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Front Handle Fabrication

Based on my research, a '1995 year model' Lincoln Electric Square Wave TIG-355 did not come with a front handle of any kind https://pbase.com/9146gt/image/163271084, unlike the newer 250+ lbs Power MIG-256 welder which is considerably lighter than the 355 at less than half its weight. With a front handle, the Power Mig 256 is much easier to move around https://pbase.com/image/163302014.

The galleries below show a photo-sequence of what we did to fabricate a nice handle for this Lincoln Electric Square Wave TIG 355---from scratch!

Better than expected, the finished product https://pbase.com/9146gt/image/163333091 Very 'factory-looking'.
Handle Side Brackets Fabrication
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Handle Support Backing Plates Fabrication
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Handle Cross-Bar Fabrication
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Handle Finished
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