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Here is my next little project. Needed a little cart for my cutter so I'm letting my imagination loose. The air drier filter will mount at the rear of the cutter, and storage for tip kit, and circle cutting kit below it. Going to use diamond plate for the sides with cut ins of spider webs. It's kind developing as I go. Attached Images
Reply:Nice!  Lookin good man, I'm sure that thing will work out excellent .Have a Jeep Cherokee?  Click Here!
Reply:Nice. You will love it mounted on a cart. I just built this one wed night.  I used all scrap though so yours will be prettier.I think the machines take alot less physical abuse mounted on a cart... Not to mention my back takes alot less abuse too!.
Reply:I did not know Hypertherm had covers for there cutters...  I am getting one!   and That is a nice stand! Me!
Reply:Nice stand, it ooks very well made.  Covers are important to keep out the grinder grit & dust too.  Now don't take this wrong and it's just user preference, but, I never understood why everyone mounts their MIG or Plasma on an angle.  You really don't have to do too much adjusting on them.  Just a quick initial setup for the job at hand is all it takes.  I don't think I've hardly ever adjusted my plasma other than a quick flip for the thickness I'm working with.  Air never changes and it's just on or off.  Sometimes I think that it's just because they sell alot of the smaller MIG carts that way.  You never see the bigger machines on an angle and some of the controls are not that high.Disclaimer:  My MIG is at a waist high level because I put the plasma UNDER it on a double deck cart, so I wouldn't have to have 2 carts.Hobart 140 Handler w/ gasHyperTherm Powermax 380 Plasmaoxy/acetylene
Reply:I can't speak for anyone else, but for me it was so I could see at a glance that occasional adjustment I might make. I wanted to keep it low to the ground to keep it from being top heavy. And being low to the ground I would have to stand on my head to see the front of it.
Reply:I did mine on an angle because thats what the scrap steel supply allowed for   (Rear legs were already shorter from were I cut'm off something else.)
Reply:Finally got around to  doing a little work on the cart today. It got put on the back burner for long enough now. I'lll post some more next week. Going to use diamond plate for insets and some handles too. Attached ImagesGood judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:Had a little time today. So got the 1/4" round bent and welded for the straps to be hooked to. And the back stop for the torch lead, and a little strip to keep my circle cutter and tip accessories from falling into the bottom. Attached ImagesGood judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:Nice trapper I have made a cart similiar to that using steel bedframes I picked up along the road. The bed frame steel works out just right for making a resting inset for the unit to fit into so you don't have to strap it to the incline of the cart..Oh by the way for your info those covers sell for about $40-50 depending on the size of the unit. Go to your search engine and type in keyword hypertherm plasma cutter covers! You find a bunch of sellersTomLast edited by specter; 01-24-2009 at 06:50 PM.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:There's a lot to be said for grinding the welds flush.  It sure gives it a clean look.  Maybe I ought to consider doing it once in a while.How much will the cart weigh?  It looks easy to move around bein' aluminum."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Nice looking cart jtrapper.  Anxious to see the finished product.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Looks lile it will be a couple more weekends now at this rate. Oh well this project has been on the back burner for awhile anyway. Attached ImagesGood judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:One more. Attached ImagesGood judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:lookin'  goodLincoln 255XT Power Mig                                                                    Lincoln Precision Tig 225Hypertherm Powermax 30
Reply:I like the cart. I think it shows some great ability and design points. I think you ghetto'd the whole thing up with the nylon straps though. I think you should have made some nice aluminum clamps to hold it down. Something like the billet battery clamps in hot rods. I have seen some nice quick release wing nut clamps. Great project. I just think it deserves better than nylon straps. My .02 cents.Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:Originally Posted by Joker11I like the cart. I think it shows some great ability and design points. I think you ghetto'd the whole thing up with the nylon straps though. I think you should have made some nice aluminum clamps to hold it down. Something like the billet battery clamps in hot rods. I have seen some nice quick release wing nut clamps. Great project. I just think it deserves better than nylon straps. My .02 cents.
Reply:I like the rounded corners on the front notch, nice attention to detail.If you keep the straps, maybe change 'em to black. 9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250
Reply:Allrighty than, you know thats why I like posting here, know one is afraid of putting in their two cents. Honestly I agree those straps gotta go. Now I just gotta come up with a better idea. Thanks you two I will begin the search soon. And the idea about the foam strips will reduce the scratching problem.Good judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:I did intend for my comments to be suggestive and not critical. I hope you were not offended. Again, great project!!Ok, I have a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101....go ahead and make a cart for mine. If you have to use straps...ok, go ahead. I won't complain. heheheLincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:Now wait just a minute there son! This here's a WELDING site.  You can't use pop rivets, you have to plug weld things together.  OR fully fillet weld the aluminum diamond plate to the aluminum frame.  You know, to keep things from falling through that tiny gap between the diamond plate and the frame.  Hmmm, those web straps really don't look as 'professional' as the rest of the cart.  Better than some bungie straps though.  And they will keep the machine on the cart, even if you turn the cart upside down or sideways or whatever.  You went to all that thinking and fabbing and welding for those bent rods for the straps to hook to.  As well as cutting out notches in the diamond plate to reach down to the rod loops.Maybe the already mentioned billet-style battery hold-down top bar and some rods running down to the hold-down loops?  Then some tricked out J-hooks that slide onto the down-rods and some wingnuts underneath to tighten everything up.  Or just some flat bars underneath the machine attached through the feet holes/screws and then hook those to the looped rods.Ahh, those are just the pull-strap type straps, not the ratchet straps.  Otherwise I'd caution you to easy on tightening the ratchet straps, cause you can crush the machine sheetmetal if you crank on the ratchets.You planning on off-roading that cart?  Because with all the under brackets and cross-bracing and such, it sure does seem pretty beefy.    The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Oh man, not only this site informative from experienced welders, but also supplies a lot of laughs, LMAO. I got admit the cart is a little over the top. But this is what happens to a welder when he quits welding for a living and has no customers. I got to get my hand back in the groove, and my creative juices going. And thanks again for the crticism, my feelings don't get hurt, everyone has an opinion, and I'm not one shrink from it. It's through the crucible of our peers that we progress, and I appreciate every commentGood judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:Sir I really like your cart! OK if I had to judge,,,all it needs is a blower and a 4 link!
Reply:Jtrapper,Nice work!!  I plan on building one for my new little PM-45 and you gave me just the inspiration I needed.  I am getting better consistancy with my tig welding AL with the new Dynasty200dx with the help of all the experts on this site!Question: why does Hypertherm make that darn ground cable so stinkin stiff!!! It doesn't coil worth a darn!  I have a retractable ground cable from my A/C days I think I will try and use, should carry the ground return ok?? Can anyone tell me, does the ground have to carry the full 45amps??Sure gotta love this site!TimA rich man is not the one who has the most but instead one who needs theleast. Retired IUEC local 19AK Bush pilot,  Chaplain  CMA Chapt 26victor torchesMiller110v migDynasty 200dx (new in Dec 08)Hypertherm PM-45MM-252 (new 2/09)
Reply:And a little more stuff. Five more for the sides, and a door to go. Attached ImagesGood judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.Had to do a little bit today, got to get this baby done. Ready to move on to some other projects. Attached ImagesGood judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:Very Very Nice!I think I would be afraid to due any work in your shop. The hole place looks to clean.I wouldn't mind seeing a picture of your welding bench that your cart is sitting on. Is it on wheels too?IanMiller Syncrowave 200
Reply:Thanks Ian. A clean shop is a happy shop.. Here is a couple of the table. Attached ImagesGood judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:Originally Posted by jtrapperThanks Ian. A clean shop is a happy shop..
Reply:It definetly is a pain to keep it clean, but it makes it easier to work in the long run. Craig pretty funny, hope you can enhance the mood of your shop soon. You'll be suprised what you find sometimes. There is a storage area under the filter that has yet to get some hinges. On vacation next week, so I guess I'll have time between trimming trees,etc. to finish this little project.Good judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:Originally Posted by jtrapperCraig pretty funny, hope you can enhance the mood of your shop soon. You'll be suprised what you find sometimes.
Reply:Originally Posted by UltrachopI plan on building one for my new little PM-45 and you gave me just the inspiration I needed.
Reply:Uh oh. This can't be good. Looks like I 'stippped' a thread.     I'll move this if I find out where it belongs. 9-11-2001......We Will Never ForgetRetired desk jockey. Hobby weldor with a little training. Craftsman O/A---Flat, Vert, Ovhd, Horz. Miller Syncrowave 250
Reply:Craig,I enjoy your posts as they are always constructive often humorous!  (I am now using the smell checker!!!!!!  Shouldn't have started talking about handguns as it looks like your Google picked up on it?  What a country we live in!!TimA rich man is not the one who has the most but instead one who needs theleast. Retired IUEC local 19AK Bush pilot,  Chaplain  CMA Chapt 26victor torchesMiller110v migDynasty 200dx (new in Dec 08)Hypertherm PM-45MM-252 (new 2/09)
Reply:Originally Posted by UltrachopCraig,I enjoy your posts as they are always constructive often humorous!  (I am now using the smell checker!!!!!!  Shouldn't have started talking about handguns as it looks like your Google picked up on it?  What a country we live in!! Tim
Reply:Extension or electrical cord under the carpet/mat?  Clean and neat does make things better/easier.  I really-really have to clean up my garage/shop.   Attached Images  The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:The cart looks very nice. I like the welding table too. I can't wait to see the finished cart. Are you going to get rid of the straps?
Reply:Originally Posted by Craig in DenverHi, Tim:OMG!! I'm always serious. This isn't Comedy Central.  I try to add something to the thread before I 'unhinge'.   Good Grief: we don't live in the same country, do we?!?! I was just being polite 'cause I thought you were a foreigner. (Well, the liberal North West is pretty foreign.)
Reply:Moonrise, pretty observant you are. It just is'nt a perfect world, sometimes you just got to live with a little imperfection, just like us liberals do.Good judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:Originally Posted by UltrachopCraig,  You got that right about the PNW!!! (The majority of the Libs live in Seattle!!)  I live out of town for a reason:
Reply:Craig,Don't get me started!  I listened to the Messiah of Liberals tonight spend 10 minutes trying to answer a simple question, and when he was done, it was concluded he didn't really say anything worth hearing!!Something on a brighter note--- my shop go a little "Bluer" today!!! I brought home a new MM252 and set it up. Now that is one sweet welder!  I ran a few passes on 18ga horizontal fillet, vertical down and then ran it on some 3/8 plate all with .035 (it ran smoooooooth)  Now I better make it pay for itself!!(as for me (I am planning on working my way out of the recession) that is the worst mess since the Peanut farmer was in office!!! TimA rich man is not the one who has the most but instead one who needs theleast. Retired IUEC local 19AK Bush pilot,  Chaplain  CMA Chapt 26victor torchesMiller110v migDynasty 200dx (new in Dec 08)Hypertherm PM-45MM-252 (new 2/09)
Reply:Had to add a little trim to hide those unsightly casters. Almost done still needs a front door, and couple of other things. Attached ImagesGood judgement comes from experience.Experience comes from bad judgement.
Reply:Now it just needs a stereo and then it's officially overdone.  Looks good, and the length of this project makes me feel a lot better about the three days I spent squeezing two bottles on my MM251. I would just switch the straps to black and hide the buckles underneath.  With all that deck plate, you have to polish the frame now.
Reply:That whole project is kickazz!Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:Wow a spiderman plasma cartVERY NICE WORKCo-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.