Custom tig cart

[Wrdsk]

Here is the start of my custom tig cart. I've taken some ideas from the crazy cart built by specialty repairs.
One design flaw in all carts I've found is the drawer always opens into the cables, that's why this cart has a side opening drawer. Will post more pics as cart progresses. I apologize in advance for the pics being the wrong orientation.

[geezer]

Aside from getting a crank in my neck from viewing the pic's...everything looks good to me...there is no right or wrong cart..what ever works for a fellow is the answer...

Best thing about that cart is really smart choice of equipment you have on it,,,I have the same my self...

[m j mauer]

Welcome to the forum Wrdsk. Nice job on the cart.

[Wrdsk]

Yes I don't mean any disrespect to anyone else I was just talking about my own experience.

[geezer]

Yes I don't mean any disrespect to anyone else I was just talking about my own experience.

I hope I didn't offend you,,,,that was not my intent..

[performance]

I will say you will probably rue the day you put pneumatic tires on the cart because it is almost impossible to keep air in them....and in a welding shop...impossible.

[redbeard]

Looks good Wrdsk, welcome to the forum. Is that 1/4" or does the camera just add 10lbs?

I take it Princess Auto had the same sale as Harbor Freight on those tyres, I was actually planning on using them as well.

[Shaggy]

Hey Wrdsk, welcome to the forum and that cart looks nice. Definitely looks like you built it to last. Good job.

Steve

[Wrdsk]

14 ga. Base wrapped in 1/8 x4", yes good old princess auto.
Thanks.

[youngnstudly]

Great job on the cart! I've been planning my next welding cart layout for a few weeks now and I've come to the conclusion that I will be using a lot of the features you (and many others) have used on your cart(s). In my experience, Mark's comment about the wheels loosing air and needing constant attention is spot on. Even when you think things are fine, you notice a MAJOR improvement when you add (even a little) air to top them off. I almost forgot, welcome to the forum Wrdsk.

[redbeard]

In my experience, Mark's comment about the wheels loosing air and needing constant attention is spot on. Even when you think things are fine, you notice a MAJOR improvement when you add (even a little) air to top them off.

I've always read that a good dose of pre-emptive sliming is called for whenever you use those HF wheels.

[performance]

Slime really won't work on those for some reason...especially if hot sparks fly and melt through the rubber.

I'll be doing a cart build soon on the video channel as soon as we get the new site up.

[Rambozo]

Slime really won't work on those for some reason...especially if hot sparks fly and melt through the rubber.

I'll be doing a cart build soon on the video channel as soon as we get the new site up.

If you want the cushion of a pneumatic tire without the leak issues, you can get them filled solid with a soft rubber compound that mimics air. We get this on a lot of equipment with small tires that run in rough areas. Some bicycle shops can do this and we get it done at a large semi tire shop. I think they use the same stuff for mining equipment. The tires will weigh a lot more, but you never have to worry about flats, and they still run over floor debris like a pneumatic tire.

[Wrdsk]

If you want the cushion of a pneumatic tire without the leak issues, you can get them filled solid with a soft rubber compound that mimics air. We get this on a lot of equipment with small tires that run in rough areas. Some bicycle shops can do this and we get it done at a large semi tire shop. I think they use the same stuff for mining equipment. The tires will weigh a lot more, but you never have to worry about flats, and they still run over floor debris like a pneumatic tire.

That's exactly what I'm looking for, the hard plastic is a real pain, it just pushes whatever it runs into. Thanks, I'm going to look into this

[Rambozo]

That's exactly what I'm looking for, the hard plastic is a real pain, it just pushes whatever it runs into. Thanks, I'm going to look into this

If you got the 10" versions, you can get solid ones at Princess Auto, too. They have a lot of sizes and roll over almost as much as a pneumatic tire. There are other sizes as well.
http://www.princessauto.com/pal/Smal...mbly/2020088.p

[Wrdsk]

They're the same price I paid for the 4" casters I got from Home Depot. Those pneumatic tires I have I got for free, but I agree a solid tire would be the way to go for sure

[Rambozo]

Here is another option. Something a bit different I stumbled across on YouTube.

[Wrdsk]

Not a bad idea, I know practicality should be foremost, but looks play a roll for me as well. I think I'd try doing something like that before I tried the narrower solid wheels. You just can't beat the look of bigger, wider tires,even on a welding cart. I went with a 5 inch caster (4 inch wheel) on the front, compared to the little casters on my northern tool mig cart. It looks better and mobility it great as well.

[Wrdsk]

New pic, I've been sick so not much progress.

[Kempy]

Coming along and looking nice and I like drawer on the side also.