TIGman 2,006 #1 Posted October 15, 2016 Had a friend at work ask if I would like a generic dump cart that had seen it's better days? Sure !! Flange bearings in the wheels were shot, 2 flat and weather checked tires, weathered paint, bent axle, etc. Well after fixing all the major problems thought I would really perk it up with a paint job in Wheel Horse Red and the addition of a couple decals. And there you have it, a "faux" dump cart. 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #2 Posted October 15, 2016 That is a great looking job Tigman.Almost to pretty to use,almost.What did use on the inside?It looks like gloss black.Luck,JAinVA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #3 Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) Actually JA that is the original finish. Just wiped it down with a shop rag and some methanol and it cleaned up pretty well. The original finish appears to be powder coat. Didn't want to get it to pretty, do want to use it. Edited October 15, 2016 by TIGman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #4 Posted October 15, 2016 Now THAT is some kinna sharp ......Great job 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benji756 341 #5 Posted October 15, 2016 Looks really good Tigman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #7 Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Maybe, just maybe, a bright red paint and a horsey makes everything look better! Nice job! I DOES look tremendously better! Edited October 16, 2016 by DennisThornton 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,497 #8 Posted October 16, 2016 Tig,, great thinking on the conversion to wheel horse. A + from me on it. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r356c 375 #9 Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Nice looking cart TIGman. Unrelated to anything other than my memory of the scents of welding shop floors... "When astronauts return from space walks and remove their helmets, they are welcomed back with a peculiar smell. An odor that is distinct and weird: something, astronauts have described it, like "seared steak." And also: "hot metal." And also: "welding fumes." Source article. Edited October 16, 2016 by r356c 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #10 Posted October 16, 2016 2 hours ago, r356c said: Nice looking cart TIGman. Unrelated to anything other than my memory of the scents of welding shop floors... "When astronauts return from space walks and remove their helmets, they are welcomed back with a peculiar smell. An odor that is distinct and weird: something, astronauts have described it, like "seared steak." And also: "hot metal." And also: "welding fumes." Source article. You are spot on about the "smell" of the shop and welding booth. Argon after TIG welding has a particular smell that hangs in your clothes it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
