CGCINC Project#2: TIG filler rod holders

[CGCINC]

I have search for a filler rod holder that was 18" with no luck. I found some at my local welding shop that said 18" on them but after measuring, they were only 15 1/2" long.
I got tired of looking and I like to tinker so I thought I would make my own.

I started with a 10' piece of 3" PVC, 5 end caps, 5 test caps and 10 hooks to mount on the wall. I cut the PVC into five 19" pieces, I always cut my 36" filler rods in half so this will give me just enough room so I don't hit the rods with the cap. Next I went to the belt sander and sanded the end that the cap will go on so that it is slightly smaller just so the cap will go on and off easily. Then I pushed the test caps on the other end. You can see in pic#3 that I screwed the test caps on. I didn't want them popping out and I didn't want to glue them permanently incase I ever need to take it apart!?! Ya never know! Next I just mounted the hooks on the wall leaving enough space between them so the 3" PVC will fit. Now just add filler rods, caps and label the outside of the PVC and your done!
I was originally going to paint these white to cover the labeling that is always on PVC. I ended up using Acetone and cleaning the labeling off so I just left them as they are.
I've got $55.16 in parts so it wasn't a freebie but it works perfect for what I wanted and it's another thing I can say "I did it" to!

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[jerky]

perfect, now all you gotta do is label them and fill em

[CGCINC]

Getting there!
I need a few more tubes

[everlastsupport]

I use PVC as well, just full length (for TIG filler). I also use a grease pencil rather than a sharpy to label them, since sometimes a few of mine will change. Example, no more 1100, just wipe it and write on a new size/type. Though you probably will not change much, 4043, 5363, ER70s, some 308 or 316 and you have the bulk of it.

Clean and compact TIG setup you have there. Everything within reach. Nice.

[CGCINC]

I use PVC as well, just full length (for TIG filler). I also use a grease pencil rather than a sharpy to label them, since sometimes a few of mine will change. Example, no more 1100, just wipe it and write on a new size/type. Clean and compact TIG setup you have there. Everything within reach. Nice.

The Sharpie will wipe off with Acetone... I use Acetone for everything, lol.
It's starting to feel like "home"! I think the next step is a small venting system.

[everlastsupport]

Oh, yea that would be a good idea to add venting. And with the TIG you could make your own. Keep the air movement down.

Neat tip I found, you can remove sharpy with Rain-X as well.