Torch Cart build

[millwrightdude]

I want to build a new torch cart to replace the one I have now. I would like to see what others have built

 

[Scooby074]

Rather than build a torch only model, i built one that will hold my mig and stick welders along with mig gas, and oxy ace. Its a copy of miller's "Torch Runner". I own all my bottles, but it was designed to work with "full sized" leased bottles too. It works well, and is pretty nimble, despite its ungainly appearance.

 

[two_bit_score]

I want to build a new torch cart to replace the one I have now. I would like to see what others have built

When you get the new one built will you give me your old one?

 

[deereman75]

Mine is just a cheep hand truck from home depot. We welded on a piece of angle iron with half circles cut in it, to hold the tanks still. Added two half horse shoes to hand the hose on, and it was done. The tanks are held on with a cheep ratchet strap.
When I convert to oxy propane, I am going to build a new cart that can hold the oxy, acet, and propane. I will post some pictures when I build it.

 

[rhett]

Bigger wheels and relocating the axle for them to fit might do the trick for you.

I to just use a Hand Truck, No-Flat wheels are recommended.
see Pic00001

For the movable hose hangar, I welded on a pipe nipple recessed a little, then used some pipe nipples and fittings so it can still be used as a Hand Truck.
see Pic00002

SAFETY TIP: Secure the hoses towards the bottom on any cart with such a small footprint. If you tug or trip on the hoses the chances of tipping the cart and bottles over is greatly reduced by doing so.
see Pic00003

I like Hand Truck's, so I made myself a bolt on bracket for my MIG, with slide in Milk crate for tools and a post for a Patio Umbrella and Extension Cords. Tool tray's could easily be added on the back not interfering with its use as a Hand Truck when needed.

The white Hand Truck is a Work In Progress portable Battery Charger/(Generator when a Dc->AC power inverter is used). Leaning against it is a Propane torch. A second Bracket is ordered for adding a second Alternator to it.

 

[travis potter]

I will try to get pic the next time I visit the ranch. I found a old wheel chair with bad seat and back I cut the wheels of my cart and the cart just fit in the chair welded brackets to hold the old cart just off the floor. The bottles are very secure have to lower them in from the top but the can't fall over the hoses wrap around the chair handles and the brakes on the wheelea lock ithe chair where ever you stop it Its very easy to move on just about any surface.

 

[millwrightdude]

Im going to start the build next week. Two bit you can have my old one

 

[two_bit_score]

Im going to start the build next week. Two bit you can have my old one

Thanks! You don't mind storing it until I can get by to pick it up do you?

 

[two_bit_score]

I will try to get pic the next time I visit the ranch. I found a old wheel chair with bad seat and back I cut the wheels of my cart and the cart just fit in the chair welded brackets to hold the old cart just off the floor. The bottles are very secure have to lower them in from the top but the can't fall over the hoses wrap around the chair handles and the brakes on the wheelea lock ithe chair where ever you stop it Its very easy to move on just about any surface.

That sounds really interesting. Look forward to the pics.