Before photos.....
Initially it looked goofy, I will admit, kinda tall and spindly. But I had a long term plan firmly in place and I am VERY happy to say that it is finally complete.
One very important thing I have learned in building custom "stuff" ahead of time is that published dimensions by the manufacturer are guestimates at best. It really is best to wait until you have the product in hand. Thus we had to use spacers here and there, or totally rework the cart. That wasn't really an option. As such, the cart is not perfect, yet even so I don't think I could be any happier with how it turned out.
Finished version.....
I am really proud of how this turned out.....best estimate is around 20k in equipment.
I would be very happy to answer any questions about this cart. I believe the details stand out and it works very well in our shop.
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01-21-2009, 03:41 PM #1
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Custom 6061 XMT Weld Cart (Not 56k friendly)
Big 40 Deluxe
12RC
WC-24
30A
Dynasty 700
XMT 456
Custom Cart w/the following:
S-74DX
Optima Pulser
Coolmate 3
XR Control Box
XR Alumna Pro Python W/C
CP 302 w/22A
MM210
Synchrowave 180 SD
Spectrum 2050
TB 302
12RC
WC-24
30A
HF 251 D1
Dynasty 200 Coming Soon
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01-21-2009, 03:43 PM #2
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Big 40 Deluxe
12RC
WC-24
30A
Dynasty 700
XMT 456
Custom Cart w/the following:
S-74DX
Optima Pulser
Coolmate 3
XR Control Box
XR Alumna Pro Python W/C
CP 302 w/22A
MM210
Synchrowave 180 SD
Spectrum 2050
TB 302
12RC
WC-24
30A
HF 251 D1
Dynasty 200 Coming Soon
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01-21-2009, 03:45 PM #3
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Big 40 Deluxe
12RC
WC-24
30A
Dynasty 700
XMT 456
Custom Cart w/the following:
S-74DX
Optima Pulser
Coolmate 3
XR Control Box
XR Alumna Pro Python W/C
CP 302 w/22A
MM210
Synchrowave 180 SD
Spectrum 2050
TB 302
12RC
WC-24
30A
HF 251 D1
Dynasty 200 Coming Soon
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01-21-2009, 03:53 PM #4
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I hope Miller is paying attention, because this is how an XMT cart should look.
You have so many options and possible configurations with that power source that the OEM cart just doesn't cut it. Not enough room. That's why we built our own.
In the interest of fairness, if Miller did build this cart, they likely would have to sell it for $5,000.
Big 40 Deluxe
12RC
WC-24
30A
Dynasty 700
XMT 456
Custom Cart w/the following:
S-74DX
Optima Pulser
Coolmate 3
XR Control Box
XR Alumna Pro Python W/C
CP 302 w/22A
MM210
Synchrowave 180 SD
Spectrum 2050
TB 302
12RC
WC-24
30A
HF 251 D1
Dynasty 200 Coming Soon
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01-21-2009, 03:59 PM #5
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nice cart #1 lots of time and thought went into that baby..
Did ya get my PM the other day about the reels?
Railmen.2007 Trailblazer 302G
2004 Invision 354MP
1999 60 series feeder
2005 Maxstar 200DX
2007 CST280
1999 HF 251-1
older Hobart hefty wire feeder
Hyperthrem 600
Maxstar 150S(such a cute welder)
had and sold........
2003 XMT 304CC/CV
1947 Lincoln SA200G short hood
1963 Lincoln SA200G
1975 Lincoln SA200G(best machine ever had
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1970's Lincoln SAE400G
2 Maxstar's 200DX's
1 Maxstar 200SD
CST 280
2 CST 250
MM130
Railmen
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01-21-2009, 09:07 PM #6
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Very nice job on the cart.
Millermatic Passport Plus
Millermatic 200
Millermatic 350P with Python
XMT 304 /w S-64 feeder and 12VS
Dynasty 300 DX
Thermal Arc 400 MST
Victor O/A
Premier Power Welder for my trail junk.
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