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I got a little too rambunctious with the FEL. It looks like maybe there was poor fusion and the weld popped loose between the cutting edges.My current plan is to:- Grind the old welds as best I can.- Clean everything good.- Force the bucket down on a log or some timbers to improve fitup.- Run a 6010 or 6011 root down both sides.- Cap with a few passes of 7018.Sound good?
Reply:Originally Posted by WolfmanSound good?
Reply:I would weld it all with 7018 but you your on the right track
Reply:Sounds like a plan to me using 7018. I've done a few loader buckets and the same place on yours I've added a piece of angle to reinforce it....Mike
Reply:Originally Posted by mrmikeySounds like a plan to me using 7018. I've done a few loader buckets and the same place on yours I've added a piece of angle to reinforce it....Mike
Reply:NS3-M and set the machine to nuclear........Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingNS3-M and set the machine to nuclear........
Reply:yep good to go. clean it, bevel it a little if you can- 6010 root pass either 3/32 or 1/8 and triple  pass 7018- shouldn't take ya more than 20 minutes
Reply:Originally Posted by Osirusshouldn't take ya more than 20 minutes
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Reply:Clean it bevel it, wrap a chain come-a-long around it and weld with 7018 . That's my 2 centsMiller trailblazer301gLincoln sa200Miller251Miller spectrum 625Victor oxy-acc2002 Chevy duramax 3500 dually 4x4
Reply:Clean, bevel , and weld multiple passes 7018 sounds good started with stick now if I could get it inside the shop I would probably wire weld it . Just because wire is easier. Good luck  I fixed a bucket like this cracked multiple places in the center worked ok until I quit using it.