How to Build a Welding Table from Scratch?

How to Build a Welding Table from Scratch:

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1.Plan Size&Purpose

Common DIY size:1000×600 mm or 1200×800 mm

Height:85–90 cm(comfortable for welding)

Decide:flat table or 3D modular table(with holes)

2.Choose Materials

Tabletop:8–12 mm thick steel plate

Frame:80×80×5 mm or 100×100×6 mm square steel tube

Legs:100×100 mm or heavier square tube

For 3D table:add grid holes(D16 or D28)later

3.Build the Frame

Cut tubes to length

Clamp everything square before welding

Weld the outer frame first

Add cross supports(every 40–50 cm)to prevent bending

Use full welds for strength

4.Attach the Tabletop

Place steel plate on frame

Tack weld first to avoid warping

Weld intermittently around edges and cross members

Keep heat even to keep surface flat

5.Add Legs&Braces

Weld legs square and vertical

Add diagonal braces for stability

Optional:add casters(heavy-duty)for mobility

6.Finish&Protect

Grind welds smooth

Clean surface

Paint with high-temperature paint

7.For a 3D Modular Table(Advanced)

Drill or plasma-cut grid holes

Use standard spacing:50×50 mm or 100×100 mm

Make holes match standard clamping fixtures

Key Tips to Avoid Mistakes

Clamp everything before welding

Don’t over-weld in one spot

Keep the table level during assembly

Reinforce enough to prevent bending

GB/T 7714:Suryanto A E, Lumbantobing M A, Murwantini S, et al. Designof a Welding Table with Electromagnetic Magnet Application toEnhance Welding Stability and Precision[J]. G-Tech: JurnalTeknologi Terapan, 2025, 9(1): 29-39.

MLA:Suryanto, Ahmad Eko, et al. "Design of a Welding Table withElectromagnetic Magnet Application to Enhance WeldingStability and Precision." G-Tech: Jurnal Teknologi Terapan 9.1(2025):29-39.

APA:Suryanto, A. E., Lumbantobing, M. A., Murwantini, S.,Samudra, A., & Supriyadi, S. (2025). Design of a WeldingTable with Electromagnetic Magnet Application to EnhanceWelding Stability and Precision. G-Tech: Jurnal TeknologiTerapan, 9(1), 29-39.