Weld positioner for under $200

[Wright40x]

I built this for under $200. If anyone is interested I can send a parts list.

 

[DavidR8]

Nice build!
Love to see a parts list for that.


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[benmychree]

I built a positioner many years ago, and used a Grainger DC gearhead motor driving a large diameter gear on the table spindle, perhaps about 10" diameter and used a micarta gear about 1 1/2" dia, to electrically insulate the motor from the gear and mounted the motor on a micarta slab, ditto with the Grainger speed control, as I had found that the high frequency made to motor/control crazy and the speed would fluctuate; the insulation/isolation solved the problem. Ground was made with a flat braided automotive ground strap sprong loaded on a 1/2 wrap around an approx. 3" dia. steel disc recessed to keep the strap in place.

 

[Wright40x]

Weld positioner

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16” of 6x10x1/4 tube
8” of 2x4x1/8 tube For ground cut out
8” round 1/2” plate for face plate
1” rod for through shaft approx 10”
3/4” rod for motor to gear box shaft.Approx 4”
14ga plate for the end covers


I mounted the speed controller on rubber to avoid any issues while welding with high frequency. I built This for tig welding but it has enough speed to mig as well. The motor is very small but I’ve put many hours on this without any problems however if you plan to swing something with a heavy offset in the horizontal position you might have trouble. I use it mostly for shaft repair jobs and have had no issues turning 3” shafts around 12’ long supported by a pipe jack with a roller head. It takes a minute to figure out the speed settings (Normally around 40-50 on the controller for what I do) but it has proven to be a shop necessity. It will sit on any side except 1 although I normally clamp it in the vice.

 

[benmychree]

amazing they can make stuff that cheap!

 

[Wright40x]

amazing they can make stuff that cheap!

You have to be careful though you easily pay 4-5 times more for the exact same thing.