Easy
Process:
In my research for my upcoming DIY backhoe building project (blog to follow) I came across a gas powered pressure washer whose pump had died. After I took off the engine and accessories I was left with the cart which I used to build a MIG welder cart.
The first thing I had to do was to take off the metal piece that the engine was bolted onto, flatten it out and bolt it back on the frame a bit higher up. Then I had to make two support "legs", bolt those to the metal shelf.
The last thing was to make a holder for the Argon/CO2 tank which I made using some 1/8" x 1" flat bar, some 1/8" flat metal and a couple of small chains I had lying around.
Now I can wheel the welder around much simpler than before when I had to drag the individual pieces and set it all up again at its final location.
Pictures:
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| The pressure washer (broken pump manifold) I picked up on kijiji for $35 bucks |
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| The cart after all the pressure washer components were stripped from it |
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| Another view |
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| After I straightened the metal shelf and mounted it higher up on the cart |
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| The welder sitting on the metal shelf |
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| Close-up of the two legs I added (parts from an old treadmill) |
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| The bolt holding the metal shelf towards the front of the cart |
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| Using two pieces of 1/8" flat bar to hold the welder to the cart |
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| Getting ready to make a bottle holder under the welder |
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| Getting ready to tack weld the bottle holder |
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| The finished welding cart |
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| Side-view of the welding cart |
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| The bottle holder under the welder |
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| Rear view of the bottle holder |
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| Another view |
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| My MIG welder finally has a permanent home |
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| Another view of the cart |
Metal band saw
MIG welder
Angle grinder
Drill press
Drill
Measuring tape
Pencil & marker
Socket set
Screw drivers
Hammer
Square
Materials:
5' of 1/8" x 1" flat bar
2' of small chain
6" by 8" of 1/8" flat metal
Screws
Cost:
$10.00
Time:
3 hrs
Savings:
$250.00
Conclusion:
I love it! It works really well
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