Welding cart build up.... - Page 5

TnTRacing28 · 07-02-2008, 10:29 AM

Hey My plasma cutter is sitting on a stripped down shopping cart...it actually works out really good becouse the handle is high enough to hold the torch without wrapping tight.

**Jerry Bransford** · 07-02-2008, 06:57 PM

You guys have shamed me into wanting to fab up a real welding cart now. That red tool cart mine is sitting on now works but it's too big and unwieldy (it doesn't maneuver well) plus I can't lift the side cover without tilting the welder over on its side. I got some great ideas from this thread, I'll come up with something and if it turns out pretty I'll post pics. But if it turns out like I expect it to, as in it just sucks, no pics.

**rustywrangler** · 07-02-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Bransford

You guys have shamed me into wanting to fab up a real welding cart now. That red tool cart mine is sitting on now works but it's too big and unwieldy (it doesn't maneuver well) plus I can't lift the side cover without tilting the welder over on its side. I got some great ideas from this thread, I'll come up with something and if it turns out pretty I'll post pics. But if it turns out like I expect it to, as in it just sucks, no pics.

I always thought mine turned out crappy so I hate to see what you consider "sucks"

**FitchVA** · 07-03-2008, 06:10 AM

here's my simple setup

got one of those universal generic carts from northern. the box was open and some of the pieces were scratched up. didn't bother me and i got a nice discount for it

i took some square tubing and some roundbar to make some extra arms with hooks to hang stuff from. and added a pull handle as well as chain hooks higher up so the tank won't tip over.

i may or may not add a shelf on top later. but that's why i made the arms so tall just in case. that way it won't keep me from opening the side door

**rustywrangler** · 07-03-2008, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FitchVA

got one of those universal generic carts from northern.

I toyed with that idea originally but went my own route because of the driveway terrain I have to work with. Looks good man.

**FitchVA** · 07-03-2008, 06:40 AM

thanks. yeah, if i had to wheel this thing around on anything but concrete, i would go for a different setup.

Stan99 · 09-18-2008, 01:20 PM

Just thought I would throw mine in here. Its only about half way done right now. I am picking up the wheels today and I still need to close in the back and then figure out how to make doors for the right side so I can access the inside of the welders to change wire out. I will finish it up in the next couple weeks after I get a couple other projects done

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**rustywrangler** · 09-18-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan99

Just thought I would throw mine in here. Its only about half way done right now. I am picking up the wheels today and I still need to close in the back and then figure out how to make doors for the right side so I can access the inside of the welders to change wire out. I will finish it up in the next couple weeks after I get a couple other projects done

Don't close the back in completely. You have to have a good 10" of breathing room in the rear for the fan to circulate properly.

Stan99 · 09-18-2008, 03:55 PM

i dont plan on closing it in completley, I plan on leaving a whole about 6"x6" for the cord to go through and enough room to get good air flow through for the wleder. It all depends though I might just close up the right side and leave the back open since the tank will cover all of that anyways. We'll see how it goes.