I've been wanting a steel top work bench for a while now. I just couldn't decide between eating up space with a full time free standing bench and a stow away model. After way too much deliberation, stow away wins,
It's a simple affair. 30x48 inch top cut from a sheet of 10 gage. Reinforcements underneath are 1 1/2 inch angle iron salvaged from a queen bed frame.
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The "backsplash" is 5 inches tall and holds 3 pieces of tube welded down low.
The tubes are simple pin hinges much like a trailer ramp/ tailgate is done. I can slide it 1 1/2 inches to the right and it detached from the wall. With the work surface in the up position the backsplash is 3 1/2 inch high steel protecting the wall behind where I'm working.
The last decision to make is legs or hang chains. Right now I'm leaning toward chains. I can screw hooks into the slatwall above the table, even into the studs if I want a ton of support.
Now I've got a spot I can permanently set up my TIG machine for precise work and still have my mobile MIG for everyday stuff.
Not a bad morning