Must - cut - steel - !!
 

I just had to cut some steel,,, so I started,,,

A dozen pieces of 2" X 1/4" angle,,,
4 pieces of 1" round steel bar,,, 3 pieces of 1/4" flat,,,

What should I build?? :bigthink:

I'll take a CADdrag! :biggrin2:

Hmmm,, how do you locate parts accurately,, when the corners are not square?

CADDrag is a possibility,,, :bigthink:

PROGRESS!! 42 holes are drilled,,, :biggrin2:

Mark centerline of work table at bottom.

Mark height and draw line/clamp piece at top. Mark center line on top.

Measure from top center to specific distance on bottom edge. ( if the part being fabricated is 42" wide, measure 21" off each side of centerline) Both sides should be the same measurement.

That is kinda what I did,, the parts turned out nice,,
more welding than I was expecting,, or was it because it was 90 degrees when I was welding??

At least the paint is drying nicely with the 90 degree heat!! :biggrin2:

The old trailer ended up getting the over-spray,,,so I just finished the paint on the trailer,,,

CAD Plans picnic table. Love it :beerchug:

A picnic table for 2, painted red--somebody is getting an early start on Valentines Day.:bigeyes:

No flames? I'm a little disappointed.

Well,, the paint went on kinda thick,, and will take another day or two to harden,,
I ordered bolts from Amazon, they will be here in a day or two,,
I doubt the wind will blow this picnic table away!!?? :bigthink:

I am planning on using the plastic decking wood,, :bigeyes:
Do you think I will like that material?

You may need to add some support on the outside of the seat, you may find that the plastic decking is a bit flimsy where it's not supported.

I started to have end supports,,
then decided to make the table short, or, not much overhang.
Total table length will be 5 feet or less.

Does the plastic wood get hotter than regular wood?

Some PVC decking does get hotter than wood. Also keep in mind some brands (Azek) had issues fading rather quickly. I'm not sure which brand you're thinking of using.

A local lumber yard closed, I bought some boards,, when I was building bluebird houses at the time,,
The yard only carried the best (probably why they went out of business??)
so, we will find out if it fades.

I only paid about 1/2 what regular wood cost,, Hmmmmm,, :bigthink:

The bolts came in the mail today,,, :biggrin2:

Luckily, I could back the trailer in the shed, and work on the table.
Shade was really welcome today,,, :bigeyes:

Now,, I gotta see if I have enough material to build my daughter a garden picnic table.

At first glance, the table seems too high, but, then the height starts to grow on you.

It is a convenient height to use whether you are sitting,, or standing.

The bench is 22" off the ground.

How are you going to drive the tractor and sit on the table @ the same time?
or is it equipped with auto steer?:bigthink:

I will let the grandchildren haul me around!! :bigthink:



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