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Welding positioner / turntable — 3D model in WeldCanvas

Welding positioner / turntable

Heavy base and a pipe spindle; the table frame sits on a turntable bearing so you can spin the work while you weld.

Size
16" × 16" base, 12" table
Skill level
Advanced1 cut at angles other than 45°
Pieces to cut
10 plus 2 sheets
Steel
About 11 ft, 3 sticks to buy
Plan price
$4.99, yours to keep
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Steel you'll need

  • 1-1/2" pipe, sch 40 (1.900" OD)1 piece
  • 1×1×0.083 (14 ga) square tube4 pieces
  • 2×2×0.120 (11 ga) square tube5 pieces
  • 3/16" steel plate2 sheets

Also buy

  • Heavy-duty turntable (lazy Susan) bearing or a trailer hub and spindle
  • Ground strap or brush so the table stays grounded

What the plan includes

  • A cut sheet: every piece drawn to scale with tip-to-tip length and the saw setting for each end
  • A shopping list and a cutting plan that gets every piece from the fewest sticks
  • Build steps: what to tack first, how to check square, and a weld order that keeps it straight
  • A 3D model you can resize — change a size and the cut list follows

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