Couple of my latest projects

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Here's couple of the projects I've been working on the last couple of weeks (along with many others).   The first is a gate we built last week but hung today. It's 9' 4" tall and 20' long. Made from 3" .083" wall tubing. It's not as heavy as it looks but plenty stiff.   The second is a fuel tank. I made it from 12ga and it'll hold about 60 gallons. Attached ImagesMillermatic 252XMT 304'sDynasty 280DXHypertherm PowerMax 1250Miller Trailblazer 302 EFIOptima PulserXR feeder and XR Edge gun and more athttp://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook/index.htm
Reply:Very nice looking gate. I'd like to see a close up of the wheel brack fabrication and also those hinges on the straps if I could. I plan on building me one similiar and attaching to railroad ties.Thanks for postin.
Reply:How did you check you fuel tank for leaks? With water?
Reply:Originally Posted by CusterHow did you check you fuel tank for leaks? With water?
Reply:Only use a couple psi of air. A tank is a bomb if it ruptures.Leo
Reply:Originally Posted by BlazinVery nice looking gate. I'd like to see a close up of the wheel brack fabrication and also those hinges on the straps if I could. I plan on building me one similiar and attaching to railroad ties.Thanks for postin.
Reply:irish fixit-Nice work.That is the best use of a "Doughnut spare" that I have seen.Does it stay in contact with the ground?-Rhyno07 Fowler 200D65 RedFace04 Miller TB 302, 22hpMiller 12RCMiller HF 251-1Lincoln SP135HyperTherm PM 380and a few others... Originally Posted by RhynoBut, if I "all of a sudden disappear....  ...." hopefully I didn't suffer too much....
Reply:Good job on both projects, Irish!! The barb wire on the fence top reminds me of a wrecking yd fence I saw many yrs ago in Lordsburg, NM. He had a hedge of choya (SP) cactus around the entire yard. Probably more effective than any man made fence.                                                     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:I like the idea of using 1/4" strap for the hinge to tube mount. Looks good Irish.Matt
Reply:Good workmanship !!!Will the gate get painted?Last edited by Donald Branscom; 03-04-2011 at 09:42 AM.AWS certified welding inspectorAWS certified welder
Reply:Originally Posted by Rhynoirish fixit-Nice work.That is the best use of a "Doughnut spare" that I have seen.Does it stay in contact with the ground?-Rhyno
Reply:thats a hell of a gate, looks like she'll hold up well over the years.  nice job
Reply:Great idea on the spare tire. That looks extremely solid and durable. Thanks for taking more pics.
Reply:Originally Posted by woodworker79thats a hell of a gate, looks like she'll hold up well over the years.  nice job
Reply:Here is what I did to keep the wheel on the ground for a sloping driveway.  Once you figure out how much difference there is of the slope you can figure out how much travel you will need for  your total wheel travel.   Mine was simple and this is what it wound up looking like.---No good deed goes unpunished---
Reply:Originally Posted by mebuilditHere is what I did to keep the wheel on the ground for a sloping driveway.  Once you figure out how much difference there is of the slope you can figure out how much travel you will need for  your total wheel travel.   Mine was simple and this is what it wound up looking like.
Reply:nice job on the gate. what did you use to bend the brackets around the pole. i like to use my Hosfeld. [/QUOTE]this nicely overdone gate guide will deffinately never allow the gate to feel any bump, rock or dog in its path. lolIf you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
Reply:Originally Posted by mebuilditHere is what I did to keep the wheel on the ground for a sloping driveway.  Once you figure out how much difference there is of the slope you can figure out how much travel you will need for  your total wheel travel.   Mine was simple and this is what it wound up looking like.
Reply:Originally Posted by mebuilditHere is what I did to keep the wheel on the ground for a sloping driveway.  Once you figure out how much difference there is of the slope you can figure out how much travel you will need for  your total wheel travel.   Mine was simple and this is what it wound up looking like.
Reply:Originally Posted by mebuilditHere is what I did to keep the wheel on the ground ...  ... Mine was simple and this is what it wound up looking like.
Reply:For the weight of the gate?  I just did a quick measure and guestimate of how much I thought it would weigh.  Then I figured that I would need a 400lbs spring to keep some of the load off of the hinges.  I'm sure that if I had a larger slope things would look different.  Look at some of the linkages from dirt bikes and so forth.     Yes, it's overkill but hey it's my gate and it really didn't take long to figure out what had to be done.  I'd like to market something like that, but I don't think people would even try to put this onto thier gates.---No good deed goes unpunished---
Reply:Originally Posted by NVWOnly use a couple psi of air. A tank is a bomb if it ruptures.
Reply:Originally Posted by mebuilditFor the weight of the gate?  I just did a quick measure and guestimate of how much I thought it would weigh.  Then I figured that I would need a 400lbs spring to keep some of the load off of the hinges.  I'm sure that if I had a larger slope things would look different.  Look at some of the linkages from dirt bikes and so forth.     Yes, it's overkill but hey it's my gate and it really didn't take long to figure out what had to be done.  I'd like to market something like that, but I don't think people would even try to put this onto thier gates.
Reply:Looks good there Irish..Glad to see you out and about again.....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:Originally Posted by zapsterLooks good there Irish..Glad to see you out and about again.....zap!I just went to a local bike shop and asked if they had any old shocks laying around.  He said that he did, and had a big selection of old springs as well.  $20 bucks and I was out the door.---No good deed goes unpunished---
Reply:Originally Posted by mebuilditI just went to a local bike shop and asked if they had any old shocks laying around.  He said that he did, and had a big selection of old springs as well.  $20 bucks and I was out the door.