Why use a welding table?

The main purpose of the welding table is to provide the welder with a stable surface for work. The welding table can be useful for a variety of tasks (such as measuring, mounting, using the table as grounding, etc.) Another advantage of the welding table is convenience. Most tables have adjustable legs, so the welder can sit or stand in an ergonomic position during work.

What is important in a good welding table?

Comfort and strength are essential features of a good welding table. In addition to these features, the type of welding table that works best for you may depend on your workshop area, design, and budget.

What to consider when choosing a welding table?

Welding table size

How big is your typical project? This can help you determine what size welding table you need. If you need more space to work with large pieces of metal, choose a table with a length and width of 2 meters or more. A large modular table can be a good choice if your project sizes are constantly different.

For smaller workpieces, choose a table that is half to two meters long and wide. Some of the smaller tables are even designed to be folded - a big advantage for welders who lack space in the workshop.

Welding table accessories

How do you prevent your work from slipping? Clamp. The good news is that most welding tables already come with a built-in clip. You can also protect various cables by attaching them with clips. Here are some other accessories that can also make your work day easier:

Trays for catching rubbish, debris, dust

Magnets to hold the structure

Angle rails or holders, which can be used as an additional set of hands to hold the workpieces in certain positions

Some tables have hooks on the sides that hold the cables or welding gun perfectly.

Welding table portability

If you have a large workshop and are planning to do heavy projects, you may want a large table with fixed legs. These tables usually weigh a lot, so you should choose modular table variations that would also have transport wheels at your feet.

Welders with smaller workstations or working in multiple workplaces should consider portable welding tables. The bases of these tables can be folded, making them easy to transport. Many of them are wheeled so that welders do not have to bend and unfold them often. One disadvantage of portable tables is that they usually cannot withstand as much weight as a fixed one.

Welding table surface

Two features that can be useful are surface coating and sockets. The zinc coating can prevent rust and hot debris from sticking to the table, while allowing it to pass electricity. Cracks and holes make tightening easier because the welder is not limited to attaching the work to the edges of the table.

Weighing welding table options

There are many things to consider when choosing a welding table and ultimately the best choice will depend on the size, work space and budget of your work.

Students who have entered welding training may want to make their own desk or buy a used one, and professional welders are advised to consider purchasing a new table with additional features.

In any case, a welding table can be a very useful piece of equipment in many welding workshops.