Stick welder cart question

[LandofRath]

Is there a specific reason I never see arc welders tilted back 10 degrees like many Mig carts tend to be?

I am designing a cart for my Miller Thunderbolt , I would like to tilt it back a little bit. Just curious if there is a reason this would be a bad idea. Its just something I cant seam to find an example of.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Just as a guess, stick welders are too heavy to easily fall off, and are less prone to having too short a cord, so they are mostly straight up.

 

[LandofRath]

Just as a guess, stick welders are too heavy to easily fall off, and are less prone to having too short a cord, so they are mostly straight up.

I am wanting to tilt it back more for the ease of seeing the dials since I want it to stay lower to the ground. Definitely not worried bout it falling off..

 

[Millwrong]

A thunderbolt uses a moving shunt to adjust amperage, and I would imagine the welder bring anything but level could cause wear.....

 

[LandofRath]

A thunderbolt uses a moving shunt to adjust amperage, and I would imagine the welder bring anything but level could cause wear.....

Isn't the shunt setup just a track with a thread going through it to move it in and out? As long as its properly greased I wouldn't think that would cause more wear.. Its not just floating as far as I know. But I could be wrong. Hence why I am asking.

 

[sberry]

Simple is good, this one had a couple adjustments along the way.

 

[matt_i]

I think is surely possible but I always use the same DCEP 95A setting unless I change the rod diameters...

 

[whateg01]

The cart I made for my dad's Lincoln buzzbox had the welder tipped back 10-15 degrees so it was more comfortable to see and adjust. Make it so it's easier on you!

Dave

 

[tube_guy]

I made a cart for a Miller Thunderbolt and the welder was tilted backwards. It also works like a handtruck so the cart and welder get tilted back on two wheels when it's moved around. Makes it easier to move around outdoors over rocks and stairs. I removed the top cover from the welder. I ran some bolts through the existing leg holes in the bottom of the welder's frame to bolt the welder down to the cart. Then I replaced the top cover. It's actually pretty sturdy and works pretty well. Been using it for about 15 years or so.

 

[Lelandwelds]

Excellent basic stick welder! Mount it any way you want. Won't hurt the machine. Early ones used a metal screw. Later ones used a fiber reinforced engineered wonder plastic. I would think "dedicated dolly" instead of "pack useless **** around" .

You don't need to see the dials. Cold? Crank it up. It's not like you can accidentally bump the controls to the wrong setting! Many cranks to change. Back when people bought those, most guys tried to standardize on one diameter rod and metal to match.

They still make 1/16" E6013 btw. Welding 16ga tubing is possible.

 

[LandofRath]

Thanks everyone, a buddy was over last night giving me some arc welding pointers..
Ill post up the cart when I get it closer to finished sometime next week. Would work on it sooner but getting ready to head out to Bend for a few days.

 

[sberry]

Mine pretty much sits where it's at even on the cart. It's hooked in to a loom, 2 stingers, grounds, connected to the building, benches and welding booth. Remote leads for reaching out on the apron.