Jacques Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 The original use of this table was the side of a machine that was already cut into pieces at the scrapyard. I bought it because I wanted to strip all the pneumatics and other components of it. The original plan was to sell it back as scrap and then I realized it would make a nice bending table. I had to make the legs, fortunately my steel supplier had some off-cuts, and then I mounted my two benders to it. It has a 10mm thick top, and there were enough drilled and tapped holes in all the right places so I didn't have to drill any holes into the table. It is as solid as anything I could wish for and will make a very useful addition to my little workshop. The color is because I had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njanvilman Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Anytime you can re-purpose an item and make it work for you = a win in my book. Is it heavy enough to stay in one place when doing bending, or will by attaching it to the floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Olivo Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 looks like a nice use of some steel. Looks like you'll enjoy your new table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petere76 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Excellent use of available materials. This is the way to go if you can access industrial refuse. Great repourpse, I hope it works well in your shop. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Greetings Jacques, I love it when you can re-purpose equipment... Judging by the dust on your bender it now can be put to work... LOL I have several benders and such. You might consider attaching it to the floor. It will skid on the surface .. I lock my systems to an acorn table .. You have some nice space under for tool storage . and enough surface area to add other things.. Great find... Forge on and make beautiful things Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 I think it is heavy enough not to move while bending. So far I've done 1/4" flat bar without a problem. I don't really have a good place to put it, and I cannot anchor it to the floor in the position it is in now. And I need to be able to move around it. It is now outside the workshop under a lean-to, and that is why it is dusty. The workshop is clean. (Coal dust is clean, isn't it?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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