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Another video full of great ideas. Probably gonna have to steal a couple of them for my setup. Keep em coming. Hey Autumn you need to be in the videos to keep Doug inline.
Hi Autumn! Great use of an existing cart. You’re a talented fabricator! Spot for clamps should be next upgrade. Maybe some expanded metal on the middle shelf instead of wood. 220v Extension cord spot would be nice too!
Hi Doug. What a great cart. Lots of useful ideas. I guess what I like about your channel is you have such good, useful, and creative ideas. What makes it work , at least for me, some others might agree, is you follow the rules of K.I.S.S. ( keep it simple, stupid). Which is sometimes what I struggle with, over thinking. Lol Thanks again. Doug. Blessings Ed from Chicago 🙂
Definitely got some ideas to think about for a cart when I get to building mine. It’s great to see Autumn in the videos with you hope she keeps making appearances. 😊
Hey Autumn! 👋 We all miss seeing you on videos! Your beauty takes our breath away and you make every video you're in WAY better. I know I am not the only one who thinks this 🥰
Thanks Doug. Love all your videos I'm going to use some of your ideas on my cart especially the ( IV) POLE dead space above the cart and keeps things handy.
Doug, you are a man of innovation! I repurposed a Pressure Washer frame with wheels to hold my (flux core) MIG and Stick Welders. I also added a 20' Retractable Extension Cord (120V with Breaker & swapping both plug ends) for better Versatility and a Metal "tip Open" bin above the Welders (with a magnet to keep it closed) to hold tips & tools. And a couple of Rod Holders attached to the Uprights.
I thought for sure the gun holder was cut to a perfect size to use it as a tank wrench. I like the idea, I use my Klutch welding table as my cart. I added a shelf on the bottom, a 4 outlet box for my mig, grinder, and whatever else, then I added wheels. I do however find everything on the shelf gets dirty because of the holes. My MIG is a flux core so no bottle for it.
Doug great cart some great simple ideas and easy but smart like it a lot. You have a piece of equipment beside that welder I would really like to have some classes on is the mill machine. I rebuild Perazzi trap guns for a hobby and when your fitting a new block I can see that would be a very hand machine to help in the job. Right now I do everything by hand which still works very well just need lots of patience… Great videos also watched the one explaining your eye injury, at my cottage a couple years ago similar thing involving a bobcat except a guy had a tow rope on a root ball and was pulling it out and when it let go it sling shotted and came through the cab and actually man passed away from his head injuries so thing happen very quick… always have to be thing what could happen if things don’t go right…
Awesome cart - I built one, but it does not have all the thoughtful extras, I will be utilizing them on my cart, the whip holder is great idea, and I have the welder and plasma cutter under my table top so the welder side coved closes like you showed - magnets are a great idea, great video
Doug! Please do a video on gettijg started doing small machining jobs in a garage-based shop for the hobbyist. I primarily mean lathes and mills: what you have owned and what you have upgraded to. Benchtop all in one lathe/mills vs small chinese mills vs a decnt sized machine. There are a LOT of guys looking to purchase used machines off marketplace or buy new ones off Amazon or HF. Help us out? 😎
That cart is awesome. Can't think of anything to make it better other than maybe a place for your most used clamp(s). Maybe some of your consumables can be placed on that pole instead of the bottom tray so you don't have to bend way down there. Well done!
For $2,900, the Miller welder doesn't come with a nice gas strut to hold up the side cover? You should write them a scathing letter and demand revisions. haha. I love this cart idea! I love the flush mount cables that can't get smashed, because the table top steel is wider than the rest of the cart. Having a welder under a welding work table, really seems like the best combination of saving space. Most people don't need a gigantic stand alone welding table with dozens of clamps, for basic farm and shop repairs. 19:26. The rack on the cart that holds the welding helmet, gloves, jacket, and nozzles, is just amazing.
I absolutely loved this video Doug, your a very clever man with some fabulous ideas. One thing I've really noticed is how you actively involve your wife Autumn. You'll get many years out of that wedding cart
DOUG, I LIKE it! Couple more add ons ?.... Draw string bag to store your welding helmet in ? (Keep the dust off) and lockable casters on the cart (for stability) . I'm sure you'll add more improvements as it's used! Side note 🎵! I'm changing your name from 'Dougie Dewryte ' to..... 'Ronny Redew' !!!! Lol Always good stuff Doug!
Great Job on the welding cart- I definitely enjoy your channel. I’m in the process of setting up my shop, so your content is very useful 👍. I’m going to be welding a custom welding cart using your ideas.
Brilliant job as usual Doug! A big shout out and thanks to Autumn for shooting this video. It’s always nice to see & hear Autumn’s input and ideas. You kids really knocked this one out of the park. Everything was well thought out and done to perfection. I agree with you on the rocker switch on the Miller. It looks like there is room on the front panel. My only concern there is if a warranty issue arises they may void the warranty since it was modified. If it’s already out of warranty, there is a rocker switch blank insert on eBay for 7.99. It’s 1/2”X3/4”. I know you could also make one out of a small piece of whatever you have laying around See you in the next installment. Have a great week & be safe.
You should be under contract with Harbor Freight my brother. Your designs are top notch! Uh like your wife... Yes I said it. 😀👍 Autumn should be in front of the camera more. Be blessed.
I do some things very similar, but I use magnets a little more. I have a magnetic holder for the the welding gun and I have a magnet for my ground cable that has an on /off switch.
Liked this video im actually looking at getting me a nice welding cart set up so this video was perfect timing for me. Gave me alot of good ideas i can use myself. Great video!
Doug I started welding this weekend and I have two (probably stupid) questions for you. Because I know you have a place for everything and keep a very neat shop - where do you drop the mig wire clippings when you trim the excess wire from the gun? How long do the batteries last in your auto dimming welding helmet, should I be taking them out if I’m not using my helmet for a week or two? Thanks!
I cut the wire and drop it into my grinding tray but a small metal can would be a great idea on the cart!! With my helmet, it gives me a low battery light. So I just change them when it comes on.
The cart is 24x30x36” tall and the welding table is 30x36x30” tall. Adding the bottle rack to the cart makes it about 12” longer and the dust collection box on the table adds about 14”
"Doug's tips & Tricks!!" Another awesome video!! Thanks Doug! What was that cart originally from? For me it looks like the right size for my garage workshop. Thanks Again!!
It was a “die cart” for moving heavy plates of steel. It got to a point where it was unsafe because it was being used for things that were too heavy for it, so it was removed from service.
Correct, that’s why I added the magnets. They hold the door open without any interference. Plus the cart keeps the welder much cleaner. So I think it is more beneficial the way it is now.
@@OneEyeCustoms I think that he meant when the cart is in it's home position it is blocking part of the overhead garage door?? Adding the bottle holder to the back makes it stick out further.
It is a magnet out of an old car speaker. You don’t want to use too powerful of a magnet. A neodymium magnet would be way too powerful and a pain to pull off all the time. You just need a magnet with a hole through it that the metal bolt or whatever touches to steal your welding.
So to answer your question about the power switch in the back, is because that welder was designed for all (not just North American) markets. The rest of the world mandates that the power switch is located in the rear near the power cord for whatever reason. This is why all the typical Amazon welders have the power switch in the rear because they only have 1 model of that particular style and they have no clue where their machines will end up. Your miller is strange to me, they must be cutting costs and making their machines for a global market as a posed to a North American machine and a "the rest of the world" machine.
Absolutely not!!! And that is why I don’t own one. This was just under 2k when I bought it a couple years ago. Not sure where you are getting prices on them??
Thank you sir! I am definitely using this idea to make one of my own! Just a quick question - do you see any issue with the entire cart being grounded, when welding? I only ask, because of any other equipment that might be stored that touches metal - short circuit etc. Thanks!
@Spicer Designs here ya go, can’t wait to see your set up!
Great job Doug! I think you accounted for everything with that cart. I will def keep that all in mine when i build mine.
This is why OEC has become one of my favorite channels! Thank you Doug and Autumn
I look forward to the next super fabrication, Thanks Doug 🤠
Great job, Doug, and YES, great organizing ideas / concepts !!!!
You are the only man alive with a coat rack on your welding cart lol. You never cease to amaze me
It’s the little things in life. 🤪
I didnt see a beer holder on it anywhere.
Another video full of great ideas. Probably gonna have to steal a couple of them for my setup. Keep em coming. Hey Autumn you need to be in the videos to keep Doug inline.
Hi Autumn! Great use of an existing cart. You’re a talented fabricator! Spot for clamps should be next upgrade. Maybe some expanded metal on the middle shelf instead of wood. 220v Extension cord spot would be nice too!
Yes, thanks for the ideas. I do have all my clamps on my main welding table.
Hi Doug.
What a great cart. Lots of useful ideas.
I guess what I like about your channel is you have such good, useful, and creative ideas. What makes it work , at least for me, some others might agree, is you follow the rules of K.I.S.S. ( keep it simple, stupid). Which is sometimes what I struggle with, over thinking. Lol
Thanks again. Doug.
Blessings
Ed from Chicago 🙂
Hi Doug, Great ideas for the cart! Really like how you put so much thought into everything, like you usually do!!
Thanks so much!
Genius tip using the two squares, I will remember that one.
It has been very handy for me!
Very thorough and efficient. Kaizen.
miss you, April your a big upgrade, from Doug... :,)
Definitely got some ideas to think about for a cart when I get to building mine. It’s great to see Autumn in the videos with you hope she keeps making appearances. 😊
Hey Autumn! 👋 We all miss seeing you on videos! Your beauty takes our breath away and you make every video you're in WAY better. I know I am not the only one who thinks this 🥰
Thanks Doug. Love all your videos I'm going to use some of your ideas on my cart especially the ( IV) POLE dead space above the cart and keeps things handy.
Great video. I love that cart. So glad I found your channel. Have a blessed day.
You would make a wonderful fabricator I want To watch you build a top notch log splitter
Doug, you are a man of innovation!
I repurposed a Pressure Washer frame with wheels to hold my (flux core) MIG and Stick Welders.
I also added a 20' Retractable Extension Cord (120V with Breaker & swapping both plug ends) for better Versatility and a Metal "tip Open" bin above the Welders (with a magnet to keep it closed) to hold tips & tools. And a couple of Rod Holders attached to the Uprights.
Isn’t it fun coming up with ways to make things much better for yourself!
I thought for sure the gun holder was cut to a perfect size to use it as a tank wrench. I like the idea, I use my Klutch welding table as my cart. I added a shelf on the bottom, a 4 outlet box for my mig, grinder, and whatever else, then I added wheels. I do however find everything on the shelf gets dirty because of the holes. My MIG is a flux core so no bottle for it.
Dou you definitely have the gift. Great video.
I appreciate that!
I get so many good ideas from you
Always interesting to watch
You have some of the greatest ‘work flow’ content on UA-cam. More welding videos please!
Thank you!!
+1
Awesome welding cart! Your creative ideas never cease to amaze me!
Thank you very much!
Your the MacGyver of the work shop..great video Doug
Doug great cart some great simple ideas and easy but smart like it a lot. You have a piece of equipment beside that welder I would really like to have some classes on is the mill machine. I rebuild Perazzi trap guns for a hobby and when your fitting a new block I can see that would be a very hand machine to help in the job. Right now I do everything by hand which still works very well just need lots of patience… Great videos also watched the one explaining your eye injury, at my cottage a couple years ago similar thing involving a bobcat except a guy had a tow rope on a root ball and was pulling it out and when it let go it sling shotted and came through the cab and actually man passed away from his head injuries so thing happen very quick… always have to be thing what could happen if things don’t go right…
A lot of well thought out ideas Doug, no stinkin thinkin here! 👌Great video thumbs up.
Hello Autumn and Thanks for helping out with Doug and the new little one! Great idea Doug, solid design and functional.
Awesome cart - I built one, but it does not have all the thoughtful extras, I will be utilizing them on my cart, the whip holder is great idea, and I have the welder and plasma cutter under my table top so the welder side coved closes like you showed - magnets are a great idea, great video
It looks like you definitely are a problem solver. That is the most handy idea for a welding cart that I have seen.
Nice job.
2👍👍up.
Have a Jesus filled day everyone
Greg in Michigan
I have to smile….great job (as usual) Doug. 👍. Another complete solution, neatly packaged….the best industrial designs follow that rule.
Doug! Please do a video on gettijg started doing small machining jobs in a garage-based shop for the hobbyist. I primarily mean lathes and mills: what you have owned and what you have upgraded to. Benchtop all in one lathe/mills vs small chinese mills vs a decnt sized machine.
There are a LOT of guys looking to purchase used machines off marketplace or buy new ones off Amazon or HF. Help us out? 😎
I can do that.
@@OneEyeCustoms excellent. Probably get quite a few views without having to buy or build anything in order to produce the video. 😎
Wow! You always have terrific ideas! That is an excellent welding cart! I'm going to organize my setup better and will use a lot of those ideas.
Glad it was helpful!
I have to go make a welding cart now, unless you're taking orders LOL!
You never cease to amaze. Fantastic set up
Thank You!
Great! Another win for OEC! Always glad to see another video from you! Lots of ideas and then taking them to fruition! Love it! Be well, be safe!
Watched this from the tv where I can’t comment or thumbs up.
Lots of great ideas you put into this welding table.👍🏽👍🏽
Good stuff as always. I have a Welding table very similar to that size. I see upgrades in its future. Thanks,
You bet!
Another option is to measure the circumference with some string and divide by pi (3.1415...).
Capital idea. Couldn’t be any handier. Good job Doug.
That cart is awesome. Can't think of anything to make it better other than maybe a place for your most used clamp(s). Maybe some of your consumables can be placed on that pole instead of the bottom tray so you don't have to bend way down there. Well done!
For $2,900, the Miller welder doesn't come with a nice gas strut to hold up the side cover? You should write them a scathing letter and demand revisions. haha. I love this cart idea! I love the flush mount cables that can't get smashed, because the table top steel is wider than the rest of the cart. Having a welder under a welding work table, really seems like the best combination of saving space. Most people don't need a gigantic stand alone welding table with dozens of clamps, for basic farm and shop repairs. 19:26. The rack on the cart that holds the welding helmet, gloves, jacket, and nozzles, is just amazing.
Thank you!!
Love all of your neat little things to make life easier and less cluttered! And great job on the camera work young lady!!
A welders tree for work table! Great idea!
I absolutely loved this video Doug, your a very clever man with some fabulous ideas. One thing I've really noticed is how you actively involve your wife Autumn. You'll get many years out of that wedding cart
Thank you!!!
DOUG, I LIKE it!
Couple more add ons ?....
Draw string bag to store your welding helmet in ? (Keep the dust off) and lockable casters on the cart (for stability) .
I'm sure you'll add more improvements as it's used!
Side note 🎵!
I'm changing your name from
'Dougie Dewryte ' to.....
'Ronny Redew' !!!! Lol
Always good stuff Doug!
Awesome. Sup we inspiring, thanks
Thank you Michael!
Nice build Doug functional and compact 👍👍
Great Job on the welding cart- I definitely enjoy your channel. I’m in the process of setting up my shop, so your content is very useful 👍. I’m going to be welding a custom welding cart using your ideas.
Awesome, thank you!
Brilliant job as usual Doug! A big shout out and thanks to Autumn for shooting this video. It’s always nice to see & hear Autumn’s input and ideas. You kids really knocked this one out of the park. Everything was well thought out and done to perfection. I agree with you on the rocker switch on the Miller. It looks like there is room on the front panel. My only concern there is if a warranty issue arises they may void the warranty since it was modified. If it’s already out of warranty, there is a rocker switch blank insert on eBay for 7.99. It’s 1/2”X3/4”. I know you could also make one out of a small piece of whatever you have laying around See you in the next installment. Have a great week & be safe.
Great build! Audio is good now also!
I wish I had your organizational mindset. I will be revamping my cart. Never considered putting the Welder underneath . . Also, where's Autumn?
Enjoyed the video loads of tips and ideas. My favorite is the what I am calling the welding IV pole to hang / hold all the accessories.
Thanks, I’m really excited how it turned out and now I have a place to put things when I am working on a project.
She sure is prettier than you to look at.but you do some nice work.really cool cart for sure.
Yes, I agree. She needs to be in more of these!
Nice practical cart. Great job reusing what you already had.
Thanks!
You should be under contract with Harbor Freight my brother.
Your designs are top notch! Uh like your wife... Yes I said it. 😀👍 Autumn should be in front of the camera more.
Be blessed.
I agree, she needs more camera time.
I do some things very similar, but I use magnets a little more. I have a magnetic holder for the the welding gun and I have a magnet for my ground cable that has an on /off switch.
Liked this video im actually looking at getting me a nice welding cart set up so this video was perfect timing for me. Gave me alot of good ideas i can use myself. Great video!
Hey Autumn :)
Nice job! What about dimensions and material list? Is your other table with the holes retired now?
I still use both tables all the time. I don’t have a materials list for them.
Doug I started welding this weekend and I have two (probably stupid) questions for you. Because I know you have a place for everything and keep a very neat shop - where do you drop the mig wire clippings when you trim the excess wire from the gun? How long do the batteries last in your auto dimming welding helmet, should I be taking them out if I’m not using my helmet for a week or two? Thanks!
I cut the wire and drop it into my grinding tray but a small metal can would be a great idea on the cart!!
With my helmet, it gives me a low battery light. So I just change them when it comes on.
@@OneEyeCustoms Thanks for the detailed response!
Good job on the cart. Any chance we can get thee cart measurements?
The cart is 24x30x36” tall and the welding table is 30x36x30” tall. Adding the bottle rack to the cart makes it about 12” longer and the dust collection box on the table adds about 14”
I like what you did but this is a question I'm sure your going to get from others, Wouldn't have been easier to buy a welding cart?
There is no fun or content to film if you buy one and I wouldn’t be One Eye Customs if I bought everything.
"Doug's tips & Tricks!!" Another awesome video!! Thanks Doug! What was that cart originally from? For me it looks like the right size for my garage workshop. Thanks Again!!
It was a “die cart” for moving heavy plates of steel. It got to a point where it was unsafe because it was being used for things that were too heavy for it, so it was removed from service.
Cart blocks part of the door
Correct, that’s why I added the magnets. They hold the door open without any interference. Plus the cart keeps the welder much cleaner. So I think it is more beneficial the way it is now.
@@OneEyeCustoms I think that he meant when the cart is in it's home position it is blocking part of the overhead garage door?? Adding the bottle holder to the back makes it stick out further.
I will you were my neighbor 🤪
Wish
If a house comes up for sale close by, I’ll let you know.😂
Thanks for watching!
@@OneEyeCustoms lol
@4:50 is that magnetic ground hockey puck looking thingy a commercial made product or a OEC project ? 😀
I made that magnetic ground myself!
@@OneEyeCustoms could you provide a little more detail on the design
@Johnny G what kind of info are you looking for specifically? I’d be happy to.
@@OneEyeCustoms Is it just a neodymium magnet with a machine screw threaded through the center?
It is a magnet out of an old car speaker. You don’t want to use too powerful of a magnet. A neodymium magnet would be way too powerful and a pain to pull off all the time. You just need a magnet with a hole through it that the metal bolt or whatever touches to steal your welding.
So to answer your question about the power switch in the back, is because that welder was designed for all (not just North American) markets. The rest of the world mandates that the power switch is located in the rear near the power cord for whatever reason. This is why all the typical Amazon welders have the power switch in the rear because they only have 1 model of that particular style and they have no clue where their machines will end up. Your miller is strange to me, they must be cutting costs and making their machines for a global market as a posed to a North American machine and a "the rest of the world" machine.
Is a $6000+ plasma cutter necessary?
Absolutely not!!!
And that is why I don’t own one. This was just under 2k when I bought it a couple years ago. Not sure where you are getting prices on them??
Thank you sir! I am definitely using this idea to make one of my own! Just a quick question - do you see any issue with the entire cart being grounded, when welding? I only ask, because of any other equipment that might be stored that touches metal - short circuit etc. Thanks!
No sir, not at all. Most welders can sit on a cart or under a welding bench with no problem. Plus they are both sitting on a rubber mat.
@@OneEyeCustoms Perfect! Of course, rubber mat removes any risk - d'oh! Thanks for the quick reply sir!