FROM THE WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: DIY table for precision welds

Kondinin Group's Josh Giumelli talks about welding tables and the productivity you can gain.

Josh Giumelli

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Most farmers have reasonably capable fabrication facilities in their workshops. It's all part of getting things made or fixing broken equipment in a timely manner. In the past we've looked at all sorts of welders, grinders, drilling machines and metalwork equipment for the farm workshop, but have never touched on welding tables. And while these come in all shapes and sizes, there are a few key points to consider if you are thinking of building one, or upgrading an existing table.

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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