vwrick69
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 24, 2013 8:46:44 GMT -5
This project started out because I had upgraded my Argon tank. I bought the larger tank from a guy in Leakoil site for $75.  |
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vwrick69
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 24, 2013 8:52:40 GMT -5
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vwrick69
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 24, 2013 8:53:23 GMT -5
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vwrick69
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 24, 2013 8:57:26 GMT -5
So I built a longer and srtonger frame, so far so good. But then I decided it needed a handle to pull it with, but I didn't want something that got in the way. So I made a hook handle that stows in the frame.  |
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vwrick69
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 24, 2013 9:01:41 GMT -5
Then I had to add side braces and bottom tabs. Then I decided that everything SHOULD be painted AND color matched, see where things start to go awry.  |
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vwrick69
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 24, 2013 9:02:29 GMT -5
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 24, 2013 9:03:32 GMT -5
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 24, 2013 9:08:00 GMT -5
So after $12 in metal, about $30 in paint and supplies,and about 2 weeks in shop before work and after other CHORES. This is what I wound up with.  |
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vwrick69
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 24, 2013 9:17:40 GMT -5
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 24, 2013 9:21:51 GMT -5
I think the wife MIGHT be right!!! Come to look at it, the welder kinda looks like crap, might have to spruce it up so it matches cart better.  ;D  |
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gokart
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Post by gokart on Feb 24, 2013 10:50:54 GMT -5
Nice! I want to go buy a welder now, just so I can build a stand like that.  |
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VDub63 ( Steven )
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63 Beetle, 63 Beetle #2 project, 62 Beetle project
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Feb 24, 2013 11:42:51 GMT -5
Nice cart. Mine was bought from Harbor Freight.
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Post by tarrich on Feb 25, 2013 6:17:09 GMT -5
And it is not wobbly without the spools and tools?
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vwrick69
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Post by vwrick69 on Feb 25, 2013 8:56:19 GMT -5
The spool lays in the top of welder. All my gloves, apron, helmet,and tools go in the bottom drawer. Extra wire and paperwork goes in lift top of cabinet.
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Post by 81pumagtc on Feb 25, 2013 21:29:50 GMT -5
Rick:
I've been laughing for 20 minutes here...
I know EXACTLY what you are talking about...this is really cool, but would be SO MUCH cooler IF...
The next thing I know, weeks have vanished, money has vanished, and usually I end up with something only a little cooler than what I started out to do!
It's a sickness...
"Hi, I'm Dave, and I think I have a better idea..."
Sounds suspiciously like "Hi, I'm Dave, and I am an alcoholic..."
Dave
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