Most overdone welding cart?

[Macrosloth]

Sharing from another forum. His car build is nuts too.

http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?56444-Mike-s-(Supersubs-s)-Big-Boy-Build/page76

 

[crab]

That's pretty cool, maybe just a little carried away here but cool. I'd like to see more pics of that.

 

[Kevin54]

Wow!!!! JUST WOW!!!!!

 

[Kevin54]

That's pretty cool, maybe just a little carried away here but cool. I'd like to see more pics of that.

Click on the link and it shows it completed

 

[lotsoftools]

Nice work and all, but dang, that thing is giant!

 

[Ironcrow]

I was expecting a picture of an overdone welding cart.

 

[taumac]

HOLY ****!!!

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[JamesW]

Wonder what his air compressor looks like

 

[Jagmandave]

His design and fab skills are top drawer!

 

[E.rodz]

wow super cool ! love it might need to build a kids go kart like this!

 

[Strouty]

I tried three times and deleted everything I wrote. Apparently I don't have anything nice or constructive to say. I kind of feel bad, but oh well.

 

[ADSR]

his camaro build is pretty impressive as well....

http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/rampage-2nd-gen-camaro/

 

[zkling]

I've often wondered what the proper motion ratio for a welding cart was.
He should have put the money that he spent on the cart into purchasing a better welder. JMHO.

 

[gymbo39]

Jeez, I thoughy my little cart was over the top.
You my friend,, have way to much time on your hands.
Nice job

 

[zkling]

Jeez, I thoughy my little cart was over the top.
You my friend,, have way to much time on your hands.
Nice job

For anything outside of a smooth shop floor, I'd much rather have your cart.

 

[meier motor sports]

amazing. thanks for sharing. ill be sure to re share

 

[gymbo39]

For anything outside of a smooth shop floor, I'd much rather have your cart.

Thanks zkling
I built it to pull around outside the shop in the yard away from where the 220v welder will reach.

 

[youngnstudly]

He should have put the money that he spent on the cart into purchasing a better welder. JMHO.

That cart is a little much for me, but the welder he is using is obviously doing it's job, so what's the problem?

Andy

 

[Chateau Slate 66]

I can't believe people are knocking this thing. Of course it's overdone, but who cares? I just appreciate the skill, design, and art that went into it.

I don't "need" a huge drawer FULL of just different types of pliers in my 15K Snap On toolbox, but I sure like it!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Cool looking cart, over the top ? Maybe but what do you expect for a guy that works (I believe) in a place like this ?

http://roadstershop.com/about/facility/

 

[GYPSY400]

Nice cart!! Yes it's overdone for what it needs to do.. But if you have the skill and the time to build it then Giv'er!


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[michel]

Damn, I just spent an hour looking at this guy's Toyota build thread.
I agree with NUTTSGT, amazing talent is expected from this shop.

 

[venturesomerite]

The material on the cart probably costs more than my welder.... lol

 

[JonBoehman]

If I had the time and money I would probably do something cool. maybe not like this but, I feel it to be a little impractical for myself and what I need out of a welder and its cart. Very cool though. I want to see the finished product.

 

[404]

Feel free to hate me, but what an amazing waste of time and material. He could have been making some other invention (vehicle) where that level of style and expense and time is appropriate. A welding cart is not that place. It would make more sense as a BBQ grill cart, or a wheel barrow, drinks cart, whatever.

 

[kazlx]

I dig it. In all honesty, for something that knows what they are doing, it doesn't take that long. I'm sure the parts were all CNC cut, so it's basically just prep and assemble. Not that I'm saying it's any less impressive. It's not all that much in materials and parts. Especially if you have drops around from a full time fab shop. Then it's just free time.

 

[michel]

Very cool though. I want to see the finished product.

It's right here, just scrool down.
http://www.celicasupra.com/forums/showthread.php?56444-Mike-s-(Supersubs-s)-Big-Boy-Build/page78

 

[Jetfixr320]

Wonder how much those coilover shocks cost??

 

[nfk]

I agree that it's very overdone, but probably the coolest welding cart I've ever seen, and a great conversation piece.

 

[archirelic]

Amazing talent. Looked over the welding cart & the camaro build and just WOW.

 

[michel]

Wonder how much those coilover shocks cost??

I'm still reading his thread about his Celica, I was also wondering about that, here's what he had to say about the coils at page 77...

For the coilovers, It was convenient to use some cheap generic mountain bike coilovers from Amazon. You have to love Amazon Prime! I had chosen these from the beginning, and their free length and stroke were taken into account when designing the suspension. The springs that came with them were a massive 450lb/in, the smallest i could find in a coilover that worked well with the design. I decided to also purchase a 36" long spring from McMaster with a spring rate closer to 150 lbs/in when cut to length.

Soo just short mountain bike coils and he replaced the springs with softer springs.

 

[fnieto]

To each his own. If the guy provides high end work for customers, then why not outfit your own shop with the same talent. I'm sure someone touring his shop will not think twice about having work done there.
I have alway kept my service truck and POV's clean and tricked out. I believe it sends a message on pride and professionalism.
I like it!

 

[tarbellb]

Feel free to hate me, but what an amazing waste of time and material. He could have been making some other invention (vehicle) where that level of style and expense and time is appropriate. A welding cart is not that place. It would make more sense as a BBQ grill cart, or a wheel barrow, drinks cart, whatever.

Overdone, sure.

But a waste of time, no. First its his time, not yours or anybody else's.

Im sure he loves the challenge. Its likely a exercise in doing trades he hasnt perfected (CAD, suspension engineering, etc...). He mentions getting his "welding skills" back up to par. That and the creative process to figure out those moving parts, and executing is never a waste.

Tinkering is the ultimate creative outlet.

 

[Chateau Slate 66]

Feel free to hate me, but what an amazing waste of time and material. He could have been making some other invention (vehicle) where that level of style and expense and time is appropriate. A welding cart is not that place. It would make more sense as a BBQ grill cart, or a wheel barrow, drinks cart, whatever.

I my opinion, this is a terrible argument. It would be like saying "why paint the Mona Lisa? Couldn't that material be better used to paint part of the kitchen? Or the time better used to pick up dog **** in the yard?"

 

[tarbellb]

I my opinion, this is a terrible argument. It would be like saying "why paint the Mona Lisa? Couldn't that material be better used to paint part of the kitchen? Or the time better used to pick up dog **** in the yard?"

queue slow clap...

 

[merbie]

This is what gj all about right? making stuff like this is just what we do


Merb

 

[McBrownie]

Feel free to hate me, but what an amazing waste of time and material. He could have been making some other invention (vehicle) where that level of style and expense and time is appropriate. A welding cart is not that place. It would make more sense as a BBQ grill cart, or a wheel barrow, drinks cart, whatever.

404, I'm with you. Whatever. There are bigger problems in this world that need solving. To the OP - redirect your energy and talents where they are truly needed.

 

[stage20]

Im trying to talk myself out of using my snap on kra 40 inch roll cab for a cart, but at 7 drawers I can have all my welding and metal working tools in one cart. Makes more sense to sell it but not as cool

 

[Boost Creep]

i think that cart is awesome and it gives me a great idea on one to build for myself but more my style.

 

[csp]

My first thought when seeing it is the wasted floor space it takes up.