Ive been trying to get the stuff to build a welding table. I went to this auction yesterday and found this: It has this tag on it If you cant make it out it says: Studebaker Commander Squaring and Head Sheet Assy Jig 13M 2271 F-29039 1 T-2271X26 2-25-46 It has a 36X42" top that is 3/4" thick Must weigh 400# Plus a neat vice all for $47.50 I thought it was cool
That came from the Stude plant. What a neat table and the vise is killer. I do some work for two guys that don't have good usuable vises in their shops. Don't know how they get anything done.
If you de-code the tag information, I am sure you will find that it says ..."This is your new welding table". Nice, and at a great price.
Nice piece, with good history! When Delphi closed/auctioned the A.C. spark plug plant in Flint, Mich. My shop was in on the auction. I saw many similar tables sold as weight and loaded into dumpsters going to scrap. What a waste! We saved several 3/4" top 5x10+ tables for frame and chassis work. Once they are set down with fork lifts they ain't moving!
The guy was about 90. He was very nice and talked to me for a long time. He use to work for Studebaker and this was thrown out in the early 50's
And, should you happen to run into a guy with a '46 Study Commander that needs his head sheet squared, you can charge him the big bucks! Fozzie Bear has one.
Thats neat. Hey if I might be forward.... by the looks of the little tykes toy box, you have small kids. Cover the corners with some foam or Tennis Balls when your not using it . Those are unforgiving corners at head height on that Jig...ouchy That has a Shaped top. Makes for a nice flat durable surface. If your not sure what I mean by shaped give me a shout. Good luck and great find. .
That's a great score, seems like everyone has some good finds while I get stuck having to buy or build my own for sometimes more then I desire to spend, ha ha. But it's all good. Enjoy
Actually thats a long story. I was storing some stuff for a friend whos husband shot her then shot himself. She is just now getting back on her feet and that stuff will soon go. But I appreciate the tip
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