How to Make Welding Rods Storage Container

I want to share some of my experiences with you from the time I've worked as welder in a metal shop - Mostly fieldwork.

Some unknown facts about electrode life:

1. You always find some scattered in the back of the truck.

2. Every once in a while, you pick up a carton of electrodes and only stay with cardboard in your hand.

3. The trouser pockets become a legitimate storage place for electrodes.

4. You got holes in your pockets because of fact number three.

5. You find yourself walking around with a black bucket full of electrodes.

6. You have to keep them dry and not be exposed to moisture. (See Step number 9 )

So I created a simple and convenient storage tool for electrodes.

The main points I thought about when I built this container:

1. One place to keep them intact.

2. Get rid of the carton.

3. Using available and common materials.

4. Rigid & strong.

5. Easy to open and close.

With this container Your electrodes will be very well protected.

An hour or two of work And You'll have a cool & rigid storage tool.

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Supplies

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Step 1: ​Tools & Materials

Tools & Materials:

1. 60X60 mm Galvanized profile 3 mm thick (36 Cm long)

2. 60x60 mm Galvanized sheet metal (x2) 3 mm thick

3. Toggle clip

4. Hinge

5. Welder

6. Tape meter & Pencil

7. Hammer

8. Gloves

9. Protective headphones

10. Protective glasses

11. L-Square

12. Cutting disc

13. Flap disc

14. Angle Grinder

15. Welding Helmet

16. Welding gloves (Not shown in the picture)

17. Locking C-Clamp (Not shown in the picture)

18. File (Not shown in the picture)

Step 2: 6x6 Cm Profile

Step 3: Measure & Mark

Measure the length of the electrodes you normally use and add one cm to the general length.

Step 4: Close One Side of the Profile

Take a 3 mm sheet metal surface and weld it in three points at the corners.

Cut the excess extra material.

weld all around.

Grind the welding until it's smooth and Nice.

Step 5: Remove Sharp Edges With File

Step 6: Prepare the Lid

Cut another sheet metal (3 mm thick) to the profile dimensions (6x6 Cm).

Step 7: Lid Hinge

Weld one side of the hinge to the profile and the other side to the lid.

Step 8: Toggle Clip

Weld the Toggle clip to the profile and to the lid.

Be careful not to melt the Toggle clip!

Another option is to use Rivets.

Step 9: Done & Thoughts for Improvement

After I finished making the container and showed it to Welders, I was advised to add a sealing to prevent moisture in the container.

To get good performance in welding, it is important that the electrodes remain dry.

I want to try to glue rubber on the bottom of the lid, Think it's going to do the trick.

Comments

[jrewing]

For the seal you could first weld a smaller square (4cm or so) on the lid and glue the rubber seal around it. So if the glue comes lose somewhere it whould still be held in its place by the smaller square

[Omer O]

That's a great idea.
thank you :)

[Yonatan24]

A great idea for making battery packs.

[Omer O]

נשמע מעניין :)

[ArturZ9]

That is a great idea and nice execution.
Though I prefer the lower mug made of square 100*100*4 with handle on a side. The height is ca 300mm so 350mm electrodes are higher than the edge and are easy to grab.
And for long term storage I use a 110mm PVC sever pipe components fitted together to form an airtight container. It consists of piece of pipe cut to right length, blind plug on one end and screw lid on another.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/eYcG8MrJQjWzcMJh8 like that.

[Omer O]

Thank you.
Nice solutions
Thanks for sharing :)

[Suraj Grewal]

Nice skills. Had I tried welding that stuff with stick, I would have punched a hole in everything. I have them in a PVC tube.
I'm fine with TIG

[ArturZ9]

The real welder is not one who does not punch holes, but the one who can weld them closed (c)

[Omer O]

Well said :)

[Omer O]

Thanks
On second thought - A better option is to use Rivets
Or improve the welding Skills :)

[Ceddy17]

WARNING! WARNING!
Welding galvanized metal without proper safety precautions can be DEADLY!
Nice idea and well executed, but I think you should at least mention that the fumes from the welding of galvanized metal are very dangerous.
Also, I am interested in which electrode and what settings on the welder U used...

[CraftAndu]

Great idea!

[Omer O]

thank you :)

[Ak47Mark]

Very Nice good job

[Omer O]

thank you :)

[seamster]

Looks good! For some reason I love custom made containers for things. I tend to make my own as well. Good stuff! : )

[Omer O]

thank you :)