Welding lead reels

[jw3]

Dyer much thought I finally got started on my reels. I have scavenged most of what I have used from junk I had laying around. A couple of old trailer stubs a steel I had left over from other various projects. They aren't finished but they are on their way. Thanks for looking. Almost forgot I used a plastic cutting board for isolation purposes. When welding up your flanges remove the plastic or the heat will melt it. LOL. I hope y'all don't have your head in your tail very often.

 

[Artisan]

It's a bit blurry butt looks like you melted things a bit ! :fiery:

 

[Stimw]

I hope you are planning on unrolling the leads everytime you weld?
If not you are creating an Electro Magnet and if you weld for very long you will creat a lot of heat on the reels. It will also affect the quality of the weld puddle.

 

[Artisan]

I hope you are planning on unrolling the leads everytime you weld?
If not you are creating an Electro Magnet and if you weld for very long you will creat a lot of heat on the reels. It will also affect the quality of the weld puddle.

WOW~!

 

[jw3]

My plan is to unroll when in use. Time is money and I am trying to save time rolling up

 

[Shield Arc]

I hope you are planning on unrolling the leads everytime you weld?
If not you are creating an Electro Magnet and if you weld for very long you will creat a lot of heat on the reels. It will also affect the quality of the weld puddle.

A lot of rig weldors complain how it really effects the arc force on their machines! Some can't even leave the leads in a pile, have to stretch the leads out.

 

[jw3]

Well I finally got the lead reels finished up. They work well, even if I built them. So far so good. Here is a couple of Picts of them on my trailer.

 

[tglass]

Looks good, but I'de like to see better pictures and if you mind I copy your plans for personal use? More pictures?

 

[Egon]

Any way to lock up those leads?

 

[Baby Grand]

Thinking rustlers, Egon?

 

[Egon]

Welding cables are a pretty good score for some folks.

 

[undercut]

Welding cables are a pretty good score for some folks.

In some areas, they definitely would be a good score. Some people are stealing power cable from LIVE high voltage substations - just for the copper. Crazy world.

 

[jw3]

Copy anything you wish. I haven't made a lock of any kind, because this trailer rig is always kept under lock and key in my shop when not in use. PM me if you need some info or tips.

 

[jw3]

Copy anything you wish. I haven't made a lock of any kind, because this trailer rig is always kept under lock and key in my shop when not in use. PM me if you need some info or tips.

PS. I am sorry I didn't make any prints. But holler at me and I will list what I used. I didn't buy anything. I just rummaged through my scrap piles for what I needed.