Tig Cart for 200DX

[build]

Thank you for the compliment.
You are absolutely right about putting down a sheet on the bottom, I just didn't have anything floating around at that time, but I do now.
As for the 200DX, although I am not a welder and cannot compare it against anything else, all I can say is that I am enjoying it very much. Where I see the drawback is the actual cable between the torch and unit. Its quite stiff and large. The new blue and red machines have the gas flowing within the cable and the connector is a quick disconnect for the gas.
I am looking at upgrading to a better and more flexible cable, but I have to figure out how to make it work. I also bought myself a smaller #9 torch with the flexible head. I am using that one more than the 26 that was sent with the machine.
The other issue which may or may not be an issue is that the fan within the unit is quite loud. Other than than.... you will enjoy the machine.
Cheers
Richard

[ncsugrad2006]

How long did it take you to build it?

Did you use any kind of plans or sketch or just wing it?

[Brian Ski]

How long did it take you to build it?

Did you use any kind of plans or sketch or just wing it?

I have been copying plans and adding in my own ideas... One thing to look at is the welder in actually fairly narrow... And if you make the cart taller or use a larger tank you probably want to go wider so it does not get very top heavy. I was thinking of going with a wider wheel base.

Do a search on carts and you will find several people who have built them... Keep taking the good ideas... And add your own...

[build]

I think it took me about 6-8 hours elapsed time since this was the first time that I built anything like that. As for plans, I sketched it out on paper first and then drew it up on AUTOCAD, just because I could. Scrounging for parts took time as well.
Bottom line is this, get a concept in your head, get some metal and start welding it together. Its not rocket science, its just a lot of fun. One thing I would recommend is to get the main parts dimension such as the tank and welder and work from there. The rest of the stuff that is added is by the seat of your pants. Bottom line is to have fun!
Cheers
Richard

How long did it take you to build it?

Did you use any kind of plans or sketch or just wing it?