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Nothing like using it until it don't work very good anymore...I just love this kind of repair...I don't think these guys know what GREASE is at all..Owner don't want a sleeve..He wants it welded..So welded it will be.I will weld all this back into shape and armed with my trusty die grinder and a 4" grinder I will get the pin to fit and all will be good without taking 3 hrs setting it up in the boring mill...The pin bores are still good..The thrust bushing ate it's way into the side of the piece so this SHOULD NOT be so difficult.We will see now won't we....I will start on this first thing Monday AM...I get all the fun jobs......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:What's with the straight grove in pic #2? I would think you'd want the whole mating surface to be smooth...?There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:A lot of folks don't realize just how cheap grease can be if used to prevent this. A lot of grease can be bought for what your time and material is gonna cost them.                                                      MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerWhat's with the straight grove in pic #2? I would think you'd want the whole mating surface to be smooth...?
Reply:That piece looks a bit heavy.
Reply:You gonna use your SP135 and some .023 wire?
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerWhat's with the straight grove in pic #2? I would think you'd want the whole mating surface to be smooth...?
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterYeah that is milled flat but anything will be better than what's there..Done these before and me no scared....zap!
Reply:How come we have no popcorn smiley, cause thats what I wanna get everytime zap makes a thread.
Reply:A post from ZAP telling us what he plans on doing! At least we did'nt get a auto cad drawing  I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749He plays drums quite well too. Got a couple of their CDs.Still think he needs hot, well endowed assistants.
Reply:Originally Posted by smilexelectric Wait zap plays drums?
Reply:Tribology has always intrigued me, from halving to cut out hundreds of these pins because they were worn, to motor shafts trashed where the aluminum hub looked like new. The interacting forces of nature are but a supreme beast. Just how in the hell a bronze bushing can create that much damage in my mind has always been a freakin mystery, but it happens all day long.  No more lancing pins for me though! Until the next sap calls and says he can't afford a mere 2.99$ for grease!I forgot how to change this.
Reply:zap,what is that move called where you hit the cymbal and then grab it?Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:Lookin' forward to Monday to see you weld this up!. . Zap.I agree with 7A749's post! Hobart Handler 190Hobart Spool-Gun 100Lincoln 225 ACMiller & Pipeliner HoodDewalt 14" Chopsaw, GrindersHarris O/AVictor TorchCustom Built O/A CartCustom Welding CartHeavy Duty 16 Speed Floor Drill PressPipe-BenderDrill Doctor
Reply:Originally Posted by Joker11zap,what is that move called where you hit the cymbal and then grab it?
Reply:Very impressive. I guess you are not only good at just welding and fabrication cool to see peoples other talents.
Reply:Originally Posted by mla2ofusA lot of folks don't realize just how cheap grease can be if used to prevent this. A lot of grease can be bought for what your time and material is gonna cost them.                                                      Mike
Reply:I get to play the same thing on a low bed trailer this week, fun fun funDisclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
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Reply:It's 4:45 AM Monday...Here we go!First thing I do is clean it up and grind off the crap from the wear with a flap disc..Then I proceed to build a 1/8" tall "Wall" around the I.D. where the pin goes..Then make a pass against the wall...NOW you take the die grinder and grind the ID so the plug fits..The plug is the same size as the pin so if the plug fits so will the pin..Grind until it fits then stop!Now put a pass on the outside..Next post.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Now make a pass down the middle..Now repeat the process..As we continue..Keep going in sequence until you reach the top then finish the welding..One more post.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Now using a grinder with a flap wheel..CAREFULLY grind and massage the piece until it's flat and ready to go..Now take into consideration this part never moved on the table and all welding was done standing up on one foot..3/32" Red end...045! 309 stainless filler..Machine on "Stun"..You don't want to kill it just build it back up.I get all the fun jobs.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Great job as always bud cheers I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:It turned out great. nice tig work.Nice thread!
Reply:Very cool method. Thanks for sharing.IW Local 580 NY, NY
Reply:So that's what it's supposed to look like.  Nicely done.
Reply:Hey zap I see you used stainless filler, was that to make that area stronger?Last edited by Steelwill; 03-04-2013 at 06:24 PM.Will   Supports Autism Awareness                            My ToysBobCat 225 PLusMillermatic 130Miller Spectrum 300 CutmateEverlast Power Tig 185 Micro April is Autism Month .
Reply:awesome job zap! a true craftsman! always look forward to your posts                                 Bob
Reply:Shame to have to grind down pretty welds aint it? Nice work man If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:Originally Posted by SteelwillHey zap I see you used stainless filler, was that to make that area stronger?
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterNo not really..I did the other side last Thursday...Using 70S-2 (Same size) all it did was pop spit and splatter all over my tungsten and cup..Got way up inside and I had to smash the cup off the torch to get the collett assy out..Gummed up the threads pretty goodSo after changing out everything I switched to the stainless and poof!All was good allofasudden...I think there is a sleeve inside the bore and combined with whatever else was ground into the surface it did not like the mild steel at all..Stainless was the cure so go with what works right?...zap!
Reply:Awesome job and interesting - how much did that lesson cost me? Glad I'm too far away for you to collect! LOLI would not have thought of welding that first tall pass to guide the rest of them.  I better file that one for later use!Dave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Nice job!Hobart Handler 190Hobart Spool-Gun 100Lincoln 225 ACMiller & Pipeliner HoodDewalt 14" Chopsaw, GrindersHarris O/AVictor TorchCustom Built O/A CartCustom Welding CartHeavy Duty 16 Speed Floor Drill PressPipe-BenderDrill Doctor
Reply:Only set to stun ..I would think you would need a lot of heat with that thick of steel acting as a heat sinkOh and a great job tooBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Forgive the question but what or how did you decide to go with stainless rod?  I am curious on what metallurgy is going on.
Reply:wow thats some great work, one day i hope to be 1/16th as good as youCentury 88amp 110v migCentury 100, 110migPowcon200smThermal Arc 140 migThermal Arc Fabricator 211i
Reply:Originally Posted by boatwelderForgive the question but what or how did you decide to go with stainless rod?  I am curious on what metallurgy is going on.
Reply:Zap,How long did it take you to finish this ?. . Very nice work!Hobart Handler 190Hobart Spool-Gun 100Lincoln 225 ACMiller & Pipeliner HoodDewalt 14" Chopsaw, GrindersHarris O/AVictor TorchCustom Built O/A CartCustom Welding CartHeavy Duty 16 Speed Floor Drill PressPipe-BenderDrill Doctor
Reply:Originally Posted by WelderBillZap,How long did it take you to finish this ?. . Very nice work!
Reply:Great work as always! Thanks for sharing the pics and explanation
Reply:Great thread, nice to see how that would be done well shown and done.How many amps did that take?
Reply:Originally Posted by admsweldingGreat thread, nice to see how that would be done well shown and done.How many amps did that take?