This stuff bends very easily in one direction. You would probably have to
support it by welding in a strap across the open ends. It is also very heavy
stuff, just guessing I'd say about 8-10 lbs/sq.ft.
Later,
Ron Madurski
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of John Miller
> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 6:09 PM
> To: Shop-Talk
> Subject: Welding/cutting table
>
> The goal here is to 30x60in surface, hinged off the back of my Vidmar
> cabinets. This is about all I have room for, and it needs to
> be able to
> fold out of the way. My thoughts are as follows:
>
> a) A piece of welded boiler-decking e.g.
> http://www.mcnichols.com/products/bargrating/welded/ as the cutting
> surface. It should be rigid enough and flat enough, and just about
> manageable on the weight front.
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