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[pepi]

Just a quick observation, the mig has some flexibility when it comes to clean metal. It appears that you are trying to weld or burn thru the paint, as you see it can be done thus the comment about mig & flexibility.
However grinding, sanding mill scale and paint from the surface, and a quick wipe with Acetone before you stitch it. The welds would be bright, the puddle will flow and over all be a much better joint. I took that same hand cart and made my tig cart, for 30 bucks, what the hell why reinvent the wheel or cart as in this case...good idea you had there.

 

[ndr1968]

Yeah I know. It was just a fast and dirty job. It doesn't show very well but I did grind off the paint where metal touched metal plus room for the bead. I left the mill scale there though...guess my farm shop 6011 habits are kinda hard to break! Thing is, my welds look pretty much as good as the originals. In fact, I think they probably will fail before my "gorilla" beads do!

 

[duffman1278]

Shop stool from a christmas tree stand and exercise machine seat that were getting thrown away at work.

 

[pepi]

Yeah I know. It was just a fast and dirty job. It doesn't show very well but I did grind off the paint where metal touched metal plus room for the bead. I left the mill scale there though...guess my farm shop 6011 habits are kinda hard to break! Thing is, my welds look pretty much as good as the originals. In fact, I think they probably will fail before my "gorilla" beads do!

Oh no doubt, it is a wonder some of the manufactured stuff even holds together. Want a laugh next time your at like an HD or Lows check out the bird droppings on their trailers. Anyone buying one of those would be well advised to consider re-welding about 80% of the things, they are not the only ones, just the fastest example I can site.

 

[PCO6]

Here's a welding magnet stand I welded together. It's easy to pick up or roll around. I made it out of an old brake rotor, a wheel flange, a piece of 3" pipe, 4 inexpensive casters and a handle I had kicking around.

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[johndeereman]

VERY COOL idea on the magnet stand it is incredible what we can come up with out of a pile of scrap.

 

[PCO6]

These stands will make my stretcher and shrinker much easier to use.

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[G-force]

tah-dah!

 

[ndr1968]

Whoa! Some of your guys do just awesome work. Makes me feel like such a hack!

I love the air conditioner on the pickup! I remember my uncle had one on his
'52 Studie Commander.

 

[Hinez Wengler]

Building this little guy for my boss to make some noise. It's 4"xxh pipe for the barrel I used 20" we'll casing for the wheels give it a classic five spoke, to keep it looking semi historic has a oak tongue it's not quite finished but it's started

Be care full with that. I have a friend in FL get in serious **** with badged Nazis over those.

 

[larry4406]

PC06 - nice stands. Do you have any sketches/dimensions of your stands or did you just wing it?

 

[Ozwelder]

The mag stand
I like it.

Oz

 

[PCO6]

PC06 - nice stands. Do you have any sketches/dimensions of your stands or did you just wing it?

Thanks Larry. I looked at various stands on line and kind of winged it based on a few that I liked. I don't have any drawings. As I built the first one and figured it would work I cut pieces for the second one, which I still have to build.

The mag stand
I like it.

Oz

Thanks Oz. I used to store my welding magnets in a tool box drawer. I got my fingers pinched one too many times and determined it was time to come up with something better!

 

[Jd34]

With out a doubt this has been my biggest welding project. First I constructed the half block wall with columns every 15ft apart drilled holes in the cap block and inserted 1/2" flat bar as spindles and welded them to the top rail. It was all done outside except I did the gates in the garage. Here are some pics:

 

[Robert Hall]

Here's a welding magnet stand I welded together. It's easy to pick up or roll around. I made it out of an old brake rotor, a wheel flange, a piece of 3" pipe, 4 inexpensive casters and a handle I had kicking around.

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Very cool idea. Now if I could keep the metal chips of the so they stick is be good.

 

[Robert Hall]

Really nice work on the stretcher!

 

[NASTYZEN]

Oooooo....! Getting fancy there PC06.
That is one fine looking shrinker/stretcher stand.

These stands will make my stretcher and shrinker much easier to use.

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[-Brent-]

Here are the axles to go under my wheeling rig. They need a little more work. I should get to fabbing, this weekend.

 

[nonhog]

Here are the axles to go under my wheeling rig. They need a little more work. I should get to fabbing, this weekend.

Looks pretty dang good now!

 

[Robert Hall]

Shop stool from a christmas tree stand and exercise machine seat that were getting thrown away at work.

Nice!

 

[PCO6]

Very cool idea. Now if I could keep the metal chips of the so they stick is be good.

Thanks Robert. Funny that you say that. I thought I could "wash" the chips off with a few shots from my pressure washer but all I got was rusty chips.

I now blow them off as best as I can with compressed air. Wear a face shield and safety glasses though when you do.

 

[PCO6]

Really nice work on the stretcher!

Oooooo....! Getting fancy there PC06.
That is one fine looking shrinker/stretcher stand.

Thanks guys. I don't claim it to be an original design. It's a loose copy of what Lazze Jannson built. I've always liked his tutorials.

 

[xyster101]

I was tired of the stupid pin and R clip for attaching the lawn cart to the ATV. I take the trash to the end of the driveway with it weekly. So I welded up a hitch and a tongue.

Came from Harbor Freight and was under $25 for both, I had the ball. Bonus, my 4x8 trailer takes the same ball!

 

[ewils35]

I was tired of the stupid pin and R clip for attaching the lawn cart to the ATV. I take the trash to the end of the driveway with it weekly. So I welded up a hitch and a tongue.

Came from Harbor Freight and was under $25 for both, I had the ball. Bonus, my 4x8 trailer takes the same ball!

That's a cool idea

 

[zmotorsports]

These stands will make my stretcher and shrinker much easier to use.

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Nice work there.

Mike.

 

[OverkillYJ]

Just came across this thread. Here are some pics of my Jeep flares and rocker panels/steps, fabrication. Everything is made out of 1/8" angle iron, plate, and square tube, with the only exception being the backing plate and under armor for the rocker panels. There I used 3/16". The grey primer is all bare metal two part primer. I then painted it all with Monstaliner roll on bed liner.

 

[ewils35]

Very cool and nice work

 

[PCO6]

Nice work there.

Mike.

Thanks Mike. I just build these things to practice my welding ... so one day it can look like yours!

Stew

 

[blacknblue]

Hey guys, short time lurker first time poster. A buddy gave me an OLD Forney AC stick welder last September. I built a spare tire carrier and rear bumper for my jeep with it. I had a little self taught experience with a crappy HF SMAW machine. I quickly learned that I like 7018 rods better than 6011. I know I am no professional, but I learned a lot by watching the instructional videos on youtube (I believe it is the same one shown in some classes) and countless hours of watching ChuckE2009. He is very helpful. So with that being said. I decided to start burning metal.




Here is a picture of the bumper.



One of my better welds. I know I had a little porosity at the ends of the weld.



Swing arm stop



In March I decided to pull the trigger on a Hobart 210MVP. As I was in the middle of an axle swap, spring over, and tummy tuck on the jeep.

Here are some shots through the build of stuff I made.

Traction bar





Exhaust system





battery tray




and Sterling (named after the axle she was created from)



My next project is a welding table (anyone know where to get cheap steel in jax?). I have got a lot of great ideas from everyone throughout the thread. I hope to keep learning from you master fabricators! Cheers

 

[zmotorsports]

Hey guys, short time lurker first time poster. A buddy gave me an OLD Forney AC stick welder last September. I built a spare tire carrier and rear bumper for my jeep with it. I had a little self taught experience with a crappy HF SMAW machine. I quickly learned that I like 7018 rods better than 6011. I know I am no professional, but I learned a lot by watching the instructional videos on youtube (I believe it is the same one shown in some classes) and countless hours of watching ChuckE2009. He is very helpful. So with that being said. I decided to start burning metal.


Here is a picture of the bumper.


One of my better welds. I know I had a little porosity at the ends of the weld.


Swing arm stop

In March I decided to pull the trigger on a Hobart 210MVP. As I was in the middle of an axle swap, spring over, and tummy tuck on the jeep.

Here are some shots through the build of stuff I made.

Traction bar


Exhaust system

battery tray


and Sterling (named after the axle she was created from)

My next project is a welding table (anyone know where to get cheap steel in jax?). I have got a lot of great ideas from everyone throughout the thread. I hope to keep learning from you master fabricators! Cheers

Nice job on the bumper/tire carrier. The swing away locking tab looks very similar to the way I did mine a couple of years ago on my JKU Rubicon.

Here is a link to my build thread.
http://www.forbiddenjeeps.com/jeep-builds/2677-project-dream-jeep.html

Also, here is a link to my son's build thread for his 2004 Wrangler Unlimited(LJ). We also did a tummy tuck and long-arms on it.
http://www.forbiddenjeeps.com/jeep-builds/2916-project-un-limited-funds.html

Mike.

 

[blacknblue]

Here is a link to my build thread.
http://www.forbiddenjeeps.com/jeep-builds/2677-project-dream-jeep.html

Also, here is a link to my son's build thread for his 2004 Wrangler Unlimited(LJ). We also did a tummy tuck and long-arms on it.
http://www.forbiddenjeeps.com/jeep-builds/2916-project-un-limited-funds.html

Mike.

Sweet thanks! Great job on the build!

Here is mine.
http://www.matanzasjeepclub.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2771

 

[ndr1968]

I was tired of the stupid pin and R clip for attaching the lawn cart to the ATV. I take the trash to the end of the driveway with it weekly. So I welded up a hitch and a tongue.

Came from Harbor Freight and was under $25 for both, I had the ball. Bonus, my 4x8 trailer takes the same ball!

If you got a welder? You can heal the sins of the world! Good Job!

 

[jnkpile]

Built a rear section of frame for my brothers 83' Toyota 4x4 project

 

[jnkpile]

.....and a dock for the cottage

 

[steel 35]

Something I had to try!

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[W_A_Watson_II]

You had me concerned until I say the last picture.

 

[steel 35]

I think next time I will try to put a nut in it!

 

[nonhog]

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That's the answer to a project I am working on.
Once my POS shoulder lets me work again. I'll post.

 

[steel 35]

Will you get it wet?

 

[nonhog]

Will you get it wet?

Me? Just rain.