I like that idea, my welder is stored by the garage door in my dads woodworking shop and the dust seems to be attracted to it.

 

nice that you found something to fit.. i use pieces of old tarp and bungee cords, covers anything real cheap.

 

Cool ! Good idea. I bought a harbor freight moving blanket on sale cheap for my 302 trailblazer.

 

I've been using a BBQ cover on my S52 feeder unit for a while now. It actually fits like it was made for it. I don't think you could do any better.

 

If someone in the family has a sewing machine, it's easy to make one from an old quilted blanket or moving blanket. Best part besides price is that it's breathable. Let's moisture out so less likely to have issues with corrosion and rust.

 

I used to sew quite a few custom covers for equipment when I worked at a parachute loft. We used all sorts of material from truck tarp material called RT to rip stop canopy nylon. Dust covers for equipment stored indoors was rip stop because it is light tough and tear resistant. The tarp material for outdoor use (heavy and got stiff when cold) because it is water proof.

Problem with quilted materials is they hold moisture in close proximity to the covered item (humidity) and the Tarp materials required venting to allow air circulation under the cover to prevent condensation. The rip stop did as well to a certain extent but the porosity helped. Rip stop is subject to UV degradation however so exposure to sunlight and welder flash for extended periods of time would rot it.

Cotton duck material is available at most fabric shops for little money and offers decent durability and is easy to work with on a house hold sewing machine. Lining the cover with either rip stop or taffeta will prevent dust scratching from dragging the material on and off (aircraft wing covers and ****pit covers).

Leave to covers loose around the bottom to promote air circulation and add vents if needed to prevent mildew and corrosion problems on items stored for extended periods (hard learned lessons from boat covers).

Just something to think about.

 

A nice canvas cover for my Lincoln TIG 225 came with the package "deal" but I know it added about $65 to the price. I love the cover so much I wanted to buy the factory cover for my Millermatic 212 but the cheapest I can find is $125 for it so right now I have cardboard covering it .

 

Thanks for the tip.

 

I bought this cover for my Lincoln Invertec.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_323776-1703...d=3664604&Ntt=Mig+welding+cart&pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=Mig+welding+cart&facetInfo=

It fits perfect and is the cheapest price I could find anywhere.