Surface plate support quick question

OK since this blends with the other thread a bit. Currently waiting on my level to arrive. Today I picked up all of the 2" square tubing .120 and made all my cuts for my stand. I'll be welding that up this week hopefully.
 
Ack! I forgot to get weldable nuts. Zinc no bueno. :( And I know better. oh well. Add another day to making the stand.

Paul
 
Overkill for a surface plate stand is one of those things that's very hard to do. The stiffer and bigger it is, the less twist and other variations you will get. Not overkill. Just 'extra sturdy'. Look t the better commercial ones. They hold a 500lb surface plate using 2X2X3/16" tubing. With extra bracing!
 
I am getting close... I did a lot of welding today. Let me tell you what I'm a great grinder. Hopefully get this thing painted this weekend. Ever closer.
 
I promise to get some listed this weekend. Gotta pretty up the last welds. Then some pictures before painting.
 
OK So I am ready to paint after today.
There ya go.
I will paint it Dark Machine Gray like my lathe tomorrow.
Don't get all excited about my welds I know they aren't great.

Paul
 
Last edited:
Back
Top