dcyrilc
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My only comment is this...
...Job well done.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
...Job well done.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
I'm Looking To Build A Welding Cart
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Farmer, looks good. I'd say it's organized enough. Nice to have all those tools handy when you need them.:thumbsup:
4shorts
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Farmer my friend. I tip my lid to you sir on a great bit of work. Enjoy your new creation. :thumbsup:
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Don't forget the next rainy day that you were going to install headlights to keep the rods dry... otherwise, NICE JOB!!!
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Farmer:
Really nice job. I have an old tombstone that has been waiting for a cart for some time however I never found the right design UNTIL NOW....:thumbsup::thumbsup:
My tombstone is 35 years old and is AC only. Something I wish was that it was both AC and DC like yours. But with the newer AC rods it still works well.
A couple of suggestions.
A beverage holder is really worthwhile. Here's a pix of it unfinished, then painted and the little jig used to bend the 1/4 rod. This little jig has been one of the most useful things I've done. (This picture is not of mine though).
Another suggestion is to hang your chipping hammer outside. You use it a lot so you want it handy.
Finally, I also mount an electrical box on a vehicle such as this. I would set it up for four wire from the welding panel that way with the neutral there you can split 110 out for a grinding wheel receptacle.
Hope this gives you some additional thoughts on upgrades. After all while I"m building my copy of this you can be upgrading yours.....
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Really nice job. I have an old tombstone that has been waiting for a cart for some time however I never found the right design UNTIL NOW....:thumbsup::thumbsup:
My tombstone is 35 years old and is AC only. Something I wish was that it was both AC and DC like yours. But with the newer AC rods it still works well.
A couple of suggestions.
A beverage holder is really worthwhile. Here's a pix of it unfinished, then painted and the little jig used to bend the 1/4 rod. This little jig has been one of the most useful things I've done. (This picture is not of mine though).
Another suggestion is to hang your chipping hammer outside. You use it a lot so you want it handy.
Finally, I also mount an electrical box on a vehicle such as this. I would set it up for four wire from the welding panel that way with the neutral there you can split 110 out for a grinding wheel receptacle.
Hope this gives you some additional thoughts on upgrades. After all while I"m building my copy of this you can be upgrading yours.....
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Whatswrong
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I had an old Blanchard air compressor with a rusted out tank ,I mounted it on that I take it in the yard when required and back it isn't going to win a design award but I,m not strong enough to carry it anymore so it does the job.
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Iplayfarmer
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THAT'S how I should have done the cord reels... In the front of the welder. That would have given me Sandman's headlight idea, and I wouldn't have made the cart wider. Maybe next time.
The best part about painting is having it done. Go for it. Finish it up!
4shorts
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There's nothing "Minimalist" about that creation. That is a VERY nice unit there my friend. Very nice fit and finish and no doubt it's just what you needed. The way I see it is when one can build something to suit there needs there's no wrong way to do it. Your doing it for your needs so it has to be right.
Don't laugh at me. I can see your a fuss bucket too! :laughing::laughing: nice work sir!Very nice!
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Iplayfarmer
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That's the true beauty of knowing how to build and fabricate. We're not at the mercy of some armchair engineer restricted by the demands of a mass market. We can build the kind of thing that meets our needs perfectly even though it may be utterly useless to anyone else.
It's like what I've had in my signature for a few months. If a guy is creatively lazy enough to invent something to allow him to expend less effort or do less work, it's a good thing. Necessity may be the mother of invention, but laziness is the father.
RBLapham
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Old thread but had to add my idea.
I'm old and lazy so I bought a 3 shelf 3 drawer cart from Northern. I removed the middle shelf so the welder would fit. Below are a couple pictures. I only use Stick Arc welding. On the top shelf I put 9 fire bricks, just laying there - easily removed. I can use the cart for other things like a place to spray paint small parts (cover cart with tarp) Added some large hooks for the welder cables and a 30 foot 220V extension cord.
I'm old and lazy so I bought a 3 shelf 3 drawer cart from Northern. I removed the middle shelf so the welder would fit. Below are a couple pictures. I only use Stick Arc welding. On the top shelf I put 9 fire bricks, just laying there - easily removed. I can use the cart for other things like a place to spray paint small parts (cover cart with tarp) Added some large hooks for the welder cables and a 30 foot 220V extension cord.
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Iplayfarmer
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Old thread but had to add my idea.
I'm old and lazy so I bought a 3 shelf 3 drawer cart from Northern. I removed the middle shelf so the welder would fit. Below are a couple pictures. I only use Stick Arc welding. On the top shelf I put 9 fire bricks, just laying there - easily removed. I can use the cart for other things like a place to spray paint small parts (cover cart with tarp) Added some large hooks for the welder cables and a 30 foot 220V extension cord.
Nice!!
How is it to push around the shop, etc.? My cart is pretty heavy. It moves around okay, but I can really feel the inertia of all that weight when I'm pushing it around.
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Old thread but had to add my idea.
I'm old and lazy so I bought a 3 shelf 3 drawer cart from Northern. I removed the middle shelf so the welder would fit. Below are a couple pictures. I only use Stick Arc welding. On the top shelf I put 9 fire bricks, just laying there - easily removed. I can use the cart for other things like a place to spray paint small parts (cover cart with tarp) Added some large hooks for the welder cables and a 30 foot 220V extension cord.
That is a great idea, combining a welding cart and welding table. Nice work.
RBLapham
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The casters are 5" hard plastic, roll pretty well on concrete garage floor or blacktop driveway. The 9 firebricks weigh 63 pounds and the welder is about 60 pound so total weight is about 150 pounds I guess. Yes it is a load but not too hard for this 70 yr old
Bigger softer casters could help.
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Iplayfarmer
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The casters are 5" hard plastic, roll pretty well on concrete garage floor or blacktop driveway. The 9 firebricks weigh 63 pounds and the welder is about 60 pound so total weight is about 150 pounds I guess. Yes it is a load but not too hard for this 70 yr old
The larger tires on mine are made of rubber, and they deform under the weight of the welder. I think that actually makes it harder to push for me. Of course my welder alone probably weighs more than your whole cart.
Also, I don't know if I ever posted it here, but I put a sheet of hardibacker on top of mine (The stuff for mounting tile). It's only about 1/4" thick, but I use it occasionally as a welding table for small stuff.
Welshman
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Great idea, Iplay, especially for us frugal folk. Any issues with that - how does it hold up?
RBLapham
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Like the cement board idea - would save a lot of weight instead of the bricks. Might use 4 bricks on corners with the backer board. I've heard though that the concrete board might pop chunks out at high heat?
Might also mention on the cart I got it has tool storage holes and slots in the handle, great for chipping hammer and other tools. see picture
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Iplayfarmer
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It's held up great so far. It's really nice to have the welding table right handy whenever I have my welder out. The hardibacker has pock marks in it from welding, but none are deep at all.
lhfarm
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Old thread but had to add my idea.
I'm old and lazy so I bought a 3 shelf 3 drawer cart from Northern. I removed the middle shelf so the welder would fit. Below are a couple pictures. I only use Stick Arc welding. On the top shelf I put 9 fire bricks, just laying there - easily removed. I can use the cart for other things like a place to spray paint small parts (cover cart with tarp) Added some large hooks for the welder cables and a 30 foot 220V extension cord.
I really like this idea and looks like something I might be able to do. I tried searching at Northern for that cart, but wasn't successful. Do you happen to have the model number or other identifier to help me in my search?
Thanks!
RBLapham
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Northern Tool - Item# 152162, on sale now for $99
Why is it called "Northern" when there are no stores here in the north
