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Metal Working Guys,,what is this table called and where can I find one

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Little Wing, Mar 6, 2011.

  1. Little Wing
    Joined: Nov 25, 2005
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    WOW,,that's a hell of a machine right there
     
  2. ems customer service
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    yes they are heavy, used one can be found at not so bad price, but your gonna need a lift truck to move it, so kinda not for home use.
     
  3. Little Wing
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    well hoping for a small one,, I hear tell alot of the big ones sometimes get cut up into smaller ones
     
  4. ugotpk
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    It's called a flat.
     
  5. Ohio Rodder
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    I see them around at industrial auctions, can usually pick up a nice one for a few hundred bucks.

    Another option is to contact a local laser or waterjet cutting job shop and have them make you one up.
     
  6. Little Wing
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    more and more thats what I am thinking
     
  7. zman
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  8. SlamIam
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    Every engineering prototype shop I worked in called that a Surface Table. Most I've done layouts on were 4x8 feet or larger with square holes. They were a casting 3 to 6 inches thick depending on size, precision ground flat, very very heavy, supported on a frame with a means for leveling, and came with vertical attachments that fit into the holes to hold work above the table. Once you've done layout on a table like that it's hard to not have one.
     
  9. I was just going to say the same thing. check craigslist. everyday.
    i found a couple metal tables with 1/2" plate (ground) for $75 each.
    then I drilled and tapped them with a portamag that I borrowed.
    homemade fixture table!
     
  10. 73RR
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    The Acorn Platen table subject sparked a memory from something I found awhile back. This guy (kid...he is 17) ran this on a metalworking forum around the first of the year...

    For sale are four platen tables for $1500 each OBO. I will consider trades or partial trades, trucks, tools or equipment are always good. I am not sure who the manufacturer was but the company I got them from said they thought they were Acorn or Weldsale. But typically they would have a name on their tables. I know there used to be other manufacturers that made these though. They are all 5’x5’ and around 4.5”/4.75” thick, the holes are 1.5”. These weigh about 2000 lbs each and the stands are around 100 or 200 lbs.

    They are in decent shape although they are used and have some dirt and rust. There are a couple gouges from grinders and stuff. I have a stand that goes with each of these however the stands are in poor condition and have been raised so that the surface sits about 36” off the ground. In the last picture the bottom left corner shows where I took a wire brush and lightly took some of the dirt off, it wouldn't take much to clean the whole table up. They are being stored outside however I cover them with two tarps to make sure that they don't get wet.

    I encourage you to look at the prices of these things new, they sell for around $6000 with a stand.
    Both manufacturers listed above make tooling for the table however I do not have any to include with the table. The tooling is kind of expensive so if it were me I would make my own out of bar stock.

    If you have any questions please email me at
    msl14@scasd.org
    I’m located in State College, PA

    **Buyer is responsible for loading, however I will help in any way I can. When I was moving these I used an engine hoist and some chains. One of them tipped over and bent the engine hoist but I will be getting a new one soon.


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  11. Little Wing
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    very cool thank you
     
  12. Mr48chev
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    There are a pair of good size ones on Ebay 200536064256 .
    2 each 29.75x106.75 inches each

    They are three inches thick an weigh 2500 lbs each and they are in Philly.
     
  13. Little Wing
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    lil pricey
     
  14. gary terhaar
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    A demmeler table or system,made in germany ground top and sides within .001.It has metric scales along the sides.Toatly modular,Alot of thought went into it for shure.
    Crazy expensive and worth it if it is what you do.I use one at a friends shop at the navy yard,start up set around 100k with clamps and stand offs.
    I have a acorn table at my shop,I feel ghetto after working on the demmeler.3x6 and proves to be handy as hell.Try a local welding supply,people trade smaller ones for larger ones all the time.You have to check often as acorn buys old ones and regrinds the tops and sells them as reconditioned.Still pricy though.
     
  15. aaggie
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    Miller welding sells a series of fab tables with the slots and clamp attachment grooves built in. They also have mounting points around the edge for a vice to drop into. They are real nice and Miller is proud of them $$$.
     
  16. Little Wing
    Joined: Nov 25, 2005
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    Found it,,they call them layout tables,,I was also told to look for a dead CNC machine as some had tables like this

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  17. 51 Hemi J
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