Harbor Freight Fixture Table (2 Viewers)

[PAToyota]

Ok, clearly not a Siegmund or Strong Hand, but Harbor Freight is really upping their game lately.

The big table that he put together makes less sense to me. You're going to compound any accuracy issues the larger you go. But (like he says) I can see getting one or two and having the option to bolt them together or separate them for storage. I wouldn't be fabricating a chassis on them, but I could see the advantages of building sliders and bumpers and such on them.

It looks similar to the Klutch table offered by Northern Tools (but I don't have a Northern anywhere close to me): https://www.northerntool.com/produc...h-tool-kit-36in-l-x-24in-w-x-33-1-4in-h-61158

Interestingly, despite the video saying "officially launched" this has been about the only thing I've been able to find on it. HF's "new tools" doesn't mention it: New Tools - Harbor Freight Tools

And there is a reddit post on it, but the poster seems to have deleted their posts: Reddit

He has some more video on his Instagram:

 

[Malleus]

Aluminum pegboard? Still, I like for what it is. Could be handy for small stuff that didn't require much precision. And, it could be slid against the wall, behind the workbench when not in use.

 

[dbbowen]

I have the Northern tool version of this. Its mild steel pegboard and not perfectly flat. That being said, ive tigged up 5 full 304 stainless exhaust systems on it from scratch, built 5 bumpers on it, and done all sorts of stuff with it. For the at home welder it works great. Its not the best table out there but for the money its pretty nice.

The one issue with these tables is there is a hoizontal bar going across where your legs would go if you were to sit at the table. My current Northern tool welding table legs are actually in the trash. I cut the flat surface off of it and welded it to my shop bench and made it into a little welding corner. Wouldnt hesitate to go with it again though.

does the new HF one have an aluminum table top though? That would get really hot really quickly

 

[PAToyota]

Aluminum pegboard?

HF: "Engineered precision-ground 4mm flat steel surface is built to handle tough jobs"

I cut the flat surface off of it and welded it to my shop bench and made it into a little welding corner.

HF: "It also converts to a benchtop table for use on existing surfaces, making it ideal for shop or field use."

 

[dbbowen]

HF: "Engineered precision-ground 4mm flat steel surface is built to handle tough jobs"



HF: "It also converts to a benchtop table for use on existing surfaces, making it ideal for shop or field use."

Yeah the Northern tool does that too. They’re basically the same thing. It means that you can use it as a table or a little baby table that’s like 6 inches tall

I cut it off and hot glued it to my shop bench for smaller tig projects.

 

[alia176]

I'm in the middle of a project and wishing I had one of these tables! So, what I understand is this is a mild steel 1/4" table, yes? Are the holes following some kind of a standard ID? I see 16mm hole size, wasn't sure if this is the industry standard. The HF kit looks to be a decent kit with all the clamps and such for a home DIYer.

 

[aztoyman]

I tried to buy one several times and they were never in stock anywhere near me. I haven't tried looking again since earlier this year. I'd like to get one mainly for TIG projects but could really be handy for any welding project.

 

[PAToyota]

I tried to buy one several times and they were never in stock anywhere near me. I haven't tried looking again since earlier this year.

I had the same experience. Lately they've been in stock at my local stores, but I haven't bought one yet. I still think it's a decent deal for the home DIY'er with small projects.

There is currently a coupon good through today (Sunday, 10/13) that drops them down to the original price they were quoting at introduction.

 

[aztoyman]

I think that's a good deal. Good for my garage projects anyway. None were in stock for the entire state when they first came out. (According to staff at the local store anyway)

 

[PAToyota]

It looks like it will be dropped another $20 for Black Friday (via leaked flyer):

 

[dbbowen]

I'm in the middle of a project and wishing I had one of these tables! So, what I understand is this is a mild steel 1/4" table, yes? Are the holes following some kind of a standard ID? I see 16mm hole size, wasn't sure if this is the industry standard. The HF kit looks to be a decent kit with all the clamps and such for a home DIYer.

Theyre not 1/4 inch haha the table top portion is like maybe 3/16. you can get the same table from northern tool as well

 

[alia176]

Theyre not 1/4 inch haha the table top portion is like maybe 3/16. you can get the same table from northern tool as well

Interesting, thx for the confirmation!!

I bought a 4x8 sheet of 3/16" steel last week. Let me see if I can cut me out a plate that matches the dimension of my harbor freight welding table, then put bunch of 5/8 in holes in it for clamps

 

[e9999]

A table like this is something I'll gladly buy if I think I am likely to use it. Very useful, I think. I realize the cheaper ones are likely very thin, but at least you get the hole spacing probably OK, that's the big thing. And it may be fairly easy to reinforce the top surface with minor welding.

 

[alia176]

I also have access to 1/4" inch aluminum plate, which would be easier to cut and drill a bunch of holes for the clamps:; something else to consider.