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I am new to welding and thinking I'd like to build myself a welding cart with a table attached to it (like the type seen here: ).I have a couple of questions about material size... I know I can make it out whatever I want, but I wanted to get some opinions here, if I could. In the video, it looks like he uses maybe 3"x1.5" for the bottom square, then 1.5" square tubing for middle and top shelf, and angle for the uprights. My question is, for this type of build, is thickness much of a concern? I want the cart to be a little on the heavier side, just for the fact that I don't want it to get knocked over if I bump into it. Is 16 gauge too thin?I only have a little flux core 110 (Titanium 125) machine right now, but I'll build the cart large enough for a bigger 220v mig or multi process machine as well as 2 tanks, as that is what hope to own down the road. I plan on the welder being on the middle shelf, supplies/tools on the bottom shelf, and a solid top for a small work space and then the table that can fold out for a larger workspace should i ever need it. (I can always use extra work areas). For the top work surfaces, in the video the fella uses solid plate for a welding surface. I am thinking to do the same, at least for the cart (to prevent spatter an junk from falling through onto my welder). The table top may be different or built from slats of square/rectangle tubing just for clamping purposes which seem to be pretty popular (do I need that? i'm still learning what works) Any suggestions on top plate thickness? I know thicker is better when it comes to not warping from heat, but is 3/16" enough? 1/4"? I'm not sure there. I'd really like to build a nice cart once... then again, I don't want it to cost me $500 in metal either, lol. Any advice?
Reply:For a table that size, 16 gauge is probably OK,but 0.083 or 0.120 wall thickness is usually what I go with. You don't want to be doing too much hammering or banging on that table with a 3/16 or 1/4 inch top. I am also not a fan of placing the welder under the table. Welding is a dirty process that generates lots of dust and particles, especially a stick and/or flux core welder. Welders suck that stuff in through the cooling fan and it can lead to and early death for a welder if you are not careful. I much prefer to keep my welder at arms length or more away from where I am working.Miller Multimatic 255
Reply:You can skip the tube and use angle. I am not a fan of welder on table either but,,,,, a hobby guy really needs to become a salvage expert. I bought a couple tool boxes but cant think of any other furnishings I bought or bought significant materials for.
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Reply:My first welding cart was a table too.Looks great on paper. Today I have just cart for the welder so can roll it to location without the heavy table. It low to ground too so does not till overI also upgrade the wheels to 8" diameter and wider so will roll around the grass too. Great cart nowDave
Originally Posted by LittleTreeGuy
I am new to welding and thinking I'd like to build myself a welding cart with a table attached to it (like the type seen here: ).I have a couple of questions about material size... I know I can make it out whatever I want, but I wanted to get some opinions here, if I could. In the video, it looks like he uses maybe 3"x1.5" for the bottom square, then 1.5" square tubing for middle and top shelf, and angle for the uprights. My question is, for this type of build, is thickness much of a concern? I want the cart to be a little on the heavier side, just for the fact that I don't want it to get knocked over if I bump into it. Is 16 gauge too thin?I only have a little flux core 110 (Titanium 125) machine right now, but I'll build the cart large enough for a bigger 220v mig or multi process machine as well as 2 tanks, as that is what hope to own down the road. I plan on the welder being on the middle shelf, supplies/tools on the bottom shelf, and a solid top for a small work space and then the table that can fold out for a larger workspace should i ever need it. (I can always use extra work areas). For the top work surfaces, in the video the fella uses solid plate for a welding surface. I am thinking to do the same, at least for the cart (to prevent spatter an junk from falling through onto my welder). The table top may be different or built from slats of square/rectangle tubing just for clamping purposes which seem to be pretty popular (do I need that? i'm still learning what works) Any suggestions on top plate thickness? I know thicker is better when it comes to not warping from heat, but is 3/16" enough? 1/4"? I'm not sure there. I'd really like to build a nice cart once... then again, I don't want it to cost me $500 in metal either, lol. Any advice?
Reply:Photo of cart.Note it will if under the table for storage. Dave
Originally Posted by LittleTreeGuy
I am new to welding and thinking I'd like to build myself a welding cart with a table attached to it (like the type seen here: ).I have a couple of questions about material size... I know I can make it out whatever I want, but I wanted to get some opinions here, if I could. In the video, it looks like he uses maybe 3"x1.5" for the bottom square, then 1.5" square tubing for middle and top shelf, and angle for the uprights. My question is, for this type of build, is thickness much of a concern? I want the cart to be a little on the heavier side, just for the fact that I don't want it to get knocked over if I bump into it. Is 16 gauge too thin?I only have a little flux core 110 (Titanium 125) machine right now, but I'll build the cart large enough for a bigger 220v mig or multi process machine as well as 2 tanks, as that is what hope to own down the road. I plan on the welder being on the middle shelf, supplies/tools on the bottom shelf, and a solid top for a small work space and then the table that can fold out for a larger workspace should i ever need it. (I can always use extra work areas). For the top work surfaces, in the video the fella uses solid plate for a welding surface. I am thinking to do the same, at least for the cart (to prevent spatter an junk from falling through onto my welder). The table top may be different or built from slats of square/rectangle tubing just for clamping purposes which seem to be pretty popular (do I need that? i'm still learning what works) Any suggestions on top plate thickness? I know thicker is better when it comes to not warping from heat, but is 3/16" enough? 1/4"? I'm not sure there. I'd really like to build a nice cart once... then again, I don't want it to cost me $500 in metal either, lol. Any advice?
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Originally Posted by LittleTreeGuy
I'd really like to build a nice cart once... then again, I don't want it to cost me $500 in metal either, lol. Any advice?
Reply:Have my welders on carts separate from the table and my small table is mobile with a hoist, simply because my back doesn’t like anything more than 40lbs. Don’t have much that is not on casters and movable in my shop. I still have to roll a truck, trailer, or a tractor in the bay to work on. Have heavy extension cords to help move the welders and stuff where they are needed.
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Originally Posted by NotaVegetarian
Have my welders on carts separate from the table and my small table is mobile with a hoist, simply because my back doesnt like anything more than 40lbs. Dont have much that is not on casters and movable in my shop. I still have to roll a truck, trailer, or a tractor in the bay to work on. Have heavy extension cords to help move the welders and stuff where they are needed.
Reply:I agree about change and some of my best working things have been one off on the fly last minute deals that ended up working well enough they never got the "upgrade", I agree about the Veg washer cart. A lot easier to change if you dont have a fortune or a month and expensive paint on it. I think a guy should fix something up that works,,, especially for newbie,, use a while before rushing off to the steel store. I am kind of a master of "collecting" steel, I do cut it to store but I find so much mostly built. I have done the custom thing but I dont anymore if I can help it. Free and fast and ideal. I had the drill cart for years in another part5, was contemplating a build to replace the cobble job and as I was moving it out during a remod went past the old setup and it hit, few minutes later and some trays and a perfect setup with adjustable shelves.
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Reply:We were looking for something and my helper says,,, I got it, went home and came back with the cart/bench and we found old door skin for the top and the screw tray is single lamp raceway, we spray the top and were tossing stuff on in an hour, also been remod a couple times.
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