Topic: Message #1159084

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Was able to get back at this today:

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Squared up the support tubes with this makeshift jig and tacked the first two top tubes in place


Tack

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Fit Check.

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Spaced out the rest of the top tubes and welded those in place on the top side.

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Checked the spacing on the last tube.  This is the piece I am going to keep removable and weld tabs so it can be positioned as shown and also butt up against the end tube.

Next I flipped it over and completed all the welds on the bottom side.

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Ok..

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Better...

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Alot better!

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Still fits, however the support tubes got distorted during the welding.

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Guess I get to learn how to flame straighten! Turns out the support tubes were 11 gauge.  I had asked for 14 from the steel supply place.  Not complaining as that is what I initially wanted, and the distortion would probably have been more significant with 14ga.

This is alot more fun than buying a table from Harbor Freight.