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The last method was too slow and I took some of your suggestions.  Here is the linkhttp://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=29403 I built a jig that holds 10 rods.  It is faster by about 25%.  When I take them out, I stack them directly on the skid instead of throwing them on the floor.   Wire is some harris .030 I had that will not pulsed spray.  Its short circuit.  92/8 gas, 450 to 350 Ipm.  "Power Mode" 2.3 to 2.2 Kw.  As I went along, I turned it down for control.  If I'm not careful, I can slice the washer.  Gotta keep the heat on the rebar.  Actual welding amps 125.   17.5 welding volts according to the meters.My son did a few hundred.  Some day those pants are going to catch on fire.....Jig was 1" square tubing I had, Angle was some used stuff left over from a job,  3/8 round stock to make the wing bolts.  1/2" X 2 course thread.I used the SP100 to make the jig.  C/25, .023 wire at "H-7"  pretty much all she's got.  It took an hour and a half to build the jig.The setup.  Left to right for me.  That is my son, he's a lefty.I think they will stay on.....500 on a skid.  1300? left.David <~~~ Scratching his head..... I guess you can weld rebar  Last edited by David R; 05-07-2009 at 09:31 PM.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:nope. can't weld rebar David.  Only the weldable variety. Oops! This is real world welding isn't it ? I guess lots of things are possible...
Reply:Something is wrong with the kids pants David. He may need a belt.
Reply:I think it's some kinda new genetic disorder, there are a lot of kids a$$es that are way to low DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:Wheres the kids boots at  Nice job though!!!Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:Dorf does welding!  When did you hire Tim Conway?
Reply:put  abottom bar under the rebar and do away with the clampsinsert thoughtful quote from someone else2000 Thermal Arc 300GTSW 3.5 hours1946 Monarch 20 x 54 Lathe1998 Supermax 10x54 Mill2004 Haco Atlantic 1/2" Capacity Lasernot mine but i get to play with it
Reply:Actually, I believe it's called "Generation Y" ........(For those of you who aren't getting the joke, as in the crack and the tops of the cheeks)Nice work on the jig.  Cherry, I disagree with you on adding a bottom bar and doing away with the clamps (good idea, though) - like this, he can do multiple sizes, whereas with a bottom bar, he would be limited to one size.  (Actually, make the bottom bar adjustable with another set of clamps, and ....)
Reply:The rebar came in 30" lengths.  I had to cut the 45* angle on them so each one got cut in half.  Lengths are different by as much as 1/2".  No bottom bar........  David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:whats it cost to make and what u get for selling?
Reply:Judging by the size of the order, your customer must be sellin' the hell outta their parking bumpers!That's a good thing!! Rex
Reply:how did you land that job? they ask you or you ask them. I want to get into doing little side jobs so im trying to gather how you pros do it 25 years of age.Been welding since Feb 23rd 2009.LU1007 Millwright (A1)
Reply:Originally Posted by B.Appelhow did you land that job? they ask you or you ask them. I want to get into doing little side jobs so im trying to gather how you pros do it
Reply:oh very cool, good for you man hope you get some more of them calls. Thats not a bad job right there. unless there is more then meets the eye lol.25 years of age.Been welding since Feb 23rd 2009.LU1007 Millwright (A1)
Reply:I'm wondering whether it would be an improvement to open the square tubes of the jig on one side?The remaining "c-channel" should still be strong enough for the clamping force required to hold the rebar. Removing the hot welded nails should be much easier and faster with an open clamp.Steffen
Reply:Chevyman, you make a good point, I'll try it.  This means I can fire up the plasma!Right now, I slide them up with one hand and grab it with the other.  I can hold 5 with out getting too clumsy and burning my self.  2 times from the jig to the skid.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:should get a photo of them being in use, :Palso what sorta profit are you making?
Reply:Sorry I haven't been paying attantion....  It may be late now, but for future reference --  Galvanized boat spikes are available in 1/2" and 5/8" diameter up to 20" long.    See Portland Bolt and Manufacturing Co.http://www.portlandbolt.com/products...oat-spike.html- MondoMember, AWSLincoln ProMIG 140Lincoln AC TombstoneCraftsman Lathe 12 x 24 c1935Atlas MFC Horizontal MillCraftsman Commercial Lathe 12 x 36 c1970- - - I'll just keep on keepin' on.
Reply:Originally Posted by vandacootshould get a photo of them being in use, :Palso what sorta profit are you making?
Reply:All the ones i install we just use rebar no stop in top
Reply:Here ya go.  Customer sez its to keep them from getting stolen.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Mondo, thanks for the link, I got a quote for the heck of it.David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.