How to make a table from a metal profile with your own hands. Do-it-yourself table for a welder: making and useful tips How to make a collapsible welding table
If welding is used occasionally, amenities can be neglected, but with a professional approach to doing work in a home workshop, you need to take care of acceptable conditions. We will tell you how to make a welding table with your own hands. In the described design, the upper part is removable.
Material preparation and cutting
We will make a large table to cook metal doors and frames. A sheet of metal 1250 × 2500 mm, 3 mm thick was purchased. We decided to make the base under the countertop a little smaller than the sheet - 1150 × 2500 mm.
Since the mass of manufactured doors is considerable, we use profile pipes 50 × 40 mm, with walls of 2.5 mm. For the manufacture of the upper part and partitions, a profile pipe 50 × 25 mm was purchased. Shelf supports will be made of 15×15 mm square bar.
Decide on the size of the table
Everything is clear with the upper part - we make it to the size of the sheet, and the lower support part (frame) can be made shorter.
From the purchased material, you need to cut blanks of a certain size.
table frame 
| № | Pipe size (mm) | Quantity, pcs.) | Length (cm) | purpose |
| 1 | 50×40 | 2 | 50 | top support |
| 2 | 50×40 | 4 | 60 | legs |
| 3 | 50×40 | 2 | 110 | lower horizontal jumper at the end of the table |
| 4 | 50×25 | 4 | 160 | side jumper |
| 5 | 50×25 | 2 | 42 | jumpers between legs |
Top, removable part 
A square bar 15x15 mm will serve as a support for the shelves, and will be welded last.
In the lower and upper horizontal jumpers of the table frame, a hole is drilled with a Ø10.5 mm drill, stepping back from the edges by 5 cm. Legs with wheels will be fixed from below, and a removable tabletop from above.
Assembly
Do-it-yourself welding table from a profile pipe is not assembled, but a flat surface is already needed. In our case, a manufactured metal door was used. Parts for the first leg were laid out on it, and fixed with magnetic corners.
Pipe cuts were used as a jumper - we will weld a support for the shelf to it. The correct assembly of the frame is checked with a tape measure - the distances along the axes must match. 
Welding was performed with a CO machine - it's more convenient. 
We assemble the frame on tacks, then completely scald it. 
The second part is assembled in the same way. 
Now we will completely weld the frame, and weld a 15 × 15 mm bar along the lower edge of horizontally located pipes - it will serve as a support for the shelf. When using thin plywood for the manufacture of shelves, you need to take care of another support by welding it in the center. A piece of round reinforcement is welded from the ends to hang the tool. We will also install legs with wheels. 
Let's start assembling the frame. Again, we lay out everything on our impromptu table, setting the corners and checking the alignment. 
First with tacks, and then every detail is thoroughly welded.
Since the table is collapsible (partially), you will need 4 bolts and 8 nuts Ø10 mm. The bolts must be inserted into the frame (shown in the illustration).
Now let's join the 2 manufactured parts. The upper frame must be bolted to the way it will stand in the completed version.
Having fixed the parts with a clamp, you need to weld the bolt heads to the supports of the upper frame with tacks.
The frame must be carefully removed so as not to break off the bolts, and weld them thoroughly.
Having returned the frame to its place, Grover's washer is put on the bolt inside the pipe, and thoroughly clamped with a nut. It is convenient to perform this operation with a spanner wrench, but if there is none, then the lower nut is pressed by hand, and the upper one is clamped with an open-end wrench.
We need a flat area, so the grinder with a peeling disc removes the protruding parts of the seams.
We fix the wheels so that the table remains motionless, because a heavy sheet of metal needs to be laid on it.
The work is easier to do with an assistant, but you can do it yourself. One edge of the sheet lies on the table, and then the second one rises, and the metal is pushed up.
we cover the upper frame with a sheet, it turns out a tabletop
The sheet needs to be leveled, but you can’t hit it with a hammer - dents will remain. It is better to use a wooden block or hammer on metal through a plank. 
Before welding, the sheet is attached to the frame with clamps, and the middle must be pressed down with a weight or a bag of cement, otherwise the metal may lead when heated. 
Now you can weld. 
We looked at how to make a welding table, but now it needs to be brought to condition. The working surface of the table was cleaned of rust. 
After cutting the pipes, burrs remained in each of them, which can be removed with a file. 
Since alkyd enamel perfectly protects various metal surfaces from corrosion, we chose it. The brush will not turn out very beautiful, but there is no spray gun, so we bought paint in spray cans. 
To keep the wheels unpainted, they were protected by wearing plastic bags. 
After the paint has dried, you can remove the bags from the legs. 
The ends of the pipes are closed with plastic plugs. 
According to the internal size of the frames, shelves are cut out of a sheet of plywood and inserted into place. 
The table is ready - it was possible to cook large structures on it, and, thanks to the wheels, drive it right to the car. 
Although the assembled structure is intended for the manufacture of large parts, a small rotary welding table can be bolted to the side.
The manufacturing process is very simple.
Having fixed the part on the turntable, it can be tilted to make it convenient to cook.
The owner of such a convenient and multifunctional table will be able to work in comfortable conditions.
Almost every home workshop should have a welding table, because this is a very necessary device. This metal structure is able to simplify welding work. And also it can act as a ground loop. It is worth doing the assembly of the table of the welder with your own hands, because this will help beginner craftsmen to get good practice.
Requirements for welding tables
In home workshops, welding and assembly tables must be comfortable for work and as safe as possible. This is due to the fact that welding is characterized by the use of high current and high voltage.
Experts advise when assembling a table for welding with your own hands to adhere to the following recommendations:
If you need to make a welding table with your own hands, the drawings of which are taken from the network, then it is worth considering that the fixture cannot be made from flammable materials. It is also worth refraining from using materials that, when burned or soldered, are capable of releasing substances harmful and dangerous to humans.
The optimal height of a homemade product should be about 80 centimeters, and the working surface will be no more than 110 x85 centimeters. In cases where it is necessary to use a large working area, it is worth making a turntable with your own hands, but it will need to be given additional rigidity.
Main fixture details
Factory welding tables have a fairly simple design and low price. The simple structure ensures high reliability of the product. And it is also very convenient to use.
The main parts of the welder's table are the following components:
Preliminary preparation of the welder's table for direct use is quite simple. First, it is worth checking the stability of the entire structure. Using the adjusting feet, it is necessary to set the fixture so that the work surface is exclusively in a horizontal position. The entire mounting structure must be connected to the ground loop. A home-made welding table must provide for the location of the ventilation hood. After completing these procedures, it is necessary to mount the welding equipment and check the operation of all systems.
When the design of the product involves the use of other types of equipment other than inverter, then it is worth using portable ventilation. It is equipped with a long suction and a magnetic holder. Thus, it is possible to fix the hood anywhere on the work surface.
Do-it-yourself construction
Experts advise making a home-made welder's table with dimensions of 1200x660x950 millimeters. These dimensions are considered optimal and allow welding of any complexity.
Necessary materials
To reduce cost and facilitate adaptation, the countertop is made of plywood sheet. In the future, the product is covered with a thick metal plate.
To assemble the welding table with your own hands, you will need the following materials:
- 10 meters of a profile pipe;
- 2 meters of metal strip;
- fixing materials;
- thick steel sheet;
- plywood sheet.
The materials used must be rust free., and if it is found, then they need to be well cleaned and treated with special means. Billets for jumpers, legs and bed are cut from the profile pipe. The blanks must be chamfered using a milling or turning machine. Next, you need to start cooking the frame for the countertop.
Frame assembly
Sections of the profile pipe, which are prepared for the tabletop frame, are fixed and lie on a flat surface. This part is a large rectangle with several jumpers. For this reason, it is worth carefully checking the coincidence of the dimensions of the diagonals of the workpiece. Their maximum allowable deviation should not exceed one millimeter. Such actions will help to correctly assemble, and then comfortably operate the welder's table.
Further, the blanks for the frame are welded with small tacks. The geometry of the fixture is carefully checked, and then all joints are welded with the main seam. The resulting welds are carefully ground with a grinder.
Metal strip overlays reinforce all corners of the tabletop frame. This is necessary for attaching the legs and other attachments. To do this, you need to chamfer the prepared blanks, and then weld them on the bottom of the frame in all corners of the table. For mounting the legs, iron strip linings are welded to the upper edge of the frame. Further, it is necessary, using special tools, to make through holes for fastening the supports.
Then the legs are fixed to the table frame, and side jumpers are installed between them. A tabletop is cut out of a plywood sheet, which is inserted into the frame and covered with an iron sheet. All seams of the product must be treated with special anti-corrosion agents.
This device can be improved in the future. To do this, small wheels are attached to the legs for easy movement of the table. It is also worth mounting additional parts for fixing various workpieces, for example, gratings or ladders. Experts recommend attaching a special holder for a gas burner to the upper corner of the product, which can be welded from a piece of metal pipe.
A dining table with wrought iron legs can be a great addition to the dining room.
A metal table is not only beautiful and aesthetic, but also very durable, functional, and practical. In addition, metal products are not whimsical in care and retain their attractive appearance for a long time.
A metal table can be easily made by yourself. Detailed manufacturing instructions will be described in this article.
Metal table options
The tabletop at such a table can be different - plastic, glass, wood or metal. In order to connect the parts together, a welding machine is used. The frame of the table can be made of straight metal welded to each other (for example, pipes), bent, welded metal, forged metal.
So, here are some options for tables and metal:
- Locksmith workbench - a metal table for processing and working with wood and other building materials (read how to make a locksmith workbench with your own hands).
- Forged table.
- Side table made of metal.
- Coffee metal table.
Materials and tools
Materials:
- metal profile or rolled metal;
- primer for metal;
- paint for metal;
- brushes or rollers;
- chalk and a flat surface for a stencil;
- countertop;
- bars and glue for fixing the countertop.
Instruments:
- welding machine;
- grinder with a metal brush (you can use a simple metal brush without a grinder);
- saw for metal;
- a hammer;
- screwdriver;
- screws and bolts.
Making a wrought iron table
Furniture with wrought iron legs is always beautiful and spectacular. It is used as a decorative decoration of a room or a garden plot. Bright colors give the furniture playfulness, and discreet black, white or metal - business style, high cost and aesthetics.
Forging is the impact on hot metal with a hammer and an anvil or the bending of cold metal with a hammer and fixtures from round studs welded to a flat surface.
Hot forging gives an incredible flight of fancy and can satisfy even the most daring ideas, because it is more accurate. Cold forging looks less aesthetic.
In order to make forging, you need to have a special tool for bending metal rods. If such a tool is in your arsenal of a home master, then there will be no problems with forging. If you are far from this, but want to make a metal table with forged legs or elements, then it would be better to order metal forging from professionals.
Manufacturing steps
- The metal is cleaned of rust and dirt with a steel brush. Then a stencil is made. You can create bent legs yourself if you do not use too intricate stencils. For this, any leaf tree is used. The drawing is done on a scale of 1:1.
- We weld two studs (fasteners in the form of a threaded rod) at a distance of about 2-3 cm from each other. A metal profile or rolled metal is inserted between these studs. With the help of force and a hammer, the metal bends in the right places. In this case, the result of bending must be checked against the stencil. If this is not done, then it will not be possible to achieve symmetry of the legs.
Take to seat: in order to find out the dimensions of the metal that will be required for the manufacture of monograms, you can use an ordinary rope that does not stretch. Each turn is measured with a rope and its size is transferred to the metal
- We collect all the metal parts according to the drawn stencil and cut off the excess. We weld the products first on one side, and then on the other. Welding must be done carefully so that welding build-ups do not form. We clean the entire structure with a metal brush.
- We also carefully weld the finished forging elements to the bent metal. We clean everything with a brush again.
- With a white primer for metal, we pass through all parts of the legs for the table. Light color will help not to miss a single millimeter when painting metal.
- Painting is carried out with a roller or a narrow brush. Forged legs are most often painted in white, black, bronze, gold or silver.
- The wooden tabletop is attached to the forged legs with screws. Holes are made in the table frame, which are slightly larger in diameter than the screws, then the table surface is fixed.
Editorial tip: to hide the place of attachment of the table top and table legs, you can use metal corners. To do this, small holes are made in the metal for the bolts. The corners are connected to the tabletop with self-tapping screws.
Fastening the legs to the table top depends entirely on what kind of legs are made under the table - their size, shape, number of forged elements and their location. If you take a glass tabletop, then it is attached with UV glue or special rubber suction cups. The metal countertop is carefully welded on the reverse side, cleaned, primed and painted.
A table with a stone top is suitable for outdoor installation, for example in, and indoors. It is better to use granite - it is more durable and wear-resistant than other stones (for example, marble often used for tables).
Table made of metal tubes
You will need:
- metal tubes: 3 pcs (diameter 18 mm, length - 73 cm); 3 pieces (diameter 18 mm, length - 38.5 cm) and metal corners - 3 pieces (section 30 x 30 mm, length - 40 cm).
- countertop. You can use a round surface made of chipboard, or MDF, with a thickness of 19 mm and a diameter of 95 or 96 cm.
- additionally you will need balls for legs with a diameter of 60 mm, screws (3.5 x 30 mm, 6 x 50 mm) and waterproof glue.
Manufacturing steps
- A regular triangle with 60 degree angles is welded from metal corners. And we make the same triangle from tubes, 38.5 cm long.
- Using a drill for metal, we make holes in the frame, with the help of which the frame will be attached to the countertop.
- We bend metal tubes, 73 cm long, with a hammer and a vice to a length of 65 cm. The legs can not be bent, then their ends must be cut at an angle.
- A metal triangular footboard is welded to the legs, approximately in the middle of the leg.
- The top of the legs is welded to the triangular frame.
- We weld metal balls to the ends of the legs.
- The tabletop is cut out of chipboard or MDF. We process the edges with sandpaper or a grinder.
- The tabletop is attached to the legs with screws that are inserted into the holes that we drilled earlier in the metal frame.
Note: the countertop can be made of wood, glass, stone, metal. In this case, the methods of attachment will be different. The easiest way to fasten the countertop is with glue, but it is also not as reliable as screws, self-tapping screws and bolts.
Table decor ideas
You can decorate the tabletop of a finished metal table in the following ways:
- mosaic of various materials;
- glazing of a wooden tabletop.
The manufacturing process of hot forged products can be seen in the following video:
For better welding work, especially if you often do it, a small welding platform will become an important necessity. Having made a welding table with your own hands, you will not only save on your budget, but also make the table to your liking, in its lower part you can make a convenient shelf for storing the welding machine and other accessories. In addition, your table will also serve as a grounding element in the room.
Safety requirements for the welding table
Each table for welding, in addition to its practicality, must meet certain safety requirements for humans.
Above the working surface of the table, not very high, a forced hood is installed without fail. For this purpose, the snail version of the exhaust fan is more suitable.
It is better to edge the edges of the tabletop with a copper strip for the convenience of knocking down the electrode coating. Additional lighting is required above the work surface.
It is mandatory to install a closed compartment for storing equipment, used in rare cases. Flammable and toxic objects must not be used or stored in the table structure.
Types of welding tables
For welding work in the workshop, two types of tables are usually used - simple and semi-professional.
simple table
This model has a simple design. Such a welding table is made from shaped pipes or a corner welded to each other.
Below, about 20 cm from the floor, the racks are connected by corners, at the top they are securely welded to the frame, with a metal tabletop located on it. On the surface of the table there may be various grooves for fixing parts.
By welding brackets for the welding wire to the frame, the welding process can be greatly facilitated. At the bottom, you can also install a shallow tray for collecting production waste, and on the sides of the table it will be convenient to place bedside tables for various accessories. In addition, it does not hurt to weld a shelf under the water container.
Semi-professional table
This is a more complicated type of welding table. The general purpose of such structures does not differ much from simple tables, but additional devices are installed on them for milling, drilling and other metalworking operations.
The legs of the structure, to enhance its stability, are securely fixed to the floor with bolts or a concrete screed. Additionally, the product can be equipped with built-in ventilation systems.
The main advantage of such tables is the ability to rotate the working platform, which ensures the application of welds on workpieces from one point.
These tables are often equipped with quick-release vices, clamps and rotating attachments for fixing workpieces and welding equipment.
Drawings of the welding table
To date, there is very little information on the Internet about the drawings of such structures, and this is perhaps the only problem with their independent manufacture. For these purposes, many people use ordinary photos of the welding table, according to which they design a drawing and improve it as necessary.
They do this for the reason that if we take the model of an industrial design as a basis, then their drawings will turn out to be very difficult to implement at home, and some tasks are generally impossible to use.
Manufacturing
For example, consider how to make a welding table from metal profile pipes and a steel corner. When creating it, it is possible to use other dimensional dimensions, materials and forms of construction.
Table top
For a countertop, it is not desirable to manufacture it in a fused form. It is better when it is welded from a professional pipe in dimensions of 60 × 40 × 2 mm. The grating inside the frame is made of a profile with dimensions of 30 × 30 × 1.2 mm (you can also use 8 or 10 channels).
Elements of parts are cut with an ordinary grinder, the ends of the cuts must be cleaned of burrs. First, the outer frame is prepared with the most identical diagonals.
Profiles for internal placement are cut directly along the opening of the finished frame. After, they are inserted approximately 30-50 mm apart. The channel is placed over the frame.
If desired, handles can be welded to the table. They are useful for more convenient movement of the table, they are usually made of reinforcement with a thickness of 12-14 mm and are attached on both sides under the table cover.
Table legs
The legs are cut from a round pipe 5 cm thick (also suitable from a square 5 × 5 cm). Their length should be approximately 760 mm. Racks are welded at the corners to the finished tabletop.
After attaching the legs, to enhance the strength and stability of the structure, in addition, they make a strapping along the bottom of the racks. To do this, stepping back from the floor by about 20-30 cm, the legs are welded to each other with a corner of 3 × 3 or 4 × 4 cm.
The corner is boiled with a flat side to the floor in order to lay a sheet of chipboard or thick plywood in the resulting middle. On the resulting shelf store equipment for welding and other necessary items.
When attaching the legs to the table, it is important that they do not warp. They are connected to the frame exactly at a right angle. If necessary, wheels are welded to the racks for the possible movement of the table and 3-4 hooks for hanging the cable, any objects.
protective box
The protective box is welded in the form of a pallet with low sides, it is welded at the bottom of the table to the legs with a slight slope. Its main task is to collect scale, slag and other waste.
For tools, it is better to make a separate box or bedside table from chipboard or sheet metal.
Compliance with safety in welding work
All operations must be carried out exclusively in well-ventilated or ventilated rooms.
In the process of work, it is important to use all kinds of protective equipment for the welder, such as overalls, safety shoes, tarpaulin or leather gloves, a mask or shield, and sometimes a respirator. The joints of the welding cables must be well insulated.
Important! Easily flammable items must not be present on or around the table.
DIY welding table photo
A real man should be able to do all the housework. And for this, it is necessary to build a convenient and comfortable workplace.
If you plan to do welding work, it is worth purchasing, but it is better to do it yourself welding.
Having at hand detailed instructions for the manufacture of this device, you can make a table on your own in a timely manner.
welding table by design type may be:
- stationary;
- portable.
But each type of product has its own requirements:
- The dimensions of the product must be such that it is convenient to work with it. The height of a stationary product should be from 0.8 to 1 meter, portable - from 50 cm;
- the material of manufacture must be strong and thick;
- the edging of the product must be made of copper strip. Thus, it will be convenient for the welder to knock down the coating for the electrode;
- the weight of the product must guarantee the stability of the table;
- stationary models must be equipped with good ventilation;
- if the workplace is equipped on the street, be sure to make a canopy.
Make from a corner or a profile pipe?
Before proceeding with the manufacture of the welding table, it is necessary to correctly select the materials for its manufacture. It must be a strong and strong metal that will not burn through and deteriorate under the influence of negative factors. The following are perfect for making welding tables: materials:
The main thing is that the selected material copes with the loads and is resistant to negative factors.
To make the product really durable, it is better to use for racks profile pipe with a section of 60 by 60 by 2 mm or a corner, dimensions 63 by 63 by 4 mm.
Advice: auxiliary structures can be made from profile pipes. They are somewhat lighter in weight than steel angles and are more comfortable to work with.
Welding table drawing
To make a welding table, it is worth making a preliminary sketch. With little experience in drawing up drawings, you can handle it on your own. If you do not have such skills, use the advice of experts or find a suitable version of the drawing on the Internet. It is very important that when designing a welding table, its dimensions and materials of manufacture were thought out in advance.
Instruments
After creating a diagram of the future product, it is necessary to prepare instruments and materials for its manufacture and assembly. You will need:
- Bulgarian;
- welding machine;
- measuring corner;
- jigsaw;
- drill;
- vise.
Manufacturing and assembly
For the manufacture of the welding table, it is better to use a profiled pipe and steel corners. The manufacturing process will take place in the following sequence:
Advice: next to the table is to put a container of water and enclose the flooring with non-combustible materials.
To make the welding table more functional and convenient to use, it can be add special hooks for fixing wires and storing various tools. For the manufacture of hooks, ordinary 15 cm nails are suitable. They are given the necessary shape and welded to the legs of the product from the outside.
In the manufacture of a portable structure, the table can be equipped with wheels. For this, 2 wheels with fasteners are suitable.
Finishing
After making a practical and convenient welding table, you should worry about its appearance. Best of all, paint the finished product painting paint for metal. This will not only decorate the table, but also extend its life.
A photo
Taking into account the tasks set, the materials used and creative impulses, you can even get the following results:
Useful video
A detailed description of the entire manufacturing process can be viewed in the following videos:
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the process of manufacturing a welding table is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is to competently approach this process, prepare the necessary consumables, draw up a good drawing and stock up on free time.
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