Carpet tool for friend

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A friend of mine does flooring work; wood, carpet, remodels, etc.  He requested I make this tool to hold the carpet down after he heat glues it (something like that, I really have no idea).  Anyways, I got a really good deal on a scrap piece of 52-inch long H-beam (W08X58) Grade A992 (I say scrap, but it was brand spanking new, still had the NYS-USA label on it). It was a drop piece from another job, and the owner sold me the drop at the cost of scrap. I flame cut an 18-inch piece off the H-beam, then flame cut that piece to the specs my friend drew up.  -He is very happy!I call it the Carpet Commando MK2 "Desert Warrior" model (CC-MK2).  The handle was made from a 3/4-inch metal dowel welded to what was the 5/8-inch web of the H-beam.  The finished product weighs 35 pounds.The welds were made with a Millermatic 252 using .045 dual shield flux core wire and 100% CO2.  Welding with this stuff is awesome!  Slag came off by itself with almost no spatter! Attached ImagesLast edited by Gar; 03-24-2013 at 12:37 AM.Lincoln Electric, Power MIG 256Hypertherm Powermax 45 Miller Dynasty 280DXSmith O/A torchGenesis of a welding table
Reply:Very cool. Like the paint. Camo is probably my favorite colour.
Reply:Come on, my Dad has been using the tray out of his tool box for that for 35 years.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Nice! Thanks for sharing.  Your handle gives me an idea for a different project! Lincoln Power Mig 216Lincoln AC/DC-225/125Miller  625 X-Treme PlasmaMiller 211 Forney 95FI-A 301HF 91110Victor Journeyman O/PMilwaukee DaytonMakita  Baileigh NRA Life Member
Reply:That's a great looking project.  Aren't you afraid he's going to break the handle off it? JackFort Loramie, OhioMilermatic Autoset 180
Reply:Why did you put holes in it?It thought it looked nice up til you put the name on it.
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingCome on, my Dad has been using the tray out of his tool box for that for 35 years.
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingCome on, my Dad has been using the tray out of his tool box for that for 35 years.
Reply:Super Tactical Night Elf Mohawk Carpet Commando MK2 "Desert Warrior" Stealth model (CC-MK2)There ..."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
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumSuper Tactical Night Elf Mohawk Carpet Commando MK2 "Desert Warrior" Stealth model (CC-MK2)There ...
Reply:Originally Posted by GarLOL, I like it!
Reply:This was the first one I made.  The customer likes it, but wanted one with holes and the corners cut off.  I think he said the holes are so the steam could pass through??  He plans on selling this one, and keeping the CC-MK2 for himself.This is the CC-MK1 "Jungle Warrior" model.. Attached ImagesLincoln Electric, Power MIG 256Hypertherm Powermax 45 Miller Dynasty 280DXSmith O/A torchGenesis of a welding table
Reply:The camo pattern almost looks like the CC-MK1 "Rastafarian" modelIt'd be a good head knocker, too, if he gets in another fight.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Looks great, like the paint job and great job on the handle. Way to go!