Another "Check out the cart I built" thread? WOOHOO!

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I'm pretty sure this is mandatory, a n00b welder building his first project; a fancy, schmancy cart.First I want to acknowledge doctorxring and drb007 and many other members of this fine forum for giving me my cart ideas and providing inspiration.I bought this Husky Chest at the Home of the Depot on sale plus they let me use a 10% off Lowe's coupon.  Out the door for less than $160.I also bought some of this stuff from a local yard:I removed the heavy duty casters from the cart and then bored holes to exactly match the ones in my new frame. Mounted the new frame using the original bolts. Sorry, I was so excited about making this I forgot to take more photos.  I used angle and flat steel to make the lower cart frame with space for two bottles.Standing on its new feet for the first time:The Husky chest is only 16" deep, so I got a piece of 16GA stainless to increase the depth by 4" to accommodate my gear and to make the top much sturdier.  Also made some supports for the rear:Supports and the air filter bracket mounted:I mounted the new top using stainless hardware and also made some "safety straps" out of 18GA stainless that secure all three pieces of gear to the top. This will hopefully prevent them from crashing onto the concrete if I trip over the hoses or get the casters caught in a hole while moving the cart around.  The tank is secured using a strap of 16GA stainless, held in place by 3/8" stainless bolts and a wingnut for easy removal and replacement:I still need to make and install hooks for the torch hoses and paint the cart "cradle", it was too cold out for painting.Fits like a glove into my garage workshop:
Reply:Congrats nice looking cart, now on to the next project you have the tools.DIY CNC Plasma table USB BOB Price THCHypertherm 65Everlast PowerTig 255 EXTMiler 180 Mig13" metal latheMill/ DrillECT, ECT,
Reply:Clean!Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:That is really nice but I'd almost hate to use it. You will definately need alot of http://simplegreen.com/products/stai...leaner-polish/ TOO MANY TOOLS & NO MORE SPACE
Reply:Hmmmmmmm, I think it looks way too clean to be in my shop.  Would be paranoid about getting it dirty.Very nice job. Looks great.
Reply:nice, now head off to the canvas shop for a custom cover.
Reply:Very nice!
Reply:Thanks everyone. No custom cover though,  just  getting a moving blanket from H.F.
Reply:Nice job.
Reply:I'm convinced that the market for smallish MIG and TIG welders exists because people want to build carts.  "Honey, I need to buy a welder."  "Why?"  "Because I have to build a welder cart like the rest of the guys.""USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
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Reply:Nice lookin' job!! Are you using oxygen w/ the plas or does C-25 come in green bottles in your area?                                                                                          MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Originally Posted by mla2ofusNice lookin' job!! Are you using oxygen w/ the plas or does C-25 come in green bottles in your area?                                                                                          Mike
Reply:Murdered it bro, great job man, very clean and pro looking . I know someone interested, how do you like that htp inverting?I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Excellent bro!Got a place to wrap up your cables?Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumI'm convinced that the market for smallish MIG and TIG welders exists because people want to build carts.  "Honey, I need to buy a welder."  "Why?"  "Because I have to build a welder cart like the rest of the guys."
Reply:Attention to detail. Excellent. Just really excellent.
Reply:Thanks again everyone.David Hillman was correct, I simply connect a compressed air hose to the air filter on the rear of the chest and I'm ready to cut with the plasma.  The bottle is a 125cf 100% AR.Gamble, I was planning to add a hook on either side for the torch hoses/cables, but since one of the drawers is empty I think I will just extend it while I am cutting/welding and use it for the caddie.  Once I'm done just disconnect the hose and work cables and close the drawer.  No cable clutter. I have drip-proof connectors for the water cooler, so leaks should not be an issue if I go this route.  The top drawer is a great place to keep torch consumables, tungstens, and other small stuff.The only thing I might have dome differently thus far is to use a tool chest that has wide enough drawers to store filler rod containers in. Of course it would no longer squeeze into that spot, but it sure would be convenient to be able to keep all of my welding supplies in one place.
Reply:Almost forgot, I have only used the Invertig 221 three times thus far, but no complaints yet.
Reply:Very noice!TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Originally Posted by LuMaxThe only thing I might have dome differently thus far is to use a tool chest that has wide enough drawers to store filler rod containers in. Of course it would no longer squeeze into that spot, but it sure would be convenient to be able to keep all of my welding supplies in one place.
Reply:I like it a lot. I love the clean look of stainless boxes.Idealarc 250AC 225SVictor OA-older made in USA stuff.And a crap ton of other stuff.
Reply:Very nice.
Reply:Nice work. Did you have a brake to make your bends?Invertec 350 Pro LN-25 (2)Hobart Mega-Arc 350D
Reply:Ironbear: I bought the SS for the new top at the local Metal Supermarket and they had the 90 degree ends bent for me.  For the top rear brackets, a friend who does sheet metal work (mostly HVAC ducts) helped me bend those using his smaller brake.Since then I've acquired a Swag Offroad 20T Finger Brake so I can now DIY.I bought another tool for on top of my cart, a Millermatic 211, so I needed to add an extension to make room for everything. It turned out perfect but then I realized that I forgot to cut a small notch for the stainless retainer straps that I use to keep all of my gear secure on the top of the cart.  So that is why the extension has a bit of a 'lean' to it, I jammed a wedge into the seam to make room for the 16 gauge strap.  Now everything is in place, secure and ready to weld (and cut).  I even got a fancy cover for it on sale at H.F.