Weld table, what tools are your favorite?

[ruffdog]

A variety of Kant-twist clamps.

Kant-Twist Clamp Manufacturing Inc. | Penn Tool Co.

 

[ArlyA]

Like you, I love using the flap wheel on the grinder to smooth all the sharp edges away. I also see in the next picture that you have another grinder with the thin cutting disc. I wish I had 2 grinders so I wouldn't have to constantly switch the discs from cut to sand.

So using the .035 mig to weld thick metal, do you get good penetration/weld build up? Or do you have to make multiple passes, or lay it on extra thick with lots of swirling in one place then moving along?

In welding the 3/8, I just ran it slow and slightly down hill, pulling the puddle. The forged hook was Ved out. Seemed to weld fine.

 

[WranglerX]

My new favorite tool is this simple MIG gun holder.... Got so tired when laying MIG gun down and reeling off a bunch of wire I finally had to make one.... Since there is no hardware/welding supply store locally that has one, yes I made it... Found magnet for $7.99 at local hardware and then a little flat stock and a bit of 3/4 inch "gas" pipe... Yes welds are just "tack's" for now but soon I might finish welding it if I find I like this creation...

 

[etpm]

My new favorite tool is this simple MIG gun holder.... Got so tired when laying MIG gun down and reeling off a bunch of wire I finally had to make one.... Since there is no hardware/welding supply store locally that has one, yes I made it... Found magnet for $7.99 at local hardware and then a little flat stock and a bit of 3/4 inch "gas" pipe... Yes welds are just "tack's" for now but soon I might finish welding it if I find I like this creation...

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I really like your idea. I'm gonna make one for myself. I keep using different methods, hanging my TIG torch or MIG gun off of whatever is convenient. I hate it when the trigger on the MIG gun gets pressed and there is wire all over the floor. Your idea is great. Thanks for the pictures. BTW, I have been TIG welding for over 30 years, MIG welding for over 20 years. You'd think I'd get a clue.
Eric

 

[MF RED in MT]

I have 2 of these HF magnetic Mig torch holders and I think they work good.

I leave one on top of the welder and the other one on the welding table.

KC

Magnetic MIG Torch Holder

Amazing deals on this Magnetic Mig Torch Holder at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[ArlyA]

I like your holder idea as well. Will get one. We've got snow here which make us rather busy but I'll post photos and comments later. I have three 4.5" grinders all with different wheels in them.

 

[BravoXray]

2? you need 3 grinders, 1 with cutting wheel, 1 with a grinder disk, and 1 with a flap disk!

I have four, the additional one has a wire cup brush.

Edit: Oh, I have five, I forgot about the big Makita 9" grinder. It's a monster, gotta really have ahold of it when you pull the trigger.

 

[jjeff]

Cordless grinders? DeWalt 20 volt brushless and an old 18 volt, all my corded grinders either have new or spliced cords the repaired ones are definitely not OSHA approved lol.

 

[BravoXray]

My new favorite tool is this simple MIG gun holder.... Got so tired when laying MIG gun down and reeling off a bunch of wire I finally had to make one.... Since there is no hardware/welding supply store locally that has one, yes I made it... Found magnet for $7.99 at local hardware and then a little flat stock and a bit of 3/4 inch "gas" pipe... Yes welds are just "tack's" for now but soon I might finish welding it if I find I like this creation...

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I made one just about like yours a while back.

 

[jjeff]

Mig pliers? Rather Inexpensive and indispensable once I finally bought them.