Lincoln MIG welder and cart plan - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ljackson · 07-01-2009, 10:59 AM

Hi, I am not sure where this should go. Moderator, can you move it where you think it needs to be and delete this top line?

I got a new welder for Father's Day. My wife got it at Lowe's. I didn't like the little cart at Lowe's so I built my own. So far I am very happy with the Lincoln 140T Pkg. I didn't find much out there as far as a plan so I drew one. Here's a plan (in PDF), materials list and pics.

***Josh*** · 07-01-2009, 02:14 PM

I have the same mig and love it. How's the cart to? Is it top heavy at all? I have the little short cart from northern tool and it works but sometimes a little more height would be nice.

**fine69** · 07-01-2009, 02:58 PM

Looks sweet.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-01-2009, 10:51 PM

when i got my mig the salesman want to sell me a cart,i said why i'll make my own and better
i got locking caster wheels
i would get a old pair of motorcycle bars and weld them in the front so you can push it where you want
just my 2 cents

72BlckButy · 07-02-2009, 08:03 AM

Nice work ljackson!

70cstjr · 07-02-2009, 09:55 AM

thats a nice setup..here is the setup we made from scrap metal for my friends welder

ljackson · 07-03-2009, 09:19 AM

It is not top heavy at all. I like the height. The 3" castors I used work great on the concrete. I didn't use locking castors. I think the wheels used by 70 cstjr would let you move it easily off concrete. I forgot to mention that I spent $30.00 on materials. Thanks for the comments.

LONGHAIR · 07-03-2009, 09:35 AM

I don't use a cart with mine, though it is a heavy little monster. It is much more portable that way. I keep the little bottle, that straps to the back, with it too. I can throw (relative term LOL) it in the back of my HHR and take it anywhere. I used to keep it behind the driver's seat of my extended cab S-10 most of the time.
Since I used to use a MIG for things like floor pan replacement, frame and roll cage type work, I liked to be able to actually put the entire machine inside the car with me. It was easier to change settings and gave me better reach w/o having super long cables.
It always seemed easier to take the welder to the material than the other way around.

70cstjr · 07-03-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ljackson

It is not top heavy at all. I like the height. The 3" castors I used work great on the concrete. I didn't use locking castors. I think the wheels used by 70 cstjr would let you move it easily off concrete. I forgot to mention that I spent $30.00 on materials. Thanks for the comments.

We were gonna use the smaller caster but went for the big boys just for that reason..cause most of the drive is gravel..and it would only lock up and drag..it all depends on what ur gonna be running around

07-01-2009, 02:14 PM	#2
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,512	Re: Lincoln MIG welder and cart plan I have the same mig and love it. How's the cart to? Is it top heavy at all? I have the little short cart from northern tool and it works but sometimes a little more height would be nice. __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

07-01-2009, 02:58 PM	#3
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Lincoln MIG welder and cart plan Looks sweet. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

07-01-2009, 10:51 PM	#4
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Lincoln MIG welder and cart plan when i got my mig the salesman want to sell me a cart,i said why i'll make my own and better i got locking caster wheels i would get a old pair of motorcycle bars and weld them in the front so you can push it where you want just my 2 cents Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex Last edited by fastwillie 696969; 07-01-2009 at 11:02 PM.

07-02-2009, 08:03 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lincoln MIG welder and cart plan Nice work ljackson! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-02-2009, 09:55 AM	#6
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Lincoln MIG welder and cart plan thats a nice setup..here is the setup we made from scrap metal for my friends welder __________________ PROJECT CIRCUIT RIDER

07-03-2009, 09:19 AM	#7
ljackson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 636	Re: Lincoln MIG welder and cart plan It is not top heavy at all. I like the height. The 3" castors I used work great on the concrete. I didn't use locking castors. I think the wheels used by 70 cstjr would let you move it easily off concrete. I forgot to mention that I spent $30.00 on materials. Thanks for the comments. __________________ Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery.



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