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[ndr1968]

Hope that wasn't too long winded

Not at all. Thanks. Was just wondering how you did the reversal for the manual mode. Yours doesn't seem to have the two "horseshoe" straps along the top like the Pop Mech drawing shows. That's what's got me scratching my head.

 

[b-dog]

Looks like a retractable hose.

Agreed - the whole setup looks awesome!

 

[bbcc]

Not at all. Thanks. Was just wondering how you did the reversal for the manual mode. Yours doesn't seem to have the two "horseshoe" straps along the top like the Pop Mech drawing shows. That's what's got me scratching my head.

I just stuff a hunk of pipe into the square tubing visible in the third picture. I thought about adding a proper saddle or "socket" but I had another project pique my interest haha...I have project ADD.

 

[Muggzy]

Love it! Thanks for sharing.


Here is my workbecnh I have been working one. This is like my third welding project of any size since I began welding a couple years ago.

Nice! Is that a wine fridge on the end there? More pics please

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[Tunajoe]

Yeah, super nice looking work bench!
I'm stealing the mini fridge idea!
Did you paint the husky toolbox?

 

[ndr1968]

I just stuff a hunk of pipe into the square tubing visible in the third picture. I thought about adding a proper saddle or "socket" but I had another project pique my interest haha...I have project ADD.

IC

Keep us posted on the "Barrow Bucket".

 

[Griff93]

Welding up some metal bed sides for my dump truck.

 

[DatsunLover]

bbcc where did you get your desk top Power Strip with LED lights??? that thing looks Awesome!!!

thanks in advanced!!

 

[bbcc]

bbcc where did you get your desk top Power Strip with LED lights??? that thing looks Awesome!!!

thanks in advanced!!

The local Costco had em for $50

The lights are almost too bright

 

[nine4gmc]

I'm installing power seats from a 2000 Honda Accord in a 38 Chevy. I cut the factory brackets off the seats and welded to the sliders.






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[Hybridss]

Nice! Is that a wine fridge on the end there? More pics please

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Its not a wine fridge its a "beverage cooler". Its made for cans and bottles and temps go down to 32 or so. Many wine coolers only get down to like 40.

You can see the build here
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352270

 

[brawls43]

Awesome bench Hybrid, I didn't even notice the retractable power cord or air hose until I read the build thread.

 

[jimgood]

Here's a little project I've been working on for my wife. It's about 18" wide at the base by 18" high and 12" deep. I have been wanting to do a project in wood and metal for some time. My wife wanted something to help organize the leg and hand weights that she uses when she works out. The drawer will be for the leg weights. I'm still working on racks that will go on each side for the hand weights. I took a ton of extra time trying to cut and fit everything as precisely as possible. I'm really happy with how this has turned out so far.

I left the steel bare and coated it with Boeshield. The wood is oak with tung oil finish. I ruined the original top trying to join the top and sides with finger joints so the top is white oak and the sides/drawer front are red oak.

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[Provincial]

I have a simple project to show. I wanted a shelf on my wood splitter to hold the other half of a split chunk while I resplit the half on my side. I made this up using mostly leftover materials. The only new parts were two pieces of 1/4"x2" flat bar 18-1/2" long. It uses two 3/8" bolts in factory-drilled holes in the I-beam web of the splitter for attaching. I can lift or tip over the splitter by grabbing the outside end of the shelf, so it should be plenty strong!

I welded thick washers and the bolt heads to the 2x2x1/8" angle iron to make it easier to remove and replace. I used another piece of this angle to make the outboard end a curb to keep the wood from falling off the end. It is low enough that I can easily push any chunk over it if I want to.

The shelf will come in handy when I have a helper to grab finished chunks as I finish splitting them. I mostly split alone, but sometimes I have help.

 

[jimgood]

I have a simple project to show. I wanted a shelf on my wood splitter to hold the other half of a split chunk while I resplit the half on my side. I made this up using mostly leftover materials. The only new parts were two pieces of 1/4"x2" flat bar 18-1/2" long. It uses two 3/8" bolts in factory-drilled holes in the I-beam web of the splitter for attaching. I can lift or tip over the splitter by grabbing the outside end of the shelf, so it should be plenty strong!

I welded thick washers and the bolt heads to the 2x2x1/8" angle iron to make it easier to remove and replace. I used another piece of this angle to make the outboard end a curb to keep the wood from falling off the end. It is low enough that I can easily push any chunk over it if I want to.

The shelf will come in handy when I have a helper to grab finished chunks as I finish splitting them. I mostly split alone, but sometimes I have help.

Nice! A back and time saver I'm sure.

 

[KMinAF]

A pair of end tables that I just finished for my sister.

 

[jimgood]

A pair of end tables that I just finished for my sister.

Those are gorgeous!

 

[toolferone]

So a few weeks ago I posted a grinder stand I made. It was pointed out it might be too tall. Yep, it was! I cut out about 10" and found a piece of 1/4" wall sq tubing with a inside of 2". I marked where the weld seam would hit my stand and ground a groove to clear the seam. Drilled a few holes for a plug weld, ground off the paint and welded it back together. I had to beat the splice on with a 4 lb mini sledge first. Didn't bother to grind the plugs flat as a reminder. Anyway it is all back together at a much better height. Remounted the grinder and added a Wilton vise I rebuilt.

 

[steel 35]

My new HF 9" Drill press locking clamps in use.

 

[Magneto]

Toolferone - It looks great. Nice job!

 

[jimgood]

I just saw this and thought it would be a nice interlude to all the serious welding going on in this thread.

 

[stioc]

The project was finishing the self-built bumper's lower valence. I LOVE this portable water plasma-table from 911 Motorsports? No sparks, easy clean up and it makes me fee like a pro

 

[stioc]

Done. Well it's never done but you know what I mean

 

[mmouse]

I'm about to scrap a weber grill. Thanks for the idea! Oh, and the bumper looks good, too!

 

[stioc]

Thanks and no worries! An old bbq grill might work too if you use it for its tub but those are 1" wide steel flat bars not a grill. Once they get burnt quite a bit you flip them over. They last quite a while. A BBQ grill will get burnt up quickly.

I got my plasma table kit from http://911motorsports.net/ and the Behren tub (the kit's designed for it) from Amazon.

 

[LXCam]

Those stencils they have are pretty cool. I'm going to have to pick up a few of them. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[stioc]

No worries, yeah the stencils are on my wish list too.

 

[steel 35]

Done. Well it's never done but you know what I mean

Yes I do; It needs lights

I would like one of those tables too.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

My new HF 9" Drill press locking clamps in use.

I love those things! I bought a small welding table off a local machine shop, had a bunch of holes already drilled in it. Those clamps dropped in perfectly! It's like my own poor man's Stronghand.

 

[Smokey bear]

I'm building a small trailer to carry my gearbox (shifter) kart. Space is limited because I still live in my family home and share a garage with my father so in the long term I plan to enclose it so that the kart and gear can be left in the trailer in the yard.

First off bought this multipurpose mitre saw for the job as a grinder in my hands is just not precise enough. I can't recommend the saw enough, cheap cuts fairly cleanly has a laser(which needed some setup) and can cut angles like a wood mitre saw. I wasn't expecting much but it seems quality, I'll see how it goes long term though may not be for regular users.



The steel is leftovers from a work bench I made. I cut lengths 2.2m and 1.6m. It's quite wide for its length. Tacked it together.



The axle I got for free is too narrow so I welded another cross bar in to weld the axle onto. The axle will also need plates welded to the stubs so that I can attach BMW wheel bearings. I have lots of BMW wheels so I can make the trailer look kinda cool I think.



I like welding new black steel. Rate my welds please, using stick welder 100-110 amps 3.2mm rods welding 3mm and 4mm material.



I've never made a trailer so let me know what you think of my methods, also bear in mind the trailer will be no more than 750kg or 1400ish pounds fully loaded

 

[bmxdad]

Can anyone ID this Miller Tig machine?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/tls/5998462414.html

 

[Mario428]

Machined & bent the parts of these sheet metal valve covers a few years ago. A friend who is a full time welder of stainless got a new TIG machine and wanted a project in aluminum. He remembered my set aside project and he did some welding today.

 

[pfmg]

Thanks and no worries! An old bbq grill might work too if you use it for its tub but those are 1" wide steel flat bars not a grill. Once they get burnt quite a bit you flip them over. They last quite a while. A BBQ grill will get burnt up quickly.

I got my plasma table kit from http://911motorsports.net/ and the Behren tub (the kit's designed for it) from Amazon.

Wow...that plasma table is sweet...ordering one today.

 

[bluebolt]

Machined & bent the parts of these sheet metal valve covers a few years ago. A friend who is a full time welder of stainless got a new TIG machine and wanted a project in aluminum. He remembered my set aside project and he did some welding today.

I spy Ford FE valve covers! By your name I assume you have a 428?

 

[Mario428]

I spy Ford FE valve covers! By your name I assume you have a 428?

Good eye, they are FE parts. Started out with a 428, 489 now but still an FE.

 

[kkroger]

Can anyone ID this Miller Tig machine?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/tls/5998462414.html

OLD and it says it is 440V on the side of it, and it does not do AC says the Ad Copy... for $800 I'd pass....

 

[bon3s]

Just a little something I tossed together today for another batch of conveyors we are working on.

Lots and lots of of 1" all thread and nuts, all 304 SS, Tig welded welded with 3/32 308 filler, plates are 7ga SS.

 

[kkroger]

We went out to install it, Crane, Riggers, Man Lift all that and the framers had framed the floor 12" out of position we couldn't even plumb the thing, so some 3 weeks later they re-framed the floor and it got installed... the Glazing comes up to the post.

 

[Chateau Slate 66]

That's wild. I'm sure a ton of expense has gone into that corner. I would like to see the finished product if you get a chance. It better really make a statement.

 

[ilovevocs]

I just saw this and thought it would be a nice interlude to all the serious welding going on in this thread.

That was awesome. Thanks for sharing.


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