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Topic: MIG cart plans?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-30-2005 07:39 PM
 
I want to design a cart to mount my arc welder, MIG welder and argon bottle. Does anyone have any blueprints I can get ideas from?------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-31-2005 08:07 AM
Steve,
I don't have plans but what size welder and bottle? That will make a difference of somebody has plans. Not to be a smart guy but, there are pre-made ones that are relatively cheap when you consider the time you will put into one. Have you checked Harbor freight or other places? Just food for thought 
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-31-2005 08:13 AM
I want a custom one. It won't be hard to buzz out some plans, I was just looking for ideas. Besides, no more China crap for me, I've learnt my lesson with that junk.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-31-2005 08:27 AM
Here is a neat website for ideas. http://www.frugalmachinist.com/mc.html You are so right on the China stuff. I fall into that trap also. I need to adopt your attitude. Buy or build quality once.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-31-2005 08:32 AM
I tell you, I thought I got a great deal on my $99 bead blaster from HF, until I started using it.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-31-2005 08:39 AM
quote:
Originally posted by senzstang:
Here is a neat website for ideas. http://www.frugalmachinist.com/mc.html You are so right on the China stuff. I fall into that trap also. I need to adopt your attitude. Buy or build quality once.
That looks like a good setup. I'll just make mine a little taller so I can mount the arc welder below the Mig. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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lonewolf
Gearhead Posts: 419
From: Colorado; M&M #3117
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 01-31-2005 10:55 AM
Mine is similar to that unit without the holder for the gun. I am going to look into adding that. On my cart, I also added a quad power box (my welder is 110) with a long heavy extension cord. That way I never have to look for an extension cord and I have power right there for grinders and such.Cheers, Rick
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-31-2005 11:46 AM
That's a great idea.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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senzstang
Gearhead Posts: 530
From: perry, oh, usa
Registered: May 2002
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posted 01-31-2005 04:46 PM
try this link. drawing and dimensions about 3/4 of way thru thread.http://www.hobartwelders.com/mboard/showthread.php?t=10751&page=3
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-31-2005 04:50 PM
That looks cool. I can see elements of each that I'll incorporate.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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