aluminum flatbed repair i did yesterday

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Got called to fix some cracked welds on a trailer today. I was under the assumption it was factory welds until i got there to look at it, i dont know how people can do stuff like this and be satisfied with it. Anyways unlike the last guy i put a groove in there and filled her up. This was my first "official" job under my own business and the customer was extremely satisfied, i made $300 for 3.5 hrs of work, i only bring home $600 for a 40 hr work week working for the man. Hopefully i can get more work coming in.This was done with a wp17 at 200A, i destroyed the collet and collet body but its the biggest torch i had. I got her done though and ordered a wp26 and hardware when i got home! Anyways onto the picsBeforeAfter
Reply:Nice repair!  Man you oughta shoot those first pics into the Weld Fail section. They have those special qualities that we enjoy so much....😜POVERTY...is the Mother of InventionMillermatic 211Millermatic 140Miller Thunderbolt XLArcOne 100STS inverter w/TIGThermal Dynamics 38XL Victor Oxy/AcetyleneJancy Slugger Holemaker IIJet 5x6 BandsawNever enough time & sleep.
Reply:the first repair picture still shows a crack going down, opposite of the weld you did...Of all the things I lost I miss my mind the most...I know just enough about everything to be dangerous......You cant cure stupid..only kill it...
Reply:Originally Posted by roadkillbobbthe first repair picture still shows a crack going down, opposite of the weld you did...
Reply:What were you post flowing at? You could you some heat fence next time.