Some do, some do not. It�s not about which ones can build a flat surface; it�s more complicated than that. For example Bluco, probably the highest-end table maker on the planet, gives no flatness guarantee � though they are probably the flattest you can get. That�s because a table could leave their facility perfectly flat,Continue reading “Do manufacturers offer flatness guarantees or calibration certificates?”

This is going to vary wildly by manufacturer. If you’re talking about a DIY Weld Table kit, WeldTables.com quotes 4-6 weeks. WeldProjects.com and Texas Metal Works quote 2-3 weeks. Both manufacturers offer designs that have tabs and slots to make assembly easier with parts generally snapping together. Only WeldProjects and Texas Metal Works have self-fixturingContinue reading “How long does shipping take and how are kits assembled?”

3D Fab tables can be quite heavy, and depending on the size and type, it?s very possible liftgates can?t handle them. To start with, liftgates generally can?t handle anything larger than 4?x8?. And some can?t even handle those dimensions. They are simply too large to roll out and clear the truck with a pallet jack.Continue reading “How heavy are these tables and can a liftgate handle delivery?”

If your nitrided top is starting to look scratched and worn, that?s normal. When nitriding, only the top .0002? or so is even affected. And something as simple as laying a wet towel can damage the surface. Generally speaking, you can just completely ignore it. If your nitrided surface has pits and other physical issues,Continue reading “Should I resurface a nitrided top, or will that ruin it?”

If you have a Porta Power hydraulic spreader�puller, you may be able to attach some chains in various positions on the table and either push or pull the bow or twist out of it. The challenge is that it�s going to spring back as soon as you let off the pressure, so when you getContinue reading “How do I re-flatten a table that warped?”

We’ve tried ALL of them, and we use Weld-Kleen 350. You can buy it by the 5-gallon container, and it has a rust inhibitor in it as well. So while it’s preventing spatter, it also protects against rust.

The Texas Metal Works? blog has an article specifically addressing long-term care of any steel table. #tldr version:

You can certainly do that, but it’s simpler to just use leveling feet on the table legs and tack them to the plate on the ground. If you use two plates, you’ll still have to tack the feet to the top plate so the table doesn’t shift off. There is really no need to doContinue reading “Can I bolt a plate to the floor and use leveling pins or jacks between plates?”

You can simply bolt a steel plate to the floor, place the table on top, and tack weld the leveling foot to the plate. You’ll still be able to turn the leveling adjustment!

Some vendors do indeed offer rail systems. Strong Hand Tools, Siegmund, and Bluco all have floor mount systems. However, they are extremely expensive. They have floor-mounted, machined rails that can either be surface mounted (creates a tripping hazard), or recessed (requires concrete work). Then you order special legs for the table tops which are designedContinue reading “Are there rail systems so tables can roll between positions?”

It’s not hard. Just takes patience. Generally speaking, start with just a single table.

Generally speaking, any sort of angle tool purchased commercially should be pretty accurate. The difference between one marketed as “precision” may be literally the word. But it might be a fraction of a degree more accurate. Typically, the difference between a fabrication square and a normal one is that it will include some extra flangesContinue reading “What’s the difference between precision squares and standard angle fixtures?”

Rule #1: Apply anti-spatter spray liberally. At Texas Metal Works, we buy Weld-Kleen anti-spatter by the 5-gallon containers and we use it all day, every day. Before you work on a project, clean your table surface (you should be in that habit anyway) and then spray anywhere you might be welding near. You can actuallyContinue reading “How do I keep holes from clogging with spatter and grinding dust?”