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Alright I am driving myself insane trying to figure out what to do about a welding rig. 1st off I do alot of random welding like fixing equipment in the field and for hire. I also do alot of pipe fence and gate and entryways. I'm not limited to anything. If someone calls me I will come weld or build it. That brings me to my dilemma. I can't decide between a flatbed on my pickup, a steel deck 7x14 trailer or an enclosed trailer. I like the flatbed on the pickup because I don't have to pull a trailer but I also need alot of different tools and would be cutting it short for room. I like a steel deck trailer idea because I can mount vises and the leads are easily accessible and I can also weld on the trailer itself. but I couldnt keep my trailer out of the weather. I like and enclosed trailer because I can keep everything inside and dry but I don't like the idea of pulling out my welder and all my leads. Also I would have a place to mount vises and set things on it to weld. etc etc...I'm at my witts end and need to make a decision quick but can't make up my mind!! Help!!!! Any input would be appreciated. ThanksLast edited by texasbest2006; 10-12-2014 at 03:14 PM.
Reply:Build a skid for the main equipment. Welder, O/A, 75/25 (if you Mig), basic tools, hoods, etc. Then you can put in your truck, trailer, gooseneck, jobsite, horse, carriage, kids stroller, backpack, wifes purse, etc. So you're always prepared and quickly.
Reply:I pulled a work trailer for years. With my truck and the trailer loaded, very seldom did I have to leave the job for a parts/material run.If I were doing only specific work I might try just running the truck. If I were taking on anything that came in, I would have the truck and a trailer with a rack available. Fuel and time is very important in today's completive environment. Good luck.
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Reply:Originally Posted by kuzineddieI pulled a work trailer for years. With my truck and the trailer loaded, very seldom did I have to leave the job for a parts/material run.
Reply:The more opinions the better!!!!! I think it really is the fact that I do so much universal work that there's no one best option. I could benifit from every option but I need to choose one idea that is universal and could handle all types of work and situations. i ha e a 24ft gooseneck but really want to save that just for equipment and its to bulky for some of the places i work. If yall have any pictures of your rigs send them this way!!!
Reply:http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...t=welding+rigs
Reply:Andhttp://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...t=welding+rigs
Reply:We did a few construction jobs for Russ. He'd take his truck with a 28ft gooseneck trailer with the skid and all the steel we needed. Then id take my truck so we could go to lunch and and leave for the day, or vise-versa
Reply:Has anyone ever considered a cube van? You can get them as small as like a 2500 or go up to a medium duty. All you stuff could get locked up and stay out of the weather. You could even get a lift gate for the times you need a flat work surface.
Reply:While you're at it, you may want to think about security, too, and theft proofing.
Reply:Why not consider a larger truck, like a two-ton truck. Used ones can be picked up for a fraction of what a decent pickup costs and it would allow for a large service bed or flatbed. Also more stable for an AutoCrane or similar if the need arises. wouldn't have to mess with trailer and wouldn't have to worry about trashing your pickup.
Reply:Originally Posted by gdadWhy not consider a larger truck, like a two-ton truck. Used ones can be picked up for a fraction of what a decent pickup costs and it would allow for a large service bed or flatbed. Also more stable for an AutoCrane or similar if the need arises. wouldn't have to mess with trailer and wouldn't have to worry about trashing your pickup.
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Reply:I do just about any kind of welding both shop and portable and get by just fine with my truck. Mine is a GMC 3500 but if doing it over I would go with a heavier duty truck. I have drawers between the cross members of the bed that hold an immense amount of tools. Two of the drawers go all the way across the bed and hold extra stock up to 8' long. If I were to do another bed, I would do it just like this one. I truely can't imagine any thing better. Attached Images
Reply:I really like the idea of it all on a flat bed. I just have so much stuff I don't think it would fit. i want to be able to have a bench grinder, small drill press set up, vice, chop saw set up, torch bottles, lincoln 305g, lincoln 180 mig and all my tools and hoses, leads, chords.
Reply:If I were doing this mobile welding near every working day I'd by far set up a truck as opposed to a trailer. If I had no problem fully funding a second vehicle dedicated to the task of mobile welding on a part time basis, I'd also go with a truck setup. However, a trailer setup works for me quite well as I use my pulling unit, (Jeep Cherokee) as my personal and general purpose commuter vehicle, and I only weld part time. I don't want to haul around 2K plus of equipment and cargo without need unnecessarily. I pull this trailer with my Jeep effortlessly when needed and if stock or heavy steel is to be carried to a job, I'll take my 1 ton Dodge pickup to pull with. I'm undecided on an air compressor as I really don't plan to use one a lot but do have a small one, (gas driven) which can be hauled also.SlobPurveyor of intimate unparalleled knowledge of nothing about everything.Oh yeah, also an unabashed internet "Troll" too.....
Reply:Irish Fix it posted it o your other thread, but here it is again in case you missed it.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...e+welding+rigs
Reply:I like the idea of a skid because you can put it in your truck or on your 24 footer when you need to haul materials too.GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...5092352&type=1Check out this link to Lincoln Electric project page. It features a handy trailer rig I use for some maintenance type jobs where you need more than just a welder. Maybe it will give you some ideas. Be sure to click on each photo to enlarge it so as to view the entire image.Last edited by Excalibur; 10-12-2014 at 10:11 PM.Lincoln Electric:Ranger GXT 250SA-200LN-25Pro MiG 256Pro Mig 180Esab CV 251Invertec 160Victor Torches
Reply:Originally Posted by gdadWhy not consider a larger truck, like a two-ton truck. Used ones can be picked up for a fraction of what a decent pickup costs and it would allow for a large service bed or flatbed. Also more stable for an AutoCrane or similar if the need arises. wouldn't have to mess with trailer and wouldn't have to worry about trashing your pickup.
Reply:Tbone- that's some great advice and it is very appreciated. You seem like you really know your stuff. I only have one problem with a service bed. I'm just worried about the room. But I know I can't get a trailer in half the places I'll be going. Do you know anyone who has worked out of a 20 ft encloses trailer. I know it's a little long but this way I can have a bench grinder, drill press, both my engine drive and my mig, also tool boxes and etc etc.. I would also make a roll away welding table to roll out and also roll out my welder. And then I would have my flatbed to haul parts if needed.
Reply:"I know I can't get a trailer in half the places I'll be going." I guess you won't be using a trailer or a 2+ ton truck. So what options are left? I think you just answered your own question.
Reply:Originally Posted by texasbest2006Do you know anyone who has worked out of a 20 ft encloses trailer. I know it's a little long but this way I can have a bench grinder, drill press, both my engine drive and my mig, also tool boxes and etc etc.. I would also make a roll away welding table to roll out and also roll out my welder. And then I would have my flatbed to haul parts if needed.
Reply:I don't weld for a living. I am an electrical geek. I program machines and do maintenance repairs. I started off in a Toyota Tundra crew cab (family vehicle).I stepped up to a 99 350 crew cab 9' utility bed. Keep in mind I program with a laptop. I help the mechanics on just about every job I go on.The 350 has 3/8" , 1/2" deep and 3/4" drive sockets. Wrenches up to 1 1/2", 3/4" electric impact. Full set of Dewalt 18V tools. 2 drills, 1/4" impact driver, sawzall, jigsaw, bandsaw, sds hammer drill, flood lights, 1/2" impact wrench, shop vac, grinder, and 2 radios. I also have a 3000 watt inverter. I only wanted to plug in battery chargers. If I have a new machine startup. I drive the 350 with gangboxes for parts. I also have a 2013 Ford focus hatchback. I now carry Dewalt 12v drill,1/4" impact driver, 3/8" impact , sawzall, small spotlight. 3/8" socket set ( Grey Pneumatic Duo Set) & crescent wrenches, screw drivers. If the job is just a hey my machine doesn't run can you come I drive the car. 38 MPG. Is there times where driving the car I have to go get parts, definitely. Is there times with the 350, definitely. Moral of the story you will change your setup as the years go on.OK with my above post out there. Here is my take on field service welding and fabbing. If I had my dream vehicle it would be a 1 ~ 2 ton utility bed. 12' bed minimum. Boxes down both sides. Tanks in front passenger box. Microwave under the hydraulic crane box. The last 2' of the bed would be a fab table. Pipe stands for long work. Boxes all over the truck. Basically tbone's truck in a crew cab with a headache rack for hauling long material. As stated already suitcase, spool gun, tig rig, gouge, diesel trailblazer airpak. (I said a dream truck) Do you do a lot of maintenance equipment repair? Meaning do you need calipers to measure 0.001" for hydraulic cylinder seals or do you just take the cylinder off and have it rebuilt off site? Do you do more heavy fabbing or welding? Try to dance with the one that brought you. You can't be everything for everyone all the time.
Reply:I'm assuming you would be using a generator of some sort to power your welder. Welders, generator tools do not do well in rain or snow if you can protect them from the weather the better, and yourself. My personnel feelings a enclosed trailer large side doors for easy access to your equipment.
Reply:Here is a pic of my rig. Of course I do a lot of pipelining, but also do a lot of other stuff too. I have 9 jacks, bevelers, etc. roll out wheel and vice are removable and are locked from the inside. It holds a lot of gear but you would never guess.
Reply:Sweet rigBacked 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:And it can be all yours for the low low price of 30k!!http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4645633218.htmlthis post reminded me of this ad i saw, and i thin its a pretty nifty setup, i work out of this poorly designed monstrosity there is a bobcat buried under there, with an underpowered crane, and small gas bottles... not to mention its like 20' long, which is a bitch to back up, another state blunder, but i digressthe only thing i like about that truck, is we can pack damn near any tool we need into it, ive never been in a situation on the road where ive needed something we didnt have on that truckEdit: scour craiglist/ebay motors for one of theseive seen them kicking around for well under ten grand, huge capacity, great ground clearance (going places most welders couldn't go) they can tow an amazing amount of weight...an all around great utility truck, plus you get the added benefit of looking completely kick ***Last edited by Ian Duffin; 10-15-2014 at 10:07 PM.Miller Spoolmate 200 w/t S-52 WirefeederMM 211'09 Miller Trailblazer 302
Reply:Heck i don't get why someone has not bought this onehttp://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ale&highlight=Backed 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:Welder 78 That is a Dream welding bed , to nice to be real. But please enlighten this lost sole ,what is a roll out wheel ?gxbxcLast edited by gxbxc; 10-16-2014 at 11:39 AM.
Reply:Originally Posted by killdozerd11Heck i don't get why someone has not bought this onehttp://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...ale&highlight=
Reply:Gxbxc, a rollout wheel is used to weld flanges, fittings and pretty much anything you can bolt or clamp to the wheel. It allows you to level your work while you rotate the wheel as you weld. In the field we call these types of welds rollout welds. They are very easy and quick to do v.s position welds. I'm yet to see these devices sold commercially. I made mine... |
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