sent this before, but it got bounced another option... but then I read the
post about the center leg... that might complicate it...
if the ends are drooping is there a way to set the table up on something...
like a crosstie running diagonal from one corner leg to the other diagonal
corner leg,then just put something under the other two corners to support
it. Weld a strong lug to the bottom of the table in the center... then
using a good chain type come-a-long attached to the crosstie, pull the bow
out?
when you get it flat...which will probably include pulling it past the flat
point to remove the bend... then check with a piece of flat bar on edge or
angle iron... weld in diagonal bracing (in tension) from each leg to the
center line of the table. That should hold it in place.. It will also
check your welding skills. Bracing from leg to leg at the bottom might be
needed to keep the legs from bowing IN. If the leg to leg bracing is about
a foot off the floor it would make a great shelf support... more horizontal
surfaces in the shop mean more places to accumulate junk.... er... stuff.
I'm wondering if the suggestion before... jack/beam/header... can get
enough pressure on the table using the door header without lifting the
header off the foundation ????? I've lifted houses off the foundation with
a 5 ton jack before.
just another suggestion
john
I used to be indecisive....
but now I'm not so sure
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