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.
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin!
@111fishkiller7 жыл бұрын
From now on,whenever someone says "HEAVY DUTY",that table is what will come to my mind's eye! Great work Adam.
@iiredeyeiiredeye15698 жыл бұрын
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.
@nealtomlinson45309 жыл бұрын
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!
@JohnBare7479 жыл бұрын
Happy for you Adam you built what you wanted, how you wanted, and it came out like you wanted, don't get any better than that.
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Ya got it right John! Thanks!
@rupertkingsley7 жыл бұрын
Aw man. That first spin was a thing of beauty! You can just sense the mass of the top and free spin of the bearing. Just awesome!
@11LowDown119 жыл бұрын
A sweet shop stool for Tom Lipton ....sorry Tom, I couldn't pass on that one! Cheers Adam! and as always, outstanding workmanship!
@RyanWeishalla9 жыл бұрын
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.
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ryan! yea that was some good feelings on that day@!
@warrenwise81279 жыл бұрын
That dining table is the best one I have ever seen, beats Jed Clampett's fancy dining table any day of the week!!
@scottrainey69607 жыл бұрын
Great job Adam. My grandfather was a machinist and your videos has brought him and some very fond memories of his shop back Thanks a bunch.
@jabidwell9 жыл бұрын
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.
@cosimomarotta95529 жыл бұрын
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.
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
I was in such a hurry to see it myself I pulled a bozo! :)
@binks1669 жыл бұрын
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
@TheRevWillNotBeTelevised7 жыл бұрын
I just want to say I know nothing about metal fabrication/lathe work/machining, I just find your videos fascinating and relaxing. Thanks from the UK.
@brendan4549 жыл бұрын
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.
@shawnmrfixitlee64789 жыл бұрын
That is a true piece of machining art work ! Super nice Adam , You Grand Dad and father would be proud of you !!
@reideichner85979 жыл бұрын
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
@jamesmaida479 жыл бұрын
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!
@jaydee123ish9 жыл бұрын
Looks real choice, there Adam. Excellent work, was hoping for a wahoo. But yer smile was good enough.
@MattsMotorz8 жыл бұрын
Awesome work Adam! Glad you brought us along for the ride! I very much enjoyed watching this whole series!
@Abom798 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@Mavermick19 жыл бұрын
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.
@carlfriedrich53169 жыл бұрын
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!
@ericcorse9 жыл бұрын
Adam you knocked that one out of the park, can't wait to see it finished.
@brandyboy658 жыл бұрын
Well done big fella.. Yes sir that sure is a fine coffee table. It`s been an absolute pleasure watching you work on that my friend. Thank you.
@1970chevelle3969 жыл бұрын
That welding table turned out great.
@patw9998 жыл бұрын
Ya it is a hell of a coffee table, probably sell it as art in New York city for $10,000
@tomkrause629 жыл бұрын
The table came out ridiculous........congrats. Been enjoying your vids for several months, I like the variety you're able to show.
@thinkingmonkey80835 жыл бұрын
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.
@frednewman21629 жыл бұрын
Adam, if all of us that had left a comment, had also bought a shirt, you would have far exceeded your goal!! Lol You should think of doing a shirt with your logo superimposed over the finished welding table on the back!! I would be in on one of those too!!!
@walthansen63335 жыл бұрын
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.
@ziggyr19 жыл бұрын
Adam that is one beautiful thing.it's not only a welding table it's a piece of art. great work.
@Pobadill9 жыл бұрын
I am very proud of you and your wonderful ability with machinery. You have created a treasure for the ages.
@locomike1028 жыл бұрын
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.
@Abom798 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Michael!
@winnielessin1698 жыл бұрын
+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.
@jacksonlee51897 жыл бұрын
I'm expecting my first Everlast welder. Would something like this be useful for someone just starting out?
@locomike1027 жыл бұрын
Everlasts are great machines for the money. They run very well and they stand behind their product. They are a great choice for a first welder.
@thatlittleworkshop9 жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq 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
@billmoran38129 жыл бұрын
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.
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill!
@viscache13 жыл бұрын
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!
@w0560075689 жыл бұрын
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.
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Yes the shimming is a good tip. I think Jim Zastrow requested the spin clip. :)
@godssoldier1019 жыл бұрын
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!!
@horneygeorgeforge70799 жыл бұрын
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!
@Chris-Fennimore9 жыл бұрын
Best durn TV tray I have ever seen. Ohhhh.... you can weld on it too???? LOL Nice work Adam, it should last a couple lifetimes.
@berylbarker22559 жыл бұрын
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...
@leeh.44539 жыл бұрын
All right, Adam. I really enjoyed this vid series, especially this last one. Watching a good guy having fun, is fun. Also, good on ya' for doing the height test and especially the ground test cold, in real time. That was classy as hell. I'm happy for you.
@MyShopNotes9 жыл бұрын
A little stout is an understatement. The welding table looks great and functions just as well.
@Korzar259 жыл бұрын
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.
@Madsmush9 жыл бұрын
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!
@garyc54839 жыл бұрын
Excellent build Adam. Don't spin it too hard when you have a cocktail party. :-) regards from the UK
@billdlv9 жыл бұрын
Adam table looks great, very impressive. The most important part to me is that you are pleased by the results and exceeded your own expectations.
@harrisonjeff709 жыл бұрын
Each episode was perfect and it turned out same way. I would love to have it in my shop and jealous of you now. Thanks for sharing your build.
@AchimFink9 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic welding table. I have watched all 15 episodes and i am thrilled. Greetings from Germany
@matthomer83509 жыл бұрын
Great job Adam....great to watch all the different machining techniques in one project and see such a quality finished product....enjoy !
@Camocarp19 жыл бұрын
Right at the end when you spun the table with the camera on it was fun, it made my wife feel sick like on a roller coaster, man I had a good laugh at that
@kengoddard23579 жыл бұрын
Great project man, you deserve that big smile. Thanks for letting us all follow along.
@skeeter500019 жыл бұрын
Great job Adam, you get a grade of 100% on this build. The best part is you are well satisfied with it. I like you logo on the screen also.
@stahlhardt72014 жыл бұрын
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.
@biginchhemi9 жыл бұрын
Awesome table Adam! Really enjoyed following along and can't wait to see it all painted up. -Mark
@TrishsBigboy48849 жыл бұрын
That rotary welding table is a work of art, unlike that cherry picker which is a imported POS! Can't wait for the final assembly!
@gibbsey95799 жыл бұрын
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
@PhotoshopTweaks9 жыл бұрын
Awesome table and awesome build! Looks superb. Great to finally see it all together! Thanks for sharing! Best wishes Phil
@dallasc19799 жыл бұрын
Abom that table was debom ! Dude just got my upgraded vice for the last build now I'm going to have to build me a table just like that. " Time to ask the wife for some more spending cash. Great job Adam and keep up the good work .
@oxtoolco9 жыл бұрын
Hey Buddy, Looks like your Panzer tank welding table came out great! That will be really nice for those rotary welding jobs. Talk to you soon. Tom
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud! It should handle a few pounds. Thrust bearing is good for 50K but I doubt the casters would enjoy it.
@mclarpet9 жыл бұрын
oxtoolco More like a Tiger or Panther tank !
@tjr47444 жыл бұрын
An electric motor to drive this would have spolit it ... gotta praise the manualicity ( did i just invent that word?) of this damn fine rotary welding table. Damn fine stuff Adam.
@geraldgepes8 жыл бұрын
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.
@vajake19 жыл бұрын
That's a thing of beauty! Great job! Now a nice coat of paint. Some clear coat. Some zombie skulls! Yeah! Zombie skulls! That'll do it!
@meduffer9 жыл бұрын
Looks like the welding WHEEL * OF * FORTUNE ! In the words of my high school shop teacher Mr. McGregor, "Fine job Mr. Booth. Fine job."
@eduardositedotcom9 жыл бұрын
You are a cool mechanical worker!!!!, I like a lot your videos!!!
@user-eq5cm6yw7t9 жыл бұрын
Молодец мужик! Сразу видно по приёмам работы мастера,профи!
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Владимир М Thanks!
@stevecox25309 жыл бұрын
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.
@T3andChris9 жыл бұрын
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.
@howder19519 жыл бұрын
Nice, Adam I like that you show how simple it is to get comfy with a four jaw . It has gotten me using mine a lot more, thanks H
@terrybrower34376 ай бұрын
I would like you to build a welding table just like this for me. Just kidding, I couldn't afford it. I think it would be very interesting to add up an appropriate shop time and material list to put a value on such a fine piece of work. Also if I was your neighbor I would offer to help you at no cost to the point of making myself a pest. Keep up the excellant videos.
@hermannstraub37439 жыл бұрын
WHAT-A-WELDING-TABLE!!! Now you can weld really big round things with no limit. Well, you could weld yourself a Death Star in your backyard for weekend trips across the universe lol. BTW being higher as the other table is better. You always have contact to the welding table and you can swing things. And if you need support for something you could simply shim it.
@happycrumb1239 жыл бұрын
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.
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Yep, we're going to fab up a nice rod organizer for that center hole.
@NathanOKane9 жыл бұрын
Abom79 Looking forward to this. I would love to see multiple plugs with different purposes! Great job on this project. I enjoyed every episode.
@raincoast23969 жыл бұрын
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.
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Havn't heard that for a little while now! Thanks!
@williamhardin52549 жыл бұрын
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.
@Camocarp19 жыл бұрын
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.
@RandallMoore19559 жыл бұрын
That has to be the best of the best welding table that I have seen in all of my days (WOW)
@davidryle9 жыл бұрын
Man that thing is awesome Adam! Congrats on the successful grounding test. Looking forward to the final touches.
@jamesfeisley28107 жыл бұрын
Sweet Job Adam! First Class Job. A real credit to your skills. Must give you a real sense of satisfaction!
@WAVETUBE849 жыл бұрын
Awesome table Adam. Really, really, nice!
@keymasterken5 жыл бұрын
Great coffee table and video. You could raise the table height by putting shim washers between the casters and the bottom of the base plate. Another method would be to replace the casters with a denser polymer or a solid steel roller. FYI the electrical isolation of the base didn't isolate the base because the shaft wasn't isolated. Their is also a special grease called "contact Grease" used in the electrical industry to pass electrical current through it. If you put a holder for the positive lead be sure to isolate it to your frame. Keep up the great work.
@keldsor9 жыл бұрын
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 ;-)) !
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Don't think you would enjoy the shipping costs Keld! LOL Thanks!
@UnreasonableSteve9 жыл бұрын
Abom79 This does have me wondering what kind of total weight the table is, any measurements or guesses?
@morrisgallo23619 жыл бұрын
Came out very nice. After painting you might consider rotating the tube 180 degrees so the locking T is opposite position to the ground clamp, will make it more accessible when seated. Also, the table is top heavy which will increase when you have parts and fixtures in position, this makes it susceptible to tipping while trying to push the table over rough floor. Consider attaching a swivel ring or eye over one of the caster out-flares that you can hook with long handle to pull table over floor. Considerably less likely to tip, especially if you hit a bump in the floor.
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
From the videos I can see how it looks to be top heavy and subject to tipping. I have been pushing it around almost two weeks with no troubles at all. I would have to think that when I'm doing work on it I won't be pushing it around much. The baseplate was cut out the same radius as the faceplate.
@UnbeltedSundew9 жыл бұрын
Dude, that thing is badass. Nice work.
@pauljones38669 жыл бұрын
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.
@martinsmith14479 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this series thanks Adam!
@chiraz1119 жыл бұрын
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!
@MrThisIsMeToo9 жыл бұрын
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.
@jerrylong3819 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job Adam, Yea, I think a plug to protect the shaft from spatter would make sense. That is one heavy duty "set and spin". LOL
@sjbj184639 жыл бұрын
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
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon!
@garciarosa1009 жыл бұрын
Awesome job on this whole project. I like to watch people work who prefer quality over quantity. By the way you have the cleanest shop I have ever seen.
@jimmilne199 жыл бұрын
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!
@sthenzel9 жыл бұрын
Awesome table, definitely Abom-size! For the torch holder: Make some Tom-Lipton-style wire ones on a holder which hooks into any one of non-t-bar-slots and snaps tight on the lower rim by some spring-loaded catch, so it won´t come off when you get the torch out, but still can easily be repositioned.
@mackshiv9 жыл бұрын
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.
@TickyTack239 жыл бұрын
For those low angled shots under the base, lay a mirror on the floor so you don't have to use the camera in awkward positions. Also fantastic work, I admire your meticulousness.
@robertkavich74269 жыл бұрын
Really nice series on the build , great job Adam , that is one HD unit !!! LOL
@Bookerb20049 жыл бұрын
Damn...just Damn! I've been waiting for this , sometimes because is just enough GREAT BUILD!
@goptools9 жыл бұрын
Hey Adam, The table looks awesome! I'm sure it will be even better with paint & chrome! Thanks, -mike
@KnolltopFarms9 жыл бұрын
Man you were smiling like the Cheshire Cat the entire video! You enjoyed the build so much and that was really infectious so I was giggling the whole time, knowing how much fun you're having. Well done man, I'm very stoked for you...Aloha, Chuck
@Abom799 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck! I was very happy after the success of the welding.
@KnolltopFarms9 жыл бұрын
Abom79 I never doubted it for a second personally, and I'm not just saying that to be nice. I just saw the bearings as the path of most resistance, and know that electricity would much rather travel through a contiguous route than arc...anytime. Arcing is the last thing a pole wants to do to complete it's circuit...I loved going for a little ride there at the end, LOL!
@rubbersideup9 жыл бұрын
That is friken saweet you did a dam good job! Anyone would be proud to do work of that quality!
@German_MDS9 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Finally done! Nice job Adam. That turned into one hell of table. Congrats man.