Plasma Table Drawer

I don't have any sheet metal equipment. I could cut it ok but I would need a break to make the bends for the water pan.
I decided to Google, 24 X 36" sheet metal pan. I found a rabbit cage base for $23 that is 2 1/2" high and fits perfect. I'll make a support frame, add a drain and I'm off to the races or bob's your cousin or something like that.
Putting my table back together, I missed the shelf!IMG_4530.jpg
 
Looks great!
 
Last night I noticed the drawer binds a little in the middle. When I assembled it I told myself I could adjust the slides by adding shims inside or outside the slides as needed.
I loosened the fastners one by one and added shims here and there. I found if I added about a .050" shim on the left front it rolled perfect.
Hmm, where to find a shim.
It occurred to me, I have a surface grinder :)
I can make my own shims.
I think I will cut these down. (I'm really bored at work, I wish was home to build something in my shop)IMG_4532 (2).jpg
 
Auto body shims if you need to......
 
That looks great!


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Good job. Might think about replacing that plywood shelf with some expanded metal. Those plasma sparks are going to travel.
 
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