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Miller Welding Project: Adjustable Stand: Materials and Tools

This document provides instructions for building a simple adjustable welding stand out of angle iron and pipe. The stand can support large workpieces and be adjusted in height. It takes about an hour to construct and involves cutting and welding various metal pieces together according to the instructions. Safety equipment should be used and dimensions of the materials can be modified as needed for each welder's application.

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Miller Welding Project: Adjustable Stand: Materials and Tools

This document provides instructions for building a simple adjustable welding stand out of angle iron and pipe. The stand can support large workpieces and be adjusted in height. It takes about an hour to construct and involves cutting and welding various metal pieces together according to the instructions. Safety equipment should be used and dimensions of the materials can be modified as needed for each welder's application.

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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

Instructions - page 2
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.

Instructions - page 3

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.

Instructions - page 4

Brush any exposed welds smooth and paint if desired.

Safety is the primary concern on any project. Always use tools and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. For Miller products, refer to your Owner's Manual for complete safety precautions and procedures. Miller provides the information in the "Welding Projects" section of this site for your information only. You are entirely responsible for your use of the information, your equipment, and the items you build. You are responsible for any injury to yourself or others and for any property damage. The information represents the opinions of individual welders, and does not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Miller. The projects have not been engineered by Miller. Miller expressly disclaims any claims related to any content.

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