I wanted a cart that would hold all of the following:
MIG welder
Stick welder
torch rig
Portaband
Sawzall
Angle grinder
All the associated tanks for MIG and torch
We didn't really have much of a plan, only a rough idea of what I thought it should look like and the dimensions of what needed to go on the cart.
We started with most of a stick of 1.75" HREW and set to work.
Then I traced out where I wanted the tray for the MIG welder to go and cut it out of 1/8" plate. I put a lip at the back to keep the welder from sliding off and to add rigidity to the tray.
Then I forgot to take pictures of the rest of the major fab work. We added a second tray on the lower level and pneumatic wheels to the sides. The ends of the lower tray are supported by 1" tube.
I had a bunch of square and round u-bolts laying around from a previous project and decided to make toolholders for all the power tools.
Detail of the grinder holder
We also put a handle on the front so that it will be easy to grab and roll around, as well as a gun holder for the MIG gun which also doubles as a pen/sharpie/soapstone holder.
Detail shot of the axle mount. We were worried that just welding the axle to the main tube would not be strong enough since there is about 275lbs of stuff sitting on the cart. So we welded the axle to the tube, and then fitted that sectioned piece of square tube around it to add weld area and bracing.
Finally we put all the tanks on and added two hooks for the hoses to wrap around.
And some parting shots
BTW, the floor jack is temporary. I'm going to get some casters for it tomorrow and then strip it all down for paint.
I also want to give a big thanks to Cody who came up and helped me out all weekend with this. Thanks man!
Ary
