Welding Cart Build - Part 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Today I'm building a welding cart! Finally, the wait is over, and there's one of these videos on TH-cam!
Tools used in this video:
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Millermatic 211 MIG Welder (Amazon*): amzn.to/3sMkkKh
Miller Digital Performance Welding Helmet (Amazon*): amzn.to/3aIU7TQ
Miller Welding Jacket (Amazon*): amzn.to/341Ph2G
MIG Gun Holder (Amazon*): amzn.to/3JxwzjS
Silver Streak Metal Marking Pencil (Amazon*): amzn.to/3zdeMK6
Rhino Cart Welding Fixture Table (Amazon*): amzn.to/3za8aez
Evolution 15 Inch Cold Cut Saw (Amazon*): amzn.to/3qAiYRM
Dewalt Bifocal Safety Glasses (Amazon*): amzn.to/35eCYhl
Milwaukee Brushless Right Angle Die Grinder (Amazon*): amzn.to/3j8pqeh
3M 2" Roloc Disc Adapter (Amazon*): amzn.to/3E39hyX
ABN Roloc 2" Flap Discs 40 Grit (Amazon*): amzn.to/3Hq14Gv
Milwaukee 2880-20 Cordless Angle Grinder (Amazon*): amzn.to/3JxWU19
Shars Ultra Precision 1-2-3 Blocks (pair) (eBay*): ebay.to/2RxwqWc
Starrett Intenss Pro-Die Band Saw Blade (Amazon*): amzn.to/3cIVAKM
Knipex Pliers Wrench 3-Piece Set (Amazon*): amzn.to/2ruzS8m
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I love how YOU put on your hearing protection, and the chop saw gets quieter for the viewers too. Little touches like that are the professional touch to your video editing.
Thanks!
Not a welding cart, but when I worked at a museum, I built us a tool cart for mobile repairs in the gallery. I mounted a toolbox on a rolling cart, modified the lock mechanism, added a work surface, with additional storage beneath it, and added battery powered LED lighting to make the tools more visible in dark corners. Our productivity went up massively with everything nicely in one place.
Looks like a great build!
This is the first time I've noticed Old Glory in the background. Thank you for hanging out properly as opposed to just rotating it clockwise 90°.
You’ve inspired me to make my own welding cart video.
Perfect timing, I need to build a cart for my new welder.
I think its a brilliant design,simple and efficient,it covers all the possible scenarios,Cheers from Toronto Canada!!Good to know we are not alone in the snow!!LOL!!
That is crazy. I have the same welder sitting on the same toolbox. And was planning to do the exact same thing. You beat me to it. 👍
Welld done, James
Lol, that conversation about how to attach casters is something I do, every time.
Maker battle: Table saw sleds vs welding carts. Go!
table saw sleds are all the same though ...
ill be hiding behind my welding cart
Lol "but I think the easiest way is..." TOT style, I love it! As usual, love your content James! Oh and thank you VERY much for detailing the equipment and tooling you use, I've been searching for a scale-friendly marking pencil for a lonnng time. That and the mig gun holder!
Those MIG gun holders are everywhere. You might also check Harbor Freight (or Princess Auto). They have them sometimes, too.
Next is to get him to say "Yahtzee" at parting-off time !
Your knees sound like mine! I love your gently-paced thoroughness. Greetings and a good new year from Scotland.
James, your work is impeccable. Yes you're not perfect but that doesn't stop you and I appreciate that. Thank you
Hi James, I would never comment about a youtubers appearance but looking at your chest, shoulders and arms your exercise routine is going incredibly well, it inspires me to get my 47yr old ass back to the gym. Oh love your content and always enjoy the presentation. Thanks for sharing
I just turned 49, and I only started three years ago, so you've still got plenty of time to get jacked. Go for it!
Nice. I have a Snap-on bottom box that I built a frame for. Added 6 inch wheels, and a Florida room at one end (Aluminum bent up storage area for larger items) Didn't worry about permanently fixing to the frame ... the weight alone does that :) Worked for probably 12 years moving the box around the tarmac closer to the airplane I was working on. Sittting in the garage since 1996 after leaving aviation. Good Job !
Happy New Year to you and your family.
I've watched a lot of weld cart builds,but I'll watch everyone,I like your take on one and making it to your needs. ZT is nice,but on a budget I'd rather spend the extra on more tools I need. I have had one of those riv-nut tools and use it a lot! HappyNewYear thanks for another great video!
Rivnuts are good for things that seldom need to come apart, AND aren't in danger of rusting. If you ever have to disassemble anything rusty that has rivnuts, plan on grinding them out & replacing them because they will spin.
You did it again, James. Another great vid with outstanding skill practices and intelligent reasoning behind the build....A great start to a New Year !!!
I don't weld, but I appreciate those that do. Nice project.
If you don't weld, then the difference between you and me is about three days' experience. :)
Love my 211, bought it for welding 304 SS, 32' feet in the air. After loading my old Miller white face, a full sized bottle, and my fat @$$ on the scissor lift, it wouldn't even go up. Paid for itself with the one job.
I'm not much of a welder, but I'm pretty impressed. The automatic wire feed management is on point. As long as I can keep from drifting away from the workpiece (or away from the joint) it does a beautiful job.
I love my evo saw as well, money very well spent. --for completeness as requested "A grindar'n'paint make me the weldar I ain't"
Really like this build but I’ve already spent too much time reworking my welding cart but this is just the inspiration I need to fab up something similar for my plasma cutter. Thanks and Happy New Year!
Excellent as usual! For your next welding project try coped corner joints (similar to the bottle brackets) instead of beveled. They are said to be stronger although a little more fiddly to set up.
Happy New Year, James! Thanks for all your truly great, informative videos throughout the year, including this one!
James,
That MIG welder sounded really ‘dialled in” 👏
Great build mate…. Very clever.
I always enjoy your work.
HNY
Robert
Sydney Australia
That's the machine making me look good. I set the material thickness and left everything else on 'auto'. :)
lolol great opening line, i laughed out loud
Phew thumbs up because you attached the chest to the frame. My esthetics are happier
Another enjoyable project to watch, Thanks for sharing.
I think you'll be happy that you attached the drawers to the base the first time you pick up on the chest.
I did think the cross bar under the chest was a bit of overkill but that's ok.
I prefer to have the casters bolted on, it makes them easier to replace. Although the new ones bolt holes never seem to line up.
Happier New Year.
AVID CNC on the background !!!! :-)
Huh. Now that I look closely at the video, I think you're right. ;)
When choosing which youtuber to throw, may i suggest ToT? Since he is only a pair of hands he’d be easiest to throw (plus you get 2 shots for 1 youtuber!) 😜
As always, awesome vid, you make an excellent teacher, I always learn something.
Great build I’m looking at a cold saw like yours. The only thing I would do is have all four casters swivel. It makes it easier parallel parking into tight spots.
I used the casters that came on the tool cart, but I am already seeing what you mean. Even adding just eight inches to the length of the cart makes it harder to maneuver.
Sorry Quinn didn't see your add on until James was done pt 1 of the welding cart, very nice addition.
Yeah there's a million weld cart builds. Lol. But something tells me yours will have something good in it. Pre-liked.
Wishing you and your family a happy new year James.
I built a cart like this but added two shelves on the right side for a plasma cutter and misc tools. THE toolbox was an old Craftsman that I painted yellow to match my ESAB welder. THE frame I painted JD green to match my tractor. Looking for part 2 to see how yours turns out.
Nice design!
I've been waiting to watch a welding cart video all year. ;-) Now off to my woodshop to finish a bench for a new PM lathe. Oh and BTW your welding sounded pretty good, hard to see in the video but I'm sure that you shouldn't be embarrassed. I think that I saw once that you live in Boulder CO and was hoping you were safe these past few days.
I was noticing in the video that the arc sounded pretty good. The Millermatic 211 manages the wire feed speed automatically, so all I really have to do is maintain the right distance and keep moving.
Dang, you are making me want one of those fixture tables for my shop. Not enough space though.
They're pretty sweet. They don't give them away, though, and you always need more clamps.
Nice clean install. I like it.
Hi James,
Happy New Year to you and the family. Excellent build. Should suit your needs for years. Stay safe.
Nice.
James, nice video and appreciate the "low-tech" approach. Any suggestions for a low cost "CAD" program for someone with more time than money?
Are you considering a strap over the welder? I know ive stumbled over my cords once or twice and I've been thankful for the rails on my cart.
It's a trickier solution on MIG machines because of the access door, but it can be done
That's a nice design and build. But I confess I spent almost as much time trying to figure out where was in those "Avid CNC" boxes in the background as I did watching the build. 😁 That is the first big purchase on my list after I get a bigger shop; hopefully I can find a configuration that will work well for both wood and aluminium. I'm catching up on videos after 2.5 weeks on vacation up near Boise, and I was envious of all the big 3-car garages I saw around there. But it was _cold_ there last week!
Nice job as always. Ciao, Marco.
Great video. I'll use the same technique to make a similar base for a different purpose !
Nice work and nice welder 👍
I just finished painting mine and you sir are cheating. That toolbox is a huge short cut :) I built mine so that it can fit medium sized plastic containers. Anyway, for me it was first MIG welding project, so I simply had to put in the work.
Happy New Year!
Everyone uses chain to secure their bottles, but I like using springs, it's much more secure than chain.
Perhaps you should define what you mean. Do you mean the spring has less slack? Or are you claiming the sitting is actually stronger?
@@Clough42 The springs I am using I think are 12" long and are taut around the bottles on my cart, such that the bottles are fully held against the bottle stand. With chain there is a little slack so even if you took up the slack to 1/8" or so, the bottles would still rock a bit. I also use 2 springs, an upper and a lower, rather than 1 length of chain.
As far as actual strength goes, any chain mount will fail long before the chain fails, especially since the link is going to slot into mild steel, so im not entirely sure what the questions is about.
From what I can see, people use chain because it's easy, and aside from a bottle clamp, it's what has always been done in the past, I like my solution because the bottles do not move in their rigging at all.
@@mkeyser people use chain because OSHA safety regulations require "chains or straps".
@@Clough42 My straps are springs. ^^
@@Clough42 How much OSHA compliance are you trying to live up to in a garage shop?
Flammable liquids cabinets? (Acetone and IPA)
Hazardous materials in segregated cabinets? (Paint, etc)
Exit signs?
Fire extinguishers?
Fire sprinklers?
Fire blanket?
Ladder secured to wall instead of leaning on it?
2nd person on site when you're welding to put you out when you catch fire?
Goggles and Face guard when grinding?
I like having standards too, but at some point its flag waiving because you're not really compliant.
I'd love to have a flammables cabinet, and diamonds on our garage door, but you know it only alarms the neighbors, and then you get the fire department showing up to conduct an audit, and they have, and they did, and they left.
Happy new year! I used the same toolbox and only added go-cart wheels by the bottles. Warning! Tool box too small! 😜. I used the existing wheel mounting threads to attach the frame and put upright angles on the bottle side of the cart that attached to the tool box. Lots of flat plates too. I added a second deck to the top to accommodate my Tig cooler. I spent too much time and money but the only thing wrong is the box is too small.
I love your videos!
The biggest challenge in my shop is space, so I wouldn't want to go much bigger, but I totally get what you're saying. I was looking at it this morning and thinking about whether I could squeeze my oxy-fuel rig on it somewhere.
Your gym needs those plastic strip curtains, to keep all those metal shavings out of your gym kit. The meat wholesalers use them to partially isolate their cold areas...
The struggle is real. The machine tools are generally okay, but that evolution saw is the worst.
"Put your AvE quotes down in the comments." 😂 Something like "A grinder and paint make me the welder I ain't"?? That's my motto when applying the angry pixies via MIG or TIG.
That's the one.
I'm looking forward to how this turns out. We can never have enough welding cart builds can we?
Did you consider putting the welder on the bottom? I mention this for several reasons.
The centre of mass is kept low, protecting the welder from knocks, and the top of the cabinet can still be used for keeping tools at hand with a convenient height. Also, with a simple frame over the welder the original caster fixings could be used to hold down the cabinet, and a convenient space for cable storage between welder and cabinet.
Nice build so far James. Happy New Year!
The cabinet is way heavier than the welder in this case. The filler metal and clamps account for most of the weight.
@@Clough42 Ah good point. It also just dawned on me that modern IGBT models are much lighter too.
Another great video!
Excelente maestro Me dio una buena idea 💡 Tengo una cajonera metálica, parte de un antiguo mueble de cocina de chapa y lo voy a aprovechar para este proyecto Muchas gracia por compartir y un abrazo desde Argentina para ud
James, you have a bad case of GAS. I stole that from one of my other habits, photography. It's Gear Acquisition Syndrome. There is no cure, but fortunately, there are no real detrimental effects, other than to one's wallet. I suffer from it as well, and one of its symptoms is the refusal to use the incorrect tool for any given job (other than the occasional use of MIG pliers as a hammer). Happy new year, and I'm looking forward to the next video, whatever it may be.
I'm very fortunate to have a hobby that generates income, so it doesn't bankrupt me. :)
@@Clough42 Btw, I saw the Easter egg over your shoulder on the pallet. Gotta feed that CNC addiction...
"it's a little too expensive", says the guy that only buys brand new machines.
In his defense, I always prefer to build items like this, as that way it has just the features I want, and not more that may be a hinderance. Besides, rolling your own is usually cheaper.
The used machine market around here is pretty sparse.
Skookum, eh!
I love the cart build . . . Are you thinking about getting a welding fume extractor? I don't know how much you are planning to be welding but it's a good investment. Even a respirator for welders would be a good piece of PPE. Some of the materials you might be welding could be galvanized, and those fumes are really bad no matter what.
If I welded every day, I think a fume extractor would be a must. As a hobbyist who will tackle projects a few times a year, it's a big investment.
Another great fusion video thanks.....
I need to replace my computer as I can barely post 2.5 d. What would you recommend?
That microphone did a good job picking up your joints. I know that sound all too well.
been searching for hours of video of guy taking bolts out of wheel assemblies
@17:35 awwwwww...
tidy and functional. Next week... Knee counterbalances
This is the 2nd time watching this I just noticed the avid boxes in the background did u get another cnc?
Another great video, thanks.
Are you going to put a handle opposite end of the bottles? It crossed my mind that a swing up work surface / bench top might be handy on the opposite side of the cart from the bottles.
Nice job.
The cart already has a handle on the other side. I guess I didn't show it.
@@Clough42 Ah, now I see it at 0:34.
Milwaukee metal cutting Circular Saw 8 in
James , when you do butt joints then grind the weld off, grind weld chamfers on.
Great vid! Thanks for sharing. What clearances did you aim for when it comes to dropping the Husky box into the angle iron surround?
I built the frame 1/8" oversize, for a 1/16" gap. I ended up hitting the miters about 1/16" long and left them, so the gap was about 3/32".
Looks like me you need to take cod liver oil for your joints.
Nice job though!
My joints are fine. Crepitus is harmless. I just spent way too many takes squatting in that awkward position.
Well run to shovel :D
Off topic - what are you using to heat your shop space? I don't live in Idaho level snow country, but NE Ohio does get pretty cold.
I have a 2-ton MrCool. Not sponsored. It's fantastic down to about 20F outside. Below that, it produces less heat. It'll still get my attached garage up to around 55 when it's in the single digits, but it isn't the same.
A friend made one nearly exactly like this about 5 years now, husky tool box and all. He past suddenly before he could paint it. I am not to painting the cart in reverence to him. If I can figure out how to post a photo of it here I will.
I hate painting. It's messy and I never seem to be able to get the paint to set up hard. But when it does work, it looks nice.
@@Clough42 Agree 100%. Thanks for sharing!
Those nozzle pliers work great for a hammer. I like your welding cart project, just one question. Where are you gonna put your saw now?
Not sure yet. :)
Pask makes just produced a video that he mad a table that allowed his saw to swivel. You should check it out. I think you could improve on his design.
Do I see a future CNC Router video coming up?
I suspect it will be several videos. I don't tend to leave my machines stock for very long. :)
@@Clough42 that's why we love your vids!
Me: "Honey, I need new welder."
Wife: "Why?"
Me: "I need to build a welding card for my new welder."
4:20 "hearing protection is absolutly must for this tool",no i am fine,just turned the volume down a bit.
I turned it down about 25dB for you. :)
James, surely you're going to have the cart powder coated, or at least paint it!🤔
Welcome to the channel. You must be new here. :)
@@Clough42 Been watching for about a year. I enjoy your videos a lot, as I do a lot of fabricating and 3D printing. Just wish I had you ability in Fusion360.
Title: “Welding Cart Build - Part 1”
Thumbnail: “and I’m really pissed off about it!”
I don't take separate thumbnail photos. I just grab frames from the video, and I'm usually talking, so getting a frame where my mouth isn't doing something weird can be a challenge. (You'd think I would learn)
I think you need new knees !
My knees are great. Crepitus without pain is normal and harmless.
@@Clough42 I'm glad because it sounded grim. 😬
Again welding cart with the most important feature missing. Fire extinguisher. Flower spray bottle is enough when it is close enough and the real extinguisher bottle from the wall is too late when something goes wrong. But nice cart anyway.
part 2? sorry
So far there are two. But I keep thinking thoughts.
@@Clough42 part two im sorry nice video lol
20 minute video to weld a rectangle?
Loved your opening statement ! LOL! I bought those Harbor Freight welding carts for my Mig and Tig welders, but would love to build custom carts some day in the near future. See "Jimbo's Garage" for his welding carts display - wow! Happy New Year James.
My welder on a factory cart has looked like a kids toy-box overflowing with things for years.....and this will be my first build as soon as it warms up. This is borderline genius. Thanks for sharing.
I watched a few videos--some from the big boys, and some from the 250-view tinkerers, and I stole the ideas that I thought fit what I needed. Plus, I got to play with a new welder. :)
@@Clough42 For semi obvious reasons I've been spending a lot of time watching TH-cam. Enough time that I should see if they have meetings available.....or maybe a home version of a 12 step program. I'm trying to connect some of the dots of what looks to be an interesting circle of peers. I am sincerely glad you put this video out. A simple build like this will be a great asset to my welding arrangement. The new welder looks nice and I'll admit I'm a bit jealous of your welding table. I'm going to shoot you a quick email.
Feliz año Sr. James. Es un placer ver siempre sus videos. Felicitaciones.
You're doing pretty good if you post a video and someone that sees it 9 minutes after posting can't even say "first"
Clough42, can I get an Amazon Affiliate link to your magnetic shims!? Also, I wanted to thank you for your contribution to the welding cart video pool. I can tell that your confidence isn’t quite as strong with fabrication, but you navigated this project in the same expert fashion I’ve come to expect from your channel. You’re a true craftsman. Thanks again!
I've put most of my shop things, including file cabinets on bases like this, as well as make them for my clients. One thing i've stopped doing, is mitering the corners at a 45° angle, unless it's specifically for decorative purposes. I now notch all my short sides, like you did for the cross pieces. In doing so, I've never messed up an inside measurement, so the boxes and cabinets end up fitting perfectly. I do this for two reasons... so I don't have to mess up a measurement from the outside of the sharp miter, and I don't have to think about which direction the bevel is supposed to be. And I hate moving my Evolution saw out of square. It's always a huge pain, and there's chips down in the gauge groove I've got to fuss with, when I'm just trying to get projects done.
I do the cut on the little bandsaw for now, until I can get a legit ironworker with a coping notcher head, like the Piranha. That will be a game changer for my fab work!
Good tips. Measuring the miters is a pain.
Great cart build James...Happy New Year!
If you get serious about cutting steel you need one of these : Horizontal/Vertical Metal Cutting Band Saw, from harborfreight, great time saver , the one I have is there small one but it's a real keeper , love the thing.
12:15
This TH-cam thing has made you a bit sour heh? I think you do terrific work. Forget about the Trolls and keep up the fine work sir.
For mounting the casters to the frame, I’d weld 3/8” steel plate the same size as the casters and drill-tap the holes.
Good use for your Husky cabinet. Now, what are you going to build for that cut-off saw that was on it?
Where did you get the welding table, magnets, pegs and clamps?
I expect the casters will last for ever in your environment... but welding them on always triggers my "NO, NO, NO...." reflex! Happy New Year.
If you think about it, it's not hard to see his strategy. His goal is to acquire tools, and when it comes time to replace a caster, he'll have an excuse to buy another tool. Like a chess grand master, he's always thinking ahead.
Yeah, I thought about it, but they'll come off easily enough with an angle grinder. The larger question is this: are the parts galvanized under the powder coat?
I think I saw Avid CNC boxes there :)
What kind of fixture table do you have?
I see some avid boxes a cnc router ?
I just discovered you channel recently and love your content and style. I've been moving from Sketchup to Fusion360 for my modeling and I am missing the 3D Warehouse feature of Sketchup. Did you model the Husky cabinet or just skin photos to a simple box shape? I frequently find myself wanting to add on to existing manufactured things so understanding your process there would be helpful.
I modeled it as a simple box. I only skinned it with a decal image to make the video easier to understand.