YAWC (yet another welding cart)
So, here's the first project and pretty much the first time using a TIG welder. -Yet another welding cart. It's all aluminum with 1" square legs and lower struts with 3/8" plate holding the tank and wheels. The top & bottom panels are just 1/8" plate. Also plan to make some storage boxes for the front and possibly sides. There's picture of one positioned in the front, roughly where it will be mounted. The box is stitched together out of drops; figured it would be good practice. Had some struggles with inside corner welds on the bigger material but eventually saw what was going on and worked through it. I need to improve on those corner welds. They're a little tricky. Probably would have been helpful to have a helium mix. I made sure everything had deep penetration. It took a few days working a couple hours after work every day. I'll put a few more finishing touches on it as time goes. It was good practice and the cart came out nice & strong, rolls smooth. It's only for the garage and driveway which are both good surfaces.
Oh, that's my dog, Sash. She's great. Wish I could find a welding helmet for her so she can hang w/me in the garage while I'm messing around.
EDIT: BTW: The front legs are indeed 6 degrees off vertical to give it a little style... -Not an optical illusion or newby warpage error...
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