Looking for a Welding JIG design

[Joe Jones]

I want to build ... something ... outside of my shop. It will be for welding angle, square and rectangular tubing etc.

Right now I have gone full redneck using a metal cart with 2x4s clamped to the top, and using flat washers as spacers to TRY to get a flat, level surface to set up frames for welding. It is one ridiculous thing to see, but it works.

I'd like to build a jig that sits outside, and has the ability to provide a completely flat and level frame surface, so that I can have the joints suspended for complete welding without needing to flip over a tacked frame, etc. I would like it to rotate on the horizontal plane to access all sides while all of the components are in place.

Does any such thing exist already, or do I have to start from scratch?

Joe

[adbuch]

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[acourtjester]

I build a multi-purpose welding jig some time back. Give some thought as your needs and configure a assembly that fits your needs. I can break mine down for storage, and it has large casters on it for rolling around to access different areas for welding. I have different optional attachments for different projects, and different positioning.

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[Joe Jones]

That's the ticket!

I made my own motorcycle tow truck back in 2004. The homemade bed was 8' x 12' in length, and very heavy. I did it by building similar stands ...

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I have to say, I was anxious about whether or not I could pull off the project in my driveway, with limited tools. I ended up building a wooden structure 24'x32' to build the truck inside. I made the building modular, so I could disassemble it and sell it after the project was done.

More than that, I was hoping I would not run into an OOPS! along the way. While still owing some $20,000.00 on the truck, I cut it in half, to make my own extended length frame, and all of the rest. I thought, "If they come to repossess the truck, I'll have to say ... The front half is over there ... and the back half is over there!"

Joe

[Joe Jones]

I really like the big yellow one!

Joe

[Scratch]

If anyone else has any examples or tips on building one of these, please post up. I need to build a rotisserie for my jeep restoration this winter and am looking for ideas.

[adbuch]

Here is one I built a few years back. The length is adjustable to fit different length of bodies. It also had steerable wheels on one end (not visible in the photos).
David

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