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Originally posted by cbassett
That is a GREAT project Blaine! I happen to have a Pelican box in my garage, and thinking about picking up an RW next year... may have to explore this.
If you think about it, is there anything you'd do different?
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Yes, I'd do a couple of things differently. I'd adapt the MIG whip on so I didn't have to screw it in like a contact tip. I make a slip fit with a thumb screw. Just a little layout and machining is all it takes to make that happen.
I'd run a shorter whip, down to around 4' or so. I already have issues trying to roll mine up small enough to store easily without kinking it.
I'd get more creative and make a more robust drive system using a 12v stepper motor and the drive wheels out of a bigger MIG.
I'd add a 200 amp solenoid that closes when you pull the trigger to weld and put it on the power side to stop the tip from being hot all the time.
I'd change the two plugs on the side to only one. I only had 4 connector plugs and had to use two because I need 5 connections. That's three for the speed control and 2 for the trigger.
I'd redo the ground to be able to be coiled up in the lid. Easy to do.
Other than that, it's perfect.
