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i made this little trailer mover from scraps laying around my shop to make moving my aead  in and out of the shop easierLincoln 225 ac (my first machine)farmhand 115vac 70amp mig/fc toymiller aead 200le (my main machine)
Reply:2" pipe for a head a couple of 1/8 caps cut to fit and a piece of  round stock
Reply:Made out of scrap metalSent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using Tapatalk 2 Attached ImagesLincoln 140 Pak MIG Everlast powerarc 140 STLincoln Tombstone
Reply:Toolbox stand for an S10 toolbox for my mom's garden tools.  Made from an old swing set.Cord hanger, some flat stock and round bar I had.  Also made an air hose hanger with an old mower handle.Don't have a picture but also made a small light weight post pounder.  89 Camaro drive shaft some flat stock off the rear (custom bumper) of my 49 Ford, and tube that was part of a S10 4 link.Toolbox mount on the front of the trailer.  Just some left over angle.Have more just can't think of it at the moment and don't have pictures.Last edited by kcb37; 12-10-2013 at 07:17 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by kcb37Toolbox stand for an S10 toolbox for my mom's garden tools.  Made from an old swing set.Cord hanger, some flat stock and round bar I had.  Also made an air hose hanger with an old mower handle.Don't have a picture but also made a small light weight post pounder.  89 Camaro drive shaft some flat stock off the rear (custom bumper) of my 49 Ford, and tube that was part of a S10 4 link.Toolbox mount on the front of the trailer.  Just some left over angle.Have more just can't think of it at the moment and don't have pictures.
Reply:Most of these are scrap.....and a few hundred hours work.If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:i made these buckles awhile ago from the tops of broken keys, some flat stainless steel drop off found in my scrap bin and a half burned welding rod and a couple brass nuts. i used silver solder to join brass to stainless. Attached Imagesi.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:TIG cart showing my setup that I started TIGing with (have a much bigger TIG on there now).  Cart is made from two heavy-duty 18" x 36" steel shelves (the bottom one is upside-down, on purpose), some bedframe angle iron, recycled casters, and the drawers from a meeting room credenza (helmet and gloves in big bottom drawer, smaller stuff in top drawer).  I need to make some metal straps/brackets to hold the argon cylinder one of these days... Attached Images
Reply:I made a little Christmas tree stand the other day. It should last a few years.Here it is mostly done, I just capped the ends of the angles and cleaned it up a bit:IW Local 580 NY, NY
Reply:https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...79472076_n.jpgLincoln pro core 125 14''chop saw7 inch grinder,2-4.5 inch grinders,electric die grinder.Half inch drillAnd alot of hand tools
Reply:.    I made the sled deck from my aluminum scrap pile.
Reply:A "mini" rat chopper, I made a few years ago. All made out of found, scrap and a few given materials. Only bought the motor, drive train components and hardware. A first motorcycle project.  Not street legal, but it wasnt meant to be on street, but "off road use" like at a camp or around on property. Won a trophy for it, at a bike show a few years ago. Had to machine a few of the hubs and make a keyed shaft as I couldnt find one at the time or have the money to buy.In total took me about $300 and 3 years to complete. I reckon I spent about 200+hrs on the build, there abouts.
Reply:Originally Posted by SWellsMost of these are scrap.....and a few hundred hours work.
Reply:I know this thread is a bit old, but i will throw a picture up.. Just made from some scrap rod, and a trailer leaf spring.
Reply:Most of my work is from scrap.  Not sure if it is a matter of principle or if I am just cheap.  Made this computer monitor stand last year for a fellow cycling nut.Then I did this clock for a local auto repair shop with the scraps they gave me.
Reply:Made this for my dad 3 years ago.  Proverbs 4:23My company welds.
Reply:Originally Posted by BuzzBoxMade this for my dad 3 years ago.
Reply:Steel is like brick, the more it gets used, the more valuable it becomes. If I truly call it scrap, it goes into the bin. And that stuff gets turned into rebar!!  Attached ImagesCity of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:the biggest one i made so far i dismantled two discarded xerox machine for this Attached Images
Reply:Thanks!! He's put over 350 hours on it, and gone through about 15 spikes and a unknown amount of u-bolts  Originally Posted by Canadian WeldingI like that hitch on the back and the spikes are a great idea! Just put new ones in when the bend and wear! Smart!
Reply:I'M LOVIN THAT!!! KEEP IT UP!!  Originally Posted by ironheart_ramthe biggest one i made so far i dismantled two discarded xerox machine for this
Reply:I made money when I hauled my scrap in for, well, scrap.
Reply:Besides 2 bolts and 2 springs, the entire shrinker and stretcher stand.There is a lot of high grade stainless and 4130 in that. It hurts to use it for something not on a car, but its too cold to drive to the metal store Syncrowave 350Coolmate 3Millermatic 251Spoolmatic 30A
Reply:Originally Posted by BuzzBoxThanks!! He's put over 350 hours on it, and gone through about 15 spikes and a unknown amount of u-bolts
Reply:This lamp is made from scrap. an old electrical enginecover, a piece of industrial chain, the foot is the half of a variator from a old metal bandsaw. The brass nuts is parts from an old bathroom craneOriginally Posted by Raines IronAttachment 595531.    I made the sled deck from my aluminum scrap pile.
Reply:Cross for my house.I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:The brush forks on my tractor are scrap from another project I am not using anymoreSent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2 Attached ImagesBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Fire Works Launcher Rack made with left over 1 3/4" ID, pipe left over from another project.
Reply:Originally Posted by TexArc1994Fire Works Launcher Rack made with left over 1 3/4" ID, pipe left over from another project.
Reply:Made a set of adjustable forks for my dads skid loader. Used an old unused maure bucket, channel, forks, flat bar, and a shaft all in the scrap pile. Only thing bought was 2 pins and a few rattle cans of paint.Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Attached Images
Reply:ForgeRoad GraderSmokerSkid PlatesAll done with Scrap metalThere are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:My work ordered a new CnC machine and it came in a huge crate. They where gonna let the rigging company take all the steel from the crate to scrap it. They asked me if I wanted any of it and after further revue I decided to take it all. It took most of the weekend to process it down to usable and transportable lengths.  I used their torches and it all turned out good for me and several of my friends. I got enough to build the bed pictured below and there is enough left over for most of a car trailer and some other random projects. (Home)Miller Maxstar 152 (sold)MM211/spool gunLincoln AC 225C(Work)Dynasty 350Powcon 300STLincoln SP-175TWeldlodgic AWS150sWeldlodgic AWS300Custom Resistance seam weldersCambridge Vacuum EB weldersI smell something burning.
Reply:Great thread ! kudos to you inspired guys  ( not you vpt  ) If i had half your imagination with half my scrap pile i could post for days... but as some other greedy guys that i will not name, i sell it for...scrap too lolkeep'em coming
Reply:Originally Posted by atariMy work ordered a new CnC machine and it came in a huge crate. They where gonna let the rigging company take all the steel from the crate to scrap it. They asked me if I wanted any of it and after further revue I decided to take it all. It took most of the weekend to process it down to usable and transportable lengths.  I used their torches and it all turned out good for me and several of my friends. I got enough to build the bed pictured below and there is enough left over for most of a car trailer and some other random projects.
Reply:Well it's kind of a long story.  Google "79 bronco 84 F150 cab swap" and it should come up with a thread on fullsizebronco.com.  The title pretty much sums it up. It's a 300,205,4spd with a 44 and a 9 inch. The drivetrain had to be moved back 4 inches and the axle moved forward an inch. The rear axle still needs moved back, I'm gonna flip the springs.  I have been building it on and off for 5 years.  Everyone else's broken things come before my toys but I hope to finish it up in the spring. Oh yea, and I don't like it when my fireworks fall over (Home)Miller Maxstar 152 (sold)MM211/spool gunLincoln AC 225C(Work)Dynasty 350Powcon 300STLincoln SP-175TWeldlodgic AWS150sWeldlodgic AWS300Custom Resistance seam weldersCambridge Vacuum EB weldersI smell something burning.
Reply:Made from 100's of slugs from a piercing operation. Attached Imageshttp://www.facebook.com/LockhartMetalArthttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Grumpy...44306259043484
Reply:Originally Posted by grumpycricketMade from 100's of slugs from a piercing operation.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeYo Bro, how you been, long time no see! Been wondering where you've been hiding, fig'd just swamped with projects and work. Good to see you man!
Reply:Originally Posted by grumpycricketSwamped, yes. Truth is, it's a PITA to post pix on forums. F.B. and I.G. make it so easy. I do miss posting on W.W. though, lots of projects ready to put up!
Reply:Last week i made a roof rack for my van Must of been one of the easiest jobs ever made from bits of scrap and a couple of lengths of box that were left over from another job.I was happy with the job, but even happier when i got them electroplated now they look as good as the shop bought ones which cost around £100 in the UK, and all from Scrap The roof of the van already had threaded M8 holes built in so it was just a 25mm M8 zinc plated bolt and a small bit of rubber gasket between the rack and the top of the van. The U Bolts were the only sort i had should of got some square ones but, hey its free!!!The Plastic Cap ends of the box were free samples from a plastic company, but you could only have 2 of any said item, so i got 2 x dark grey ones for the front and 2 x light grey ones for the back, i'm not gonna moan about color when i got them for free!!
Reply:Made the wife a outdoor fireplace. The stainless is from a dinged up burgerking counter top. 16 ga steel diamond plate scraps. 2 disc blades, 1 for pedestal 1 for bottom of fire pit. Misc. pieces of 5-6" exhaust tubing. The acme thread that moves the grill up/down was a HF gear puller. A few gears and chain from an old harvester. I did have to buy a piece of stone for the hearth and an old Ashcroft steam gauge off ebay.
Reply:Steampunk fireplace! Thats one of the coolest things ive seen in a long time!!
Reply:I made a bowl of keys for keys yesterday since it was raining and I couldn't work outside.
Reply:That is one seriously cool fireplace? Nicely done.Do the canisters on the sides do anything? Heat water or... and does the roller chain on the side turn?Love the Steampunk!
Reply:Wow, there are some really cool projects here.This is a chess set I made for my son. I stole, um I mean borrowed, the idea from Ironheart Ram. Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by J-WMade the wife a outdoor fireplace. The stainless is from a dinged up burgerking counter top. 16 ga steel diamond plate scraps. 2 disc blades, 1 for pedestal 1 for bottom of fire pit. Misc. pieces of 5-6" exhaust tubing. The acme thread that moves the grill up/down was a HF gear puller. A few gears and chain from an old harvester. I did have to buy a piece of stone for the hearth and an old Ashcroft steam gauge off ebay.
Reply:All these were made from freebie bikes and parts, except a few used parts on the tandem.I miss the last one, it was stolen from the front yard after I painted and built it up. Had a u-lock on it. SqWave 200Millermatic 190Airco 200 ACHypertherm PM45Boice-Crane Band SawVictor O/A
Reply:wow those bikes are cool wish I would have learned to weld when I was a kid I would have had some wild designs.Lincoln 225 ac (my first machine)farmhand 115vac 70amp mig/fc toymiller aead 200le (my main machine)
Reply:Thanks Dude I'm curious what proof of booze J-W's getting out of that pizza oven. SqWave 200Millermatic 190Airco 200 ACHypertherm PM45Boice-Crane Band SawVictor O/A