Welding on your welder

[bpattie]

not sure how bit the hole is, but if relatively small you could also tape the inside and apply some JB Weld or Epoxy and build that up some so that you could sand and paint.

 

[radioman]

I love thenorth idea of using old BBQ frame for a welder cart. I got one just like it in the junk pile. hmm ideas clicking in my head! maybe that my project for today.

 

[woodlandfarms]

My big problem is my property. I do not have an enclosed shop. Just a pole barn open on 4 sides. I also have a small storage shed that is FILLED to the brim. For me to get the welder to the pole barn is unpleasant at best. Rocks, obstacles... Whatever I put together needs larger tires to navigate...

Love the BBQ frame, truly brilliant.

 

[bota7800]

My big problem is my property. ... Whatever I put together needs larger tires to navigate...

You probably want pneumatic tires then, like on pressure washers and some hand-trucks. HF has them, and flat-frees.

I had another thought, having had a rough terrain situation myself. I had an image of a welder in a "little red wagon". The handle would make it very maneuverable. I think a real child's wagon might have a center of gravity issue but you could build a lower deck version that could be pulled and turned in the same manner.



Haymaker- sorry to offend bringing up MIG . I do have some small diameter AC rod so I may give it a try.

 

[Jon Heron]

You can weld on the welder case no problem. The secondary winding of the transformer is isolated from the ground.
Just watch out for hot slag hitting the windings inside the welder!
Jon

 

[Eagle Dude]

I made a cart for my tombstone from an old hand truck. I welder a larger platform and set the welder on top. The loop handles at the top of the welder is straped to the uprights of the hand truck. I welded "L" brackets above the welder on the uprights to hold the cables. The large 10" pneumatic tires make it easy to roll around.

 

[AndyF]

I wouldn't do it. If for no reason than it will kill the resale value if you ever sell it. Also even though there is no reason it shouldn't work I wouldn't want to risk blowing something up.