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Welder Cart and overdue thank yous
Well here we go, my first post ever. I have been one of those to hang around in the background just watching the discussion and the dissemination of knowledge (daily reader since Jan.). I bought my HH135 in March and like many, I love it. I have always been one to research things before I jump in and my projects have been no different.
After you buy a welder, you need a cart. I wanted to make my own for several reasons. Personal satisfaction of doing it myself, ability to customize it and expense. Attached are pictures that I took earlier today. As you may notice, it is still not painted. Reason for this is based on advice I read from someone else suggesting not to paint for a few months because use will lead to modifications and enhancements of design. Changes that will not be a problem if I need or desire.
For those of you that may want to know. I built the frame with 1 1/4" angle iron and 1 1/2" flat, both 3/16". Now I know that 3/16" is the upper limit for HH135, but with the flux core and plenty of destructive test welds I am confident in the strength. After all, it's holding my baby!
Note that for the two decks I used cedar tongue and groove wood. Then I used the angle to create a frame of sorts to make a nice finish. I may have to patent the method I used to keep the deck from coming out the bottom!
Cart top is a friction fit for convenience of removing welder should I need to or to make room for the access door when I am changing wire. Made from an old shelf I found at the local metal salvage dealer. I had to cut to fit and the repeated tack weld the seams both ways and all the holes too. I wrote with a Sharpie on the top, "watch heat", so I wouldn't get a warp.
As you can see I built the cart to hold a tank and as of about 3 weeks ago I now have an 80 cf on the back with double safety chains (can't be too careful). I love the gas, but like I told my very understanding wife, I already knew what to expect from my research. You guys are right on the money.
I lastly want to say thank you to some people who have been helping me and didn't even know it...YOU. I am particularly grateful to a few very familiar names like ROCK, Dave Evans, Doug, Mike Sherman, Slagman, Old Man Stick, The Old One, Rocky D., Steelhanger and even ANONYMOUS! Thank you.
After you buy a welder, you need a cart. I wanted to make my own for several reasons. Personal satisfaction of doing it myself, ability to customize it and expense. Attached are pictures that I took earlier today. As you may notice, it is still not painted. Reason for this is based on advice I read from someone else suggesting not to paint for a few months because use will lead to modifications and enhancements of design. Changes that will not be a problem if I need or desire.
For those of you that may want to know. I built the frame with 1 1/4" angle iron and 1 1/2" flat, both 3/16". Now I know that 3/16" is the upper limit for HH135, but with the flux core and plenty of destructive test welds I am confident in the strength. After all, it's holding my baby!
Note that for the two decks I used cedar tongue and groove wood. Then I used the angle to create a frame of sorts to make a nice finish. I may have to patent the method I used to keep the deck from coming out the bottom!
Cart top is a friction fit for convenience of removing welder should I need to or to make room for the access door when I am changing wire. Made from an old shelf I found at the local metal salvage dealer. I had to cut to fit and the repeated tack weld the seams both ways and all the holes too. I wrote with a Sharpie on the top, "watch heat", so I wouldn't get a warp.
As you can see I built the cart to hold a tank and as of about 3 weeks ago I now have an 80 cf on the back with double safety chains (can't be too careful). I love the gas, but like I told my very understanding wife, I already knew what to expect from my research. You guys are right on the money.
I lastly want to say thank you to some people who have been helping me and didn't even know it...YOU. I am particularly grateful to a few very familiar names like ROCK, Dave Evans, Doug, Mike Sherman, Slagman, Old Man Stick, The Old One, Rocky D., Steelhanger and even ANONYMOUS! Thank you.
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