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Make a moveable welding table

A stable but moveable welding table is an asset in any shop. Here is how Shop Talk members would design one. 
1. Start with a piece of 3'x3' by 1 1/2" steel plate that weighs about 550 pounds. This is sturdy enough to be used as an anvil and bending platform. 
2. Mount a vise on it possibly using a receiver arrangement such as a Reese hitch on a pickup bumper. That way, you can remove the vise if it is in the way. 
3. Mount it on four casters, two fixed and two swivel, mounting the swivel casters 3/8" shorter than the fixed wheels. 
4. To level the table, fix a farm implement jack to the table leg of each swivel caster, raising each jack enough to level the table when it is in position. 
5. Mount fold-down handles on the sides to grasp when you want to move the bench. 
For more ideas on making a moveable but sturdy welding table, see the entire Shop Talk discussion.

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