New Fixture table!

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by toprecycler

Nice work! I’ve been thinking, dreaming about a fixture table myself.

I was thinking about Jason’s first design using 1’x1’ plates that are spaced a couple inches apart thinking how it would work out for me. I guess pros and cons both ways.

I have a 1” steel table 6’x 12’ in my shop. Most of it is a catch all and at the moment only 2/3 is available. And it has a considerable bow in it. I’ve been thinking about making a new base for it and try to get it straightened. Plus I don’t like the existing base since they made it overhang only 2”, making it tough to clamp down to.

And I may start drilling holes in it for a fixture table. I might make my own drilling template. I’m frugal that way, and figured that’s why I have invested in my hobby tools. Getting my retirement home shop set up well before I actually retire someday from the day job.

Last year I bought some of the Fireball mega squares. I have liked them and would like to invest in more of his stuff.

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I was seriously considering making a drill template myself but I’ve heard stories about drilling all of those holes with words like “months” in there and I didn’t want to wait that long. I probably would have though if this opportunity didn’t come up.

I really like his squares too and will probably get some one day. I did make a similar one (you can see it in the bottom of the last pic) and I use it all the time!

[dubby]

I like it!

[Ironman]

Nice job and you did it without money also

[toprecycler]

Originally Posted by Ironman

Nice job and you did it without money also

Well, I think he did pay for the new 1/2” steel plate top.


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[gimpyrobb]

Very nice fixture table! I may be looking for one once I get moved into my polebarn.

I can see who I'll need to visit when I'm ready for my flat-fender! All these years of working on deuces and 5tons has me wanting something smaller and easy to work on.

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by toprecycler

Well, I think he did pay for the new 1/2” steel plate top.


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Yes I did have to pay for the steel!

[threepiece]

I’m not familiar with Fireball I guess the pitch on their fixtures is 2”?

I have three fabricating tables of various sizes. They all have 1/2”-13 threaded holes spaced 2.5”. The T-slot spacing on my milling machine is also 2.5” so fixtures can be used on the machine as well.