My cnc table

[scrambled]

Hi everyone-

This is the first time that I have posted here, but I have been reading the previous posts for the last several months.

I finally decided to start building my cnc plasma table. I decided to build a 6 x 12 table. I have read many posts that said that I should build a smaller practice table, but I really don’t have the time to build two tables.

My table is built out of 4 x 6 tubing that is resting on a piece of ½ inch plate. I am planning on building a water table, to try to eliminate some of the smoke in my shop.

So far I have the 4 x 6 tubes welded together, and tacked to the plate, and the 7 legs welded on.

I have to do some welding on the gussets, and then I can flip the table onto the legs.

I am planning on welding a piece of 2 inch angle on the inside perimeter of the 4x6 tube for the support slats to rest on.

I am sure that I am going to have many, many questions during the next few months.

Once I get the main portion of the table fully welded together, and the table flipped over, I will post some pictures of my progress


Steve

[massajamesb]

Sounds great, glad to see you taking the plunge!
Keep us all updated on how it goes, hopefully you will be burning metal real soon.
Never be afraid to ask questions, there is a wealth of knowledge available here, thanks to a large number of dedicated members.
Good luck!

[millman52]

Am I understand you correctly? The 1/2" plate is going to be welded to the bottom of your 4 X 6 tube to create your water chamber?

[scrambled]

That is the plan for now. I have the 4 x 6 tubes tacked together, the plate on top of that, then a total of 7 legs under the table. I also welded 4 pieces of 6 inch channel on the plate to help with the deflection.

I was going to flip the table over, but I have decided to finish the legs before I turn it over. I still need to cap the legs and install the feet. After that, I will turn it over. (I hope)



Steve

[scrambled]

I still have not had the time to finish the legs of my table and flip it over. So I took some pictures of it upside down.

I am going to try to post these pictures.


Steve

[DSL PWR]

Looks good, I love retarded overkill...

[scrambled]

DSL- When it is left over scrap-- you use what you have


Steve

[massajamesb]

I need a 5x10 scrap piece of 1/2" plate.......
Got any more?

[millman52]

How are you going to drain & clean the water chamber when needed?

One thing is for sure, You will not have to worry about rapid direction changes on the gantry moving the table base around.

& I agree if it's cheap or even better "FREE" it's for me.

[massajamesb]

Originally Posted by millman52 How are you going to drain & clean the water chamber when needed? One thing is for sure, You will not have to worry about rapid direction changes on the gantry moving the table base around. & I agree if it's cheap or even better "FREE" it's for me.

I agree. That is one heck of a base for the table.
Better to over do it than under do it!
The only way it gets better than free is if someone pays you to take it

[Weldtutor]

Originally Posted by scrambled This is the first time that I have posted here, but I have been reading the previous posts for the last several months.

Welcome,

Your study & reading has paid off by giving a great start to the new machine.

Thanks for the photos.
They certainly help to follow your progress, keep them coming.

[scrambled]

This weekend, I finally had some free time to work on my plasma table. I flipped the table over, and started to stitch weld the inside. I am welding about 3-4 inches, and then moving to the other side. I am trying to keep the table from warping. Here are some pictures I took today.


Steve