Welder cart

[850xpeps]

Almost done building my welding cart for my new everlast welder. Have a xpr tank of 95/5 and also picked up a spool gun so made it fit 2 tanks to mount one of argon as well.

It’s heavy a phuck with the 2 tanks. Was also thinking when I buy a tig I’ll make a shelf underneath to hold it. Should o remove the dual tank mounts and make it for 1 tank and just swap them? The tanks have to weigh at least 150lbs. Or should I swap the rear air filled tires for hard tires?

 

[BPJOOP93]

I would leave the dual tank set up on it and just change the hard tires. Looks good so far

 

[Justind97]

Looks stout! I really like the tank holders. Much better than the standard chain pulled up tight against the stand.
Hopefully you have lots of floor space, it looks to be a decent size.

I would consider lopping off the stubs of pipe behind the tanks, you WILL trip over them eventually.

 

[850xpeps]

I would leave the dual tank set up on it and just change the hard tires. Looks good so far

Thanks maybe that’s what I will do.

Looks stout! I really like the tank holders. Much better than the standard chain pulled up tight against the stand.
Hopefully you have lots of floor space, it looks to be a decent size.

I would consider lopping off the stubs of pipe behind the tanks, you WILL trip over them eventually.

Ya I’ve got the semi circle on the bottom for the tanks to **** into as well. I might put one straight bar across the back to hold them in. Was also think of using like a toggle clamp setup like for fire extinguishers. But the tanks are so large and i don’t weld a massive amount so don’t need to change them out quick.

Ya I will cut the pipe off probably flush with tank. I just left them long for ease of building.


Was also thinking of adding like a post with a hook like a coat rack for the welding helmet.

 

[red94chev]

Looks pretty solid, I would keep the dual tanks, add a chain (which I'm sure you are planning on), and cut the ends behind the tanks off and weld in a little cross bar.

And solid tires, I would not want that thing flipping over when a tube starts leaking.

Oh, and maybe put a little tray in the bottom to hold clamps and magnets and whatnot.

 

[850xpeps]

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/8-x-2-1-2-in-solid-rubber-wheel-assembly/A-p8139644e

Would this be something that would work? Or would a larger steel hub with a thin wrap of rubber be better? Hopefully can find something with 3/4” bore and keep the axle I welded on

 

[850xpeps]

Looks pretty solid, I would keep the dual tanks, add a chain (which I'm sure you are planning on), and cut the ends behind the tanks off and weld in a little cross bar.

And solid tires, I would not want that thing flipping over when a tube starts leaking.

Oh, and maybe put a little tray in the bottom to hold clamps and magnets and whatnot.

Ya once the tire squatted a bit I thought about that lol hate to have 1 leak and then tip. Thought I was doing so good using the pressure washer axle and tires I’ve pack ratted for the last 5 years.

 

[red94chev]

Ya once the tire squatted a bit I thought about that lol hate to have 1 leak and then tip. Thought I was doing so good using the pressure washer axle and tires I’ve pack ratted for the last 5 years.

I thought they looked familiar. I have the same tires on my PW and I have to fill them up every two weeks but it's a lot lower, not so top heavy, and doesn't have 2 missiles attached to it lol.

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[maxpat82]

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/8-x-2-1-2-in-solid-rubber-wheel-assembly/A-p8139644e

Would this be something that would work? Or would a larger steel hub with a thin wrap of rubber be better? Hopefully can find something with 3/4” bore and keep the axle I welded on

I have those: https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/8-x-2-in-solid-rubber-wheel-assembly/A-p2020091e
they are rated at 250 each instead of 175 like the one you posted.

they are great. I don't have dual bottle, but I have a 110 migpak, and longevity tig/rod machine, a 2 drawer tool chest , grinder and a bunch of abrasive on it.

I don'T see any weight issue with those wheel...the shaft is just as important

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Nice project.. I need to get busy on a revision to mine.. I have a Metal Man cart/cabinet, but need to adapt it to a larger cart to incorporate a welding table and add my stick welder to it.

 

[brownbagg]

biggest problem I had with my carts are wheels, need big wheels on back, good side wheels on front and a good handle to manipulate. instead you be fighting that sucker over every cord, rock, piece of metal

 

[850xpeps]

biggest problem I had with my carts are wheels, need big wheels on back, good side wheels on front and a good handle to manipulate. instead you be fighting that sucker over every cord, rock, piece of metal

Lol ya I hear ya. The front casters I bought seem nice. Got set of horns on front to grab so just need some good rear wheels. Not sure what else I should add before it gets painted.

 

[BigMike782]

Nice cart.
Why 95/5 gas?

 

[ScottReb]

Nice cart.
Why 95/5 gas?

Probably spray transfer??

 

[850xpeps]

Nice cart.
Why 95/5 gas?

Just what the welder I get the tanks from uses. I’d prob get nicer welds with 75/25 but I get the gas cheap enough it does the job. Those 15cu meter tanks cost me $145 cad so 115 ish usd. No contract.

 

[BigMike782]

Understood. Guess I will roll out my 95/5 and see how it works in short arc.

 

[lis2323]

Looks good[emoji106]. Another vote for hard tires. Here's a pic of one of my carts for inspiration of tank clamps.

 

[850xpeps]

Understood. Guess I will roll out my 95/5 and see how it works in short arc.

I’m just taught by practice no guidance so maybe I’m doing something wrong lol or maybe using 95/5 lends tonspray arc? I dunno. I can make some pretty decent welds when I try hard enough.

 

[850xpeps]

Looks good[emoji106]. Another vote for hard tires. Here's a pic of one of my carts for inspiration of tank clamps.

Love that cart. Little more work than I’m putting out lol

Where did you get the tank lock. That’s what I’m looking for.

 

[lis2323]

Love that cart. Little more work than I’m putting out lol

Where did you get the tank lock. That’s what I’m looking for.

Thanks. I "rework" LPG tank clamps used on forklifts, manlifts etc.

 

[bobabuee]

tank brackets ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PROPANE-RO...ash=item4672255860:g:ZwgAAOSw~HBaL~Gu&vxp=mtr

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SN8XWW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

Looks like you've got the same mig welder I recently bought. Here's the cart I just finished for mine: https://photos.app.goo.gl/MPGFFpjkEP1DEzfC3

I left room on the bottom for a future tig machine. For now, the little AHP can hang out down there.

 

[850xpeps]

Looks like you've got the same mig welder I recently bought. Here's the cart I just finished for mine: https://photos.app.goo.gl/MPGFFpjkEP1DEzfC3

I left room on the bottom for a future tig machine. For now, the little AHP can hang out down there.

Ya I’ll prob add a flat piece on the bottom for a tray and still have room to make another shelf for when I decide to get a tig.

tank brackets ebay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PROPANE-RO...ash=item4672255860:g:ZwgAAOSw~HBaL~Gu&vxp=mtr

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SN8XWW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks I’ll order one up

 

[Kev In]

Lis2323, I love the old steel wheels on you cart! Great work on the bottle clamps too.

 

[BigMike782]

To the OP, not exactly sure of the situation but my opinion of 95/5 in short arc(all a 110 v machine can do) is it’s ****. 100 % CO2 would be better/smoother.
Most likely the shop you’re getting gas from is doing heavy weldments and in spray transfer, right tool for the job.
Not judging just an observation.

 

[850xpeps]

To the OP, not exactly sure of the situation but my opinion of 95/5 in short arc(all a 110 v machine can do) is it’s ****. 100 % CO2 would be better/smoother.

Most likely the shop you’re getting gas from is doing heavy weldments and in spray transfer, right tool for the job.

Not judging just an observation.

Agree it’s not ideal. But unless I get a contract somewhere which is expensive up here, I’m kinda stuck. The large tank prob lasts me 2 years. He told me it was 95/5. It’s blueshield 6 gas. I can’t see any markings on the tank for percentages. Would blueshield 6 be a fixed mixture? Internet says 90/10? I can short arc with my mig. But not enough experience to know what to do to accomplish either. I can get pretty good penetration when I want. It can be difficult to do vertical welding an lighter material sometimes and very hard to weld the underside of anything. But I can do it.

 

[BigMike782]

That is 90/10 much better than 95/5.

 

[Refuse1]

Put together a cart for the new welder over the weekend.

Why do pictures post sideways ?

 

[fordkid88]

Crop the pictures so the width is greater than the height.

 

[Refuse1]

Hmmmmm, that works. Tough to crop the other ones without loosing part of the picture. Need to turn the phone sideways when I take them I guess......