The best way to check for flatness on a table frame is run tight string, like 50lb or 100lb fishing line across the diagonals and check where they cross in the middle. If there is any gap or if one wire pushes on the other too much, then you don't have a flat surface. A lot of people think you need to just level the table afterwards but if you don't have a truly flat plane on top, meaning a slight twist, then leveling does no good. You’d just be leveling a twisted top surface.
Tim you are a true craftsman! Every time you do something like this and the wooden handle replacement a while back your attention to detail and patience blows me away!!! Good work
I just think on how informative and pure this is as a how to video and wonder who are the 4 people who disliked it? Why watch it in the first place? lol
The main reason us truckers put a twist in the strap is to prevent wear to the straps. If its fluttering like that it can rub the strap on the corners and cut it.
I used the one twist on my straps to stop the flapping, but also if it started to move after that it was loose and needed my attention. Some of our Provinces up here in Canada have rules against twisting the strap which I find a joke, but who am I but the one who gets it in the end...LOL
Thanks for coming by at Windrock. It was cool to get to talk with you. Our biggest xj suffered a tierod that resembled a boomerang but other than that was an awesome weekend.
You've been coming in to white city metals all these years and never mentioned this channel! This is great man! Always good to see ya at the yard! P.S. we just got more "remnant" material in last week and some coming at the end of this week! 😉 -Adam
thank you for the video and all that info... I was just wondering if breaking up the table into segments and assembling it together will result in the loss of any flatness . It would be easier to transport and also we can add more surface later
Some welding magnets to fetch 90 degrees in no time are a great investment from harbor freight! Nice table man, im sure it will stand the test of time. Love the videos as always lifes good!
Very nice table and through design and build. I have used the same casters and in the humidity in the summer and then the first winter all of the red cane off of them. Now they don’t work so well.
Very nice! A lot of motivation for me to get out there and start welding! Thanks for taking the time to make great videos Tim! one of my favorite contributors on BleepinJeep!
Awesome! I like having 90 degree corners so I can square various projects off of the table it's self. It really depends what you're using the table for most often I guess.
The 3/8" 4X8 plate was $375 and all the tubing was $99 as it was all "remnant" from the scrap yard. Cutting costs will very depending on the shop and method.
Wow! The came out really nice. I can't wait to have my shop together so I can make me one like that. I can see already how that is a big benifit when doing fab work
Nice advice on the ratchet straps... Here's one for you... Put the ratcheting piece on the passenger side, so when you need to make adjustments you are clear from the traffic side. Great job on the table, looks great... That boy can lay down a bead...
I've used 6" on 41/2 grinder but was definitely sketchy. Definitely want to grip w/both hands, preferably one on the screw in handle. Got a 7 or 71/2 old craftsman recently, might do vid on it?
Great video. I’ve been wanting to build a table to. I wish we had a water jet or plasma cutter access around here. I wanna have power on the table to run a welder, grinder etc. Make a video of the welding cart. What made you decide on the miller and not Esab or Lincoln or a different one?
There are a ton of good welders out there these days. I've worked in numerous shops and some of the oldest machines that are still used on a daily basis are Miller products. I feel like they are a tremendous value for the price plus they are generally on the cutting edge of technology. I've been using my Multimatic 215 quite a bit since filming this video and I am honestly impressed! It welds great on 240v put what surprises me the most is how hot it welds with only 120v power in put. Stay tuned for more vids on the unit.
Is that seamless tubing? I ask because I bought some 2, 1-3/4, and 1-1/2" to try your slug method but they don't fit inside each other. Seems like the seam on my tubing might be the culprit.
I may have missed it but what was the size and general cost? I know it will vary depending on location but just kinda looking to get a idea of what to budget for
You've basically described how to disassemble an entire jeep in the salvage yard. I own a Dodge though. I know your channel is BleepinJeep, But please do some of your amazing videos for Dodge/Chrysler.
When you first welded that nut on the back side my thought was you were going to have a bolt go into the leg and bolt up tight. Having various holes up each leg for height of work needed and staging.
I use the 4 inch grinder all the time with the razor blade wheels just make sure you use a good face shield with safety glasses, good gloves and jacket in case the wheel comes apart
I don't suppose you have or would be willing to share the file used to cut that tabletop? I've been looking at certiflat tables but im liking this more.
I went to college for metal fab and welding. Realistically though if you just apply for an entry level welding or assembly position at a local manufacturer you'll get in. Production welding kind of sucks but if you do it for a year or two you'll be a super good welder!
I have a strange question so I have a XJ 4 door I noticed you have a 2-door XJ I have tried to find differences or a four-door versus 2-door a video on TH-cam but there is none that i can find I'm a very tall man I stand at 7 foot I have modified my seat bracket in my Cherokee to fit me my question is the doors on the two doors appeared of be larger is there more room from the dashboard to wear the back of the seat sets in a two-door versus a 4-door Cherokee that is my question this video I very much did enjoy and to all the naysayers I cut without a guard on my grinder to I have all my fingers
I sure did. I think I talked about them in a past video briefly but I'm going to have a 1 year review of my Jeep and all the aftermarket parts on it coming up. I'll try to talk about the roof rack because people are constantly asking about it. Ive had 300 pounds on it many times. No issues.
Thanks! Yeah I really love the design. I currently have a old Thule TK2 system ( mounts to the existing roof rack rails) that is a bit tired and has developed a bit of play over time. I love how universal your design is, you can really plug and play with systems that already exist!
I will be adding some cross bars (maybe 1" round tube) to hang clamps from between the 45 degree tubes but no bottom shelf. I don't like storing things below the table because it gets covered in grinder dust and just becomes clutter. Good question!
Thats freaking awesome! Where is that metal place at? Im local to the Washington area just across I-5 looking for a cheapish steel place to get stuff for my jeep.
I'd look up a Farwest steel supplier in your area. They have the best prices on new materials in my area and likely yours. Otherwise call some local scrap yards. I paid $0.50 per pound for all of my tubing.
Just FYI to save a few bucks denatured alcohol is cheapest at blackbird. I go through alot of it and I used to get it at lowes but blackbird has the best price I've found in the valley :)
Lol... Not as good as before I lifted it. About 16/hwy and 13/city 11/wheelin' used to average 20mpg when it was stock with the 3.07 gears and 5 speed.
BleepinJeep hey that's way better than my zj I had. It was on 33s with stock gearing and the v8... I averaged 10mpg... it sucked lol. I was mostly city type driving though unless I was offroad
I use the same steel yard lol have you ever thought about doing a bleeping jeep wheeling day get a bunch of jeep guys together and break some stuff lol
Great table!! I have been looking for a welding table/ build table. I'm thinking maybe 3-4 tables 48"x 36" with notches and bumps on the ends to lock them together. Got the idea from Poison Spyder build of Crispy. They have tables that have drilled and tapped holes which would be nice but would get up there in $$. Like your idea with those clamps. Old dog new tricks!! Hmm I5 straight south big hole in garage and home, I have winch on trailer....LOL
Your right about not level.... One would have to have screw pads to adjust and level them all even, or have a rail setup to put them on. first off your table fits the bill in many ways before tackling major frame, or structure work.
dude! You really should spend the 250 ish dollars and get a table top metal band saw. WEN has one that miters and does 5in cuts. I have one and it is the best metal cutting tool that i have ever bought. Im just a do it yourself-er like you guys
The best way to check for flatness on a table frame is run tight string, like 50lb or 100lb fishing line across the diagonals and check where they cross in the middle. If there is any gap or if one wire pushes on the other too much, then you don't have a flat surface. A lot of people think you need to just level the table afterwards but if you don't have a truly flat plane on top, meaning a slight twist, then leveling does no good. You’d just be leveling a twisted top surface.
Tim you are a true craftsman! Every time you do something like this and the wooden handle replacement a while back your attention to detail and patience blows me away!!! Good work
Much appreciated. Thank you!
I just think on how informative and pure this is as a how to video and wonder who are the 4 people who disliked it? Why watch it in the first place? lol
btw awesome video. Very cool.
Looking forward to seeing the projects going to be made on that table.
Man. You are a good welder. Very nice.
The main reason us truckers put a twist in the strap is to prevent wear to the straps. If its fluttering like that it can rub the strap on the corners and cut it.
I used the one twist on my straps to stop the flapping, but also if it started to move after that it was loose and needed my attention. Some of our Provinces up here in Canada have rules against twisting the strap which I find a joke, but who am I but the one who gets it in the end...LOL
Thanks for coming by at Windrock. It was cool to get to talk with you. Our biggest xj suffered a tierod that resembled a boomerang but other than that was an awesome weekend.
You've been coming in to white city metals all these years and never mentioned this channel! This is great man! Always good to see ya at the yard!
P.S. we just got more "remnant" material in last week and some coming at the end of this week! 😉
-Adam
that's a bad ass table....and i have been watching dozens of welding table videos.
That table looks awesome man. Great idea using the water jet.
Wow great project! Best video yet. Lots of ideas. Thanks.
thank you for the video and all that info... I was just wondering if breaking up the table into segments and assembling it together will result in the loss of any flatness . It would be easier to transport and also we can add more surface later
That has been an incredible job to have done only with hand tools. Congratulations.
That's one hell of a welding table bud. You planned and executed this nicely.
Great stuff it’s really good y’all are laying down the fundamentals we need to do a lot of the Jeep build stuff we like. We need more stuff like this.
Some welding magnets to fetch 90 degrees in no time are a great investment from harbor freight! Nice table man, im sure it will stand the test of time. Love the videos as always lifes good!
Very nice job. Never saw steel that good when it is left outside. Be sure to keep the dog out of way when welding so he doesn't watch the arc.
Hell of a job Tim. I have heen wanting to build a table like that. the video gave me a lot of good ideas, and advise. Thanks
Fantastic build! I never heard of "weld washers". I could use some of those so here I go to Amazon...
RuffStuff has really nice beefy ones if you need heavy duty, otherwise the 1/4X20 ones you saw in the video I picked up from Fastenal.
Came out great! Id never wanna movie it though lol
Very nice table and through design and build. I have used the same casters and in the humidity in the summer and then the first winter all of the red cane off of them. Now they don’t work so well.
Very nice! A lot of motivation for me to get out there and start welding! Thanks for taking the time to make great videos Tim! one of my favorite contributors on BleepinJeep!
Great Job! Thanks for going into so much detail. Very helpful for those of us trying to learn. The table is awesome.
Gear video! Your welds are da bomb!
Great job another great video. Really like the slots for clamps. Been looking for a welder, seeing the new one you bought looks perfect .
Outstanding workmanship Tim
Great video and great table
Well done!
Weld done, Tim. Weld done! Let the bleepin projects begin...
I have a 42” diameter round table, works great for welding all the way around projects and not snag on corners
Awesome! I like having 90 degree corners so I can square various projects off of the table it's self. It really depends what you're using the table for most often I guess.
their "remnant" stock looks better than my steel yards new stock
Yeah! It's a super nice shipment they got in. Its 1/3 the cost of new. Works for me...
some companies still care.
Nice clean build that was well thought out. Can you give an estimate of the material costs? Thanks
The 3/8" 4X8 plate was $375 and all the tubing was $99 as it was all "remnant" from the scrap yard. Cutting costs will very depending on the shop and method.
Thanks Tim great video as usual. This should make your fabricating projects much easier.
about what was the cost of cutting ?
Very nice Table! Great work!
Awesome work ! Nice projet, i'd love to have one of these if i had the space at my place. Enjoy it !
Great video!
Table turned out amazing.
Gonna def borrow your plan..
thank you good sir
Wow! The came out really nice. I can't wait to have my shop together so I can make me one like that. I can see already how that is a big benifit when doing fab work
Excellent video and explanation. Thanks Tim.
other ways to cut slats since i am building on a budget . nice project thank you so much
Nice table build. You did a really good job.
Nice job! Keep up the good work!! 🤙🏻!
Thanks for the video! the basic of fabrication can be usefull for any kind of table or work bench. Good job !
Nice advice on the ratchet straps... Here's one for you... Put the ratcheting piece on the passenger side, so when you need to make adjustments you are clear from the traffic side. Great job on the table, looks great... That boy can lay down a bead...
Very Very nice. Great welds. Thinking of putting handles on it so it's easier to move?
Nope. Rolls great actually!
great job on the table and the video & advice was great to follow.
With a table that size/weight...did it twist any after completion on your uneven garage floor?
Really nice job.
What was the total cost? Very nice job, man.
I've used 6" on 41/2 grinder but was definitely sketchy. Definitely want to grip w/both hands, preferably one on the screw in handle. Got a 7 or 71/2 old craftsman recently, might do vid on it?
Excellent job as usual Tim
Great video. I’ve been wanting to build a table to. I wish we had a water jet or plasma cutter access around here. I wanna have power on the table to run a welder, grinder etc. Make a video of the welding cart. What made you decide on the miller and not Esab or Lincoln or a different one?
There are a ton of good welders out there these days. I've worked in numerous shops and some of the oldest machines that are still used on a daily basis are Miller products. I feel like they are a tremendous value for the price plus they are generally on the cutting edge of technology. I've been using my Multimatic 215 quite a bit since filming this video and I am honestly impressed! It welds great on 240v put what surprises me the most is how hot it welds with only 120v power in put. Stay tuned for more vids on the unit.
Is that seamless tubing? I ask because I bought some 2, 1-3/4, and 1-1/2" to try your slug method but they don't fit inside each other. Seems like the seam on my tubing might be the culprit.
Great job dude! That thing is a beast!
So impressive hope to see you use it in some ways
Thanks for the tie down trick.
Also how much does a table like that cost in material and for the water jet cost. Thanks
See a below comment I replied to.
I may have missed it but what was the size and general cost? I know it will vary depending on location but just kinda looking to get a idea of what to budget for
Outstanding video. I really enjoyed watching this. I would love to see more.
You've basically described how to disassemble an entire jeep in the salvage yard. I own a Dodge though. I know your channel is BleepinJeep, But please do some of your amazing videos for Dodge/Chrysler.
Donovan Shovan it's extremely similar. Jeeps and dodge trucks share a LOT of parts
Yeah, but there are just some things a noob like me needs in pictures.
Do a review on that miller
Looks great Tim! My only concern is the single ⅜" set screw for each leg with all that weight?
I think it'll work fine. It's only 175lbs on each leg.
When you first welded that nut on the back side my thought was you were going to have a bolt go into the leg and bolt up tight. Having various holes up each leg for height of work needed and staging.
What was your distance from slot to slot?
Very nice table! Great job.
haha, using the winch was a great idea! sweet table man, that is awesome
Nice build! That's 2" square tube 0.120" wall for the frame, right? Did you have any distortion after welding?
nope none!
I use the 4 inch grinder all the time with the razor blade wheels just make sure you use a good face shield with safety glasses, good gloves and jacket in case the wheel comes apart
Where did you get the castor's?
I don't suppose you have or would be willing to share the file used to cut that tabletop? I've been looking at certiflat tables but im liking this more.
How much was it to have the water cutting done?
You guys are the best 😁 highly insperational as always !
Hey Tim, what was your total cost?
In materials just over $500. Call around in your area for cutting costs. It'll vary depending on local shop rates and the method used.
BleepinJeep thanks Tim!
If you use a 4.5" cutoff wheel, then you can use the guard
Thanks!.. I was trying to be funny.
BleepinJeep I thought it was hilarious. Always some people that don't get it.
Dustin Short I got it. Guess you don't really understand sarcasm
Justin Smith usually sarcasm is supposed to be funny
Super job! Nice work!
Awesome build! How did you get into working for a fab shop? Any advice for those wanting to get into fabricating as a career?
I went to college for metal fab and welding. Realistically though if you just apply for an entry level welding or assembly position at a local manufacturer you'll get in. Production welding kind of sucks but if you do it for a year or two you'll be a super good welder!
I have a strange question so I have a XJ 4 door I noticed you have a 2-door XJ I have tried to find differences or a four-door versus 2-door a video on TH-cam but there is none that i can find I'm a very tall man I stand at 7 foot I have modified my seat bracket in my Cherokee to fit me my question is the doors on the two doors appeared of be larger is there more room from the dashboard to wear the back of the seat sets in a two-door versus a 4-door Cherokee that is my question this video I very much did enjoy and to all the naysayers I cut without a guard on my grinder to I have all my fingers
The doors are longer so the passengers can get in the back. But I assume the seat is still in the same location.
Muriatic acid will take off the grease and the mill scale, great if you know you're going to weld soon.
That’s funny I didn’t know you were in the Medford area. We use the same water jet guys.
Great working table
Hey Tim! did you fab up those tube roof rails? I did them!
I sure did. I think I talked about them in a past video briefly but I'm going to have a 1 year review of my Jeep and all the aftermarket parts on it coming up. I'll try to talk about the roof rack because people are constantly asking about it. Ive had 300 pounds on it many times. No issues.
Thanks! Yeah I really love the design. I currently have a old Thule TK2 system ( mounts to the existing roof rack rails) that is a bit tired and has developed a bit of play over time. I love how universal your design is, you can really plug and play with systems that already exist!
3:41 table rocks in the background :)
What size tires do u run on ur Jeep ????
nice work man - gives me inspiration to do mine!
Awesome Job mate!
Awesome work dude
Great video! Checking in from Willamette Valley.
Do you plan on adding a lower shelf or any storage?
I will be adding some cross bars (maybe 1" round tube) to hang clamps from between the 45 degree tubes but no bottom shelf. I don't like storing things below the table because it gets covered in grinder dust and just becomes clutter. Good question!
Thats freaking awesome! Where is that metal place at? Im local to the Washington area just across I-5 looking for a cheapish steel place to get stuff for my jeep.
I'd look up a Farwest steel supplier in your area. They have the best prices on new materials in my area and likely yours. Otherwise call some local scrap yards. I paid $0.50 per pound for all of my tubing.
Just FYI to save a few bucks denatured alcohol is cheapest at blackbird. I go through alot of it and I used to get it at lowes but blackbird has the best price I've found in the valley :)
Thanks! They have pretty much everything important in life.
How much did the top and the water jet cutting run you roughly?
See below comments. The top was $375 but call around in your area for cut prices. It'll vary a lot.
How much did it cost to build it?
Check the previous comments. Thanks!
How many miles to the gallon do you get now since you lifted the green jeep??
Lol... Not as good as before I lifted it. About 16/hwy and 13/city 11/wheelin' used to average 20mpg when it was stock with the 3.07 gears and 5 speed.
BleepinJeep hey that's way better than my zj I had. It was on 33s with stock gearing and the v8... I averaged 10mpg... it sucked lol. I was mostly city type driving though unless I was offroad
I use the same steel yard lol have you ever thought about doing a bleeping jeep wheeling day get a bunch of jeep guys together and break some stuff lol
Ya we did at EJS
Ya I know but was thinking about doing it local where we live would be a good way to meet and hang out with other jeep people
Where is that metal scrap yard from 1:15?
White City, OR.
Great table!! I have been looking for a welding table/ build table. I'm thinking maybe 3-4 tables 48"x 36" with notches and bumps on the ends to lock them together. Got the idea from Poison Spyder build of Crispy. They have tables that have drilled and tapped holes which would be nice but would get up there in $$. Like your idea with those clamps. Old dog new tricks!! Hmm I5 straight south big hole in garage and home, I have winch on trailer....LOL
You'd need a perfectly flat floor to link tables too. Neat concept though!
Your right about not level.... One would have to have screw pads to adjust and level them all even, or have a rail setup to put them on. first off your table fits the bill in many ways before tackling major frame, or structure work.
I would like to buy the Millermatic 215. Nice welder.
May I ask the total price of the materials and the water jet service
In materials I have just over $500 but cutting costs will be different depending on your location and method used. Call around!
BleepinJeep Thanks that seems cheap compared to the amount of table you got.
All over Matt’s table!
Nice table
I need to do this also.
Nice table, I want one, but maybe smaller, I got no room for one that big.
That table is slick I like but I would hate to have to move it to a new house haha
dude! You really should spend the 250 ish dollars and get a table top metal band saw. WEN has one that miters and does 5in cuts. I have one and it is the best metal cutting tool that i have ever bought. Im just a do it yourself-er like you guys
how much did it cost in materials?
See below comments.
what is the size of the square tube? thickness?
2X2" .083
Wish I could find steel like that cheap. I'm making a simple table out of angle iron and flat bar on top.