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[Webby the Bear]

Alreet guys,

I get my welder in 2 weeks

Well excited. I have an old nackered pug door to practise on.

However, after that i am going to make my own welding cart

I am going to be using 2x2 inch metal tubing and i'm going to copycat one from this dude on youtube (looks awesome).

Where's the best place to buy this shizzle? eBay looks surprisingly expensive. prob going to need quite a few feet of it.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Find a local metal stockist and either order some (delivery will cost) or pop in and see if you can buy off cuts.

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks Mark,

Any idea what i should be paying for say 5ft of 2x2 steel just so i have a rough idea?

ps, are you excited that im learning welding?? i am. if you can tell.

[Marks DTM Calib]

What wall thickness?

[Webby the Bear]

An excellent question. i didnt note that.

at a guess it looked about 3mm

[Broomies Mate]

Stop using Imperial measurements, you naughty boy! 

[Webby the Bear]

Stop using Imperial measurements, you naughty boy! 

  Sorry Broomie..... 50mm x 50mm.... approx 

[Marks DTM Calib]

3mm is bloody heavy duty for a welding cart!

last stuff I bought was actually 3mm wall 50mm  x  50mm and 6M cost 35 quid.

[aaronjb]

3mm is bloody heavy duty for a welding cart!

It definitely won't blow over in a gale..

[Broomies Mate]

3mm is a good thickness for an amateur welder though! 

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks boys

It could've been 2m... t'was just a guess.

But if its easier to weld then ill take that for a first project

[Broomies Mate]

Get yourself a cheap Angle Magnet Mr Bear.

Will come in handy when making your welding cart.  Saves having the clamp everything all the time 

[Marks DTM Calib]

3mm is a good thickness for an amateur welder though! 

I would disagree, 2mm will be better as 3mm would require more care to get good penetration (possibly requiring extra prep with V-ing) with a welder on a 13A supply. 

[Broomies Mate]

3mm is a good thickness for an amateur welder though! 

I would disagree, 2mm will be better as 3mm would require more care to get good penetration (possibly requiring extra prep with V-ing) with a welder on a 13A supply. 

That's primarily the reason I would suggest it, as more surface area = more chance of being able to get a decent flow going.  More time and effort, but *hopefully* a better end result.

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks guys,

Yep, that magnet was used in the video. looked very handy indeed!

Re the thickness.... the clarke welder comes with a list of settings to use for various thicknesses. should i not simply follow these>?