Building a Better Welding Cart

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[@ayeitzfrosty]

hello there, I am currently going to school for welding. I just finished my first year and I'm going to become second year in a couple of months!

[@TimWelds]

Awesome!

[@spacecityryder]

That's awesome man 😎. Good luck to you!

[@dlancello]

Great idea, drilling a hole to fit your plasma cutter.

[@NathanSprouleDrums]

I’m into the building side of this channel. Keep it up :)

[@christianmusso629]

Nice tip about drilling that hole in a combination square and then putting there your plasma cutter nozzle while dragging the combination square along the edge of the sheet metal plate. I also liked the design of the side cable hangers and the way the chain used to hold the 2 gas bottles was added onto the cart

[@TimWelds]

Thanks a ton! That modified square has been really handy. I drilled the hole centered on the 1" mark, so I can just set the square to 1" less than my depth and go for it.

[@joell439]

@@TimWelds 👍😎👍

[@madhouse5213]

I wonder if a wooden sliding square would be good enough for the same job since you wont need to worry about slicing the square in half

[@Richie5480]

Just an FYI if you do breathe in the fumes from galvanized metal and welding, drinking some milk, will help with headaches. This is from a old friend welder, old school.

[@andyf1235]

That is a great welding cart. It has given me heaps of ideas for my own build when I get time.

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! I've built several carts and each time I try to do something a little better.

[@davidrasmussen2975]

Tim, nice design and finish quality. Only upgrade I suggest is bending push handle pipe into a wide “U” or trim exposed ends off. That is less likely to snag on your clothes or cable.

[@jadenkern6173]

I have been training myself how to weld the last year or so, and I finally decided I want to make a proper welding cart. I wasn’t expecting this video to be so educational about various tools and the techniques… very well done, thank you !

[@j.c.smithprojects]

oh look at that! you got the new revolution 2500! love the cart. wide base. two tanks, great accessory holders and very sturdy.

[@jeffreyboatright6919]

Very nice build

[@luisg8946]

The BEST PROCEDURE SO FAR. I like how the cart came out. 👍

[@-DIYPRO-]

Turned out nice! Now I can start on one!

[@aloud9738]

Good build, love how you keep the shop clean.

[@RobertBrown-lf8yq]

Tim, Some great tips in this video. Love the semi-freehand and templated plasma cutting 👏👏 On plain steel, particularly with lap welds, a lot of car body guys use a ‘weld-thru’ copper-based primer on the lapped surfaces. Thanks for taking the time to explain the design, and construction of the project. Regards Robert Sydney, Australia

[@canadianhuntnfish]

Nice cart! I think I’ll make one.

[@donaldmarty8445]

Nicely done! Thanks for sharing, Tim.

[@deangarner4]

Nicely done, Tim. Learned a lot from watching you weld the different pieces - how you held the lance and positioned yourself for different angles etc... great video!

[@paddlepower888]

Nice cart! You must have really enjoyed seeing your plans come to life. Only change I’d suggest is a pull handle higher than a few inches above the knee-a vertical pull handle welded to a front corner would permit free access to the welder’s panel. I bought the 30 in. x 16 in. Two Shelf Steel Service Cart from Harbor Freight for my small stick welder & plasma cutter but the machine cables came out lower than the shelves’ 3” high walls. I welded a table to go on the top shelf. The machines rest on the table, bringing the controls and displays to chest level. For each side, I welded basic cable tamers to the top edges of the table. The cart, with a shelf added above the bottom one, holds everything for stick welding, including angle grinders, PPE and consumables. One day I’ll attach a flip up table to a welding cart, if not this one.

[@arnoldkokonya]

That is such an interesting type of hook. I love it. You have no idea how many ripped overalls I have coz of hooks. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@marcelknippers9591]

What a great cart and example to build myself and a joy for the eyes. Loved to watch it. Many thanx and greetz from Holland, Marcel Knippers😀

[@OZheathen]

Nice one I bought an off the shelf welding cart just as a stop gap till I build one ( it’s terrible lol but does the job) This is given me the motivation to get mine done

[@milnermoss6428]

Thank you Tim, nice build, really enjoy your videos and the way you explain the process.

[@shanek.odumodum9811]

That is really nice. Awesome setup!

[@shawnjacobs4111]

That's a really clever design. Great job!

[@TimWelds]

Thanks!

[@daviddeswardt]

Good Morning Tim. My name is David and I am in Zimbabwe. I have just bought a Mig welder and I too want to build a cart so this gave me some great Ideas. Thanks

[@titansteelful]

Thank you for taking the time and making a well thought out video

[@TimWelds]

Thank you!

[@proa1999]

Congratulations, great work!

[@petem6291]

Tim , you do nice work I have build a few welding carts and one thing I learned ( The Hard Way ) when it comes to wheels the bigger they are the easier it rolls with a heavy bottles and the cart would fall over ( another painful lesson ) my point it"s never a bad thing to go big on wheels

[@AhmSaeed-rf3wq]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@aishora-di4fm]

Благодарю Вас. Многое понравилось, сделаю на своей тележке, но теперь только летом, у нас уже холодно. Москва. Всем Мира и Добра

[@donaldmarty8445]

I recently purchased a new larger MIG machine to supplement my entry level unit and my first project is fabbing a new welding cart. After watching both of your vids on the topic, I'm shamelessly copying pretty much your complete design which I think is nearly prefect. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Nice build, Tim. Well done. Love the brackets you made to store your cables & hoses. Nice design. That will stick with me as I once got a serious injury from one of those J-hooks from a cheap, store bought weld cart. Now I know what my next project will be!

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! I've had more than one encounter with the bent hooks I put on my last one... They sell those round discs at my local steelyard, so it's pretty easy and they work really well.

[@glennarnold3970]

nice welding trolley tim the only thing i would add is a piece of upright tube on the front that is telescopic with a 45 degree fork on the end of it for hanging your mig torch/tig torch on instead of leaving it on the weld table or lap over the welder having it telescopic is good for if you are sitting welding or standing welding cheers from down under

[@TimWelds]

That's a great idea! I do have a magnetic holder, but it's pretty often that I just flop the torch over the machine and once in a while it falls on the floor right when I'm holding something in place.

[@tedbastwock3810]

Happy for you 🤜 Very nice looking cart. Awesome table, so glad you have it so I can lust over it 😂🤤Just watched some of your older vid, same great welds, but even better videography, you are improving and we are all the benefactors. Thanks for sharing!

[@waynespears5664]

Very nice cart,those wire hanger and the way you designed them was perfect...............................................Fort Worth,Tx

[@rodneyfalk4591]

Good job I like the way you do your videos and the pictures and details of your work. 👍🤝👌

[@dark30welderwelding11]

Nice job Tim

[@johnambro7181]

Man: I am so going to take some of your ideas for my cart build, good stuff Tim, and cheers.

[@TheOldKid]

Nice build Tim

[@jvazquez53]

Love the square idea BTW, that course is very good, well worth it. I go back quite often the get "refreshed"

[@TimWelds]

Thanks a ton! I think it's just a lot easier to keep things square and flat.

[@melgross]

Very nice, Tim. It’s interesting on how all of our welding cart needs differ. I made mine for my welder and plasma cutter on the top, side by side, with a cabinet below and the two cylinders at the back as you did. Sorry I haven’t been around much lately. Unfortunately, life got in the way for some time.

[@TimWelds]

Hi Mel, Great to hear from you! It's funny that you mention that. As soon as I finished this, I looked at my plasma cutter and thought 'Dang...I should've made a place for this on the cart.' Maybe a mod or rev B for that some day.

[@melgross]

@@TimWelds I wish there was an easy way to have a photo sent, but they don’t seem to allow it. I did some other things I think are interesting.

[@dannyshannon9103]

Sweet operation!!

[@4speed3pedals]

Very nice! I like the "hooks" for hanging hose/wire. Also, thanks for the tip on going too slow, creating dross with a plasma torch. I just purchased an inexpensive one from Vevor and will be cutting the frame on my Jeep then adding the replacement "caps" so the frame will be strong again. Less dross makes life easier. Jeep frames have become notorious for rusting out due to salt on the roads in Northern states.

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! Sounds like some pretty major surgery coming up for your Jeep!

[@justintasht1067]

Fantastic build looks really good great job. 👍👍

[@TimWelds]

Thank you!

[@dannymeil3294]

I really like the table top you are using to make everything.

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! It's a Siegmund table from Quantum Machinery. They aren't cheap, but it's been a huge time saver.

[@andrejoubert3033]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@brandonscarfe8803]

Solid! thanks for the video

[@TimWelds]

Thank you!

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Sinsei Tim, *Can you do video on why the 7018 starts with a bit of porosity in the bead at the very begining?* Ive noticed this in your 7018 beads as well. Thank you 🙏 for all your hard work and dedication ❤

[@jeffpv.]

Looks good Tim! I ordered a new mig welder, and didn't realize it's 26 inches long, so I'll be making a new cart. I picked the wheels like yours from Harbor Freight yesterday, in 8 inch / 3 inch.

[@TimWelds]

Nice! That's a healthy size machine. I used the 8 inch wheels and 3 inch casters from Harbor Freight on my last one and it's rolled around great, much better than most of the ready made ones.

[@larrd9213]

Strong work sir.

[@brentonkelly3780]

Nice job!

[@sumdumhick]

Sweet dude. Definitely stealing those hooks

[@user-ru7jh5df9z]

Very cool- good job.

[@martinrosales2672]

Tim I really enjoy your information on setting welders and tips on welding different metal thickness with rods. Can you do something on how to torch cut thick metals using propane and oxygen bottles. And what to look for in the flame to know if I need to add or reduce any of the gasses. Thanks.

[@waynepearson7058]

Whow your cart is awesome thank u for such a great design. I'm going to build the very same as to include my argon bottle. Regards Wayne from sunny SA

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Nice round choice for your hooks. Thanks TW.

[@TimWelds]

Thanks Craig!

[@titansteelful]

Perfect timing mate. I just purchased a new unimig welder and plasma cutter

[@TimWelds]

Awesome! Sounds like a great setup!

[@markmcdonald1243]

As always, like you style 👍

[@denniskearns3244]

Nice cart! Make it taller

[@walter2670]

Are you going to weld on little stops to keep the machine from wiggling off the top shelf.

[@TimWelds]

I'll probably attach some corner blocks to keep it in place. It doesn't take too much of a wild ride in my space, but it would be a real bad day if one of my machines took a dive.

[@nanaklif4973]

🎉nice job

[@jeremyotero4575]

Great Video,,,, man,,, keeep it up...

[@ValeIpi]

Hello there,that’s amazing work!!!but I was just wondering I’m planning to go for welding in college,and we’ll I want to learn some welding and buy my own welder and idk who to go too,and we’ll im just wondering for a opinion is it better to get my own welder and learn?,or wait until college?.

[@andrewdollinger8858]

Thanks Tim. Great cart design and execution. I’ve been welding from time to time for approx 10yrs. Some for work but mostly as a hobby. I find your content really helpful.. so much so that I have also subscribed to your online courses.. great btw. I’ve recommended them to friends.. and, If you’re reading this and haven’t checked out Tim’s courses- do so! It’s a great way to learn and build confidence in the different modalities that you don’t know.. or remember what you forgot.. until you struggle a bit and finally remember or figure it out. Do you have a video covering the HTP 2500- especially pulse MiG?

[@TimWelds]

Thanks a ton, I really appreciate that! I haven't made a video covering the HTP 2500. It's not on the market yet, but will be released for sale in early July. (I got one early to make videos for their website explaining how to operate it) I do have a video with some pulsed MIG on their Pro Pulse 220. The fundamentals of Pulsed MIG on this machine is pretty similar, though it's more capable, largely because the double pulse is fully adjustable. I'll have some info on it in coming out in the coming weeks.

[@MASI_forging]

Great job 👍👍

[@TimWelds]

Thanks 👍

[@user-kh2yl6nn3l]

Nice job Tim . I just sub'd . And thanks for the ideas .

[@dansimmons2906]

I would love to get a copy of the plans for this cart

[@aaronsalvesen4553]

Love it!!!

[@craigb3313]

Hey man, great vid...I'm currently building a cart. What type of welder u got and how much? Thanks

[@rodwright225]

Great project , especially like those cable hooks . Hope you don't mind if I borrow that idea 😎👍👍

[@jakeschisler7525]

I bought a welding cart and it has good wheels and locking ones in the front. It has 2 cutouts for a tank or flip it over for just one. Only thing I'm not sure where I bought it, maybe Amazon.

[@TimWelds]

That sounds pretty nice to switch between dual and single cylinders.

[@franciscoguerrero1138]

I like that welding table! What size? Where do i get something like that? Tnx.

[@jimw3799]

I wish you had provided some dimensions of the pieces. That would be a really big help to get started on this project.

[@terrymoeller5153]

Tim, great video’s watch them all the time. Just bought the same welding table, could you tell me where you buy your accessories, clamps, 90, straight guides for the table. Thanks

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! You're going to love it, it's outstanding. All of mine are from Quantum Machinery.

[@19672701]

Great build,that welder looks nice. I've replaced all chains on my welders with a metal strap and a single hand screw. No more floppy bottles,it drove me crazy every time I moved the machine. Are they making a watercooler by HTP?

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! I may have to try the metal strap on my next one. HTP does have a water cooler that it can connect directly to their machines so that you don't have to turn on a separate unit.

[@richardfairfield]

HI TIM, Can I get a material list on this build? Really nice cart.

[@marselusek]

Wózek piękny ! mucha nie siada. Ale Twój warsztat wygląda jak wnętrze mojego salonu gościnnego... Odnoszę wrażenie , że to raczej pokazowy warsztat do kręcenia filmów, aby wszystko było kul :) Prawie wszystkie klamoty użyte w filmie wyglądają jakbyś je dopiero kupił. Lecz ogólnie szacun stary ! Pozdrowionka z Polski !

[@user-kg3zq6nn8w]

Hello my friend, can you explain to us how to distinguish between slag and metal wire while welding 6013 wire as I find it difficult to weld 2F

[@alphaprime1813]

Great work! Have you thought about turning this into a project kit for sale?

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! I'm working on putting together some project kits for sale online, however, a cart like this won't be one of the early ones.

[@alfonsohernandez5907]

What’s a good gauge of steel to use for this application.

[@sullivanmccurdy3449]

is there any way to get a materials list of the cart you just built?

[@armandoabonitalla9373]

hello sir,,,where did you buy your welding hood and tools?...like helmet,gloves,machines..etc...

[@TimWelds]

I have bought them from all over the place. A lot of them come from Amazon, some from Harbor Freight and some I just google around. For machines, USA Weld carries a lot of accessories and HTP welding machines that are outstanding. Full disclosure, they sponsor the channel. While these machines aren't the cheapest on the market, after a couple years of using them extensively, they are extremely high quality and offer a great value compared to some of the brands distributed through welding supply stores. There's a link to their site in the description.

[@LuisGarcia-ei5dj]

It would be nice to have the measurements.

[@Thomeeque]

Nice! Is the welder somehow secured from accidental slipping down of it's shelf?

[@TimWelds]

Not at the moment. It doesn't see much terrain in my little workshop, but i think I'll add something to avoid Murphy's Law coming back to bite me. :)

[@paddlepower888]

@@TimWeldsbig long strap, like what people use to keep canoes and kayaks on their cars!

[@ClarencePowell-fc2zc]

whats your blue prints for this welding cart

[@christopheresper6144]

What is a good thickness of tubing for a cart like this? Something just sturdy enough to not be too heavy and costly. Thanks

[@reaperreaper5098]

16 gauge is a good thickness for these kinds of carts.

[@christopheresper6144]

@@reaperreaper5098 ok thank you.

[@TimWelds]

I agree on the 16 gauge. That's what I used for this one and what I have used for almost every little cart I've built.

[@mse1333]

Hey Tim, been watching your vids, great job. I’m thinking about getting into flux core as a hobby, and am pondering, besides an angle grinder, what should I get for cutting stock, a chop saw or a band saw? As seen in this vid, you are using a chop saw but I’m concerned about the little metal bits removed by the blade flying everywhere. Is there a good way to handle this so my grandkids don’t step in metal bits? They are forever barefoot no matter what I tell them. Thanks!

[@jagboy69]

Get a cheap vevor portable bandsaw. No sparks, flying chips and it's nice and quiet. Blades are cheap too.

[@TimWelds]

Thanks! That's a great question and honestly those little metal chips are a real pain. I built a cart with a chute that catches a lot of them, but when I'm cutting tubing, they fly out the end of the tube and spread all over the place. A bandsaw is a quieter option and the chips are much more tame. Worldtraveler's suggestion of a portable bandsaw is a great one for the money. Personally, I'm not very good at cutting tubing precisely with a portable bandsaw, so I prefer a horizontal bandsaw. There are some that are a portable bandsaw mounted on a base for around $200 on Amazon. My buddy built his own base/guide for a Harbor Freight portable bandsaw and it works really well. There are some ideas for those around on the interwebs. Here's a link to the bandsaw that I have: amzn.to/42ly6BB . I've had it for a couple years and it took a bit of messing with to get it to cut straight. Since it's been dialed in, it's worked pretty good for me over the last 3 or so years. Floor stand models are a bit better if you have space and budget for that, but it's definitely not necessary for hobby work.

[@jagboy69]

@@TimWelds I swear I'm more accurate with an angle grinder. But I have that cheap vevor. It cuts square enough for the girls I go out with.

[@JV-nt9bp]

Super 😍

[@charliehcrew1957]

I would add a small rim to keep the welder on the cart when you are moving it.

[@TimWelds]

That's a great suggestion! In my space, it doesn't go for too much of a wild ride, but it would be a bad day if that machine took a dive. I'm thinking that I'll add some sort of retainers on the corners. The door on this machine comes down pretty low, so I need to keep the side clear.

[@ice4278]

What size wire did you use when welding your cart together

[@TimWelds]

I used .030” (.8mm). A size up or down would work fine too, but this is the size I use for almost everything.

[@ice4278]

Hey Tim what is the thinnest metal you can weld with 0.30 and the thickness too?

[@TimWelds]

From around 22 gauge to 5/16” or so.

[@rock7282]

Is this a studio shop or part of your house? Just wondering

[@TimWelds]

This is just my attached garage that I've turned into my little shop.

[@tjs_welding_and_fabrication]

When are you going to review the htp revolution

[@philipcunio4089]

What is the cost versus buying a cart from Harbor freight and modifying it?

[@TimWelds]

I don’t remember the exact cost of materials, but it was in the ballpark of the better HF cart. It’s not about saving a buck, this is night and day more sturdy, has much better wheels, is exactly the right size, holds dual cylinders and is designed with a place for everything. That being said, the HF carts aren’t too bad, I’ve used several of them.

[@stevenrobinson9610]

Do you sell plans?

[@TimWelds]

I don't right now, though I'm working on a site to do that in the near-ish future. I'll definitely post an announcement when that happens. Thanks!

[@jd-mr9xn]

Are you going to review the new Htp Revolution?

[@TimWelds]

I may do a dedicated review, but I'll definitely be using it in a lot of upcoming videos and will keep everyone posted on how it's working.

[@RUreddynow]

how do you have a weld shop that looks like bedroom?

[@TimWelds]

Or…why do I have a bedroom that looks like a weld shop? 😃 I set up this area to be clean for filming and chose paint that’s easy to repair. In all reality it’s a bit of a mess in some areas behind the camera.

[@RUreddynow]

@@TimWelds it looks awesome, I'm just jealous lol

[@TheDistur]

Clever

[@TimWelds]

Thanks!

[@Cartercotw6969]

I know it aint me but i wanna see u build another go kart using tig welding

[@TimWelds]

I actually started one a few months ago, but it's one of those projects that's been sitting almost finished for too long. It's coming, though...

[@raimundooliveira9953]

👍👍👍👍

[@jule123ize]

Awesome dude

[@TimWelds]

Thank you!

[@leonardcassidy4227]

😊

[@jagboy69]

Just finished this last year. HTP Mig on top, HTP Tig machine in the middle, water cooler on the bottom. Add in 2 130CF bottles and that sucker is HEAVY! I used 1" tubing and that was a mistake. 3/4" tube would have been PLENTY! I used the same back wheels you have, but larger front wheels so it can roll over the metal chips on the floor. I'm not a fan of multi-process anything, is that revolution the "Something great is coming" ?

[@TimWelds]

Nice! That sounds like an awesome setup! I generally go overkill on the tubing size, partially due to aesthetics. In this case 3/4" or 1" would have easily done the job. This machine is the 'Something great is coming'. In the past, I have also had separate TIG and MIG machines, because the few multiprocess options on the American market that included AC TIG fell a little short of my dedicated machines in terms of capability. However, this one honestly performs as well as any dedicated machine that I've used on MIG and TIG.

[@jagboy69]

@@TimWelds My concern is when something quits and you lose the entire show. Hope Jeff gave you that machine to keep. I never got a call after I pissed and moaned about the Chinese htp watercooler video. Buying that was kind of a waste of money.