Replacing bucket bottoms... CONTINUED

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Sorry for starting another thread about this but I was all done when I relized what I did..... Here is link to the original thread for anyone who may be looking at this for the first time....http://www.weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=9244So here's the latest progress......... one more day and I'll be DONE  I bumped the 2nd wear bar and fit them into place.... After trimming they fit really well, again just had to dog one spot on each side.  http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/P1010001.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010002-1.jpgNext..... start welding, 1/16" dualshield, cranked up. This was a lot of work, not on the edge that sits against the floor but on the outside edge. I had to do A LOT of filling because the bucket edges were rounded from wear. One side was better than the other. The side that was worn the most took  4 passes with the bead being more than an inch wide in some spots. http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010004-1.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/P1010007.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/p1010008.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010003-1.jpgOn the inside of the wear bar I only ran one pass....http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010005-1.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/P1010006.jpgThe next step was to locate and tack the horizontal wear bars...http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010010-1.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010011-1.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010012-1.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/p1010009.jpgI'll have one more day welding in the rest of the wear bars and tying up any loose ends.... And Microzone..... Here is a pic on my brake.... I use the bracket on the front of the brake to keep the small side bars square while bumping them around. If you start to bump the piece at angle the bar will begin to corkscrew. My guide just unbolts from the face of the machine.http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/P1010013.jpg_________________Chris
Reply:thats gona look better than new good jobChuckASME Pressure Vessel welder
Reply:Originally Posted by lorenzoAnd Microzone..... Here is a pic on my brake.... I use the bracket on the front of the brake to keep the small side bars square while bumping them around. If you start to bump the piece at angle the bar will begin to corkscrew. My guide just unbolts from the face of the machine.http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/P1010013.jpg
Reply:Didjya heat the wear bars before welding?   Are they hardened?Today I put a cutting edge on a little bobcat excavator blade.  Took me an hour.  DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Originally Posted by David RDidjya heat the wear bars before welding?   Are they hardened?Today I put a cutting edge on a little bobcat excavator blade.  Took me an hour.  David
Reply:I have fixed 6 or 8 buckets and or shovels. Nothing like this rebuild. What is the cost of the re-build vs. the cost of the new/used bucket?
Reply:Originally Posted by MJDamianiI have fixed 6 or 8 buckets and or shovels. Nothing like this rebuild. What is the cost of the re-build vs. the cost of the new/used bucket?
Reply:It's DONE, finally..... There really wasn't a lot to do..... I had to tie in the cutting edge with the new floor...... remember the large gap? Pouring in the metal!!!http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010001-1.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010002-2.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010003-2.jpgHad to tie in the ends of the side wear bars to the cutting edge..... again just pour it in.....http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010006-1.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010007-1.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...p1010008-1.jpgHad to tie in the top of the new floor to the top of the old floor.....http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010004-2.jpgSorry I didn't get a close shot....http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010013-1.jpgAnd lastly I had to weld in the horizontal wear bars...........http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010010-2.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010011-2.jpghttp://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010012-2.jpgSo form this.....http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...t/P1010002.jpgTo this.........http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...P1010010-2.jpgAll in all the repair to this bucket took about 40 man hrs......start to finish with clean up... Clean up was a project in itself. Til the next time.... Hope you guys/ girls liked the post_________________Chris
Reply:Well worth reading.Great stuff Lorenzo. It makes anything I ever fixed look mickey mouse.Craftsman 230a Buzz-box,  Lincoln 140T & 180T, Century K2789, PUROX W202 O/A14" cheapo chop saw that cuts straight and square!A toolbox of the cheapest Chinese tools money can buy"Real" tools all old reliable Husky/Craftsman/Proto stuff
Reply:Great job.  Some huge beads you ran on that.  Thanks for sharing..Various GrindersVictor Journeyman torch200cf Acet. 250cf oxygenLincoln 175 plus/alpha2 gunLincoln v205t tigLincoln 350mpEsab 650 plasmaWhen you can get up in the morning, Its a good day.Live each day like its your last.
Reply:You get all the fun jobs.. I'll bet your "space" was nice and warm everyday.. ...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 zapsterYou get all the fun jobs.. I'll bet your "space" was nice and warm everyday.. ...zap!
Reply:MMM MMMM MMMM MMMM MMMMM...TOASTY!  ...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:Wow...incredible work Chris.Some of those beads are massive!! They look great.Nice job.- Paulhttp://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Very nice job...  It is rare that one sees an example of heavier work posted start to finish.Nice little brake.  I wish we had one in out shop.  all we have is a 60 ton press with a home made die set.
Reply:Originally Posted by lotechmanVery nice job...  It is rare that one sees an example of heavier work posted start to finish.Nice little brake.  I wish we had one in out shop.  all we have is a 60 ton press with a home made die set.
Reply:Good job!
Reply:No yellow paint?Nice work. What a blast!Lincoln Power Mig 210MP MIGLincoln Power Mig 350MP - MIG and Push-PullLincoln TIG 300-300Lincoln Hobby-Weld 110v  Thanks JLAMESCK TIG TORCH, gas diffuser, pyrex cupThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 101My brain
Reply:Impressive work man once again! What´s the yellow tape in the welding gun for? I´ve seen those before, don´t remember where :SMy Babies: HF Drill pressHF Pipe Bender3   4.5" Black and Decker angle grindersLincoln Electric PROMIG 175that´s it!
Reply:The yellow tape is there because the insulator is broken up and I didn't want it too arc out...... I did it as a temp fix, 9 months ago. _________________Chris