Acorn Tables in Ohio Area

[Lis2323]

I have a 5 x 5 with stand in my garage, was sure the website gave the weight, or I may have gotten it during a phone call with them, it's 2500 with stand.

I had movers bring it to the house, lift it off the flatbed, I put castors on it and they were able to set it almost all the way in the garage (forktruck wouldn't fit ) then
they pushed it in with the forks

Are you able to push it yourself ?


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[Reebz]

I have a 5 x 5 with stand in my garage, was sure the website gave the weight, or I may have gotten it during a phone call with them, it's 2500 with stand.

I had movers bring it to the house, lift it off the flatbed, I put castors on it and they were able to set it almost all the way in the garage (forktruck wouldn't fit ) then
they pushed it in with the forks

That was my next question. If I built a frame before the got here How would I get it off the truck onto the table. Do they send the top with a fork? I guess they would have to.

[Lis2323]

That was my next question. If I built a frame before the got here How would I get it off the truck onto the table. Do they send the top with a fork? I guess they would have to.

My guess is it would arrive on a pallet with lift gate service.

You could perhaps use an engine lift with a chain and eyebolt through the platen to lift onto your frame.


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[Reebz]

My guess is it would arrive on a pallet with lift gate service.

You could perhaps use an engine lift with a chain and eyebolt through the platen to lift onto your frame.


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True. I have a cherry picker but I don't think it can do 2500lbs.

Tell you more than you want to hear: We have 70 acres in Wv, I'm a retired science teacher I would love to build a 30x50 pole barn to work on the old car and weld in. I currently work in my garage its really tight. It will get better once the old car is movable. I just hate being so restricted. This table could work.

[Lis2323]

True. I have a cherry picker but I don't think it can do 2500lbs.

Tell you more than you want to hear: We have 70 acres in Wv, I'm a retired science teacher I would love to build a 30x50 pole barn to work on the old car and weld in. I currently work in my garage its really tight. It will get better once the old car is movable. I just hate being so restricted. This table could work.

Not to discourage you but as Vaughn mentioned perhaps a rectangular configuration would be more efficient in your limited workspace.

IMO 5x5' works best with lots of access all the way around.

4x6' is a nice size..


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[Reebz]

That is true. I was thinking of 4x6 5/8 thick, that was until I saw this thread. LOL. The current table table is 3x4 and is 5/8 thick and is good for 95% of my work. I listen you you I copied your jig for drilling a million holes and paid attention to the mag drill advice.

[VaughnT]

Well, if it's any consolation, you can buy one right now... and leave it outside for a decade or two without worrying. Put a tarp over it to keep the rain off, and it'll last for at least a century while you get other thins sorted. Having an outside work area for some things isn't a bad idea. Worst comes to worst, you can always find a local buyer for it because most anyone that knows welding and smithing would be interested.

As for moving it around.... you're a science guy! There used to be a science guy running around town bragging about how he could move the world if he had a level long enough. Don't know if he ever tried since I never saw the world move, but he was sure the science was on his side.

[LtBadd]

Are you able to push it yourself ?


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Yes

[Reebz]

Well, if it's any consolation, you can buy one right now... and leave it outside for a decade or two without worrying. Put a tarp over it to keep the rain off, and it'll last for at least a century while you get other thins sorted. Having an outside work area for some things isn't a bad idea. Worst comes to worst, you can always find a local buyer for it because most anyone that knows welding and smithing would be interested.

As for moving it around.... you're a science guy! There used to be a science guy running around town bragging about how he could move the world if he had a level long enough. Don't know if he ever tried since I never saw the world move, but he was sure the science was on his side.

Archimedes was a pretty cool guy. lol

[ronsii]

Archimedes was a pretty cool guy. lol

I always thought he was a bit on the screwy side....

[12V71]

I always thought he was a bit on the screwy side....

Eureka!

[ronsii]

Eureka!

Well... if you got it- you got it!!!

[ronsii]

Eureka!

I thought way more people would have liked your eureka post perhaps a pic would have helped

[12V71]

Sure... Try to get me banned.

[VaughnT]

I'm honestly surprised nobody's posted pictures of their's yet. I would have thought they'd be snatched up... using that "But, honey, now you don't have to worry about buying me something for Christmas!" argument.

[ronsii]

I'm honestly surprised nobody's posted pictures of their's yet. I would have thought they'd be snatched up... using that "But, honey, now you don't have to worry about buying me something for Christmas!" argument.

There's a guy selling them with the support tables made over here...only $4,350


https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/b...234439725.html

[whtbaron]

I'm honestly surprised nobody's posted pictures of their's yet. I would have thought they'd be snatched up... using that "But, honey, now you don't have to worry about buying me something for Christmas!" argument.

It's not happening here either, but now you've really got me looking at the cast iron grates that came out from under the sow crates when I dismantled the barn. Not that thick and the slots aren't that neat, but for free they might make a poor country cousin...

[Lis2323]

There's a guy selling them with the support tables made over here...only $4,350


https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/b...234439725.html

I like that.


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[ronsii]

I like that.


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He's north of me... that means he's closer to you

[Lis2323]

He's north of me... that means he's closer to you

All I need to do is get it dropped off at my freight forwarders in Blaine, Wa. ........oh and marry a rich heiress.


I’ll get right on it.


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[VaughnT]

There's a guy selling them with the support tables made over here...only $4,350

Looks like a fair price, too. Brand new, definitely flat, and minty paint.... what's not to love?!!

I really need to get one of those rich heiresses Lis2323 is hunting down. Hope I can get there before him!

[Lis2323]

Looks like a fair price, too. Brand new, definitely flat, and minty paint.... what's not to love?!!

I really need to get one of those rich heiresses Lis2323 is hunting down. Hope I can get there before him!

I’ll keep a look out for TWO. I call dibs on the better looking one....


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[Lis2323]

Looks like a fair price, too. Brand new, definitely flat, and minty paint....

Agreed. Definitely not overpriced considering the top is ground and it looks like the fellow knew what he was doing .

If you add up the weight of new steel for the base and the amount of hours it took to build PROPERLY, it is actually very good value.

Maybe when the border crossing opens I can convince Sid and Ronsii to make a road trip North.

[G-ManBart]

They are now listing 4x4 tables for $500....

[Lis2323]

They are now listing 4x4 tables for $500....

That would be ridiculously cheap.


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