Simple welding cart with storage

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I thought I would make my first post.......you guessed it......my welding cart.  My shop is set up in my detached garage which looked big before I moved everything in and set up all my tools and cabinets.  In an effort to utilize every square inch of my shop I decided to turn a Craftsman toolbox (26.5"W x 29"H) into my welding cart.  This box worked out perfect because of it's hybrid role......support welding machines and bottles while storing hand tools, power tools and consumables.  The bottom frame is 1.5" angle with four caster wheels.  3/16" plate was used to support the bottles.  Flat bar with pipe/solid rod hooks to hold leads.  I hope this will inspire others as I've been viewing these projects posts for a while and adding to my internal memory bank of things I want to fabricate. Attached Images
Reply:I LIKE it!
Reply:Nice , that worked out well. Nice choice of machines too !  Like the mommy and baby tanks too .
Reply:Nice. Welcome to the Family. Thanks for sharing!American by birth Southern by the Grace of God
Reply:Very nice. Gives me few ideas.....
Reply:Thats pretty cool. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLincoln Pro Mig 180HF Stick/Tig Inverter WelderLincoln AC225s
Reply:That is the most functional simple cart I've seen! Nice!
Reply:Hey!  That's a lot of storage.  I have always wondered why guys don't put more drawers in the welding carts they build.  Neat.KevKevin / Machine_Punk from The Aerodrome Studio - Lincoln PowerMIG 210 MP - Meco N Midget w/custom welding station - Vintage Victor 100Current Projects: The Aerodrome Studio
Reply:No BS, just  a good functional cart. I somehow complicate most things I touch. :-/Nice work, for sure.Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:Welcome to the group! Nice cart..Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkQualified & experienced at welding scrap metal
Reply:Jam up ! Nice, very functional rig. A lot of these meatheads try to create a Corvette for rolling a P.O.S. welder around when they could be "doing" something better with their time.She liked the cigar !Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:if you've taken up every square inch of your detached garage to use as a iron shop you gotta have lots of goodies laying around. i hope you're building some security bars for the windows and a secure door? welcome to the wwi.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Originally Posted by docwelderif you've taken up every square inch of your detached garage to use as a iron shop you gotta have lots of goodies laying around. i hope you're building some security bars for the windows and a secure door? welcome to the ww
Reply:Sweet man, and functional!I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Thanks for all the comments.  So far the cart is function great with one exception......the wheels.  I bought the hard plastic type capable of holding 250 pounds each.  My shop floor has a medium broom finish and those hard plastic wheels don't move as easily as I had hoped, it works but could have been a little better with a softer rubber wheel.
Reply:I like that. Keeping all the parts in order is easier I can see.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:The crack heads don't care if you have a shot gun, they will wait till they know you are out of town, out to eat or at work and they will take your shot gun too.Dogs seem to keep them away and anything contained with in a fence that has long sharp spikes welded to the top that can not be opened from the out side helps a lot too (has to be accessed by going through the house).old Miller spectrum 625 Lincoln SP-135 T, CO2+0.025 wireMiller model 250 and WP-18V torchCraftsman 100amp AC/DC and WP-17V torchCentury 115-004 HF arc stabilizerHome made 4 transformer spot welderHome made alternator welder