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    Question about building a steel dolly

    forgot to mention the most interesting detail about the 10' homemade Nanawall project which consists of two 60" sets of two bifolding 30" french doors, inner door hinged to jamb, outer door hinged to inner door. - Even with the gate casters I assumed I would be asking too much of the individual...
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    Question about building a steel dolly

    Sounds good. I appreciate the chance to do that. As a beginner, I've been practicing the fabrication-like welding procedure I'll be doing. I'm fairly good at tacking, but need a little more time on elongated fillets, and by that I mean something that works fine but also looks good. When I post...
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    Question about building a steel dolly

    I hear that. I plan to make the rect tube support structure first on my table. I have envisioned the welding process and am now practicing (with mixed results) vertical uphill tacking which will hopefully get it completely together strong enough to manipulate the orientation repeatedly so I can...
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    Question about building a steel dolly

    Thanks drawoh, The die is cast, and I can relate to your last question due to my limited welding experience. I bought 10ga for the 3' x 3' "floor", and 14ga for the 1" x 2" rectangular tube gussets which will go around the perimeter and also form a cross in the center (like a 4 pane window...
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    Question about building a steel dolly

    Hello, I am 71, a scrap steel artist. I purchased a welder in January and although certainly still learning, have reached the point that I am now using welding to assemble components instead of using brackets and bolts. I hope I qualify to post here, if not please direct me. My question is not...

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