small mig cart, who's made one ?

[Jon Jacobs]

I recently sold my small mig for a heavy duty drill press. I am replacing it with another machine.

Has anybody built one from scratch ? If so I would like to see a few images. This is the one I built. I used a transport truck muffler hanger for the tank, and an old Hurst shifter to steer it.

 

[zkling]

I don't think anyone has ever made a cart for a small mig machine, especially to include a gas bottle rack. You should patent the idea before word gets out. Good job on your build

 

[Jon Jacobs]

I don't think anyone has ever made a cart for a small mig machine, especially to include a gas bottle rack. You should patent the idea before word gets out. Good job on your build

Thanks ! Made from scraps I had lying around.

 

[Engine]

That is unusual. Why did you offset the spindles instead of having the wheels in the same axis?

 

[JonBoehman]

Here is the one I did:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=234225

 

[laser3kw]

That is unusual. Why did you offset the spindles instead of having the wheels in the same axis?

just a guess - to lessen the tip hazard of a three wheel platform. Kind of a pseudo out-rigger arrangement.

 

[MP&C]

Just started a new cart last night but didn't get too far... Will be a three story cart, holding Mig, Tig, and Dent puller..

 

[PCO6]

Jon - Here is one that I made in the late '80s. I made it for a Clarke that coincidently I purchased from a welding supply company in London. The Clarke is long gone and I now have a Lincoln 180 in it.

An important feature for me was a small table top for resting all of the things that are necessary when welding (helmet, gloves, welpers, nozzle cleaner, wire brush, etc.). It now has 4 rotating and locking casters (vs. 2 rotating and 2 non). That makes it a lot more maneuverable in tight places.

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Edit - I'll be upgrading this stand over the winter ... stay tuned.

 

[Dubbydoo]

not really small but built from stuff laying around
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[PCO6]

Dubbydoo - Off topic (sorry) but I'm currently replacing the floors, sills, etc. of my Cherokee (also black). Are you doing the same?

 

[Dubbydoo]

ive redone the floors mainly with fiberglass

 

[Tronyadorable]

Go over to welding web dawt kom. They have hundreds posted

 

[Jon Jacobs]

That is unusual. Why did you offset the spindles instead of having the wheels in the same axis?

Hi, It changes the foot print for stability.

 

[slopdog]

First thing I used my 140 hobart to build .

 

[Jon Jacobs]

First thing I used my 140 hobart to build .

I like it.

 

[A29]

here is another scratch built one

 

[ClintonS]

Made as a bending and welding project

 

[lotsoftools]

This is mine. I made the handle stick out farther on the front to make it easier to pull, and to protect the front of the welder in case it gets pushed into a wall.

 

[Jon Jacobs]

Made as a bending and welding project

I like it, very clever.

 

[Jon Jacobs]

Jon - Here is one that I made in the late '80s. I made it for a Clarke that coincidently I purchased from a welding supply company in London. The Clarke is long gone and I now have a Lincoln 180 in it.

An important feature for me was a small table top for resting all of the things that are necessary when welding (helmet, gloves, welpers, nozzle cleaner, wire brush, etc.). It now has 4 rotating and locking casters (vs. 2 rotating and 2 non). That makes it a lot more maneuverable in tight places.

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from Contact Welding Supplies.

Edit - I'll be upgrading this stand over the winter ... stay tuned.

Very cool, who was the vendor ? Like the cart, very practical. I bought my from Contact Welding Supplies.

 

[PCO6]

Jon - I'm afraid I can't remember the name of the supplier. I recall that it was located west of Wellington Rd. and south of Exeter Rd.

 

[Dodge]

Here is the one I built. The welding shop where I bought my Lincoln welder recommended that I build my own, would be better than what they sell.

 

[tarbellb]

I recently sold my small mig for a heavy duty drill press. I am replacing it with another machine.

Has anybody built one from scratch ? If so I would like to see a few images. This is the one I built. I used a transport truck muffler hanger for the tank, and an old Hurst shifter to steer it.

This is a really clean and simple cart, I love it. Really like the 360 skate wheel in the front, might be stealing that idea for my next rig.

Question: how was the tipping hazard, any better?

I have one set up similar with the welder at a 60degree angle like that and the bottle underneath it actually. Its ok, but has a tip forward issue? Ill post pics.

 

[Jon Jacobs]

This is a really clean and simple cart, I love it. Really like the 360 skate wheel in the front, might be stealing that idea for my next rig.

Question: how was the tipping hazard, any better?

I have one set up similar with the welder at a 60degree angle like that and the bottle underneath it actually. Its ok, but has a tip forward issue? Ill post pics.

Hi Thank you for the compliment, it was very stable and easy to move. Efficient use of material ( dare I say ).

When I sold it the guy was more interested in the cart than the welder.

Just trying to be different I guess, Good luck with your build.

 

[Jon Jacobs]

Here is the one I built. The welding shop where I bought my Lincoln welder recommended that I build my own, would be better than what they sell.

I like it, nice workmanship !

 

[Dodge]

Thanks. Didn't really know what I was doing, just knew what I wanted, and fun to build.

 

[Horns]

I made this cart for one of my plasma cutters but it could easily be used for a small welder.

 

[Jon Jacobs]

I made this cart for one of my plasma cutters but it could easily be used for a small welder.

I like it, is the bottom for storage ?

 

[Horns]

I like it, is the bottom for storage ?

Yup. Just a place to put consumables, gloves, etc.

 

[Jon Jacobs]

I made this cart for one of my plasma cutters but it could easily be used for a small welder.

I like it, is the bottom for storage ?