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  1. 12-14-2010, 03:03 PM #1
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    Default New toy

    Got a welder (Hobart Handler 140) for my birthday. First project is the obligatory cart for it. Made it using some left-over 2x2 and 1.5x1.5 square tubing I hard.

    Not finished with it yet.
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    You'll shoot your eye out, kid.
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    Good Job! Needs some wheels...
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    I liked the first one better. It had a welder on it.
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    Nice!
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    Thanks guys...it's a work in progress. My welding needs much more practice!
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    Very Nice!
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    Cool, I've wanted a mig for a long time. Is there anything more liberating than welding two pieces of metal together?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mr brg View Post
    Is there anything more liberating than welding two pieces of metal together?
    Cutting two pieces apart with a torch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by altiain View Post
    Cutting two pieces apart with a torch.
    The old smoke wrench.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    The old smoke wrench.
    Is that a Granpa saying? I like it!!!
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    Did your welder come with a gas kit? Will it accept one? Will you be putting wheels on your stand? Sorry for all the questions, just a big fan of welding and what not.
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    Wanna build a sim racing cockpit?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Miatie View Post
    Did your welder come with a gas kit? Will it accept one? Will you be putting wheels on your stand? Sorry for all the questions, just a big fan of welding and what not.
    It is gas ready, but I don't have a tank yet. I will be putting wheels on it too. Do you have a welder?

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    Wanna build a sim racing cockpit?
    Sure...supply the material and we'll throw one together!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Majik View Post
    Wanna build a sim racing cockpit?
    Make one for me in Husky size.
    M3 is always the answer.
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    I do have a welder. My dad has been a welder of all sorts for 40 somthing years now, he just turned 62 yesterday. He has a ton or two of equipment. If you or anyone needs anything ask before buying, hes not against selling things this late in his time. A gas kit, be it Aragon or C02 or a blend will make a smooth bead much easier and prettier. Also dont cheep out on your wire.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    Thanks guys...it's a work in progress. My welding needs much more practice!
    This is why almost everyone starts with a welding cart or table. It does not have to be pretty. :)

    My first project was my welding table. Learned a lot and helpd me get good welds on my trailer frame.
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    Table is next! :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    Table is next! :)
    My problem is that I don't have room for a table...

    but I'm considering a good set of saw horses like these: LINK
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  20. 12-17-2010, 09:54 AM #20
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    I'm considering a folding table. Not as elaborate as this one, but you get the idea.

    http://www.millerwelds.com/interests...ct/4030333722/
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