Anonymous Weldor Saves Marriage

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Lady brought this over to the house today.  Headboard brackets had worked loose.None of my business, and none of yours, but ya gotta wonder what made 'em come looseIn true WW tradition:Hobart Handler 135.030 flux cored wirePower setting #2(whatever that is)Wire speed 15 (and again, whatever that is)Wind: SSW 5-15Sky:  Intermittent partly cloudyDewpoint:  LIKE I CAREI just noticed a wee bit of undercut  So sue me, it was a freebeeSupper's waitin' Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:First a weldor, now a marraige counslor? Nice job Sam. Bruce The Welding ChefLincoln Weld-Pack 3200 NORWELD StickStanford Hill Farm
Reply:And where was Clarence in all of this?  Keeping 'hubby' at bay?MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:A freebie,eh????? Or, are you trying to get the other side to break, so you can fix it too??!!!And then, after so much work...... you have it in your hand, and you look over to your side...... and the runner has run off. Leaving you holding the prize, wondering when the runner will return.
Reply:Undercut is better than overlap in my book.  At least, you know you got penetration.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:Originally Posted by lugweldUndercut is better than overlap in my book.  At least, you know you got penetration.
Reply:Ahhh Bull ****- Sam had to fix dat sheite befo' da husband came back homeEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by Broccoli1Ahhh Bull ****- Sam had to fix dat sheite befo' da husband came back home
Reply:Yeah penetration broke it, and fixed it he he he.Such a versatile thing it is.Nice job Farmersamm try not to dwell on this repair to long, know what I mean.Miller Thunderbolt 225Millermatic 130 XPLincoln HD 100 Forney C-5bt Arc welderPlasma Cutter Gianteach Cut40ACent Machinery Bandsaw Cent Machinery 16Speed Drill PressChicago Electric 130amp tig/90 ArcHobart 190 Mig spoolgun ready
Reply:Alfred said that weld is probably going to require stress relief.You know - 'cause the rails have such a high carbon content.
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepAlfred said that weld is probably going to require stress relief.You know - 'cause the rails have such a high carbon content.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammHey DenrepNever dealt with this high carbon stuff.  I think heat, and how much heat, an for how long?Or??????Thanks
Reply:seems  that you noticed undercut and should have offered a test of the work, just tobe sure it held
Reply:Farmersam, I gotta come over to your welding shop and share a few beers!!I am confused, which part was the freebie?David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Originally Posted by David RFarmersam, I gotta come over to your welding shop and share a few beers!!I am confused, which part was the freebie?David
Reply:He took care of the stress rleief, he fixed the bed DewayneDixieland WeldingMM350PLincoln 100Some torchesOther misc. tools
Reply:Wow, I did that same kind of fix for a realative for free, gosh I should have charged them marrige counseling fees.....Miller 140 w A/SHF Flux Core WelderDewalt Chop SawSmith O/A TorchHarley Electra Glide Classic
Reply:Originally Posted by FormerTankSargeWow, I did that same kind of fix for a realative for free, gosh I should have charged them marrige counseling fees.....
Reply:The grandfather the welding instructor told me back in the day that Welding is like Sex.All you need is a little bit of heat and a little bit of penetration.