Badass welding cart

[t100]

I really want to build something like this:

 

[tigmusky]

Yea , that guy does some cool stuff. I've seen some other things that he made on other sites, alway awsome. great craftmanship and nicely posted threads.

hats off to THE MAN

daye

 

[srmofo]

interesting choice of music .....cool cart though, I liked the filler rod holder

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

You can tell that the nights are long and cold in Canada...

It IS a cool cart though.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Anyone else notice him spraying that cart indoors right below the overhead gas heater? Not smart.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Don't care for the flames and wheel covers, but very well done overall.

Seems like he could've picked a better song for his video?!

 

[t100]

Anyone else notice him spraying that cart indoors right below the overhead gas heater? Not smart.

what's wrong with that?

 

[bushhawg73]

Really nice job.

 

[Brad54]

Anyone know what he used for wheels?

-Brad

 

[mktbully]

what's wrong with that?

paints fumes are usually flamable.
you do the math.

 

[t100]

nothing shows the heater is running. I have air condition in my house, it doesn't mean I turn it on during the winter. who knows when this video was taken.

 

[iknownothing]

Wow, talk about attention to detail...cool cart.

 

[Moose10]

Wow, talk about attention to detail...cool cart.

I hear ya, but there's always something wrong with everything right?



Who knows if the pilot was even on.

 

[wsdmoto]

Don't care for the flames and wheel covers, but very well done overall.

Seems like he could've picked a better song for his video?!

 

[CraftsmanOnCall]

Very nice work...I just wish I had that kind of time on my hands.

 

[Holedgr]

Very nice work...I just wish I had that kind of time on my hands.

My sentiments exactly....

 

[brokenknee]

snipped from the video.

 

[Diesel_Crawler]

I have visited his shop before. He does good work.

 

[nolatoolguy]

thats pretty good for in a shop

heres one i like iraq style lol

 

[Wildfire1]

Hello all. Let me introduce myself. My name is Paul and yes I'm the guy who designed and built the cart in this discussion which I have called "Crazy Cart".

My wife and I live in a small town here in Bay Roberts,Newfoundland, Canada. We've been in the automotive repair business for 15 years now. My wife takes care of the book work and I do the grunt work. Along with doing automotive repairs we do machining, fabricating and design. We do work for a good number of clients which include government, local business's and even a farm.

A slow work week for me would be in the range of 55 hours and for the most part I work far more to keep our customers moving.

Just after we purchased our new Miller Dynasty 200 DX I wanted to build a cart for it that was a little different than the "other" carts that were out there. I wanted it to be a fun project that I could do in my "spare" time and considering I'm into automotive repairs I wanted it to look similar to an automobile yet look custom so I went with the "Hot rod" look which I think I accomplished.

Most of the materials that was used in the build were left over pieces from other jobs with a few exceptions such as the wheels and drawer tracks. I designed the graphics with Miller and the "Crazy Cart" in mind.

Some of you pointed out that I shouldn't be painting in an open environment with a furnace in the shop. That's very true BUT that furnace wasn't used while painting and it is my only source of heat in my shop. t100 stated that there's no sign of the furnace running ( he's a smart guy)Look at all my photo's and YouTube video's and everything you'll see I've built or restored in that same area.

Now lets talk about the song I used in the video. If you have watched the video some of you might have figured out that I like to consider every detail in my work. The song was created and sung by a Canadian which was a big plus for me but the lyrics was what hooked me for this project and here's just a small excerpt from the song:

You come out at night
That's when the energy comes
Your building a mystery.

Those words is why I used the song in the video. I only did this project after working my regular 10-12 hour days and when I started it I had no plan in mind so yes I was "Building a Mystery"

The building of this cart and how it turned out had nothing to do with the long nights in Canada! It had nothing to do with "to much time on my hands" because I don't have any time to waist and really no spare time at all. This was supposed to be a "Fun" project which it was and for the majority of folks who have seen it really enjoyed seeing it.

I didn't set out building this cart thinking everyone was going to like every aspect of it such as the wheels and the flames. I built this for "ME" like all the projects all of us do.

Thank you for your comments both positive or negative. I enjoyed reading them all. When you see any of my projects around the net and you ask yourself "Why" you can bet there was a reason I did it that way.

 

[Justanoldguy]

Well Paul,
I like it and that's all that matters.

lol

 

[Wildfire1]

Well Paul,
I like it and that's all that matters.

lol

Thanks man!

 

[z28snksknr]

It's a cool project and I admire your abilities and how well thought out the project is. Personal tastes aside, it's a project that serves it's purpose, pleases it's owner, and is not short on asthetics. I think anyone would be satisfied if they could to that with their projects.

Good work and welcome aboard!

 

[Professur]

I hope you don't mind if I steal that idea. Actually, it doesn't matter if you mind or not, I'm stealing it anyhow. Sure beats the bastardized BBQ cart that I'm using now.

 

[DHCrocks]

I love the music, Sarah is my favorite singer. In fact it was that very song that got me into her many years ago.

Nice cart BTW.

 

[jhn9840]

Very nice cart. Looks like a cool shop that you have there.

jhn9840
John

 

[LoneGunman]

Glad to see you found your way here.

Thanks man!

 

[Wildfire1]

It's a cool project and I admire your abilities and how well thought out the project is. Personal tastes aside, it's a project that serves it's purpose, pleases it's owner, and is not short on asthetics. I think anyone would be satisfied if they could to that with their projects.

Good work and welcome aboard!

Thank man. Appreciate the welcome and the kind words. I've never done a project yet that pleased everyone but I'm OK with that.

I love the music, Sarah is my favorite singer. In fact it was that very song that got me into her many years ago.

Nice cart BTW.

Ya she's pretty good. But music and these projects are a personal choice. Some will enjoy seeing and hearing them and there are others that will hate it. I just wanted to post why I added that tune to the build. Thanks for your comments.

Very nice cart. Looks like a cool shop that you have there.

jhn9840
John

Thanks John. There's actually two buildings here for my work. The main shop is a very well equipped shop. With two vehicle ramps, motorcycle lift. pipe benders, metal lathe, Mill/Drill and a new knee mill on the way, brake lathe, bead blaster ..... and so on so there's lots to work with.
when I complete a restoration it goes over to the other building just on the side about twenty feet from the main shop and is placed in there. I added a pic so you could have a peep in the door. Thanks for your comments as well. Paul

 

[Mickey O]

Beautiful work, you got mad skillz (that's good, picked it up from the young kids).

 

[Pukeballs]

I think the cart looks great.

I bet theres a few people on this board that would go ******* over your Coke collection. Post some pics of it in the Garage gallery section if you got a second. Im sure you'll get some great feedback.

 

[dirttracker18]

Wow, nice work on the cart and great work on the shop and Gasoline Alley. I was lucky enough to marry into a Newfie family and can't wait to go visit the rock. If we are in the area I'd love to stop by and see the rest of that shop. Long haul from N. Ontario but we plan to make sooner then later.

 

[Wildfire1]

Beautiful work, you got mad skillz (that's good, picked it up from the young kids).

Ya that's the buzz word these days . Appreciate your comments on my work. Thanks a bunch.

I think the cart looks great.

I bet theres a few people on this board that would go ******* over your Coke collection. Post some pics of it in the Garage gallery section if you got a second. Im sure you'll get some great feedback.

Thanks man. The cart is used almost every day and it's been perfect for my shop. Glad you like the Coke stuff. Everything in there I've restored. I might take your advise and post a few pics of it all. I don't want to wear out my welcome though Thanks for posting.

Wow, nice work on the cart and great work on the shop and Gasoline Alley. I was lucky enough to marry into a Newfie family and can't wait to go visit the rock. If we are in the area I'd love to stop by and see the rest of that shop. Long haul from N. Ontario but we plan to make sooner then later.

See your a smart guy marrying a Newfie gal. Good for you I'm about 45 minutes from St.John's so if you get out this way send me a PM and I'd enjoy showing you around. I got my son living it Petawawa and a buddy coming in from Sarnia this summer for his yearly visit so your not that far away. Thanks for posting and your kind words. Paul

 

[bimmer1980]

Nice work and Welcome to Garage Journal.

Please disregard the armchair garage wannabee's... It's obvious you have a great shop and can do some fantastic work!

We'll look for some more posts on your projects and your shop!

 

[kered]

Just popped over here from your "trailer thread" as I wanted to see what else you've created.

Top notch work

 

[Wildfire1]

Nice work and Welcome to Garage Journal.

Please disregard the armchair garage wannabee's... It's obvious you have a great shop and can do some fantastic work!

We'll look for some more posts on your projects and your shop!

Thanks bimmer for the welcome and the compliment. I can take allot of criticism on just about anything but I hate it when I see someone doing good work and someone else says "He must have to much time on his hands" That's just not right in my opinion. It took me a full month working every night and every weekend to design and build this thing and I did it while we were flat out in the shop so it wasn't uncommon for me to put in 16 hour work days for weeks on end trying to keep it all going.

I can tell you know what I mean. I think you've been there too. Thanks again for your comments. Even though I had a few and just a few who didn't like it. I've seen comments on the net that made up for it. I attached a few links that someone posted on there site. Another person emailed me telling me about it. Scroll down to read what was said.


http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/Miller-Dynasty-200-dx-Cart.html

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/miller-trailblazer-trailer.html

Just popped over here from your "trailer thread" as I wanted to see what else you've created.

Top notch work

Thanks kered. Much appreciated. I've got literately hundreds of custom projects that I've done with photos of them all. I've got 22.000 images on my hard drive. I've worn out three digital camera's and I'm still taking more pictures.
I've done these Miller outfits, Custom Coca Cola items, vintage pinball machine, vintage fire equipment, pedal cars and some of them custom done, vintage gas pumps and antique motorcycles to name just a few. There are other things like tool making so I could bore you to death with this stuff

Glad you enjoyed seeing a small portion of it. Thanks!

 

[IndyGarage]

So Paul,
I first saw your projects on one of the other boards. I also saw the forklift resto and some of the other projects. Personally I'm a bit envious of the skill you must have. A few questions if you don't mind:

1. How do you maintain/keep all this stuff so perfectly? I have many things - you seem to have more things, and your things all look perfect - and it seems you use your things - they aren't just " jewelry". My stuff breaks. I scratch up my tools, I hit a chuckhole, or run over a piece of metal with my truck and it gets crunched. And then I either leave it that way or I have to fix it - I'm so busy chasing work, and kids and other stuff, usually it's awhile before I can fix it.

2. Where do you get your ideas from? The welding trailer is basically is not very unusual, until you get to the details: the compartments; the trim; the paint, etc.

Thanks for supplying the motivation.

 

[Wildfire1]

So Paul,
I first saw your projects on one of the other boards. I also saw the forklift resto and some of the other projects. Personally I'm a bit envious of the skill you must have. A few questions if you don't mind:

1. How do you maintain/keep all this stuff so perfectly? I have many things - you seem to have more things, and your things all look perfect - and it seems you use your things - they aren't just " jewelry". My stuff breaks. I scratch up my tools, I hit a chuckhole, or run over a piece of metal with my truck and it gets crunched. And then I either leave it that way or I have to fix it - I'm so busy chasing work, and kids and other stuff, usually it's awhile before I can fix it.

2. Where do you get your ideas from? The welding trailer is basically is not very unusual, until you get to the details: the compartments; the trim; the paint, etc.

Thanks for supplying the motivation.

First of all please don't be envious of me I'm just a common guy who gets up in the morning and goes to work like everyone else. I've been on this earth for 50 years now and I've had lots of time to practice and hone my skills what ever they may be. I couldn't afford to pay someone to do any of this stuff so I had to learn it myself and I'm happy that I did and please believe me when I say "If I can do it, Anyone can".

To try and answer your questions. I'm the type of person that deals with an issue as soon as it arises. I'm also the type that hates a mess around. I keep my shop very clean and as well as my tools. Not only does this habit of mine make my work area nice to work in It also makes for a very safe working environment. If I have an issue with a tool I address it right away. That way when I decide to do a project I know my tooling is ready to go.

If I'm machining I'll clean the lathe or Mill after the job is completed. Just the other day I noticed some oil leaking out of the gear box of my Porter Cable Portable band saw. I ordered a new oil seal and as soon as it arrived I installed it and now it's perfect and not leaking oil. If I didn't address these issues as soon as they popped up I would never keep up with it all.

You are right. I use my tools and not only for my hobby work but also for my livelihood and that's why it's imperative that I keep them all in good shape. It's safe to say that I have a well equipped shop with all the necessary tooling I need to do my days work but I have to look after them. If I don't I can't make a living.

I have lots of other things to do as well. My two sons are grown up and out on there own. My wife works here in the office with me and I guess I'm very fortunate that my shop is behind my home and I've never needed to look for work since I started here 15 years ago. My customers always comment on how clean everything is and I have there confidence because they know I'll get the job done for them. In a small town you have to rely on repeat customers to make a living and so far we've managed to keep them coming back.

You asked " Where do you get your ideas from"? I guess I can say some of my best ideas evolved through desperation. When I run into a snag I seem to come up with an idea that always seem to work.

When it came to the trailer I didn't see any point in reinventing the wheel so to speak but I thought I could improve on it and the idea's that I used on it was just something that came to mind while out for a ride on my bike or just laying in the bed thinking things out.

With everything I do I first come up with an idea. I think about it for a few days and by the end of those few days I see the completed project in my mind. I order up the material and start into producing it. I even figure out every detail right down to the graphics.

As an example: Here's a 1966 Pedal boat I wanted to do but with a custom touch in honor of my son who is in the Canadian Navy.

The first picture is the boat as I got it. The second picture is some step such as sand blasting it and a mock up of the graphics I designed. The next few pictures are of the completed boat. I also attached a video of it.

You will see in the video how that project evolved. I'm big on details as you might have figured out by now

It's all that simple The greatest reward for me posting this stuff is when someone like yourself says that I have motivated them. That my friend IS the ultimate compliment and thank you for saying so. Hope this answered your questions well enough.


Video of boat:

 

[Displaced Hokie]

Nice job! Good inspiration for a number of projects in that.

 

[Wildfire1]

Nice job! Good inspiration for a number of projects in that.

Thank you. Glad you like it. I like your signature but is it just me that's having a hard time finding tools that are made in the good old USA and Canada? We wonder why the jobs aren't here. Maybe that's why. There being made everywhere but our countries.

 

[merlinridesagain]

Definitely inspiring, sometimes I admit to getting caught up in pragmatism - getting the job done with a functional solution. This post, for me, is all about personalization and that things can be functional as well as unique, bringing together other styles that you really enjoy.

Thank you for the reminder.