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[ClappedOutBport]

I'm putting an s54 into it in a few weeks!

Whooo, that will be a blast. I love the noise my m52 makes when revving out, I can't imagine an 8k s54.

 

[txvwnut]

Built a bumper for the wife’s Thing. One of these days it will get paint on it but right now she’s enjoying driving it and I don’t want to take that away from her.

 

[shortykorte]

Nice bumper. Is the Thing staying that color? Sweet bug too.

Here’s my quick but gaudy weld project.


Shorty Korte
Always remember quality in QST

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[txvwnut]

Nice bumper. Is the Thing staying that color? Sweet bug too.

Here’s my quick but gaudy weld project.


Shorty Korte
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Nope it’s getting paint sometime this winter or early next year.

 

[Mitchw123456]

Built a bumper for the wife’s Thing. One of these days it will get paint on it but right now she’s enjoying driving it and I don’t want to take that away from her.

paint the Thing would be a crime! strip the bumper to bare metal and let it do its thing!

 

[Magneto]

Built a bumper for the wife’s Thing. One of these days it will get paint on it but right now she’s enjoying driving it and I don’t want to take that away from her.

Nice THING! Don't paint it, just clear coat it.

 

[txvwnut]

The Thing is getting paint. The reason it’s bare metal is it was about three different colors of Krylon when I got and actually looked worse than it does now, so it got a bath in chemstripper right after it came off the trailer.

 

[Sevenhills1952]

Since subject is welding projects hoping this may help someone. I should have taken before and after pictures.
I went to adjust an aluminum weathervane on a new barn and broke the N,S,E,W cross piece not realizing it had a set screw. JB Weld didn't work so I used aluminum repair rods I ordered from eBay. I just noticed Harbor Freight sells them, probably the same. It says use propane but couldn't get enough heat so used oxy-acetylene, small tip. Where break was I ground each half so after clamping in vice it had a V groove. Had to heat carefully, just at point where it flowed. It made a perfect weld. When finished, ground, painted it was as strong as new.

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[zmotorsports]

Mower deck repair.









More picture of this repair can be found in my Shop Projects 2.0 thread.

 

[AngryBeaver]

nice work mike. need to do a kubota deck that I've been putting off...

 

[zmotorsports]

nice work mike. need to do a kubota deck that I've been putting off...

Thanks, but I'll pass.

 

[great white tj]

Nice work...

 

[shortykorte]

Mower deck repair.









More picture of this repair can be found in my Shop Projects 2.0 thread.

Is the deck made of reasonably thick material? I tried that once and kept blowing holes. The deck was kinda thin. Did you run beads or just a bunch of tacks? You probably used TIG?


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[zmotorsports]

Is the deck made of reasonably thick material? I tried that once and kept blowing holes. The deck was kinda thin. Did you run beads or just a bunch of tacks? You probably used TIG?


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Shorty, yes, the deck was quite thick as far as decks go at 12-gauge thickness (measure approx. .105") and the piece that I installed was as close as I had on hand which was 10-gauge (approx. .135" thick). Very easy to weld without any holes blowing through and I welded it in about 6 different sections of TIG welds to keep the heat evenly spaced. Each section about 1"-1.5" in length at a time.

 

[Zengineer]

Well, I'm no welder. But I did make a 2x72 grinder a little while back. Using my migpack 100 (lol) as my only means of welding... it's a bit underpowered for anything but sheet metal, haha. But what the hell.

You can see the full video build here:

I've got to say, if you are at all on the fence about adding something like this to your workshop DO IT NOW! I can't believe I ever lived without it. From 36grit ceramic belts to fine scotchbrite belts, mine gets used all the time.

 

[stonesg]

Second project after fixing the rear muffler hanger with a borrowed northern tool Flux core and first with a HF Titanium.

 

[DocsMachine]

Coupla' small bits I was working on today. They'll be part of a small adjustable frame project-thing I'm working on:

For scale, since I don't have a banana that small, the main bore is just over 3/4".

Doc.

 

[hefnerconstructionlc]

Adding a step to the trailer.

 

[chickenfarmer]

Now that's a nice addition!

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[fordkid88]

I dont have a picture but i passed my mgaw structural bend test first time first try. My instructor said that he didnt expect anybody to pass so i had to be cocky about it.

 

[royce]

I dont have a picture but i passed my mgaw structural bend test first time first try. My instructor said that he didnt expect anybody to pass so i had to be cocky about it.

Congratulations Sir,
Those tests can be intimidating when you are first starting out.
Good on you.

Royce

 

[fordkid88]

Yeah they definitely are. My buddy went before me and it looked pretty decent but it ripped wide open. Were in the fabrication not the welding program and we are only 3 weeks in. So from actual instruction time we've got maybe 3 or 4 hours actually welding. To be fair ive been a hobby welder for a few years now though.

 

[fred d]

My real first attempt at a functional welding project
Not gonna hurt my feelings, let me know what you think.

 

[BD1]

My real first attempt at a functional welding project

Not gonna hurt my feelings, let me know what you think.

That will work. Looking at it, there's no need for continous welds on the front and rear uprights. I know we all like to weld, but too much will cause wrappage and destoration.
Many beginners just love to weld everything solid.
A good tack is unbelievablly strong. Do some test pieces any you'll see.


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[fred d]

Thanks for the advice
I know that the vertical pieces don’t have that much pressure
But they are 1/4 plate and the base is 3/8 plate.
My biggest concern is where the 2x2 that slides into the receiver is welded to the base of the cradle.
Just don’t have enough experience to trust the welds

 

[aka Larry]

My real first attempt at a functional welding project
Not gonna hurt my feelings, let me know what you think.

The pic is kind of far away, but your welds look too cold (convex) to me.

 

[BD1]

Thanks for the advice
I know that the vertical pieces don’t have that much pressure
But they are 1/4 plate and the base is 3/8 plate.
My biggest concern is where the 2x2 that slides into the receiver is welded to the base of the cradle.
Just don’t have enough experience to trust the welds

If you are concerned , I would add 2" square tube to it. Run the new tube from the base bottom to the receiver end with the hole. Run the new tube on a angle like the tongue on a trailer. It would be like a "A".


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[chilow]

My real first attempt at a functional welding project
Not gonna hurt my feelings, let me know what you think.

I think I replied to your post in a different thread. Came out good! I think it'll work.

 

[fred d]

If you are concerned , I would add 2" square tube to it. Run the new tube from the base bottom to the receiver end with the hole. Run the new tube on a angle like the tongue on a trailer. It would be like a "A".


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Not really understanding

 

[Old Man Roger]

My real first attempt at a functional welding project
Not gonna hurt my feelings, let me know what you think.

Probably good that you did weld the whole length, it doesn't look like you got very good penetration. Will it hold? Can't really say from the pictures. Next time you're working with something that thick, maybe try to slow down the feed and crank up the amperage. Welds are a lot like ***, they don't have to be pretty, but penetration is key

 

[BD1]

Not really understanding

The top of picture is the receiver end is the 2" tube. Run additional tube from there to the left and right side of the plate. It would represent a typical trailer tongue configuration. The tube would be on the bottom of your plate that the winch bolts too.




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[TTMotorsports]

Got my shock towers on the tacoma and suspension cycled to mount the air bumps. Then removed them to add another gusset and more welding. Will have a removable cross brace between them to make sure nothing moves

 

[shedfullatools]

Got my shock towers on the tacoma and suspension cycled to mount the air bumps. Then removed them to add another gusset and more welding. Will have a removable cross brace between them to make sure nothing moves

Awesome

 

[sqznby]

Awesome

Xs 2 lookin good

Wouldn't mind seeing more of that bad boy TT

 

[TTMotorsports]

This truck isnt much to look at as of now. Owner doesnt have wheels and tires. It's got a couple different colored doors. No bed. Etc. I'm getting the front and rear suspension wrapped up for him and then he is going to be taking over and doing the cage and such.

The goal of the truck will end up very similar to my truck but with 4x4.

 

[fordkid88]

Couple of projects that ive whipped up before or between classes.
1/2" plate welding squares. I did some rough maching and im going to have the machine tool program folks finish them.
The primered one in the center is an r8 collet holder for my milling machine.
The green one is a tig rod tube holder i had time to do today because math was cancelled. What seems like wasted space actually accounts for overhang on a 2 x 4 fixture table im also working on.

 

[TTMotorsports]

Lots of welding and even more grinding on this bumper.

 

[fordkid88]

2x4 fixture table that im working on at school. Top is going to be 1/2 thick with angular cut outs for clamping. Still have to water jet it. I know the 45 degree supports in the front are overkill but i was trying to avoid future distortion from weight heat and clamping forces.

 

[Deerediesel]

Fabricated stainless steel exhaust risers for a lobster boat I’m rigging


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[Bodj Built]

Fabricated stainless steel exhaust risers for a lobster boat I’m rigging


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I almost had to make one of those last week for a boat I've been doing the metal work on for a buddy. The exhaust tip was only a few inches lower than the turbo. There's no room above the turbo to make a riser, so he ended up dropping the exhaust tip quite a bit and fiberglassing it back in.