Hauling a larger welding machine or plasma cutter around the shop can be tough if you don’t have a welding cart among your welding supplies. However, some of the larger welding and cutting tables can be quite tough to move around as well. If you want a more easily organized welding shop for your home welding projects, why not consider welding your own table dolly like this project from Lincoln Electric:
Welding Project Materials
In order to get started on this project, you’ll need some sturdy metal pieces in order to build your frame. The original project listed with Lincoln used metal tubing that is 2” x 2” x 11 gauge. The cart rolls on 5” casters which are a bit on the high side, so this welder added leg pockets along the sides of his table so that the cutting table wasn’t raised off the ground more than 2”. This kept the table close to its intended height.
The dolly’s functionality is further improved by adding a piece of 3/4” plywood as a shelf inside the frame. If you have a plasma cutter, you can store it down below and keep all of your cutting accessories down there as well.
In order to attach the plywood, pick up some screws or nuts and bolts that can be attached through the metal sides.
When it’s time to finish off the dolly, you can protect it from rust for the long term by picking up a durable paint that you can use on metal.
Welding Project Machines
In order to make this welding project happen, you’ll need a way to cut your materials with either a chop saw, torch, or plasma cutter. You’ll also need a grinder to smooth off your edges and to remove any contaminants from your metal before you get started.
This particular project was completed with a TIG welder, but a stick or MIG welder would get the job done just as well.
When you add the plywood a drill will come in handy to both drill holes in the metal and/or to fasten your screws to the plywood.
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