Miller Welding Project: Adjustable Stand

When you need an extra hand to manage large work pieces, this simple adjustable stand is extremely helpful. It acts similar to a sawhorse for supporting materials. Creation time: approximately 1 hour. Examine dimensions and materials before you start. Most dimensions can be tailored to fit your exact needs. Other materials and thicknesses may also be substituted.

Materials and Tools:

(3) Legs, 1 inch (25.4 mm) Angle Iron cut to 23 inches (584.2 mm) Support, 1-1/4 inch (31.7 mm) Angle Iron cut to 10 inches (254 mm) (2) Ends, 1-1/4 inch (31.7 mm) Angle Iron cut to 4 inches (101.6 mm) Slide, 1 inch (25.4 mm) Pipe cut to 18 inches (457.2 mm) Trunk, 1-1/4 inch (31.7 mm) Pipe cut to 6 inches (152.4 mm) Rod, 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) Rod cut to 3 inches (76.2 mm) Hex Head Bolt/Nut, 1 inch (25.4 mm) Paint Grinder Drill and Drill Bits Chop Saw or Miller Spectrum Plasma Cutter Miller MIG Welder Arc Armor Helmet & Safety Apparel

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necessary, 1 Cut materials to size. Ifburrs and use grinder to remove sharp edges from pieces.

Weld both end pieces to support.

Tack weld end of Slide to bottom edge of Support.

Drill a hole large enough to accommodate bolt 1 inch (25.4 mm) from one end of the Trunk.

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5 Weld Hex Head Nut flush to the inside wall of the Trunk.

Tack weld the three Legs to the Trunk about 1 inch (25.4 mm) below the Nut. Be sure they are evenly spaced around the Trunk and located at the proper angle to provide maximum stability. Then, complete the welds. Variation: If additional support is desired for heavier weights, increase leg strength by welding a cross member between each of the Legs.

Weld the Rod to the head of Bolt.

Place slide into trunk. Insert the bolt and adjust stand to desired height.

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Brush any exposed welds smooth and paint if desired.

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