Building a table to hold my vise
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The finished table is about 865lbs (390kg). With the vise it's about 1,025lb (465kg). The steel for the frame cost $235. The top was a scrap, cut from the center of a ring, and I don't remember the exact cost but I guess $400. The vise cost more than twice as much as the table, but both should last a few lifetimes.
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I've had the chance to use this table a couple of times now. It's fun to whip out in front of people:) I can see what people are talking about when they say the legs are delicate, but they're design to support a "mostly" vertical load, not be torqued from the side or pushed back into place. If you just let the table open or close on it's own and don't force anything, it works great th-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh Once it's set up, it's pretty solid. My only gripe would probably be related to the clamps provided. They're not the highest quality. They do the job, so no big deal, but they could be better. All in all, pretty cool gadget.
I like it. It's not overbuilt, it's of extreme quality.
Your project are always amazing, you never cut corners, unless you are welding... in which case you chamfered all the corners for a stronger weld. Keep up the great work!
I'm 73 years old. You are the most impressive craftsman I've ever seen.
Nobody overbuilds quite like you, and I mean that only as a compliment.
You buy once, you cut once, if it's worth doing then it's worth overdoing. Those are his credos. :) I mean, that wilton vice, will pay thrice it's price in two decades. Guaranteed. Already, mine, the next step down, if i wanted, i could sell it for just over twice the price of admission.
I once purchased a set of Heavy duty sawhorses at a farm auction. Beam was a 10 x 10 H beam 3/8 web and legs were 4 x 4 x 1/4 angle they could have supported the front of the space shuttle if need be. Farmers never overbuild anything They just make it strong enough to hold anything they may be able to move with whatever they may own.
In the event of a nuclear attack three things will survive: Scorpions, Cockroaches and your table. Best wishes from Yorkshire, England.
And the roaches and scorpions will survive only if they hide under this table.
You forgot Keith Richards...
@@ilirgorani4261 ...and Twinkies
and glitter
Idk, that table might be heavy enough to reach critical mass and start a nuclear reaction of its own, if it doesn't collapse into a black hole that is.
Dude. It’s beautiful...😢 You never fail to impress.
Your grandkids grandkids will still be using that 200 years from now with pride! Nice!!!
you continue to raise the WOW factor on each of your projects!
After 40+ years in the business (special machines) you're fantastic. Great job!
Nice vice support :-) I got a good tip from Jody at Welding tips and tricks for a ground on something you can't clamp on: use a thick copper wire that you wrap around and clamp on .
This build is the definition of craftsmanship and pride!! Great Job!
Just found this build....people call me Mr. Overkill..... You're a Vulcan madman!!
I bow to u Sir, for I am not worthy.....
Skipped going to bed to watch and was well worth it. This is the best maker channel on TH-cam
Somehow I feel that calling him a maker doesn't do him justice. When I hear the term Maker, I thing about those kids that have 20 3d printers and only print stuff so they can make youtube videos about it. This guy actually builds stuff he needs and does it better than any "Makers" I've seen.
@@MAGAMAN Yes, I totally agree with you! He's got amazing talent.
MAGA Man, I agree. Maker doesn’t do Jer justice but fabricator doesn’t feel right either. I think I’d possibly go with builder bad ass. This is my favorite TH-cam channel bar none
Best Vise Mount and Table Design and Build that I've ever seen. Liked and Subscribed. Awesome Job.
One day centuries from now, some new Tony will make a video about this when its found in some dusty corner.....
Nice job! Love working with heavy materials. You know you got a good vice when you need a cherry picker to lift it!
Awesome table, I think I can see some smaller objects in orbit around it.
That’s how I got that shot at 21:05. I am in an elliptical orbit as you can see. Please send help.
LOL! 😂
The amount of overbuilt is awesome
Amazing work as always. As so many posters have already said, your attention to detail combined with your incredible fabrication skills is incredible. (amazing)
It's incredible that you used the word incredible two times in your comment.
@@kmcwhq Yep I guess I need that grammarly APP.
@@neilyeag Me too....lol
Awesome table/vise mount. All those giant agro tractors, and not a bobcat in sight to move the table.
Your welds are getting better. Just kidding, of course. Brilliant work on all levels--design, construction, engineering, craftsmanship, ingenuity and, you did not die. Love your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Strong enough for two maybe three elephants!! I enjoy watching you build things. Great job.
You are the KING of overbuild and I know from experince that if you ever have to move it better happen when your young . I bought a set of your belt grinder plans and can't wait to get started .
Thanks!
I like to believe that off camera you filled up the legs with the crushed bones of your enemies for extra weight. Off camera for obvious legal reasons.
I can’t say...
Yeah, it sure looks like it could use some added weight...
move the table!! but DONT die!!!
Would be a bit flimsy without crushed bones, right ...
Lol!
I was going to comment that Jeremy should have poured concrete into the legs before capping them, just to ensure there was enough weight to counter-weight the overhanging vise - but the crushed bones of his adversaries, that's a much better idea! ;-)
That is one goddamn hell of a substantial vise.
Great build Jer, enjoy your videos a lot. If you have not come up with a way to move the table around yet, consider drill/tap a couple holes in the center and one in line and towards the vise for lifting eyes. Your floor hoist will straddle the legs and make it safe and easy to move around. If you don't want the holes left open you can insert allen head set screws in them until time to move again. Just a thought.
Thanks for the video.👍
Your projects are always so useful and attractive. .
that was well done and its nice to see someone who can still make there own shop supplys instead of running out to buy every thing ehhh
Fit for kings,and the Knights of the round Table! Nice video thank you.
By the way that table and your workmanship is amazing!
I am really enjoying your build projects. Attention to detail is evident. Thanks
That table is a piece of beauty!
Next projects might be cantry crane(s) and tractor front end loader... ;)
Nice work, like the overall design; and built well... you will never have to replace that one!
Sand fill the legs! Make it a 1ton table! Hahaha! Awesome work!
I'd rather rice-fill it. That would probably keep it dry inside.
Usually you pour concrete inside. A heavy one where the aggregate is scrap metal. But if you really want to do it right, you go and buy lead and pour it inside. It's dead easy. You make sure one end is sealed and put as much lead scrap inside as you can fit, then, you heat up some lead (don't boil it) and pour on top. The lead inside will melt with the poured one and form a solid chunk. Saves time and minimizes the risk of vaporizing the lead, which is the only thing besides putting it in your mouth that you don't want to do.
Radim Petricek isn’t rice hydrophilic? So it would absorb water and release it to maintain equilibrium. That’s like putting clay desiccant in there. Only effective with exactly 100% seal, or it’s just breathing and sweating.
Hhmmm.
@@aserta to go full on, pour tungsten or osmium into the legs
Very impressive, your eye for details in strength plus nice geometry
12:10 Matthias Wandel moment :)
LOL. Matthias would need one hell of a run up to test this table's strength.
now that's a strong table... great work.
Question, who just happens to have a piece of 3/4" steel that size hanging around?
Oh you know...it was just a scrap. ;-)
I do
It's a knock out plug from a really large electrical box :)
@@Jer_Schmidt this is one of those easy projects you can build for free from your scrap pile, right? Hahah! Nice vice, and great table!
McKenzie Keith
Of course! Just using up offcuts.
Nice job! That's what I call a boat anchor.
Inpressive build! Now add some cup holders, a GPS, Tank Treads and off you go invading the closest village!
I think I felt the earth tilt slightly on it's axis when you moved the table. You could mount that tractor in the vise without tipping the table...massive!!! Now to have the table chromed to make it real special. ;-)
I've been trying to decide where to mount my vise for awhile, now, and thanks to this video I... still have no idea. But the design is great and the execution is even better. The combination of meticulousness where it pays off and the eyeballing where it doesn't... really good info. I tend to get paralyzed when building something this.... expensive and permanent.... trying to figure out how to not mess it up. You seem to always get it done properly start to finish.
I am looking forward to the followup video of the paint drying, so long as you get some good angles.
I can relate to the feeling of getting paralyzed before starting a project like this. I spent a lot of time in CAD trying to figure out how I wanted to do it, and I have many other projects where I am currently in that paralyzed stage, scared to start before the design is perfect.
Awesome table! I was hoping for a Wandel jump test, though. ;-)
Dammit, why didn’t I think of that?!
@@Jer_Schmidt Still time for that in the "Painting Video" :)
Would've been awesome had he brought in a Sumo wrestler to do the jump!
@@Jer_Schmidt But you did the Wandel jump, I noticed it right away at 12.10 :) th-cam.com/video/ObO4maqPL08/w-d-xo.html
Bananisti
But what about with the top? Would that break or collapse? Who knows? ;-)
Very nice table. I work alone a lot and finding ways to move heavy stuff is always interesting. Nice job
I see moving heavy stuff as a challenge and often turn down offers to help :-)
A shelf 1.5" higher than the pallet jack in it's lowest position makes moving the table easy. That is how we set up all of our tables in the shop. Build the shelf, set shelf on 2x4s on pallet jack, weld to table.
That’s how our other welding table is made. It is super easy to move it that way, but I find that shelf to be a clutter catcher and it can be a bit in the way...
it’s always good to have a table that can survive a head-on collision with a freight train unscathed
That is a very impressive table. Great job.
Sweet! You and Abom are making me jealous ...
I'm not sure what the total project cost was, but wth. Your great grandkids can use it, too:)
Fantastic job!
How about some stools that swivel out from underneath, so you can eat a sammitch in style;)
Young man, you have some serious skill!
And during the holidays it doubles as the desert table!
I thought u were building the bridge ;)
You both do fantastic work! Love both channels!!
Wow, awesome design. Good choice in the vise. Nothing better than a Wilton.
Great work Jeremy.
Great attention to detail.
Awesome table....when you do go to paint it I suggest leaving the top bare steel. I made a table/cart similar and painted the base gloss black and left the top raw steel....looked killer, especially if you polish or fine sand just the edge. I sprayed the top with a liberal amount of wd-40 let it soak in over night and wiped it clean, and did the same once a year. Never rusted
Yeah, that’s what I plan to do. I left the top of my belt grinder cabinet unpainted, and I like it that way!
Absolutely sublime to watch. Brilliant. Thanks wait for your videos.
Well done I love your welds. All work was explained clear and precise.
I wish I had a shed that size to work in.
Thanks
Great work really enjoyed the video. It would be great to see the follow up video on the jack mobilizer and painting.
for when you got a dinner party at 7 but gotta stop artillery shells at 8
The best anchor you can use for mounting those big vices are big flywheels. We had 1 of those big Wilton vices in our shop mounted on a stand with a large diesel flywheel somewhere around 24 in. in diameter & 8 to 10 in. thick. It took quite a bit of force budge that thing. If you wanted even more weight then that you could also use the crankshaft instead of a big pipe.
Sounds like a good idea. I still prefer this in my situation, but if you needed to be able to work all the way around the vise then a flywheel would be a good choice.
wonderful crafting you artisan, you.
You hit it out of the park yet again! Love watching and being inspired by your work. You fit metal like a good carpenter. Excellent.
I bought a used manual fork lift for 400Euros (500$). A bit stiff for stuff moving, but since there is no electronik or stuff, I can weld on it and don't have to worry about anything. If you don't want to spend money, a stack of pallets can do the job also (I used that method before the fork lift). My workbench weighs about 3/4 tons and it moves when I bend heavy stuff, so now I am thinking about a post vice ancored in concret to solve the issue.
Great build by the way.
Well I like that Jeremy, sure is solid. Good engineering work and principles, Thanks.
Great job and fine ingenuity building it 🤠👍
Machine grey paint on the legs, no paint on the top, just lots of oil and wire brushing when needed. That's what we use on our welding benches onboard our ships, and they hold up well that way. Nothing is worse than a painted top on a steel workbench. Paint will eventually chip under regular (ab)use, and those chips always wind up getting into everything.
That’s exactly my plan. Same paint color as belt grinder on everything but the top surface.
By far, my favorite maker on the web. Keep up the awesome work. My gut tells me you were born in Sept? Very exact in all you, just like me.
Thanks! Your gut was off by a couple months.
"more likely to tip over" WTF man xD
Now I just wish I had a need for a table like that! Great build, as always, and great camera work.
very cool build, and i have used vices where the table moved and it sucks lol , room enough to slide the welder under the table too , just add hooks for your lines,
Nice job. Would have been so simple to build a square one, but that would be too easy. Very nice work.
Great table Jeremy. Awesome job!!!!
Personally, I think that the weakest part will be the planet that will have to bear it. Still a tool that will last forever. Very nice work for this table and also for the video as interesting as the others. 👍👍👍
Now that is built to last. Well done sir..You now have a new Subscriber.
Thanks!
I sure hope you don't run into that monster in the dark nice job looks great
Nice project and great work with Hi Quality video...
Very nice build! I'd suggest just a simple cross "x" of square tube about 4-5" off the ground. Pallet jack can lift it easily then.
"should last a lifetime"
it's gonna last 2-3 lifetimes
build the whole thing with stainless steel and it's gonna outlast mankind :D
I could only dream of having a 'warehouse' workspace like this.
Me too. I'm gonna make it happen one day tho. :)
Damn, I've seen bridges that weren't built as sturdy as this table!
Whoa what is this, a wel lit and tidy shop? Subscribed!
I’m here for the table paint video. Waiting patiently.
I no longer own this table, so it’s not happening. Sorry.
Amazing work
That is something else Jerry
Such a sick table damn
I'm impressed.
Awesome job
very interesting, very important to have good looking things in the workshop, you build once you have forever
Looks like an ABOM79 table to me! WOW!
Fantastic work
if it'S worth the effort build it to last and last it will!
You do excellent work young man! My only suggestion for future metal topped tables is let the top be free floating by not welding it directly to the frame. I've built many large welding tables, some with 1" thick tops and welded pieces of threaded rod through the table with plates capturing the frame to allow for expansion and contraction. You'd be surprised how easily plates warp.
I stressed over how to fasten the table down for longer than I’d like to admit. But this plate was bowed badly enough to begin with that I figured it wouldn’t get a lot worse if I welded it down. Good idea though, for sure if you have a flat plate to begin with.
@@Jer_Schmidt I understand what you mean. With your table being the size that it is you shouldn't have any problem. Your work is excellent! Especially considering your age. Keep the videos coming .
Rich Ball
Thanks!
I think you should chain the vise oposite side of the table to the floor, just to avoid any inclination of it when pulling the lever
Awesome (entertaining as well as informative) build video! I'm also happy you posted this, as I found an old Wilton swivel vise at work that I want to restore, ( I work in a recycling center). I don't know what model it is, but it weighs approx. 70 lbs. Now I'll definitely buy it!
Well done
crazy clamping force on that vise.
8.5 on the Richter scale when you move the table;-) Awesome job!
Wintergatan sent me. Now I’m subscribing and staying for more. Great video and impressive table. Oh yeah the vise is nice.
Thanks!
Really impressive!