New Tractor, New Welder, Projects Galore

HUCKthe1 · Jul 25, 2007

I just received my new NH TC26DA about a month ago and just purchased a Lincoln 10,000 last week. I have been so busy in the last week it is unreal. I have moved over 10 yards of dirt, moved 20 ton of gravel, built a pallet lift for my 3pt, modified a wagon for my welder and cables, built a rolling stand for my belly mower, and just welded my hooks on my bucket today.

I figured it was time to thank everyone for giving me some ideas and keep them coming. I have many more plans of things to do with my tractor and welder. A welding table is big on my list but it has to fit in my garage along with everything else. Thanks again.

patrick_g · Jul 25, 2007

All good looking stuff. I do wonder how much weight you can put on before the nice pallet thingy bends. Some bar stock in the vertical plane close to the joint between the arms and the rest would strengthen the pallet thingy a bunch.

Pat

HUCKthe1 · Jul 25, 2007

I already loaded a pallet up with 18 -10" concrete blocks and it had no problems. I figured I had about 300 lbs on it and then I got on it too so it held about 500. It is 1/4" tube steel and if it bends it will give me something else to build.

patrick_g · Jul 26, 2007

HUCKthe1 said:
I already loaded a pallet up with 18 -10" concrete blocks and it had no problems. I figured I had about 300 lbs on it and then I got on it too so it held about 500. It is 1/4" tube steel and if it bends it will give me something else to build.

Hey, If it does what you want that is what counts. Couldn't tell it was 1/4 wall in the pix. I have used some 2x8 and 3x8 square with 1/4 wall and that stuff is mighty stiff in short lengths.

I have an el cheapo carry all from KK that looks like it will not carry much more than a sneeze but it was intended for light duty. I have had it for over 5 years and it is in near perfect condition. This is probably because I have never got around to putting it on the 3PH and using it yet.

I have really nice adjustable width pallet forks with quick attach to change out with the FEL bucket and just never seem to get around to using the carry all. I keep thinking I will put a nice "floor" on it and some triangulation to beef it up a bit but so far just stick a pallet on the forks and use that for a carrying platform. One day...

Oh by the way, I didn't specifically comment about the welder hauling cart but I do like it, especially the realistically sized tires. Too often folks try to get by with tires that are too small in diameter (insufficient clearance) or too narrow (insufficient flotation and they sink in if the dirt is soft.)

Pat

Erik_in_Hoyt · Jul 26, 2007

if you already have a workbench in the garage, you can make a welding table to the same length and width but 2" lower - then set the workbench top on it for when you're not welding. You get double duty without losing any space.
another option would be to put the bench top on hinges and attach it to the wall as a swing up and put the welding table on steel casters so that if you needed both, you would have them, but could "nest" them to save space the rest of the time.

patrick_g · Jul 26, 2007

Sacrificial wood spacers (or some insulating material) and a piece of steel will convert a wooden work bench to a welding table.

I find that my metal working and wood working just won't play nice together. Welding sparks and saw dust/shavings are not a good mix and grinding dust on wood projects is not good. I am in the process of getting ready to mostly segregate the activities.

Pat