Hello from a new member

[deere_x475guy]

Hi everyone, just got back into welding. I have an old stick welder that I bought 25 years ago to make repairs when I hauled iron across Michigan with a flat bed trailer. I got out of the business after my daughters were born and hadn't done any welding for the past 20 years. I just purchased a mig set up and am in the process of doing my first project (a cart for my new baby of course)

I am really glad I found this message board. In just the week I have been around I have picked up alot of great tips and ideas. Dan's bending break will be on list of things I want to do. I will post my progress for the cart in another message. For now I just wanted to say HI...

Bob
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[Bob]

Welcome Bob,

I am also Bob, and also recently back into welding ... as a hobby. I have yet to start my cart but I am thinking about it: Gas bottles (pure argon and C25) beside the welder. Bottom deck to hold small leftover scrap steel angle, straps, and such. Pull out self for "stuff", probably a drawer for more "stuff". A corner behind the gas bottles to hold 3-6 ft. lengths of steel stock upright in vertical bins. Last maybe a raisable post to hold my 500W halogen lamp that help to see more than just the arc.

Bob

[deere_x475guy]

Hey

Great name Bob..

I think I need to the halogen route myself. I just can't see as well as I use to. The cart itself for my welder is going to be somewhat on the light side. My next project will be a welding table. This welding on my knees and bending over I am just to old for anymore. My welding cart should be done next week then I plan on building the table. My space is limited so I need to keep the sizes down.

Have a great weekend....

Bob

[Guest]

Re: Hey

Originally posted by deere_x475guy
Great name Bob..

I think I need to the halogen route myself. I just can't see as well as I use to. The cart itself for my welder is going to be somewhat on the light side. My next project will be a welding table. This welding on my knees and bending over I am just to old for anymore. My welding cart should be done next week then I plan on building the table. My space is limited so I need to keep the sizes down.

Have a great weekend....

Bob

Welcome to the forum, Bob, glad to have you. sounds like you're going to be quite busy welding...I hope you can post some pictures for us.