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(09-21-2013, 06:06 AM)stevec Wrote: [ -> ]As well as this being "the land of you can't get that here" it's also "the land of you can't get that DONE here."

Should the table top be welded to the frame or can you bolt it? I'd be concerned that welding it to the frame would cause it to distort.

Thanks,
Ed

Short stitch welds shouldn't warp 1/2 inch plate. Gravity should hold it there for the most part.

I did what Greg did. A few good inch long welds every 6" or so.

I took John's suggestion and doubled up on the lower front and rear rails.

Ed

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Did you know 42" = 1066mm and 1066(AD) was the date of the 'Battle of Hastings'
Just thought I would mention it

DaveH

(09-23-2013, 10:38 AM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]Did you know 42" = 1066mm and 1066(AD) was the date of the 'Battle of Hastings'
Just thought I would mention it

DaveH

Too much coffee today Dave?

Ed

Ed, just thinking out loud -45deg bracing the table top frame to the legs is better than that vertical middle piece. It will also help the stiffness when pushing it.

It does mean the drawers won't open but if you move the drawers to the sides then they will

Just a thought

DaveH

Ed, I don't think the "doubling" of the front rails nor the 45° bracing are at all necessary.
But then I don't know the Tonnage of capacity reqired..
Dave, wasn't "1066" when "arold got an eyeful of arrow"?

(09-23-2013, 11:50 AM)stevec Wrote: [ -> ]Dave, wasn't "1066" when "arold got an eyeful of arrow"?

He sure did It's fine keeping ones eye on the ball but not on an arrow

DaveH