Are you an avid wine collector?
Yes…
If that’s the case, a time comes when your collection no longer fits in an ordinary wine rack. Therefore, it makes sense to upgrade to a complete home wine cellar.
Cellars offer enough storage for all your wine collection and an interesting way to entertain your friends. Whether you want to store just a few dozen of bottles or hundreds, wine cellars range in size from walk-in coolers to small refrigerators.
Analyze your existing space to determine the right size of a wine cellar to add to your space. If you’re a passionate vino lover, a cooler or wine cellar is all you need.
However, if you’re into both wine and beer, you may want to include a home bar with a personal tasting or seating area.
Make sure your interior space mimics the right conditions for storing wine.
When planning on the perfect wine cellar design to fabricate, consider the following depending on your needs as a beginner or wine collector:
- A walk-in cooler
- Large wall-mounted racks
- Tall wine fridges
- A wine fridge
- Small racks
- A tasting area
- A bistro table, dining table or bar
- Accessories such as corkscrews and wine glasses
Make sure your wine cellar has the right storage conditions. A hot cellar may cause your wine to oxidize, age faster, and lose flavor or character.
The right cellar maintains a consistent temperature.
Some types of wine cellars include:
- Traditional stone and ornate wood
- Mediterranean
- Glass and metal
Whichever type of cellar you prefer, you can give it metal touches. A welder can help you fabricate a stylish metal wine cellar with a vintage touch. Make sure it goes well with another interior décor in your space.
If you’re a hands-on person, you can easily create a DIY metal wine cellar. It’s also possible to work alongside a welder to create your ideal cellar.
Here’re the five welding tools you’ll need for wine cellar fabrication:
Top 5 Welding Tools and Gear for Wine Cellar Fabrication
Whether you want a classic, minimalist or contemporary wine cellar with a vintage look, you’ll find the following welding gear and accessories handy.
- Welding helmet
A welding helmet is a safety gear you need each time you work on any kind of welding job. It features an auto-darkening filter that responds fast to auto-detect a welding arc, forcing it to darken.
The filter protects your eyes and allows you to work efficiently and faster. Welding helmets also offer protection from ultraviolet and infrared radiation rays.
Available in ergonomic designs, welding helmets mimic the natural human head for extended, comfortable wear and use.
Other features include:
- Windows on either side for peripheral view
- Adjustable window filters to control light
- Knobs for adjustments
- A wide view screen for extended viewing
- Long battery life
- Exhaust vent for heat regulation
- Gas masks
Designed to meet all CBRN standards for protection, gas masks offer protection from inhaling radiological, biological, chemical, and nuclear weapon gases.
They feature expansive lenses for unrestricted view during emergencies. The lens offers panoramic visibility when welding or fabricating your wine cellar.
Other features include
- Hypoallergenic inner mask to eliminate fogging
- Rigorous testing
- Prolonged mustard gas resistance
- Welding boots
Simple and fashionable, welding boots are versatile. When working on a long, arduous fabrication job of your wine cellar, you need lightweight boots for easy movement.
High backing provides additional ankle support and a snug fit. Unlike rubber soles, slip-resistant PVC on the sole ensures you have firm support for hard footing.
The boots are safe for use in various welding conditions and resist fat, oil, and acids. Apart from being slip-resistant, the PVC makes them electrical hazard resistant.
Other features include:
- ANSI/OSHA certified
- High-quality leather for durability
- Odor resistant
- MIG welders
Designed for power, ease of use, and portability, MIG welders, support hobbyist, and professional use. MIG welders are stylish, premium, and available in compact designs.
The powerhouse machine is perfect for your DIY wine cellar welding project, including:
- Tool carts
- Hitches
- Bow racks
- Metal sculpture
You can also use the welder on mild steel, flux core steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Other features include:
- Spool-gun ready
- Selector switch
- Built-in gas valve
- Plasma cutter
Designed to deliver cutting-edge plasma cutting performance, plasma cutters are based on state-of-the-art consumable technology. They deliver clean cuts at fast speeds to improve productivity.
They’re small, versatile, compact, and portable. They range in application from extended reach and bevel to fine feature and gouging cutting. Other features include:
- Beginner-friendly
- Stable plasma arc
Whether you decide to fabricate your wine cellar the DIY-way or hire a professional, these are just some of the gear you’ll need for your welding project.
