DIY
DIY Project: Welding Cart
1. Material
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1.5-inch aluminum angle
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1.5-inch aluminum tube that is 1/8 inch thick
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1/8 inch thick flat plate
2. Equipment
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YesWelder YWM-211P MIG Welder
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YesWelder LBT150 Aluminum Welding Spool Gun
Recommended Products
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YesWelder Welding Helmet
Recommended Products
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Mitering chop saw
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4.5 inch angle grinder
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Welding clamps
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Minion squares
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7.25-inch circular saw
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Jig saw
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Cordless drill
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Cordless drill with a 1.5-inch hole saw
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Surface conditioning tool
3. Building Process
3.1 Material Preparation (1:34)
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Choose aluminum (use scrap aluminum), cut the bottom aluminum sheet, and grind the edges to ensure smoothness. PS: You can also use the materials you already have.
3.2. Making the bottom frame for the welding cart. (2:31)
3.3. Building vertical supports and top frames. (5:01)
3.4. Prepare and cut the aluminum shelves for the welding cart. (6:49)
3.5 Cut and prepare the pipe handle, use a homemade notch fixture to process the pipe, ensuring a flush contact surface. (8:46)
3.6 Install and weld the pipe handle. (11:58)
3.7 Surface Treatment (12:33)
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Perform a brushed finish on the aluminum surface to prevent scratches and maintain the materialās characteristics.
3.8 Assemble the parts and secure them with welding. (12:55)
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Secure the upper welder mounting plate and lower storage shelf.
3.9 Installing four wheels. (13:39ļ¼
3.10 Safety Testing (14:13)
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Check structural stability and ensure weight capacity (referencing the 200 lbs limit).
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