Can you melt lead on like a folded out table in a garage? I know I need a ventilated area which I think aslong as I have a fan going through the garage, the windows open, and the garage door cracked open. Does everything need to be set up permanent or can I use it and put it up?

Honestly, I see an accident waiting to happen. If someone bumps the table, lead will be all over the place. Also I would make sure that you have no children or pets running around. I have mine on a bench I made out of 2X4's and a 3/4" plywood top mtd. to my garage wall in the corner. Also my table top is about 40" tall. I prefer to stand when I pour so in case something does spill it isn't going to go all over my lap and burn through. But if that's all the room you have it will have to do. JMO

IMO a fold out table is too weak.  Your asking for a hazardous situation.

I got area in my garage where i think I can build a work station. Can I use a wooden top if I make a bench?

I dont see why not.  Just be careful.  Make sure you have great ventilation.

Shop fan with windows open and garage door cracked

Shop fan with windows open and garage door cracked

Cross ventilate to aid in the air flow.  Maybe pick up a cheap box fan, and place that in the open window eithere pushing/pulling air, then have your shop fan next to the garage door either push/pull air.  Just a thought

Your wood top bench will work fine, if you don't mind a few burn marks on it. I've been melting and casting lead on a wooden workbench for 20 years or more, and other than a few black spots, it's holding up just fine.

Besides ventilation, be SURE you wear eye protection and gloves. Molten lead is around 700 degrees and a droplet in your eye...well I'll leave the details to your imagination.

Tom

Get a blower like this : http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/250751_lg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200329632_200329632&usg=__RUKJIHkc8TEgTCLkbS9VWXPzyVQ=&h=400&w=400&sz=29&hl=en&start=1&zoom=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=W9ZlLcXYKEnSaM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dstanley%2Bfan%2Bblower%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1R2ADFA_enUS408%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=MWE_TZuDEIT68AbDoPHrAw

It's a third of the size of a box fan and moves a lot more air. Depot and Lowes carry them.

I use a metal baking pan under the lead melter so I do not have to worry about accidently burning the wood.

Allen