DIY Welder / Generator

nj_m715 · 06-19-2009, 01:46 AM

Details here: Veg Gear DIY WVO Conversions I have under $20 invested in this project.

The same basic idea can be used to make a vehicle mounted welder. I am slowly working on converting the alternator in my '89 F-250. I will post it when I am done

nj_m715 · 07-03-2009, 02:18 AM

An article about a welder built from a large body Ford alternator in a F-250 is now posted on my blog. It works much better than the lawnmower.

nj_m715 · 07-05-2009, 02:52 PM

*NaeKid* · 07-06-2009, 10:22 PM

I saw that same kind of article many years ago - planned to make one as well for myself. Had a few lawn mowers that I thought I would be able to do it with, but, never had the time to do it and the lawn mowers are now long gone.

Thanks for the reminder - I should see if I can make it happen some time this summer.

nj_m715 · 08-28-2009, 10:25 PM

I just picked up a lister petter LT engine. I want to build a wvo powered 12v battery charge/welder. It is already set up for dual belts and should chug along nicely at idle to recharge batteries, but it can rev to 3,000 rpms to weld. I already picked up another ford 90 amp alt and regulator. I just need a few things and a long weekend to finish it up.