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37 chief

08-21-2006 23:59:50




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I bought a metal welding table from the place I work. The table has a 3/8 X 4X8 metal top, and on top of that there is a 3/4 X 4X8 piece of metal. Is anyone smarter than I am on figuring the total weight of the table? I need to know if my F 350 will carry it. Thanks, Stan




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T_Bone

08-22-2006 07:08:00




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 Re: Weight of metal table in reply to 37 chief, 08-21-2006 23:59:50  
Hi Stan,

An easy figure to remember is 1/8"x12"x12" weighs 5lbs.

From there you can guess very close to the weight of any carbon steel.

T_Bone



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JDknut

08-22-2006 03:44:07




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 Re: Weight of metal table in reply to 37 chief, 08-21-2006 23:59:50  
3/8" plate is 15.3 lbs per square foot, 3/4" plate is 30.6, the two together is 45.9. 4 x 8 = 32 square feet, so the total is 45.9 x 32 = 1468.8 lbs for the top plates alone, figure at least 500 lbs for framing heavy enough to carry it, so you are talking about a ton. Even a Ford F-350 with a powerjoke should handle it :-)



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Jon C-Florida

08-22-2006 03:43:54




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 Re: Weight of metal table in reply to 37 chief, 08-21-2006 23:59:50  
Steel weight about 495 pounds per cubic foot. The 3/8" x 4'x8' when multiplied out; interestingly is exactly one cubic foot of steel, and the 3/4 x 4 x 8 is two cubic feet. So the total weight of the two slabs of steel is 3 c.f. x 495 lbs/c.f. = 1485 lbs. Add legs and braces and you are pushing 1800 lbs. So that 1800 guess was pretty good!



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IaGary

08-22-2006 03:41:18




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 Re: Weight of metal table in reply to 37 chief, 08-21-2006 23:59:50  
You already got your answer but another easy way to figure it is, one square foot of 1/4" thick steel weights real close to 10 pds.

You have 1 1/8 thick or 50 pounds per square foot.Times 32 square feet equals 1600 pounds.

Plus the legs.

Gary



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IaGary

08-22-2006 04:10:43




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 Re: Weight of metal table in reply to IaGary, 08-22-2006 03:41:18  
Sorry misadded.

Should be 45pounds a square foot for 1 1/8 thick.

Or 1440 pds.

Gary



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van robinson

08-22-2006 03:35:01




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 Re: Weight of metal table in reply to 37 chief, 08-21-2006 23:59:50  
F 350? should not have a problem with the weight.



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dab

08-22-2006 02:33:16




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 Re: Weight of metal table in reply to 37 chief, 08-21-2006 23:59:50  
General rule of solid metal is lenght x width x thickness x .2836. Take these measurments in inches. This will get you real close. But take it right down to the 1/32 if your scale will read that good. Other wise 1/16 on a tape measure will work also. As was already stated take into account for the stand also. Formula for angle iron is a little more to it so if you e-mail me I can give you rough numbers for that also.

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Brad in WI

08-22-2006 01:56:40




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 Re: Weight of metal table in reply to 37 chief, 08-21-2006 23:59:50  
What is the frame of the table made of? Is it just the two pieces of 4x8 sheet of about 1 1/8 thick steel. I am not sure on the weight but it will be a rather heavy load for your truck. Maybe about 1,800 lbs? That is just a guess.
Brad



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37 chief

08-22-2006 08:29:12




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 Re: Weight of metal table in reply to Brad in WI, 08-22-2006 01:56:40  
The frame is made for the the 3/8 top, and not very strong. I am going to add a heaver base when I get it home. At least I didn't loose money at 40.00 If I don't like it I can sell it for scrap. Stan



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