Noob weld cart build.
11-17-2013, 11:13 AM
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11-18-2013, 07:48 AM
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Thanks guys! Unfortunately I haven't worked on the cart in a bit with some other projects going on and preparing to get the XJ ready for winter which has been quite a task.
My welder is an Eastwood 135, love it so far.
My welder is an Eastwood 135, love it so far.
11-20-2013, 02:31 PM
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Any progress? Just wondering....on a side note, my bender is coming along....
Still need to finish up with the digital angle finder conversion, almost done...real life blows, LOL
Still need to finish up with the digital angle finder conversion, almost done...real life blows, LOL
11-20-2013, 02:36 PM
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Can't you get an angle finder on your phone? Just make a mount that will clip your phone to it? Unless you already have that angle finder.
11-20-2013, 02:47 PM
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Any progress? Just wondering....on a side note, my bender is coming along....
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Still need to finish up with the digital angle finder conversion, almost done...real life blows, LOL
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Still need to finish up with the digital angle finder conversion, almost done...real life blows, LOL
11-20-2013, 03:10 PM
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Already have the angle finder...never considered using a smartphone, plus I feel a bit better having something proven and accurate...
12-02-2013, 11:03 PM
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Earlier in this thread I said I would post the chart we have at school with the different weave techniques....so here you go...
12-02-2013, 11:09 PM
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Nice! Thanks, that's pretty helpful. But are the numbers tailored to a specific welder? My chart has the arc voltage dial from A-H I think it is, and then wire speed by the numbers. Same deal here?
In regards to the weld cart, that project has been on hold as I've been winterizing my Jeep and have been putting a lot of work into rust repair. My build thread has more details on that though.
In regards to the weld cart, that project has been on hold as I've been winterizing my Jeep and have been putting a lot of work into rust repair. My build thread has more details on that though.
12-03-2013, 09:21 AM
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Nice! Thanks, that's pretty helpful. But are the numbers tailored to a specific welder? My chart has the arc voltage dial from A-H I think it is, and then wire speed by the numbers. Same deal here?
In regards to the weld cart, that project has been on hold as I've been winterizing my Jeep and have been putting a lot of work into rust repair. My build thread has more details on that though.
In regards to the weld cart, that project has been on hold as I've been winterizing my Jeep and have been putting a lot of work into rust repair. My build thread has more details on that though.
12-03-2013, 10:02 AM
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12-09-2013, 02:39 AM
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Made some progress today, fellas. After watching some YouTube videos, I tried doing the "e" method and I think it worked out really well for me. I also took into consideration some other tips you guys offered. Let me know what ya'll think!
Goal for the day: mount the front wheels. I started the evening by grinding down some of the other welds. Needed this surface flat for the front wheels.
I also cut and welded new 1" square pieces for the other end of the base for the front wheels. I think these two welds came out pretty nice, no?
After all that, I ground down the welds and got to work on drilling for the wheels.
Notice here a little problem I ran into when tightening down the bolts. The metal caved a little under the torque. I'm not sure what I'm going to do about that quite yet, but I'll probably end up welding these caps shut after straightening it out. That should help some.
Both sides done
Goal for the day: mount the front wheels. I started the evening by grinding down some of the other welds. Needed this surface flat for the front wheels.
I also cut and welded new 1" square pieces for the other end of the base for the front wheels. I think these two welds came out pretty nice, no?
After all that, I ground down the welds and got to work on drilling for the wheels.
Notice here a little problem I ran into when tightening down the bolts. The metal caved a little under the torque. I'm not sure what I'm going to do about that quite yet, but I'll probably end up welding these caps shut after straightening it out. That should help some.
Both sides done
Lovin' this cart. I like seeing the progression of your welds... gives me hope as I have yet to even hold a welding gun.
As for your front wheel conundrum - I was reading in JP magazine and they were installing a saginaw steering gear box on a custom-made rectangle tube frame. To avoid smashing the sides of the frame together when they bolted the steering box on, they took pieces of steel tubing that would fit over the bolts, cut them to length to match the width of the frame, and then welded them in as frame inserts. Then, the clamping force applied by the nut and bolt is transfered to the insert instead of the frame.
I'm guessing that welding the tube insert into your frame will probably be the tricky part, but well worth it. Looking forward to the finished product. Gets me amped up to find my equipment and start welding.
12-09-2013, 02:58 AM
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That makes sense, Basslicks! I might revamp that someday. Currently I plan to straighten out the frame a little and weld some 1" squares around the ends. That will beef it up a bit for now.
This project is unfortunately on hold as I've been putting all my efforts into fixing rust on my Jeep and getting it ready for winter. I'm hoping to be "done" and inspected within 2 weeks! When that happens, I'll be back to work finishing this cart! Check out my build thread if you're interested in seeing what I've done with some sheet metal on the XJ.
This project is unfortunately on hold as I've been putting all my efforts into fixing rust on my Jeep and getting it ready for winter. I'm hoping to be "done" and inspected within 2 weeks! When that happens, I'll be back to work finishing this cart! Check out my build thread if you're interested in seeing what I've done with some sheet metal on the XJ.
12-09-2013, 03:07 AM
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lol - wow, I forgot you're working nights right now too. Yeah, I've been following your build ever since FST started selling the NP231 linkage (long story short - I have a 2wd xj - converting it to 4wd - and have a np242). Totally understand about putting off projects to get the jeep right though. I have numerous projects on hold for the most recent surge to perform neglected maintenance projects. Most recently the rear main seal - hoping to not have to do that again for another 200k.