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I am in welding class just practicing mig and stick, and Want to do a mig project that is not Too big.  Any Ideas? Some thing to help with suggestionshuntingmotocrossfishing bikingart -Tyvm-LandinAge:17Machine: Lincoln AC 225v Arc WelderMotive: TO learn everything i can about weldin
Reply:Bike stand for working on your dirt bike.My name's not Jim....
Reply:For hunting you could do a tree stand, climbing pegs, or rear hitch rack for carrying bambi home, adjustable rifle rest, various target frames and silouettes, Fishing, boat anchor/grapple, "rocket launcher" for beach fishing, rod holders (either the kind you stick in the ground or boat mounted ones). downrigger setup for trolling, boat canopy, custom made deck cleats. I also made some steel "structures" for holding fish for a friends pond. we had a pile of old used rebar and I just bent welded it up in a big ball like item thats similar to a sunken tree with branches/roots. We also welded up a bunch of short  foot long lengths of 6-12" dia pipe like you'd stack fire wood for lobster hotels we'd drop in the ocean near where we dive.I built one of those pipe frame 10'x20' tents for a friend. He wanted it for outdoor events, but he also uses it to park his car under as a temp garage. BBQ grill / smoker / firepit.Then theres always coat hooks, rod and gun racks, boot brush, tiki torch holders (posted recently), plant hangers, garden trellis, plant cages for tomatoes, cucumbers, beans etc. truck racks, bumpers, brush gaurds, rock sliders/ steps..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:dang man, you got tons of ideas!  I might have to scrape off a few of those for around my house.
Reply:Just bring in a Briggs&Stratton engine and a set of wheels ... start building a custom minibike or chopper.  Not only will it interest the other kids, the teacher might like doing it, too.Cars, trucks, planes, trains, motorcycles, animals, etc. out of nuts and bolts and scrap metal.
Reply:We have the same hobbies its weird... i just dont mess with much art. You could also make a shop stand for working on bicyclesMiller Dynasty 300 DXMiller CST280Miller Maxstar 150 STH
Reply:Art is anything you make it, I made a little replica of a small block chevy for my buddies desk (he rebuilds 6.5 diesels in our facility). I had another co-worker offer me $20 to make him one.  heres a pic. you could make a small replica of somting you like too.FLASH ME.... I'm a welder
Reply:Here's a simple wine rack I built for my niece. When I took it to get it powdercoated, the owners wife ordered one as well. $120 before powdercoating. She was good with that. It was an easy build and took about an hour and a half after the thinking was done. Attached Images
Reply:you could make a fishing pole holder, gun rack for truck or 4 wheeler or even the cabin, or maby even some sort of spreader for hanging your deer to skin him or a rack that comes apart that you can hoist a deer up on to skin him then take apart so that way you can pack it it and out i know it would be nice in my area cause we dont have many trees to hang our deer on hope these ideas work for ya show us some pics when you get donew with your projectLincoln Pro Core 125Lincolin sp 100Miller Big 40Lincoln Idealarc SP250miller matic 212http://www.facebook.com/hdwelding?sk=wallwww.hdweldingbeds.com
Reply:THanks for suggestions Age:17Machine: Lincoln AC 225v Arc WelderMotive: TO learn everything i can about weldin
Reply:My daughter made one of those concrete octagon pads but didn't know what to do with it. I suggested she build a table which could be used next to the park bench. So she welded up some angle and pipe:
Reply:Nothing like welding in your favorite "CAT" t-shirt!
Reply:Nice little table, and it's good to see she's continuing on in the family business.  Not too many female welders out there (or should that be "weldress"?)
Reply:its not really in the catagories you listed,but i build tire carriers for the bed of pickups.heres some pics Attached Images
Reply:the pics were before i finished it.cost me about $45 bucks in metal.holds 37" tire, high lift jack,and cb antenna..sold for $250good for experiance and extra cash.
Reply:Everyone who has seen my little 3 legged stool/table/BBQ area hot stuff holder likes it, might be an idea to go this way, and the table the young lady made is very keen too. Attached ImagesLincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:How about a pair of steel sawhorses? I just made some to use at home & they always come in handy.
Reply:Originally Posted by gow589Nothing like welding in your favorite "CAT" t-shirt!
Reply:Originally Posted by BobHere's a simple wine rack I built for my niece. When I took it to get it powdercoated, the owners wife ordered one as well. $120 before powdercoating. She was good with that. It was an easy build and took about an hour and a half after the thinking was done.
Reply:Originally Posted by wampler234what did you use to make the peices that hold the bottles up?
Reply:Do I see a Pantera in the background?Miller 180
Reply:Originally Posted by monte433Do I see a Pantera in the background?
Reply:What are your hobbies or interests, make something you don't have the coin for or would like to have or could use. Get pictures and just copy it, make improvements where you can.        Now I want and auto body roticerre, let's see some good pictures of the one on that Pantera, did you build that one?"Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum"Lincoln Idealarc 250 AC/DCMillermatic 251   Syncrowave 300   30A spoolgunLincoln MP210Hypertherm 45(2) LN 25(2) Lincoln Weldanpower 225 CV(4) SA200   1 short hood    SA250    SAM 400
Reply:As far as the Pantera, this will keep you busy a while:http://www.rc-tech.net/pantera1/index.htmAs far as projects, how about a nut/bolt cart:http://www.rc-tech.net/per2/nb/
Reply:I want to make a trailer dolly for my boat.I use to make belt buckles out of old wrenches I would get at the pawn shop. I use to sell them for $5 I would make a $4.50 profit off each one.Last edited by oldschoolsoldier; 10-17-2010 at 09:12 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by oldschoolsoldierI use to make belt buckles out of old wrenches I would get at the pawn shop. I use to sell them for $5 I would make a $4.50 profit off each one.
Reply:Originally Posted by bp626indamixhow do you get it to "hold"?