Welding class project ideas

[Dokken2112]

So this year in grade 12 welding we have to come up with all our own project and I'm having a hell of a time coming up with a project that will ending up being something that I can use.
I have access to mig and stick welders, oxy/acetylene as well as a plasma cutter and various other fabrication tools
You guys have any ideas?

 

[nate379]

Build your Dad a heavy duty ash tray or your Mom a spice rack.

 

[devo]

Build a car trailer! They're always handy...

 

[Ign]

Car trailer is good. Build a sweet steel workbench w shelves, receivers, retractable casters and any other options you want. Build a bed mount crane for a truck.

 

[p1mlb03]

So this year in grade 12 welding we have to come up with all our own project and I'm having a hell of a time coming up with a project that will ending up being something that I can use.
I have access to mig and stick welders, oxy/acetylene as well as a plasma cutter and various other fabrication tools
You guys have any ideas?

Don't know how big a project your looking for but if your looking to build something you can use that is not a huge project you might try a roll around shop stool, they are very handy. Built this one with 065 1x1 with a sheetmetal tray. Mounted the casters in those couplings they sell to join all thread. It is fairly light and durable.

 

[Daves69]

We made car ramps for our 12th grade project. The shop teacher personally inspected each weld before they went home.

 

[krusty the clown]

bench grinder stand, enging stand, cherry picker..........

 

[rsanter]

work bench
engine stand
creaper
HD shelving for garage
toolcart

bob

 

[BD1]

hi, how about a fire pit. a multi use stand with receiver tubing so you can use it for grinder, vise ,table top storage, etc. Its the tubing that would be on the vehicle and the grinder or what ever has a plate and the 2" square tube welded to it.

 

[rsanter]

english wheel
bead roller

 

[Skyline]

A friend of mine made a roll cage for his 240Z autoX car as a welding class project.

 

[Tony T.]

How about portable heat. I was given this Vanguard heater that was set up for propane. It's 16K btu and can be rolled around all over the shop where needed. I use a 20lb and a 30lb tank on it. I just used some material I had laying around the shop and welded it up.

Tony

 

[Mickey O]

Tool box, a real nice one that you will present to me upon completion of the class.

 

[nate379]

How long does this project need to last? Something like a trailer could be done easily if you have till the end of the year.

 

[jsaw]

I would build a portable vise stand like this one here. Someone on this forum built it. It is something that you you can take anywhere & you will be able to use for the rest of your life

 

[Nostraquedeo]

Go-kart would be cool.

 

[Az Scooter]

Mig cart. ...

 

[jayoldschool]

Wall mounted or rolling tire rack.

 

[BetterDays]

What are your hobbies?
Let's start there...

 

[arkangel06]

how much material are you alotted??

 

[no2tracks]

Trailer hitch for your car/truck.

Fix your buddies smashed in 2-stroke motorcycle pipe.

 

[t100]

I made a washer/dryer pedestal out of $70 of material. it's a good project because it involved a lot of measuring and cutting. I paid $300 for my class and if I bought these pedestals would have costed $500. plus, the wife is very happy.

 

[kartracer55]

How about a welding table? 4x4x.5 top on some angle legs with locking casters. Pimp it out with a big drawer underneath. and outlets mounted in the legs for grinders and such.

 

[Mickey O]

Trailer hitch motorcycle carrier.

 

[rdawdy]

Dokken,
Help is a good project my 8th grade welding student just won District contest with these tables. If you want I will be glad to send you the plans and list of materials. They also built this Fire Pit.View attachment 53998

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[Dokken2112]

If it helps my main hobbies are playing guitar, hunting, fishing and working on vehicles

I was kinda hoping I would to of had a truck by now because that would of gave me so many more options(brush guard, roll bar, toolbox ect.)

Materials arent really in issue, students have to pay for materials, but if it a project that I think is worth it I'll shell out the cash

 

[ephotrod]

work horse out of pipe (saw horse), Jack stands for pipe and other large items, grinding pedestal, vise stand, chop saw stand, grill. If you need more ideas ask.
Josh

 

[E.rodz]

ok the hobbies help. how about a trick guitar stand,fishing rod holders for the house or the lake,be creative with your project and you will keep it forever. how about a engine stand.

 

[arkangel06]

a gun vise like this would be awesome!!

Make it in stainless

 

[austin308]

Built kayak trailer a while back came out real nice. You can even sale it after your done if you don't kayak.

 

[metal1313]

cool little trailer...but its being towed by a prius...ahahahah

 

[D KRAGER]

Tree stand.

 

[austin308]

ok metal 1313 this better than the Prius