My 1st welder, first 2 projects

[Mercmaniac]

I have done a lot of lurking on this section of TBN since the summer. I have wanted my own welder and finally decided to buy a new Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC. The welder and my new auto dark helmet showed up Fri 12/30. First thing Sat morning I was laying practice beads on scrap. On Sunday I decided to start construction of a welding cart and this past weekend built the frame for a welding table. All the material was scrap I got for free. I found the top for the table laying in the weeds. It is 22"x40". A little pitted on one side but not bad. Thanks for all the info given here by so many!! I have learned a ton the past few months. Here are some pics.

 

[jake98]

That looks great for just starting :thumbsup: I'd say you have a knack for it..

 

[grsthegreat]

Nice job....I just reciently purchased the same machine.....but i bought the wheel and handle kit.

Ive only ran a test bead with 7018 to see how it compaired to my old Century unit...and man did it weld nice.

Im real happy with my thunderbolt.

And your unit got to build itself a nice house......

 

[murphy1244]

That is nice:thumbsup:

 

[deereman75]

Very nice.

 

[flusher]

Looks good. Keep on truckin:thumbsup:

 

[rcowan]

Great project.

What's next?

RC

 

[Mercmaniac]

RC, I finished my welding table next. Then I built a hitch bracket that bolts to my ballast box (picked up that idea from another TBN member). I built a trailer to pull with my tractor. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/239924-trailer-build-my-2520-a.html. I just picked up an old JD 80 dump cart for $20 that needs lots of work. I will probably save that for the coming winter.

 

[BlacknTan]

You've done some really nice work with that T'Bolt... I'm very impressed!

 

[undercut]

Very nice projects! You are definitely making good use of your investment in a welder.