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Why buyit when you can build it. #15012935 07/01/20 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 58,943 Next to the dump that Del Shan... 12344mag OP Campfire Kahuna OP 12344mag Campfire Kahuna Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 58,943 Next to the dump that Del Shan... I was going to buy one of these. But decided to build it instead. I'll paint it up this winter. Paul "I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D. Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards. molɔ̀ːn labé skýla

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15013145 07/01/20 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 19,503 Tip of the Mitten bruinruin Campfire Ranger bruinruin Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 19,503 Tip of the Mitten Sweet! Much more pride in creating than in buying, anyway. I'd like to ditch my stick welder and go mig, but as seldom as I weld, it's not worth it right now. 4 out of 5 Great Lakes prefer Michigan.

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15013419 07/01/20 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 58,943 Next to the dump that Del Shan... 12344mag OP Campfire Kahuna OP 12344mag Campfire Kahuna Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 58,943 Next to the dump that Del Shan... To be honest I'm completely sick of China schit, that was the big kick that got me going on it. 100% USA made! Well 99.9%, the Bolts came from Family Farm and Home. Paul "I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D. Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards. molɔ̀ːn labé skýla

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15013437 07/01/20 Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,634 jeeper Campfire Regular jeeper Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,634 I like that , gave me some ideas.

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. jeeper #15013442 07/01/20 Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,242 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,242 Oregon I use a stainless steel cart with three shelves. I like the idea of drawers though. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15013448 07/01/20 Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 9,189 15 min from elk, MT H HuntnShoot Campfire Outfitter HuntnShoot Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 9,189 15 min from elk, MT That's some fine ingenuity! I belong on eroding granite, among the pines.

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15013455 07/01/20 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,560 Not In The City rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,560 Not In The City Nice! Where's mine? Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15013474 07/01/20 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,169 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,169 Montana Good idea. Have to start checking the swap meet "dumps" for something like that. I am MAGA.

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15013521 07/01/20 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 31,402 59644 M MtnBoomer Campfire 'Bwana MtnBoomer Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 31,402 59644 My welder friend says wire feeds are ghey! JK, well done. "I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!" --- Kid Rock 2022 Holocaust Deniers, the ultimate perverted dipchits: Bristoe, TheRealHawkeye, stophel, Ghostinthemachine, anyone else?

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. MtnBoomer #15013837 07/01/20 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 58,943 Next to the dump that Del Shan... 12344mag OP Campfire Kahuna OP 12344mag Campfire Kahuna Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 58,943 Next to the dump that Del Shan... Originally Posted by MtnBoomer My welder friend says wire feeds are ghey! JK, well done. I think your weldin' buddy might have a 6013 stuck up his butt........ Paul "I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D. Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards. molɔ̀ːn labé skýla

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. rockinbbar #15013849 07/01/20 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 58,943 Next to the dump that Del Shan... 12344mag OP Campfire Kahuna OP 12344mag Campfire Kahuna Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 58,943 Next to the dump that Del Shan... Originally Posted by rockinbbar Nice! Where's mine? When I find another file cabinet I'll weld one up for ya!! Paul "I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D. Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards. molɔ̀ːn labé skýla

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15013857 07/01/20 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,169 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,169 Montana I don't think you should paint it. I am MAGA.

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. Jim_Conrad #15013963 07/01/20 Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 58,943 Next to the dump that Del Shan... 12344mag OP Campfire Kahuna OP 12344mag Campfire Kahuna Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 58,943 Next to the dump that Del Shan... Not even John Deere green? Paul "I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D. Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards. molɔ̀ːn labé skýla

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15013975 07/01/20 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 66,729 TN slumlord Campfire Kahuna slumlord Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 66,729 TN Gov deals?

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15014098 07/01/20 Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,730 Long Island, New York EQFD193 Campfire Regular EQFD193 Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,730 Long Island, New York Great work ! I am closing on a 5500 sq ft shop tomorrow and will eventually buy and learn how to Mig weld...congrats on your ingenuity!! Patron member, NRA, Life Member SCI,

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15014114 07/01/20 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,468 S smithrjd Campfire Tracker smithrjd Campfire Tracker S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,468 I came close, Lincoln Welder, Hypertherm Plasma cutter with a Harbor Freight rolling stand. Lincoln on top, Plasma cutter below, MIG tank in back. Still have one shelve for "stuff"..

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15014536 07/01/20 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,393 Middle of the mitten Gypsy_Wind Campfire Regular Gypsy_Wind Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,393 Middle of the mitten Originally Posted by 12344mag Originally Posted by rockinbbar Nice! Where's mine? When I find another file cabinet I'll weld one up for ya!! If you want to drive to Saginaw, I have several file cabinets you can have. Fear the crabcat.

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15014603 07/01/20 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,701 Idaho Lonny Campfire Tracker Lonny Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,701 Idaho That's a great idea. A place for hand tools, measuring stuff, wire, contact tips, nozzles, etc... All in one location. Well done!

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15014675 07/01/20 Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,120 Michigan TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter TheLastLemming76 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 10,120 Michigan Looks great. Slap a few gun or tool stickers on it and call it a day.

Re: Why buyit when you can build it. 12344mag #15014681 07/01/20 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,169 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,169 Montana Originally Posted by 12344mag Not even John Deere green? I guess that wouldn't hurt anything. Dont want to make it look too nice! I am MAGA.