built my fixture table top from Weldtablles, on adding a receiver for a vise. what I didn't like was how loose the receiver was, so I welded a 9/16 nut to the top of the tube and used a short bolt to take the slop out, and hold the vise or attachment with my chop saw or bandsaw on it
When is HF supposed to be releasing these tables? I'm not seeing them listed via their website?
Right😂😂😂
Same. Kinda sucks when someone reviews a product that isn’t available.
I've seen them in NE Ohio.
Don’t know for sure but my guess would be the 6th when they put out the coupons for October, if were lucky it will be on sale too!
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Interesting. I have their folding welding table, which I've used the heck out of. I'll be watching for this one.
I made those type clamps from the HF cheap clamps and just welded 1/2 bolts to the shafts I had $80.00 clamps for $7.00.
Good video and review. Instead of bolting two together, I plan to add some neodymium magnets on the edges. Then I can "snap" them together and make a 4x3 or 6x2 video in a few minutes by pushing them together.
Cool vid. This table is sold under several different brands, ie, Klutch at Norther Tool. I have one and it works ok. The fixture accessories are junk and expect several to break. Also, those holes are some off metric size and a decent kit off Amazon is about 200 bucks. I went and got a bunch of shanked bolts that fit, cut them down and made my own. That top will also need to be coated or waxed, it will rust quickly in a garage.
I don't see this table on the Harbor Freight website. Can you provide a link?
I got one from northern tool, it came with the same clamping tools...but it was around 200$.... harbor freight is stepping up ❤
Hey what do you think buy 2 stack them for strenth
I keep a sheet of 12-gauge aluminum on top of mine. It makes it a workbench that parts don't fall through and that the surface can get beat on, and it's easy to remove when I need to fixture something.
To fix your table height and cart difference issue just add washers to your casters on the bigger table. If you want to be fancier or stronger (not that it will matter for the strength of the table top) use plate with the same hole pattern as your casters as the spacer
Very impressive nate, very interested in seeing where this goes. I still think a table like the Arcflat is a better investment, using more traditional tooling and meant to be easily bolted together.
Might have to buy 2 of these for my future truck bed welding skid. Use them to make a 3'x4' tailgate.
It might be too late now but I welded 3/8 X 2 bolts to match the pattern on the fixture top, then used coupling nuts as adjusters. This was easy to level the top then put the counter sunk flat head screws through the top. It worked very well I made a frame pretty much like yours then didn't even use the frames that came with the fixture tops. I have had it for several months now and it has not needed any adjustment. Oh I did put a double nut under the coupling nut when they were installed after all was level I tightened the lock nuts to the coupling nuts so everything was locked together. I was able to pull down on some and push up with some. So far so good.
I going to go grab 6 of these build a table out of 4 and have 2 single rolling tables for this price it's a no brainer
Great video. When will it be available at HF? Website doesn't show it.
I actually have a 3/16 inch fixture table that I made and had laser cut, and I use some custom clamps that I made for hold downs, and they don't distort the holes at all. They go in to the holes and then side load whenever you clamp them down, and it works just fine. You obviously can't go hog wild on it, but it definitely will hold things in place to where you can't move them.
It's because the clamps are not strong enough to hurt the table,,,,, or to pull a piece of 1-1/2 hand rail pipe in place either. - Not for real fabrication
I have a piece of cat walk for a welding table. There are no round holes in it, but it has plenty of rectangular holes. Once you get used to working with them, it gives you almost an infinate amount of positions and angles to work with. Its about 24" x 36" and it weighjs as much as a church but its great and was free
WOW! Congrats on the 1M views! Killin it on the content!
i'm absolutely picturing building a table, then having a flat wooden sheet to throw overtop of it to make it a workbench. For those of us that don't have a lot of shop space. Like one of those ping pong tables that used to lay on to of pool tables. And as i type this you're saying just this. ;)
I have the Northern Tools fab table. Same table different box. I use it as a work bench from time to time. I use a big piece of cardboard to cover it. Works fine.
Just add a metal plate spacer in between the casters and your fabbed up table frame to match the height of the little table.
I was thinking the same thing 👍