Welding project in class. Aerorator

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This is some Mad Max looking stuff here. This is a fab project that my class built. The photo doesn't do it justice. I was welded with flux core Mig 110 tensile. each spike is 6 inches long. Its pretty cool, I think.
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Reply:How thick is that metal? looks like it's a bit much for a 110.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:6" LONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My god man. The yard will be a killing field to all things big and small.Very coolDave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:looks viscous........i like itESAB MigMaster 275Miller Econotwin HFMiller Syncrowave 250
Reply:Can you add water to the drums for weight? Ive seen and used some like that.Learning one rod at a time
Reply:I need something like that but I'm pretty sure I'd give up long before I got all the spikes cut. My lawn is hard as a rock and I've thought about it but with all that repetitive cutting and welding I'd never get it done."The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:He said 110 tensile.... I don't think he ment 110 volt, I could be wrong though...Lincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:I like it!  It reminds me of something from an old Edgar Allen Poe Horror Movie!Pit & the Pendulum!What could Steven King do with that for motivation?  Scary Stuff!Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:tensile strength  is 110 flux core. we had to move the tounge to the right side due to the thing pulling. It is epic. i will post some more detailed pics of the finished product tomorrow. and yes you can add water to both drums
Reply:Nice man, whats with all these people having to critique or give there 2 cents when they dont even know all the details in EVERY post? I am sure I do it once in a while but not every time I postHTP Invertig 201Lincoln Idealarc SP250Miller 180 AC StickBy farmall:They should have held the seagull closer to the work, squeezing evenly for best deposition.
Reply:That looks like it would take a sizeable lawn & garden tractor to pull it full of water and it would also be a bear to turn. Maybe a set of wheels that would lower hydraulicly to lift it for turning and running over a blacktop or concrete. Looks great.
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyI need something like that but I'm pretty sure I'd give up long before I got all the spikes cut. My lawn is hard as a rock and I've thought about it but with all that repetitive cutting and welding I'd never get it done.
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Reply:here are some more photos! hope you guys enjoy.
Reply:That's pure evil but I have one question about it's build Why did you weld the spikes on in the offset pattern like you did instead of lining them up parallel to the axis of the drum in straight rows? That seems like it would have been much easier, served the same purpose, and eliminated the need to offset the tongue.StephenMillermatic 251Miller Syncrowave 200Miller 30A SpoolgunHypertherm Powermax 30Etc., etc., etc.............Cancer Sucks!
Reply:Originally Posted by goinssrThat's pure evil but I have one question about it's build Why did you weld the spikes on in the offset pattern like you did instead of lining them up parallel to the axis of the drum in straight rows? That seems like it would have been much easier, served the same purpose, and eliminated the need to offset the tongue.
Reply:Originally Posted by goinssrThat's pure evil but I have one question about it's build Why did you weld the spikes on in the offset pattern like you did instead of lining them up parallel to the axis of the drum in straight rows? That seems like it would have been much easier, served the same purpose, and eliminated the need to offset the tongue.
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerHard ground for the spikes, notice the difference in the angle on the leading edge of the spike to the trailing edge. It's designed to cut/hook into the soil.ability to get closer to fences, gardents, house, ditches, etc with the offset tongue. it would have been adviseable no mater how you did your spikes.
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Reply:I keep coming back and look at that thing. I love it. Call Penn and Teller they could make some sick magic trick with that thing.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by dumb as a stumpCome here Mr Squirrel here boy Mr. Squirrel
Reply:we have a vole problem in NC where we are from too... He shouldn;t have any trouble with this thing though. I love it too Reebs, coolest welding project I have been a part of so far.
Reply:I think this belongs in the Zombie thread!200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:what class where in NC?  I am in raleigh, took a mig class at durham tech 2 months ago. We did not do a cool class project though   Durham tech was 1/6th the cost of wake tech!miller syncrowave 250hobart handler 140home made 400 amp engine driven in progress...DIE DIRT ZOMBIES, YES, BRING ON THE DIRT ZOMBIES!!!To all you Zombies, don't fear the Reaper!!!!How do you know the blacksmith's dog? When you hollar at him he makes a bolt for the door!
Reply:i am at Alamance Community College
Reply:Make a video of that thing in action!  Good job!---No good deed goes unpunished---
Reply:Originally Posted by jmoskeeThis is some Mad Max looking stuff here. This is a fab project that my class built. The photo doesn't do it justice. I was welded with flux core Mig 110 tensile. each spike is 6 inches long. Its pretty cool, I think.
Reply:Originally Posted by Rick VI like it!  It reminds me of something from an old Edgar Allen Poe Horror Movie!Pit & the Pendulum!What could Steven King do with that for motivation?  Scary Stuff!
Reply:Originally Posted by Reebs6" LONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My god man. The yard will be a killing field to all things big and small.Very cool
Reply:Originally Posted by SandyI need something like that but I'm pretty sure I'd give up long before I got all the spikes cut. My lawn is hard as a rock and I've thought about it but with all that repetitive cutting and welding I'd never get it done.
Reply:i dont get it.. you just till the leaves into your yard?miller syncrowave 250hobart handler 140home made 400 amp engine driven in progress...
Reply:Considering the apparent quality of those welds, I don't think you're gonna have any problems.  Nice.  Very nice.Contrary to popular opinion, I do NOT have a pet turkey that craps molten steel.  It's a goose.
Reply:Thank you all again for your comments. My new semester is starting jan. 9 so i will post any new interesting projects here... thanks again everyone
Reply:You gotta show us some before and after photo's of it's use!!!! Field or Zombies.200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Originally Posted by jdchmieli dont get it.. you just till the leaves into your yard?
Reply:Originally Posted by jmoskeeThank you all again for your comments. My new semester is starting jan. 9 so i will post any new interesting projects here... thanks again everyone
Reply:Originally Posted by dkalleckWhat's set for the new term? Mine starts on the 9th also. Two Flux core classes and a GMAW cert practice class.