Couple of things from today..

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More Excavator parts and some cylinders that need the holes rebuilt..All I did was the welding and the prep work..Self explanitory pics..Excavator parts..Next post cylinders!...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:Cylinders that need need bushings in the holes..All welds were done with .045 70S-2..150? amps..3/32" Red End..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:Any preheat used on the much bigger chunks of steel or heat differential used to shrink the bushings into the holes?  The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Originally Posted by MoonRiseAny preheat used on the much bigger chunks of steel or heat differential used to shrink the bushings into the holes?
Reply:Your welds are always the best. Mike
Reply:I can never get the stack of dimes on carbon steel, but when I do aluminum it just happens.
Reply:Is ther much meat on those sleeves? I find that thin ones tend to pound out prematurely, and it is cheaper to just build up the bore and only have one machining operation.
Reply:Originally Posted by Pro-FabIs ther much meat on those sleeves? I find that thin ones tend to pound out prematurely, and it is cheaper to just build up the bore and only have one machining operation.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterYeah we do also but we go by what the customer wants..1/4" wall on the excavator...1/8" wall on the cylinders..They are not going anywhere soon......zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by Pro-FabI agree! The ones that I have sleeved have always been welded with 7018. I definitely like the looks of yours though. How about distortion? Are they going to have to be flapped out, or doe they hold their shape pretty good?
Reply:WOW!! Hope I can learn to weld like that someday. Excellent work!
Reply:Originally Posted by perezmaximusWOW!! Hope I can learn to weld like that someday. Excellent work!
Reply:Nice work zap, I love seeing the repairs you guys pull off.Gordhttp://gordsgarage.wordpress.com/
Reply:Definitely "dime" welds.  So far, I could only use a stack of dimes to try and hide my welds...(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:Thanks Guys..Here are a few more pics of the finished pistons..(By the way I got a new welding chair...VERY comfy for those 6 hr marathons..)Customer was very happy and that's all that matters......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:Zap, you are one fine welder!  As usual it looks like a machine did the job...mighty fine!
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterThanks Guys..Here are a few more pics of the finished pistons..(By the way I got a new welding chair...VERY comfy for those 6 hr marathons..)Customer was very happy and that's all that matters......zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterCylinders that need need bushings in the holes..All welds were done with .045 70S-2..150? amps..3/32" Red End..I get all the fun jobs.....zap!
Reply:Zapwhat are the machine setting for the pistons.www.tjsperformance.comDynasty 300 DXHTP 240HTP Microcut 380Hyperthem 85JD2 Hyd Bender and HF Hyd Ring Roller all in one =(Frankenbender)Bpt. Mill/DRO4' x 8' CNC Plasma TableInstagram: tjsperformanceYT: TJS Welding and Fabrication
Reply:I read through every single one of your threads in the welding projects last night Zap and I am utterly impressed beyond words, you and castweld seemingly can fix anything.Great work.
Reply:You do excellent work.And they say those old Miller welders are only for scrap! These photos prove that any young man that wants a good TIG welding machineshould think about these older welding machines.AWS certified welding inspectorAWS certified welder
Reply:Originally Posted by TJSZapwhat are the machine setting for the pistons.
Reply:Originally Posted by kustomizingkidI read through every single one of your threads in the welding projects last night Zap and I am utterly impressed beyond words, you and castweld seemingly can fix anything.Great work.