Metal Chore Cart

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Good Afternoon,I had the fun of building a garden cart with the help of my oldest son who was home for Thanksgiving.  He is an engineer, so it was a delight to work through some design issues on the removable tale gate with him.  Bonding, all that stuff.  It started life as a shop cart with solid rubber, cast aluminum wheels. I moved those wheels to a cart for a MIG and stick welder and added rubber wheels to this 3 foot by 5 foot flat bed platform.  For sided, I sheered and bent 14 g sheet with a two inch top edge for safety and stiffness.  I used my new three in one welder to cut some uprights for the tail gate to slide into and to TIG weld the corners of the sheet metal sides.  It may be slow, but I really like TIG welding.  It is so easy to see what you are doing.  I had a triangle tow frame with a 2 inch ball hitch, so I bolted that to the front and can pull it with my garden tractor.  Thank you for letting me share the fun of a simple project. Well done on all the amazing things you guys and gals are building and keep up the inspiration.  Paul Attached Images
Reply:The wheels look a bit small for it. Nice project though.
Reply:Originally Posted by michigandieselGood Afternoon,I had the fun of building a garden cart with the help of my oldest son who was home for Thanksgiving.  He is an engineer, so it was a delight to work through some design issues on the removable tale gate with him.  Bonding, all that stuff.  It started life as a shop cart with solid rubber, cast aluminum wheels. I moved those wheels to a cart for a MIG and stick welder and added rubber wheels to this 3 foot by 5 foot flat bed platform.  For sided, I sheered and bent 14 g sheet with a two inch top edge for safety and stiffness.  I used my new three in one welder to cut some uprights for the tail gate to slide into and to TIG weld the corners of the sheet metal sides.  It may be slow, but I really like TIG welding.  It is so easy to see what you are doing.  I had a triangle tow frame with a 2 inch ball hitch, so I bolted that to the front and can pull it with my garden tractor.  Thank you for letting me share the fun of a simple project. Well done on all the amazing things you guys and gals are building and keep up the inspiration.  Paul
Reply:So you're saying you don't know what a swiveling caster looks like?  You must have worked for Yugo.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Looks like a nice cart, maybe throw some rattle can paint on there. Sounds like you enjoyed working with your son, good deal.Lincoln 140CMillermatic 211Thermal Dynamics 52
Reply:Good work with the sheetmetal.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:That  was a correct observation, the front two tires are swivel casters and work very well.  I remind myself to drive forward a little before filling it with wood, so they do not have to spin 180 degrees under load.  I will admit that just today I saw that backward slant and had to bend down to look at it before I remembered that they are like that from the factory.  I guess it was a senior moment.  The paint is a must, but we are finally having some winter here in Michigan.  And for the record, I did test drive a Yugo once.  I talked to a new Yugo dealership owner once. He said that he dropped the line when a prospective customer had the radio fall out while on a test drive.  Have a great Christmas everyone!
Reply:Just so there's no misunderstanding, my post was directed to JohnnyWelder in response to his comment to you regarding the caster "bending from the weight" and his sarcastic remark about the engineering of the unit.Interesting story about the Yugo dealer.Nice job on the cart and Merry Christmas to you too!MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!