It's a pleasure to watch a skilled Engineer fabricate something that is as much a work of art as it is a shop tool. If i wore one i would take my hat off to you Adam, Can't wait to see it when it's all painted up and got your Logo on it, Take care fella and make the most of the talent you've got. Your Dad taught you well.
Mate I'm 46 yr old Welder/Fabricator/Machinist from The motorsports world in England. You can clock up a four jaw quicker than anyone I've seen. Nice to watch you bud.
That was just sweet when you spun that face plate for the first time and when you struck up that first arc. Great build. Can't wait to see it painted and all chromed up.
A kid on Christmas morning doing his happy dance. It looks great and I'm sure will serve you and other welders for at least 200-300 years. Keep up the good work. John.
I always heard that pennies were good to use as soft jaws in a pinch, but I wasn't aware that different jaw sizes could interfere with each other. Thanks for the tip!
looking good, i had no doubts the grounding wouldn't work. good job. now lets see thing thing painted. Love that part at the very end. I have to say it, LONG SLEEVES when welding Adam! its a huge pet hate of mine seeing people welding without gloves and without long sleeves.
Man, I've been a welder for almost 20 years, I'm a CWI and now teach welding at a college here in Idaho, and I can honestly say I have NEVER seen a welding table planned or executed that well. I'm an amateur machinist (I know just enough to be dangerous) and this video series had inspired me to get better. Thanks for your great content.
+Abom79 That is a beast! I'm not a professional welder. I just have a couple of everlast welders that I use frequently but not commercially. I would still love to have something as flexible as your table there.
Beautiful. You couldn't hide your excitement in the last couple of minutes of the video, you are sitting still, but your feet are dancing. I'd love to be around in 2000 years when some archaeologists dig it up, and try to work out what it is. Well done, Loved it Ken
Hi Adam, VERY NICE! Your "coffee table" is awesome! I like how you tested the welding ground. Should put all questions to bed. I really like this series. You are a true craftsman! Thanks for sharing. Take Care, Reid
Hey Adam Congratulations !! What a beautiful well built rotary welding table. Great to see you light it up and christen it with 7018 as you wouldn't want champagne getting on the bearings. Thanks for the videos, Harvey
I was telling myself: look at what superb job Adam has made, you cannot even see the thrust bearing. And then you ruined my thinkinl because you've forgotten to install it!!! I was kidding. What we can say? Standing ovation for a real true top quality welding table.
Still the "four jaw master"! lol The welding table has come together beautifully. Once painted with the chrome logo installed and the polished oilers in place, it's going to knock everyone's socks off! Very nice Adam. Cheers.
I can't even weld - nor do I have a welder.....but I want one! Turned out great, although didn't expect anything else. Enjoyed this build - thanks for sharing.
The amazing craftsmanship we all know to expect turns out that beautiful beast! Can't wait to see it all painted and finished with the chrome emblem. Awesome!
Adam, gotta say thanks for putting so much time into all of these videos. I've always had a curiosity for machining since I'm a hobby welder, but never found a source of learning that kept my interest. What better than a beautifully machined welding table. I stumbled on one of the videos of the build and went back and watched every one from the start over the last few weeks. Not only did I learn a lot about machining, but I became darn envious of that lovely table. Keep up the great work, we're all looking forward to seeing this thing completed!
Really nice work. You should be justifiably proud. Watching you work, it's obvious you are a skilled master in the machinist trade. Your grandfather and father are proud I'm sure.
Great Job Adam! I just want to suggest that we do a guessing game on the finial weight on it when it is all painted and finished.. heck just for bragging rights if nothing else.. I happy for you getting it this far looks great.I'm sure there a lot of envious guys and gals out there. thank you for sharing ! keep having fun!
adam, just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate the effort you put into making us feel like where right there with you. the table looks bad ass!!
Hervorragende Arbeit. Massiv, präzise und ich sehe, mit wie viel Leidenschaft Du diesen Tisch gebaut hast. Meine Hochachtung und danke für die Videos. Das ist erste Klasse Maschinenbau! Absolut.
Fabulous rotary welding table Adam. I have never had any doubts that you could make it work exactly as you wished. However it was a bit naughty spinning us around like that at the end!! As others have commentated simply shim the legs of your table to make all around the same height.
I've been watching the build since the first video and I have to admit that I thought the cylinder in the middle would look like massive overkill but now that it's assembled, the proportions of the table, cylinder, and base all look perfect. Very fine example of manufacturing this awesome table and I hope it continues to work as good as it looks like it will.
This is a work of art Adam. Congratulations, it turned out perfect. You should be really proud of it. Thanks for sharing all the process with us, I really enjoyed it.
I have watched the whole series so far and was waiting as each episode came out. Ended up looking great and boy does it rotate smoothly. Here is my only issue. It moves so freely and has such a large top on it that combined with a huge weight rating and easy mobility I would probably never stop using the thing around the shop for every little task. From coffee table to welding table to assembly table. I swear if it was me you could check back in a year and I still wouldn't have gotten off my butt and gotten it painted. We will stay after you or I bet using that thing will become too addicting to stop. Great job man!
That was a brilliant piece of workmanship Abom79, and yeah it would make one hell of a coffee table,. I really like watching your channel along with Keith Fenner.
Yes, watching the indicating is rather cool. Never envisioned that being required, but with alot of the stuff on your videos, it brings to light ALOT of the necessary steps to do it right.
Hi Adam, Beautiful! I came across this series by accident, and went back and watched from the start.... I'm also watching your Saturday Night Specials... up to 23 so far. I'm so jealous of your shop... not done any turning since college '79/'80 and I'm now saving up for a small hobby lathe. Starrett also have a factory in Scotland, and I have a couple of their Mic's; I can see why you favour them. Keep up the good work, and keep the videos coming, I love them. Cheers, Steve. Bristol, UK.
Man, watching this I've been thinking of making one for myself but I don't think I could source the materials alone for less than a grand. Awesome job.
I purchased that same model of two ton hoist. The ballast straps were drilled 1.5” too close so I made my own from 2”x3/16” strap. Getting those accurate it important in the later drift of the boom under load. I re-drilled the stem to beam holes even and larger and machined a bronze bushing which evened out the crooked beam which seems to be inherent in the manufacturing process. Replace the extension machined bolt with a 5/8” tool steel hardened quick release pin for convenience and will soon replace the long tube Jack with a hydraulic/pneumatic assist jack for foot pedal operation. No equipment comes put together or ready to use anymore making journeyman DIY repairmen/women of us all. By the way, great project series! Thanks!
The table came out great! Another fine example of quality craftsmanship coming out of your shop. You made a comment in this video of doing something with the center hole of the face plate. Your idea of a tool/rod holder would be great, also a flush sitting cap would make getting larger work pieces centered much easier. Now for a chuckle...nobody wants to clean spatter or slag chips out of their hole.
Awesome badass rotary welding table! I've really enjoyed the build. It's a great reward to see it come together and to see it work. Great video. And just shim the stationary table up til they meet perfectly.
Adam, this has been one of my favorite builds to date to watch on RU-vid. I just can't belive anyone would spend that much time building a man sized rolling shop stool.... Haha! Seriously a great job and I'm looking forward to seeing it regularly used in your shop
Excellent job on Adam! Not only on building the ultimate in a rotary welding table but documenting it for all of us to enjoy and learn from your expertise. A true pleasure it was to watch. I look forward to the final video.
Congrats on the major milestone! This has been a thoroughly entertaining and educational series of videos. I can't wait to see what your next project will be!
I have two words for you Adam: KICK ASS :)) The table looks fantastic, and I don't think you'll ever have worry about warping it. Great project, I'm glad its everything you hoped for, because from my view out in RU-vid land, it looks perfect, it even has a built in foot rest. Can't wait to see it all painted up, with your logo on there. Again, great job, Ian Little
Adam, you've accomplished something really beautiful there. You got everything spot on, very well proportioned. Just perfect, really. Can't wait to see it painted.
You should be smiling, awesome welding table. Super design and work. Shim up the table with some plate to match the welding table height. That is a sweet setup. Great video!
Haven't missed one of the series Adam!! Great and yes I got rather excited to see you had number 15 out and it said "the assemble" woohoo!! Love it and like many of the other comments I definately would be plugging up the centre so as to avoid slag and sparks from getting into the thread!! cheers Mate and keep them coming...
Congratulations on your successful project. I have enjoyed watching and learning from this series. You are truly an excellent teacher and so willing to discuss both the successes and the things that didn't work as planned. Yet you kept a positive attitude and do find a solution. I am looking forward to your future videos.
AWESOME JOB Adam! Been seeing your videos for a couple of months now and you do quality work, love it! Thank you for being so through on your videos. Would love get a tour of you home shop on video along with equipment. I work in my office but I am slowly building my small home shop and spending more and more time in the home shop. THANKS and keep em coming!
I enjoy your videos immensely. They must take up a great deal of your time. You’ve fashioned a great bit of kit there and I look forward to the next project!
fantastic Job Adam been following you for a while and i am always impressed with your precision work and the way that table spins so freely is just a testament to your exemplary craftsmanship. Keep on with the fantastic Vids Simon
Adam, it's freakin awesome man. I want one. I have thoroughly enjoyed this project. I can't wait to see the painted completed assembly. There are so many accessories that can be fitted as needed. Great job Adam.
Great project with lots of good video. Nice job, it looks great. I would never use it to weld on it's just too pretty. Now you have a work of art to sit at, drink your morning coffee, and make a schedule for your work day.
Hi Adam ! A master piece of a welding table ! If you ever should be sick and tired of it - just send it to me, I would love having such a heavy duty build ;-)) !
