Piggy backed MIG cart?

Bret4207

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The issue- I have 2 MIG welders, one set up for flux core, the other for gas. I'd like to mount one above the other to save space. Has anyone seen a set up like that? I can cob something together, but I'd like to have a clear idea of where I'm going and my imagination is failing me.
 
I don't have that setup, as my MIG cart is one of the cheapie little multi-position hand carts I got for free when the original owner was going to toss it after a wheel broke off. I repaired it and In the horizontal position it fits my little 110-V Hobart nicely and has for most of 20 years now. However, one thing I've done several times to make double-decker work carts is used an old propane grill chassis, which you can often get for free beside the road. Usually the cause of death is either the burner or the grill unit's bottom rotting out, and usually the grill unit itself is just held on with bolts. I take those off, pull off the grill, and slap a piece of thick plywood on the top of the chassis, which gives you a two-tiered cart that can be rolled around. No reason why a 110-V MIG unit wouldn't fit on each level. If you're ever down this direction, I'm sure I can round up a "spare" grill as I grab them when I see them for just this sort of project.
 
Pressure washer carts make a good starting point. All kinds of dead pressure washers around. Strip off old motor and pump and those little migs fit right on there.
 
Bought the HF cart, MIG was too low for me, added a 3rd level using legs off defunct barbecue grill, some angle and some
expanded metal. Into it for about $30 extra. If I took out the original top shelf it would have more than enough room for a
second machine. As it is I can put a pair of toolboxes on it to clean out a tool cabinet drawer.
 
I think I would just sell the flux core welder. I like gas so much
better, and can do a much better job too. Mark.
 
(quoted from post at 15:50:54 01/19/21) I think I would just sell the flux core welder. I like gas so much
better, and can do a much better job too. Mark.

Flux cored has it's place. You need to learn how to use it. It's more like stick than gas MIG is in a way. Biggest thing I had to learn was to let the wire stick out more so the flux would melt. There's some good videos out there outlining getting better results from flux cored.
 


Thanks guys. You got me thinking and I managed to cob something up. Still need to get some more metal to make things more permanent, but it's a start!
 
(quoted from post at 19:42:35 01/19/21)
(quoted from post at 15:50:54 01/19/21) I think I would just sell the flux core welder. I like gas so much
better, and can do a much better job too. Mark.

Flux cored has it's place. You need to learn how to use it. It's more like stick than gas MIG is in a way. Biggest thing I had to learn was to let the wire stick out more so the flux would melt. There's some good videos out there outlining getting better results from flux cored.

Are these little 120v suitcase size units? If yes, an audio/video stand would be good. They have three levels about 18" apart.
or a commercial rack mount computer cabinet made for 19" rack mount computer/ audio/video components.

If the welders are the roll around 220v, stacking those two high might be tippy if maintaining the same foot print as one.

P.S. Many of the gas mig welders can also run flux core.
I know my Miller can just by changing wire.
 


220v units. They don't get moved much and a simple ratchet strap seems to hold them pretty good. Thanks for the ideas.

I did gain about 2 feet of space lengthwise and a foot depthwise by stacking them. When I get some tubing I'll add 2 shelves to raise the upper MIG and for a small tool box for wire and tips.
 
(quoted from post at 22:45:54 01/20/21)
I put my big welder on one of those HF furniture dollys.

I'm actually going to take the nice heavy wheels off one of the MIGs and put them under my stick welder! I'll add a caster wheel too and that should make life a smidge easier.
 

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