I'm in the planning stage of my project, a 4X4 table . . . . As much as I "think" want a heavy duty table, all welded steel, I have had several people suggest go the 80/20 route. It will be plasma only . . .

Any feedback as to Pro's & Con's of this construction method are needed . . . I can not really move forward until I have determined this . . .

I realize a steel table is a lot of cutting, welding & squaring . . . . I am also considering the overall strength . . .

Although my plan is to build a separate table to hold the water tray & grate . . . Probably from steel . . . This will eliminate most of the potential damage to a 80/20 tray caused when loading material to be cut . . .:idea:

Any comments welcome,
Thanks,
Steve