Home made welding carts

[Old Tired Rebel]

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Website
https://www.handymanclub.com/projec...iew/articleid/6282/welding-cart-project-plans
PDF file of plans:
http://www.handymanclub.com/Portals/0/uploadedfiles/WeldingToGo.pdf
Basically looks like the bottom of a shopping cart,maybe use the casters off of one????

Still need to find plans that came with my tig but the one above looks like it maybe what you need...

Thanks Marteen those will help too

 

[67cudafb]

View attachment IMG_0068 (470x800).jpg Another pic of tig cart.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

Check out garagejournal.com...........do a search in their welding & Fabrication section.......many threads,different designs created by members.

Thanks I will check it out also.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

Here's what I have for mine, these were retired tool carts from work I cut off the top 2 feet and used the rest.

I am going to get in trouble when I start bringing a of junk home.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

View attachment 1714658609 Another pic of tig cart.

That is a nice one.

 

[nuttyprof]

Try looking here for parts like casters. (http://www.surpluscenter.com/home.asp)

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

Try looking here for parts like casters. (http://www.surpluscenter.com/home.asp)

Thanks those prices are good.

 

[zkx14]

This is what I built. Mostly from the 'webbing' of old scrap pallet racks. Great on solid surface, but you would need better wheels and wider stance for 'off-road'.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

I notice most carts the welders sit at a angle, does it really matter?

 

[zkx14]

Helps to see the controls... Some like the Hobart have the face angled back a little, but I mounted mine flat on the cart.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

Helps to see the controls... Some like the Hobart have the face angled back a little, but I mounted mine flat on the cart.

Thanks for that,I had been wondering about it.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Hay cliffie, if you're like me, when you do build one, you're gonna need some pneumatic tires on it. I don't have concrete in front of my shop, yet, that's where I need my welder almost every time. Just a thought. Also, you will need a GOOD extension cord. You can make you one REAL cheap. Just buy the appropriate plug ends and get some electrical wire and make your own. Much cheaper than buying a big enough one to work. Just make sure you get wire hat's big enough, or you'll create too much resistance.

 

[Louie70Dart]

What welder did you buy?

Lincoln Weld Pak HD 110v 90amp? 2 heat/ 2 speed. A little bit better than the HF one. No new news here, but with HF you either strike out and smash your foot at the same time, or you hit it out of the park. You just never know. Been lazy, really want to get it covered and away from the dust. See link for more and better info.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-...-Feed-Welder-K2188-1/100031840#specifications

 

[crackedback]

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

Hay cliffie, if you're like me, when you do build one, you're gonna need some pneumatic tires on it. I don't have concrete in front of my shop, yet, that's where I need my welder almost every time. Just a thought. Also, you will need a GOOD extension cord. You can make you one REAL cheap. Just buy the appropriate plug ends and get some electrical wire and make your own. Much cheaper than buying a big enough one to work. Just make sure you get wire hat's big enough, or you'll create too much resistance.

Good advice Rob I have a heavy extension cord I made a few years ago, I can change the plug ends if I need too.

 

[ducter]

I used an old hand truck and modified a harbor freight cart that they had on sale one week, then added a receptacle for easier plug in. As others have said just grab a heavy duty extension cord and change the ends to what you need. I used a 10/3 from Lowe's for mine.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

I used an old hand truck and modified a harbor freight cart that they had on sale one week, then added a receptacle for easier plug in. As others have said just grab a heavy duty extension cord and change the ends to what you need. I used a 10/3 from Lowe's for mine.

Very cool, mine is a 120V unit from Hobart. But I have a extension cord like yours I made for a stove or dryer plug in.

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

You might still find one of these floating around the area if they didn't all find their way to the scrap iron recycler. One of the motels threw theirs away and went to plastic carts. I rescued one of them and have it down in the shop. It would definitely make a good base to start with since it has the large wheels. Mine has solid wheels instead of pneumatic as shown in the picture.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

You might still find one of these floating around the area if they didn't all find their way to the scrap iron recycler. One of the motels threw theirs away and went to plastic carts. I rescued one of them and have it down in the shop. It would definitely make a good base to start with since it has the large wheels. Mine has solid wheels instead of pneumatic as shown in the picture.

I haven't seen one of those in years. All I have seen lately was plastic ones.

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

I haven't seen one of those in years. All I have seen lately was plastic ones.

There are still some in use around the area but many have been phased out for the plastic/fiberglass carts. Maybe post an ad on CL and see if there is one sitting around cheap.

 

[motorhead446]

My hobart handler 185 came with a cart but I "re wired" it. I added cord hangers to it.

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[motorhead446]

I made this cart for my 25" shear with this welder.

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[chriss]

Here is the one I built for my Miller Econo Tig. Still trying to teach my self how to tig weld. Lesson 1 always wear welding jacket and gloves ( not t shirt with holes. View attachment 1714658581

Very nice. Crafty

 

[Ben Drinkin]

If you haven't already built one...
These are sold on another site. Very nice, stable, and 'off-road' capable. Kinda pricey but might give you some ideas.

 

[GEO]

this one holds my mig and oxy/ac torches