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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @Robocoppat
    @Robocoppat 4 роки тому +6

    From one fabricator to another, GREAT job. The adjustable caster set up is very heavy duty. And what makes it full of common sense is that you built the top in manageable pieces. 2 THUMBS UP 👍👍😎.

  • @peterkolovos3079
    @peterkolovos3079 3 роки тому +2

    I LOVE THE STICKER ON THE BANDSAW.

  • @SirNickettyNox
    @SirNickettyNox 3 роки тому +2

    Just got myself a mig welder and want to build a welding table as my first project. Your table design is so simple and practical I can't wait to start. Thank you! Hope your head is OK. :))

  • @brunolaflamme5202
    @brunolaflamme5202 7 років тому +1

    My compliments! TIG welding with rod is a nightmare! My complete failure to school. You have great results, you seems to know what you are doing.

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  7 років тому +1

      Thanks! It depends a lot on the machine and settings, with the newer ones it's a bit easier.

  • @johnpyle8027
    @johnpyle8027 5 років тому +3

    Slick as hell! When I saw the first set of nuts I had no idea they were that big! (no comments!) I built my table out of steel racking like you see at Home Depot. I just got it to a height I liked and welded all the contact points. I figured if the hold tens of thousands of lbs. I'd give it a shot! My next project will be a trolley hoist.

  • @russ8001
    @russ8001 4 роки тому +1

    Nice table. like the adjustable height option and hiding the screw in the legs

  • @mlwest8975
    @mlwest8975 7 років тому +4

    I like that no talk but captions. Just work don't need hear no talking. Very nice table.

  • @username8171
    @username8171 6 років тому +11

    Very nice table. Great video, no talking, no stupid head banging/heavy metal guitar music. Instructive, simple and to the point.

  • @jodymontez693
    @jodymontez693 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for the plans and showing how it's is done. I need to make one so I can start doing some small Fab projects.

  • @patrickmckowen2999
    @patrickmckowen2999 5 років тому +1

    Nice simple and clean build. I tried the bolts for leveling on a bench I did - used bolt sizes too small for the weight of the bench and found them to be binding.
    Cheers

  • @cthoadmin7458
    @cthoadmin7458 3 роки тому +1

    I know nothing about welding, but TIG does such fine work!

  • @koonelos
    @koonelos 4 роки тому +1

    Phil hi. I am an amateur welder and I like to do small weekend welding projects. I do not have a welding table and am interested in making one. The thing is, I don't have room in my garage for a table like this. BUT researching UA-cam for a collapsible welding table, info is scarce. I think it would be very interesting if you uploaded a video making a foldable one, even the same size as this, but one that can be folded and placed against a wall. I'm sure there are many people in the same position with me. Thanks!

  • @jaydendavis7596
    @jaydendavis7596 6 років тому +1

    That was a very nice build. Its about time I made another welding table for my everlast equipment. Got myself a powerplasma cutter so I need a downdraft cutting area.

  • @larrywallace3637
    @larrywallace3637 6 років тому +2

    Very nice table. Very nice shop and equipment too.

  • @oldmusicfan8584
    @oldmusicfan8584 Рік тому +1

    Love how you got a Woody Guthrie sticker on your machine

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  Рік тому

      Ha, You're one of the few people who understood that reference!

  • @gregwarner3753
    @gregwarner3753 5 років тому +2

    Good first project for a new welder. Once you get the tools to build this you will be able to build more interesting things.

  • @skiclark8541
    @skiclark8541 6 років тому +2

    Well done! How you could give this vid a thumbs down is beyond me.

    • @johnpyle8027
      @johnpyle8027 5 років тому

      Some people are just jealous asshole know it all's!

  • @STohme
    @STohme 5 років тому +1

    Very nice work which requires a significant know how. Congratulations and many thanks.

  • @harryksmith7463
    @harryksmith7463 6 років тому +13

    Hello, I have watched this video twice, you have inspired me to try something new, Thanks

  • @burt24pop
    @burt24pop 7 років тому +5

    love how you left the bottom support off one side, great design. good vid bro!

  • @MrAngheluchi
    @MrAngheluchi 7 років тому +3

    Good afternoon, Phil.
    From now on I must tell you that the table is excellent ... I need to know if, in any place you have detailed the measurements of the table and the materials that you used ?. From now I thank you the information.
    Greetings from Argentina, Angel

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  7 років тому +2

      Hey thanks. As far as I remember the steel plates were 60x70cm each and 8mm thick. So that makes for a total width of 180cm, the base has the same size obviously. The square tubing is 45x45x2mm construction steel and the threaded rods and nuts are M36. I made it so that the height is adjustable from about 80cm to 120cm, right now the table is at 100cm working height just like my large workbench. The wheels are 150mm in diameter if I remember correctly and all of them can be locked in position.

  • @craigfrost6973
    @craigfrost6973 4 роки тому +1

    made one of these welding benches after watching this.great simple design.thanks

  • @robthompson1399
    @robthompson1399 4 роки тому +2

    Been looking at tables, best I've seen ! Great, good sounds too !

  • @rtoebak76
    @rtoebak76 7 років тому +1

    Not much cleaning up afterwards when looking at mig-welding. I don't weld much and don't mind cleaning up the welds. But this is more my pace with tig-welding. I'm not sure to change machine, but i like the outcome of the tig-welds.

  • @MikeMejia90
    @MikeMejia90 5 років тому +2

    I first saw this video a year ago and was recently talking about how I saw a guy build a beautiful welding table, so I had to see it again. Still impressive!

  • @kaleip
    @kaleip 6 років тому +3

    nice table I have built a few the same way only thing I would do different is let the plate hang over the tubing a bit so clamping is made easier sometimes the tubing makes the clamps slip

    • @dustinaubry6442
      @dustinaubry6442 6 років тому +1

      kalei p agreed 100% but still love it

    • @danielstewart3507
      @danielstewart3507 4 роки тому +1

      @kalei p. That is an interesting thought. I am about to build a welding table in the next two weeks. I have designed one that has the same dimensions for the table top as Phil's here, (1800mm x 700mm) but I am going to have 100mm of plate hang over the tubing all around. My thoughts are so that I can use clamps, which you mentioned also. I am planning on using 6mm mild steel plate for the top. Do you think 100mm stick out would be okay or do you think it might be too much. I have seen a lot of builds but I haven't seen any with an overhang like I am planning.

  • @LaurensiusYuliusTahaka
    @LaurensiusYuliusTahaka 7 років тому

    minimalist, yet powerfull table.... omg... it's so cool.... dat flatness....... awesome !!!

  • @520dblock3
    @520dblock3 5 років тому +2

    Your skill set is crazy.... Great Job!

  • @marcomolo
    @marcomolo 7 років тому +2

    very nice and neat, love the simplicity. those nuts are a beast of a size.. well done

  • @CasperEngineering
    @CasperEngineering 7 років тому +1

    Very nice table.

  • @aaroninks
    @aaroninks 7 років тому +1

    Love that table!!! Casters are epic. Just take it easy on your ceiling 😆

  • @enzofilho
    @enzofilho 7 років тому +1

    well done - it seems to work perfectly for the purpouse

  • @tommypatoc3634
    @tommypatoc3634 6 років тому +1

    Me and coworker are going to make one tomorrow. We are gathering materials. What size tubing in inches and what size all thread? Im guessing 2" tubing?

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  6 років тому +1

      No inches over here ;) Dimensions are: 180x70cm, 100cm in height, the tubing is 45x45x2mm, threaded rots and nuts are M36

  • @ilROSS
    @ilROSS 4 роки тому +1

    you did a great job!

  • @signwork67
    @signwork67 5 років тому +2

    The welding table you made looks good.
    Most of the places I live prefer thicker iron plates.

    • @towtruckaj
      @towtruckaj 4 роки тому

      I used a 1/4 in steel plate for mine but I was also aiming for a 500-1000 lb table

  • @gregoryharmeyer2971
    @gregoryharmeyer2971 6 років тому +2

    very impressive, well thought out, just curious, why not use a wire welder, all though your weld looks very clean

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  6 років тому +1

      Don't have one ;)

    • @gregoryharmeyer2971
      @gregoryharmeyer2971 6 років тому

      Phil Vandelay lol, OK didn't know if it was heat related Definitely have to have steady hands for your technique, good job

  • @vincentbarkley9121
    @vincentbarkley9121 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful build.

  • @PhilVandelay
    @PhilVandelay  7 років тому +29

    Dimensions of this Table: 180x70cm, 100cm in height, the tubing is 45x45x2mm, threaded rods and nuts are M36

    • @snoopu2601
      @snoopu2601 7 років тому +1

      Phil Vandelay can you make me a table or how much did the materials cost?

    • @snoopu2601
      @snoopu2601 7 років тому

      Just my hitghth I'm in a wheelchair and like how it's adjustable great video ima try and make one I have most of the tools just not a tig welder a mug with fix wire but I do have a metal chop saw

    • @Laffy1345
      @Laffy1345 7 років тому

      SNOOP U 2 he lives in Germany, maybe someone close by can help you

    • @snoopu2601
      @snoopu2601 7 років тому

      Wolfman Jack thank you for replying, I have a welder I've been a welder for 20 years, I was just looking for the lazy way out, I can use some of hi ideas I did draw out my own work table on paper with the measurements and all. I do have metal foundries that that sell metal. Thanks again Wolfman Jack for replying I do appreciate that I learn off comments to on UA-cam comments teach to.

    • @danielvaqueiro3722
      @danielvaqueiro3722 6 років тому

      Nice work Buddy

  • @AlbertoGonzalez-cu4mi
    @AlbertoGonzalez-cu4mi 6 років тому +3

    Very nice job, of course I know you have a lot of skills to very good job like this. May I ask, I don't know what welding machine are you using and I'm surprised about this weldings. I online have a welding machine that you have an electrode but is like rigid, like a pen. Thank you!

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  6 років тому +1

      Thanks, it's called TIG Welding

  • @glennbarthelemy2443
    @glennbarthelemy2443 5 років тому +1

    Very nice well done 👍

  • @ghostovadose
    @ghostovadose 5 років тому +1

    good tip on welding those four plates together like that 8D

  • @namulit
    @namulit 4 роки тому

    What's the difference in usability between tables with a flat plate surface and tables with the sectional steel surface? Different use cases?

  • @coreytyler6050
    @coreytyler6050 7 років тому +3

    That's a bad ass table lol love it

  • @marcossantos4766
    @marcossantos4766 5 років тому +2

    Very good

  • @VW5767
    @VW5767 5 років тому +1

    Great table!

  • @CharlesEzakichi
    @CharlesEzakichi 6 років тому

    Those ceilings will get you every time.

  • @BestAccessDoors
    @BestAccessDoors 7 років тому +1

    Fantastic work! Will you be doing more videos like this soon?

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  7 років тому +1

      Yeah I build all kinds of stuff and I plan to keep making videos!

  • @joelwilliams6480
    @joelwilliams6480 6 років тому +1

    Awesome build bro.

  • @MovieMan797
    @MovieMan797 6 років тому +1

    0:20 I don't have a saw like you, I only have a grinding wheel to cut the metal. Is there a way I can make the same cuts but with the grinder? To make the pieces perfectly fit? Thanks !!!

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  6 років тому +1

      It's tricky to do with a grinder but I think you can get close if you're really careful. You'd probably have to do some filing afterwards to get the fit right and make sure to scribe accurate lines before and try to stay on the lines as best as possible.. there's also cut-off stands available, they're not that expensive and you can put your grinder into them and use them to make straighter cuts and also mitre cuts like these. If you're really patient you could use hacksaw too, they're actually more accurate than a grinder but it takes a lot of elbow grease...

    • @MovieMan797
      @MovieMan797 6 років тому

      @@PhilVandelay allright it's worth a try! thanks!

    • @mauiztic
      @mauiztic 5 років тому

      @@PhilVandelay I will try it with a hacksaw! How do you protect the bare metal finish of your table? Do you apply some oil or something?

  • @STohme
    @STohme 5 років тому +1

    Very good work, congratulations.

  • @ateliernovarini1729
    @ateliernovarini1729 3 роки тому +1

    Hello Phil. Thank you for this video. Is the plate simple steel or is it galvanised ?

  • @Dudemieser
    @Dudemieser 6 років тому

    This can't be good......that shop is way to clean and he welds beautifully

  • @ZBwing
    @ZBwing 5 років тому +1

    love it. i plan to copy this. what gauge was the sheet?

  • @mehranbavarsad3959
    @mehranbavarsad3959 6 років тому +1

    very good

  • @spyder53247
    @spyder53247 7 років тому +1

    Nice work man.. real clean

  • @Bird_of_Hope
    @Bird_of_Hope 5 років тому +1

    *_What is the name of the steel you used?_*
    *_Is it possible to do welding in galvanized steel properly?_* I want to make my steel table corrosion free. It should last 70-80 years.
    *_Is it possible to galvanize a full 6 feet by 3 feet table after making it with Mild Steel?_*

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  5 років тому +1

      This is just regular mild steel without any coating. I suppose it would be possible to galvanize it if you can find a company that can work with that size. I think it would be very expensive though. As for welding, you'd need to galvanize it after welding, if you weld on galvanized steel it will destroy the coating (and also produce some nasty fumes). Why not just use some high quality paint? Good paint can last a long time and prevent corrosion.

  • @gabrielharris1845
    @gabrielharris1845 6 років тому +2

    That's a very solid looking table. I'm probably going to use my everlast mig welder to build mine. Any reason why you chose to tig weld your table?

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  6 років тому +1

      No reason, I just don't have a MIG machine. MIG would be way more convenient for this kind of build so go ahead

  • @Noel11897
    @Noel11897 7 років тому +1

    Good video and all, but is it not more common to TIG weld without gloves? I thought it was because you need more dexterity? Or is that just bad practice i imagine?

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  7 років тому +2

      Not really. You're melting metal so unless you're doing something really small and quick or are just tack-welding, the workpiece is gonna get very hot. Plus usually at least one hand is resting on the workpiece to be more steady. In my experience it's easier to get away without gloves using MIG because you don't necessarly have to touch the work piece. In both cases it's kinda dumb and you're probably going to burn yourself. That being said, you can get away with thinner gloves using TIG because you don't get sparks and spatter. Often times I just use normal work gloves instead of leather welding gloves. Gloves also protect against the UV light which can give you skin cancer. Obviously that's pointless if you weld with your sleeves rolled up like I often do - don't do that, I'm dumb.

    • @pitpotdeeerste
      @pitpotdeeerste 5 років тому

      @@PhilVandelay this might be a silly question but how long do weld uv burns normally last? and are they supposed to be painless after applying neem oil and aloe ?
      ps what is the dimension of your tube profile?

  • @glassmetal5105
    @glassmetal5105 4 роки тому

    Hi, I'm Peruvian, good work congratulations 👍

  • @Aduhwan
    @Aduhwan 6 років тому +1

    PV: I happened across this video while doing research on a welder I plan to buy soon. Right now, my choices are a cheap stick/TIG welder and a Miller 161 stick/TIG welder. After watching your video, I’m digging TIG and think that I might ultimately make TIG my primary method of welding.
    Your TIG machine looks like a nice one.
    Question: is it better to buy a cheap stick/TIG welder to learn on spend the money up front and get the more expensive stick/TIG welder?
    You did an excellent job on your table. After I get more proficient as a welder, I might try to make something similar.

  • @ktcgarage8572
    @ktcgarage8572 5 років тому +1

    Like how it’s adjustable AND has castors. I am going to do that on mine.
    Great idea. Great table build
    If I do a video I will link to yours on the castor idea and give credit. Of course
    New subscriber here. Can’t wait to go watch all your old vids

  • @jaseb2223
    @jaseb2223 6 років тому +1

    Nice job awesome.
    Just a quick question if you don't mind? I am wanting to get into welding and from the videos I've watched they recommend a MIG for beginners but the TIG you use looks better to use what would you recommend?
    Also you mentioned a degreaser do you use acetone as your degreaser?

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  6 років тому

      It depends on what kind of projects you work on, TIG is better suited for very precise welding (for example most bike frames are done with TIG which is why I use it). It's much slower and a bit more complicated than MIG though. MIG is very fast and relatively easy to learn. For this kind of build (welding square tubing) a MIG machine would be much better suited and quicker. The only reason I use TIG here is because I don't have a MIG welder. That being said TIG is very versatile, you can do almost anything with it. It just takes longer and needs a little more care and preparation. In general it's good for smaller things that fit onto a table. You (almost) always need both hands for TIG and sometimes even a foot pedal in addition. With MIG you can just weld one handed which is a huge advantage if you have to get into awkward positions like welding upside down which sometimes can't be avoided. As for degreaser, yes Acetone works well and I use it although I would like to use something that's not as hard on your lungs, acetone fumes are pretty nasty. Speaking of it, never use brake cleaner on anything you plan to weld on, they contain a chemical that gets very toxic when heated.

  • @c.rluisiglesias3103
    @c.rluisiglesias3103 7 років тому +1

    I loved it so I'm going to be mine, I know it's super tough and very handy thanks for this great video

  • @JamesMorris-os7kb
    @JamesMorris-os7kb 6 років тому +1

    Does chamfering the edges help with tig? Or only helps with mig and stick?

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  6 років тому

      Yes it helps but I'm often too lazy to do it :) It's also good to always clean the area around the weld and grinding off the mill scale.

  • @reneemills-mistretta790
    @reneemills-mistretta790 6 років тому +1

    Sweet welding table!!

  • @MmetalbikesS
    @MmetalbikesS 7 років тому +2

    Schöner Tisch!
    Wie ich sehe benutzt du ein Stahlwerk Schweissgerät. Das Gleiche wollte ich mir auch sehr bald zulegen.
    Kannst du es weiterempfehlen, oder bereust du deine Wahl?

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  7 років тому +1

      Bin bisher sehr zufrieden damit, für den Preis eigentlich unschlagbar. Das Zubehör ist nicht so das wahre aber das kann man ja mit der Zeit austauschen.

    • @MmetalbikesS
      @MmetalbikesS 7 років тому

      Danke für deine Antwort!

  • @AlbertoGonzalez-cu4mi
    @AlbertoGonzalez-cu4mi 7 років тому

    Well done! What about the magnetic holders? Which brand are them? And how much weight can they support? Thanks

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  7 років тому

      Not sure about the brand actually, they don't have one on them but they're always pretty much the same, you can get them in a lot of places. The big ones are quite strong. Definitely recommend them, they're super useful for a lot of things

  • @Dgozz122
    @Dgozz122 7 років тому +1

    Nice build man!

  • @ANDRELUIZBoaventtura
    @ANDRELUIZBoaventtura 7 років тому +1

    Muito bem feito e lindo, parabéns! Além de um excelente profissional, você é um bom operador de câmera; tudo bem documentado. Eu vivo em Brasília, no Brasil, e de todos os videos que eu vi o seu é o melhor, eu vou copiar, fazer uma igualdade. Deus te abençoe. Sucesso.
    Very well done and beautiful, congratulations! Besides an excellent professional you are a good cameraman; all very well documented. I live in Brasília, Brazil, and of all the videos I've seen yours is the best, I'll copy, make an equal. God bless you. Success. André Boaventura

  • @luisjimenez8986
    @luisjimenez8986 6 років тому

    I Am start to study this topic but I Like a lot . thanks for your time to learn.

  • @luv167
    @luv167 6 років тому +1

    Very good 👍🔧

  • @ruslantikhonov1387
    @ruslantikhonov1387 5 років тому

    Отличная работа! Сварка TIG очень аккуратная. Молодец!

  • @chiclosoor4386
    @chiclosoor4386 7 років тому +1

    awesome work table.

  • @RixtronixLAB
    @RixtronixLAB 4 роки тому +1

    nice table, thanks for the inspiration :)

  • @sebastianadamaszek9368
    @sebastianadamaszek9368 5 років тому

    Nice work !!!Very Nice

  • @alejandrofragapane5116
    @alejandrofragapane5116 6 років тому +1

    Hello , im from Argentina. Amazing Job! And soo clean.

  • @kathyabel7366
    @kathyabel7366 5 років тому

    In the above it states that plans are available. Could you please advise on how to obtain them? Thank you very much!

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  5 років тому

      Sure, you can get them here: www.etsy.com/listing/745726309/welding-table-plans-and-measurements-3d

  • @primate924
    @primate924 6 років тому +1

    That's was cool to watch. Is that your profession?

  • @jeanmi540
    @jeanmi540 6 років тому +1

    Nice work ! 👍

  • @INNO222
    @INNO222 5 років тому

    I'm not a welder. Is there any reason not to make the table out of aluminum? Thanks and great clip.

  • @madbear3512
    @madbear3512 6 років тому +1

    The welder your using is it a muti process welder. Because I find a bring new one on eBay for 368$. In your opinion is it gonna be a good welder that lasts. Or am I just wasting $

    • @quarterhorse1955
      @quarterhorse1955 6 років тому

      madbear3512 looks to be a Stahlwerk Tig 200 he’s using.

    • @madbear3512
      @madbear3512 5 років тому

      @@quarterhorse1955
      Ok good to know. What do you use personal

    • @quarterhorse1955
      @quarterhorse1955 5 років тому

      madbear3512 I have a simple Lincoln mig pro for projects around the house. Few years old but still works great.

    • @madbear3512
      @madbear3512 5 років тому

      @@quarterhorse1955
      I wanna get a muti propose welder Tig mig and stick

  • @mauriciomorenorivera
    @mauriciomorenorivera 5 років тому +1

    I **really** love your saw man!!! 🙂

    • @crusaderanimation6967
      @crusaderanimation6967 5 років тому +1

      I Hope he mean real fasists no peple who are naming fasists but who aren't fasists

  • @riosdavid1017
    @riosdavid1017 7 років тому +1

    Very nice, good job

  • @MrHuntnfish
    @MrHuntnfish 3 роки тому

    Hi Phil awesome build as usual.....keep up the builds.....PS what size was the threaded rod for the feet, never seen that big before. Regards Beagles.

    • @MrHuntnfish
      @MrHuntnfish 3 роки тому

      Hi Phil got it..... Duh M36mm

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  3 роки тому

      Right but it's actually way oversized. M20 would have been easily enough for this, I think I just picked it because the nuts matched the tubing so no connecting plate was needed

    • @MrHuntnfish
      @MrHuntnfish 3 роки тому

      @@PhilVandelay Cheers Buddy, having a cold one now wish i could shout you for the night.....We should have been there but for this bloody "MAN MADE DISASTER"..Maybe its safer if you come done here.....LOL.

  • @gabrielharris1845
    @gabrielharris1845 7 років тому

    I've got to build myself a bigger welding table. I would have used my powerimig on all of the joints. Why did you choose to tig them?

  • @elpeladoencajoso
    @elpeladoencajoso 7 років тому +1

    Quedó chingona la mesa, gracias por compartir.

  • @raedmaki9721
    @raedmaki9721 7 років тому +1

    Good Job

  • @huskyrider360
    @huskyrider360 6 років тому +1

    Hi Phil, a very nice build welding table. Do you bought the metal bandsaw also on paulimot? If so, which bandsaw blade you use on it, or is the original one really good? Thanks a lot for your effort.

  • @ericjdommer
    @ericjdommer 7 років тому

    I noticed the project used Tig all the way, What is your opinion of Tig vs Mig welding? I am a novice and have not purchased my first welder yet but am getting closer. What would you recommend as a welder to start with? And nice table

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  7 років тому +2

      Good question. Generally, for something like this (welding square tubing together with simple joints) most people use a MIG machine because it's simply faster, easier and more comfortable to use and just gets the job done. The reason I used TIG for this is simply because it's the only welder I have (it can do stick welding too but let's not get into that). MIG is easier to learn but gives you less control over what's happening with the weld and in turn also gives you less understanding, because once set up right, it's possible to use MIG literally like a hot glue gun and it kinda does the trick but also hides a lot of the finer intricacies of welding due to mashing a lot of the important variables together. That's a bit simplified and people will disagree but that's how I see it. So with TIG, you have to control everything yourself, which makes it much harder to learn in the beginning, but the knowledge that you gain is invaluable in all kinds of welding because it gives you a good understanding and intuition on what's actually happening when you melt metal together. So that's why I think it's actually a good idea for a beginner to start out with a cheap TIG machine (there's alright ones to be had for as little as 250$). TIG is also great for welding thin, small material precisely and it's the only process that can do it properly. It can also weld big things though, although it's gonna take more time than with MIG. So in short: If you mostly just want to throw together some tubing quickly for something like this, get MIG. If you have time and patience and are prepared to gather some information to really get into welding, get TIG. Ideally you'd have both and that's what I plan on someday. Either way there's great resources here on youtube for everything. Check out weldingtipsandtricks, weld.com, chucke2009, the everlast channel, kevin caron and many others here on youtube for tutorials and info. That's basically how I learned :)

    • @ericjdommer
      @ericjdommer 7 років тому

      Thanks for the direction. Time and budget will be a factor as it will be a hobby to start. I am rewiring my garage to accommodate a few 220 lines and will be able to get a decent welder (and table saw). Do you think, just to start with, a welder from Harbor Freight would be a good starting point?

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  7 років тому +1

      I actually started out on a flux core welder (kind of the worst of all worlds) from a store like harbor freight and it worked for me but I'm not familiar with their lineup as I'm not from the US. Most of these stores sell generic machines from china that just get branded to the store. They can be a good deal for the money but I would suggest to definitely look for some reviews online before you buy anything like that. But you definitely don't need a super expensive one to start out like some people would tell you.

    • @ericjdommer
      @ericjdommer 7 років тому

      Perfect. Thanks again for the direction.

  • @fabiangonzalez1391
    @fabiangonzalez1391 7 років тому +1

    Nice build!! What are the dimensions of the table?

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  7 років тому

      180x70cm, 100cm in height, the tubing is 45x45x2mm, threaded rots and nuts are M36

  • @gerardotrejo2768
    @gerardotrejo2768 5 років тому +1

    Está chingona, good job!

  • @jankowalski-lx1kb
    @jankowalski-lx1kb 6 років тому +2

    Super czyste wykonanie

  • @abelbescrete4189
    @abelbescrete4189 6 років тому +2

    Great work!!! Do you have a materials list for the build? I wanna make one myself

  • @cosakti
    @cosakti 6 років тому +1

    it will be easier to clamp work piece if top table a bit wider and longer than the structure

  • @stokermeister3
    @stokermeister3 5 років тому +1

    Great job on the table I’m also in the process of making a work table as the wood table I had was rocking like 60’s disco 😱😰

  • @gunchief0811
    @gunchief0811 6 років тому

    Great build man, good thorough steps. Excellent looking quality.
    I guess u prefer T.I.G. over M.I.G.? I would've M.I.G. welded that steel tubing but that's my thing. I am a welder but TIG has never been my favorite process...

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  6 років тому +1

      The only reason I TIG welded this is because I don't have a MIG welder ;) I started out with TIG because of bike stuff where you need the precision. MIG is faster for this kind of thing for sure, and more comfortable. I really need to get myself a MIG machine...

  • @victormarinsteel
    @victormarinsteel 6 років тому +1

    What is your soldering makeup?

  • @johnnyrcumpian01
    @johnnyrcumpian01 7 років тому +3

    I’m about to build a table myself I think I’m stealing you adjustable leg idea lol

  • @21stayfrostyyy91
    @21stayfrostyyy91 6 років тому

    Nice Build

  • @constans74
    @constans74 6 років тому +1

    Why did you choose TIG welding for this project as opposed to any other method?

    • @PhilVandelay
      @PhilVandelay  6 років тому

      Because I only have a TIG machine