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[FRANKIEWHIPIT]

My last project, A 2x2 hitch for my sons 2002 Corolla so he can transport his MX bikes to the track. I built he bike carrier 10 or so years ago, no pix of it

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[FRANKIEWHIPIT]

Showing Jr. the ropes

 

[Griff93]

We needed a bucket for our mini skid steer so I drew up one in CAD and cut it out on my cnc plasma table. We welded it up yesterday. I made one for two reasons. One was the cost. Two was to let my shop helper get some real world welding practice. I have been teaching him how to weld but so far he's only welded on scraps. He did pretty good for his first time. His main issue is consistency which will just come with practice. The bucket is 44 inches wide so he got plenty of welding practice. I also got a buildpro table yesterday. I'm so happy to have that much room and a flat surface.

 

[Techie1961]

We needed a bucket for our mini skid steer so I drew up one in CAD and cut it out on my cnc plasma table. We welded it up yesterday. I made one for two reasons. One was the cost. Two was to let my shop helper get some real world welding practice. I have been teaching him how to weld but so far he's only welded on scraps. He did pretty good for his first time. His main issue is consistency which will just come with practice. The bucket is 44 inches wide so he got plenty of welding practice. I also got a buildpro table yesterday. I'm so happy to have that much room and a flat surface.

Really nice work on the bucket. That table is sweet!

 

[Techie1961]

I have a dire need for a rear blade for my John Deere 455 tractor but don't have one nor the funds to buy one. Most of the material I needed was on hand for it except some 2" square tubing that I have to pick up. I decided for multiple reasons, to use an existing 54" blade as the main component of it.

I haven't drawn in the hydraulic cylinder for rotation or the upper link attachment yet. The blade is a regular JD 54" with everything stripped off so it is a bare weldment with cutting edge.

First thing to do was break out some material so I could get things a bit more manageable. I needed 6" of round tubing for the main pivot. These are some of the material donors.

The 6" long piece needed truing up on the lathe. While I was doing that, I had some material cutting on the bandsaw.

I had this old torch attachment that I made up many years ago for cutting circles. I had to also get out the "old" torch that it fit on.

There was a bit of cleanup required but they fit up nicely.

Sand blasted and ready for welding.

I picked up an old draw bar for a Cat 1 3PH a couple summers ago but it didn't work out. For some reason, it was only 20" across and needed to be 26". I had it sitting there so it gave itself to the job. Since the main tube is 3/8" wall, I figured I could weld the two pieces on either side of it and it would be plenty strong.

I've always like to use tapping plates for stuff like this. You make up a couple of mating plates, one with clearance holes and one with tapped holes and bolt them together. You can then place them and weld them on one component and the other will weld to the other side. The holes end up perfectly aligned and you don't have to drill in weird places.

Next was the 2x2x1/4 square tubing. While the material was being cut up on the bandsaw, I did some bevelling and drilling.

I used 1/4 wall square tubing since I figured extra weight is welcome and can't hurt for extra strength. The cuts all came out pretty good and layup of the bits went well.

I didn't really need to close the top of the tubes but figured that it looked better so I mitered the uprights and put a piece across the top. Once the rear bracket was welded up, I could put the upper pivot on with the tapping plates.

This is the arm in place so that I could set in the lower pivot collar.

And the more or less assembly as it will function. I have to add the hydraulic for the pivot as well as the top link bracket.

 

[wbrian63]

=Techie1961;5633330
I've always like to use tapping plates for stuff like this. You make up a couple of mating plates, one with clearance holes and one with tapped holes and bolt them together. You can then place them and weld them on one component and the other will weld to the other side. The holes end up perfectly aligned and you don't have to drill in weird places.

Sometimes something so simple is just simply elegant. This is what is best about GJ - always a chance to learn something new.

I'm a new owner of an old ('83) JD 318. I'm on WFM under the same user ID as GJ. Will be adding to the attachment list in the same way you're approaching the task. Building is much more fun and the result is typically better/more durable than what's available on the open market.

 

[Griff93]

Nice job on the blade.

I already put it to use this morning. This is the pieces for a skid steer quick attach plate. They are outside corner joints around the edge that I don't want any overlap of material on so they are very hard to line up normally. I have to get someone to hold them. I was able to use 4 stops on the piece that's leaned over to get it to line up perfectly.

 

[Keyblazer]

I am not a metal fab guy, so almost too embarrassed to post my Engine stand build in such company, but here we go.
I have a MIG, but am learning to use my Eastwood TIG200, and Plasma..
Some of the welds were **** looking... and some looked ok to me!

Friend of mine needed a stand to finish the build on his 1960 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce motor. The bellhousing end is narrow and he was concerned about torquing bolts and stress on this old light aluminum casting! Many Alfa owners use one side of the engine mounts, but some say its too narrow and weak.
He wanted to be able to work on all sides, and I owed him a favor!

So, I just built this as an adapter for HF 750lb engine stand... which was $39 with a coupon. The Alfa motor fully dressed probably weighs in around 300lb.



Backing plate was a REM of 6"x1".


Don't have a Mill, so used a 2" holesaw to cut the radius in the 1 1/2" square tube, to take the 2" DOM rotator.


Inner and outer were a great fit.


First fit...


About the first time I ever used my Plasma!
3/8" cold rolled for the engine brackets..


Welded the inner tube to the brackets... weld looks strong if not super pretty...
Did I do ok?




Here is my best weld on the frame...... a bit wobbly, but I am trying/learning!!


So, after some grinding and cleaning, I put some primer and some old red paint on it...


Mounted to the HF stand.
I swapped the single front caster for a 30" wide piece of the 6x1 for stability.




The test went well...


Allows him to work on all sides, as he wanted.

 

[Techie1961]

I am not a metal fab guy, so almost too embarrassed to post my Engine stand build in such company, but here we go.
...

Well done! I would be very proud of something like that when starting out and even with some experience. The welds look very strong.

 

[stsmytherie]

That's pretty slick, Keyblazer. Nice work!

 

[zmotorsports]

I am not a metal fab guy, so almost too embarrassed to post my Engine stand build in such company, but here we go.
I have a MIG, but am learning to use my Eastwood TIG200, and Plasma..
Some of the welds were **** looking... and some looked ok to me!

What do you mean your not a metal fab guy? Looks good to me.

Mike.

 

[jt777]

Built these in grade 11 industrial arts class. Me and a buddy taught ourselves to weld and built two sets with minimal help.

 

[Keyblazer]

Looks nice JT!

Thanks for the comments guys!
It works and is pretty stiff as I used heavier wall tubing.
My lack of metalworking experience showed when i selected a really nice inner and outer DOM tubing and when I welded the outer it distorted and I could not fit them together any more! I had planned to weld a nut on the outer tube, but ended up cutting the tube and adding a 3/8 flange to pinch the inner.

Also tried my hand at Aluminum welding... and I guess it came out acceptable as I was welding a casting.

I have a pair of Mickey Thompson Big Block valve covers with a large PCV hole I didn't need...

Made a plug out of a piece of old Honda oil pan...


My best shot...


After powdercoating at home, they looked great!

 

[jt777]

There is something about seeing something come together no matter what you make it out of

 

[f150skidoo]

Finish building this today for a buddy. The splitter is a horizontal/vertical with a 9hp Honda running a 11 gpm 2 stage pump, pushing a 22 ton 4x24 cylinder that sliding on a W8x31 H beam. I tested it on a chunk of hard maple and it split it on idle.

 

[larry4406]

Finish building this today for a buddy. The splitter is a horizontal/vertical with a 9hp Honda running a 11 gpm 2 stage pump, pushing a 22 ton 4x24 cylinder that sliding on a W8x31 H beam. I tested it on a chunk of hard maple and it split it on idle.

Nice! I want to build one.

 

[richeyc2000]

Finish building this today for a buddy. The splitter is a horizontal/vertical with a 9hp Honda running a 11 gpm 2 stage pump, pushing a 22 ton 4x24 cylinder that sliding on a W8x31 H beam. I tested it on a chunk of hard maple and it split it on idle.

Any pictures of the build? Lovely looking job there. Very impressive. [emoji1303]

 

[f150skidoo]

Any pictures of the build? Lovely looking job there. Very impressive. [emoji1303]

Ya did take a few pics of the progress, decided to not go picture crazy and do a build thread like my dump trailer build a month or so back.

 

[richeyc2000]

Ya did take a few pics of the progress, decided to not go picture crazy and do a build thread like my dump trailer build a month or so back.

Thanks for the quick reply to the post.

That's a thing of beauty. Super job.

It's next on the list (ever growing list) of things to do.
Plenty of Rams at home with it being a farm and watching what everyone does here to make it right first time.

 

[Techie1961]

The rear blade that I was working on is pretty much completed other than paint and hydraulics. I spent some time on the weekend dragging it around on the driveway and it did well. Nice and solid.

 

[1969]

^^^^^^^^ Looking good!

 

[JDN]

A few projects from the winter, thumb and rake for the hoe, started a rake for the dozer and breaker mount for the skid loader

 

[zmotorsports]

The rear blade that I was working on is pretty much completed other than paint and hydraulics. I spent some time on the weekend dragging it around on the driveway and it did well. Nice and solid.

That turned out sweet. Great job.

Mike.

 

[iajonesy]

Very nice job, Techie. That looks solid as a rock and very well thought out. Kudos.

Mike

 

[mcmlvif100]

A few projects from the winter, thumb and rake for the hoe, started a rake for the dozer and breaker mount for the skid loader

Nice work. Curious about your 7th picture and the dewars in the background. What's the story?

 

[smalltown]

Techie1961 The rear blade looks pretty nice. Is that a former 54" front blade?

 

[A**holes Garage]

 

[Doug19]

Finish building this today for a buddy. The splitter is a horizontal/vertical with a 9hp Honda running a 11 gpm 2 stage pump, pushing a 22 ton 4x24 cylinder that sliding on a W8x31 H beam. I tested it on a chunk of hard maple and it split it on idle.

That looks awesome. Any chance you have plans or a list of parts. I've been looking into making one myself.

 

[Techie1961]

A few projects from the winter, thumb and rake for the hoe, started a rake for the dozer and breaker mount for the skid loader

Those are awesome. Do you have your own CNC cutter (sorry but I can't tell if it's plasma or torch but I think plasma)?

 

[JDN]

Nice work. Curious about your 7th picture and the dewars in the background. What's the story?

Not exactly sure what your asking, the picture needs to be turned and is of the 1 1/2" T1 plate I cut on the plasma table for the rake tines. The things in the lower left corner are shielding gas cylinders both liquid and gas.

 

[Techie1961]

Very nice job, Techie. That looks solid as a rock and very well thought out. Kudos.

Mike

That turned out sweet. Great job.

Mike.

Techie1961 The rear blade looks pretty nice. Is that a former 54" front blade?

Thanks so much guys! Yeah smalltown, it's a regular 54" front blade with the springs and bracket off. I am kind of tight on money right now and needed a rear blade. It kind of occurred to me that I had the main portion of it already and most of the rest of it I had in scraps and off-cuts. I've done a couple of projects utilizing original JD stuff. My criteria is that I can't cut, drill, or weld to the parts so they are original still. They had to be slip on and almost no tools.

These are some other pieces that I built using the original JD front blade.

 

[amlee]

I am making a big trip and needed more luggage room and somewhere for the kids bikes.............best of both worlds I guess.
Still have access to box and opening hatch.

 

[ryolse]

Here's some pretty cool videos:

 

[NWill]

Random cowboy wine holder thing. Idea taken from etsy



Steak branding iron

 

[great white tj]

Nice work..

Random cowboy wine holder thing. Idea taken from etsy



Steak branding iron

 

[mcmlvif100]

Not exactly sure what your asking, the picture needs to be turned and is of the 1 1/2" T1 plate I cut on the plasma table for the rake tines. The things in the lower left corner are shielding gas cylinders both liquid and gas.

Was referencing the two tanks highlighted in the red ellipse but think that you might have answered my question. They looked like the dewars that are used for storing liquid nitrogen and was wondering how it was being used in your shop.

 

[PCustoms]

Custom one-off feet for an interior cargo rack:

Some custom winch mounts:

Loving the extra amperage of the Lincoln MP210, but not getting as smooth a bead as I want. I've noticed that the Radnor wire is super dirty, if I clean the feed rolls it welds smooth as butter for maybe 2 minutes.

I felt like I was having the same issue a while back with the old welder and went out and bought a roll of Hobart wire at Tractor Supply, seemed to go away. Was going to try that again but TSC doesn't carry 0.035" wire locally.

Does Radnor wire ****, or do I?

 

[pstnbly]

Yeah that Radnor wire *****, I couldn't get it to run smoothly and on my machine it would "rats nest" at the worst possible times. I went back to Lincoln, runs better, and I haven't had a rats nest in many rolls now.

 

[ludakris04]

did you make the hammer?
Where at? I made the exact same hammer in my tech program at LCCC..

 

[Mgnu]

Random cowboy wine holder thing. Idea taken from etsy



Steak branding iron

Meeker!