Welding Test Rig

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In preparation for a few AWS tests slated for this summer, fab'd a simple welding test rig to integrate to my 3' x 4' x 1/2" slotted welding table.  The rig's core members consist of a vintage cast steel C-clamp, 1-1/4" sch 40 pipe, 1020 1-3/8" x .095 DOM tubing, 1" square and 1/2" round A36 bar, and 1018 3/8" CRS plate.    The requirement.  Build a flexible, moveable fixture to support all position welding on plate and pipe/tubing (1-1/2" - 2-1/2") with platens.  Used axial spray MIG, TIG, FCAW-G, and SMAW for the work.  All materials were on-hand from past builds and/or training.  $ nada, zilch, no bill. Time to burn......  Attached ImagesLast edited by ManoKai; 04-30-2014 at 05:59 PM."Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:Continued.  For pipe, the 3/8" CRS pipe jig accomodates the future installation of purge ports for internal gas shielding. Attached ImagesLast edited by ManoKai; 04-30-2014 at 06:52 PM."Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:Very nice.  I like it alot