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Local farmer dropped this off at 8pm - need it in the field in the morning.Small part, not really sure what it's for - he's cutting/baling hay right now I think.Supposed to be round...and connected...at the bend line it is also cracked.I beveled the break before bending into position.I cut through the crack with a zip wheel, beveled and welded.Before welding, I media blasted all weld areas because it was too hard to grind.It's pretty round nowThe inside weld I tigged from each end (meet in middle) and will grind down in the morning.It was beveled all the way down.  Could not weld from the outside.Fillet for one of the ears.Last edited by MinnesotaDave; 08-06-2014 at 12:39 AM.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:The settings:That's it, simple repair - turned out ok.I should clarify, a "rush job" just means I'll start it now...I won't actually move any faster  Last edited by MinnesotaDave; 08-06-2014 at 12:55 AM.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Nice job dave.  I like your clarification of rush job.
Reply:Great fix Dave.
Reply:Nice job Dave!I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Nice job, looks like the arm from the movable roller on a Gehl round baler to me. I lso like you explanation of a rush job.Yeah, I know, but it'll be ok!Lincoln Square wave 255Miller Vintage mig30a spoolgunThermal Dynamics Pacmaster 100xl plasmaSmith mc torchEllis 1600 band saw
Reply:Cut my teeth on a welder like yours back in the early 60's.
Reply:Thanks guys I'd rather I had a piece of pipe to replace it with, but when time is the issue - bending and welding will have to do Hopefully it's round enough to fit on the machine - hate it when I don't have the matching part to check...Hey Wheelman - it's a 1963 model Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:heavy dew this morning so you will have plenty of time to grind.
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Looks good Dave, for what you had to work with nobody could even complain
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveThanks guys I'd rather I had a piece of pipe to replace it with, but when time is the issue - bending and welding will have to do Hopefully it's round enough to fit on the machine - hate it when I don't have the matching part to check...Hey Wheelman - it's a 1963 model
Reply:Big 10-4 on the rush job, I've learned to get to them when I get to them unless I know the guy, rushing usually doesn't make the inpatient customer any happier because they don't know how long it should take anyway. Normally you just end up with something your not happy with!Ps. Nice prep work there Dave !Real welders know how to penetrate!(Equipment)Whatever can be used to beat my opponent into submission!
Reply:Nice repair!-AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:I wish there was a "salute" or "hat tip" icon. Nicely done!In the second photo it looks like a simple bend would not line up the edges... a trick of the light, or did it take more to join up those edges?
Reply:welding saves the day again. nice work dave.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Nice work, Dave!GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:Originally Posted by asdfI wish there was a "salute" or "hat tip" icon. Nicely done!In the second photo it looks like a simple bend would not line up the edges... a trick of the light, or did it take more to join up those edges?
Reply:Originally Posted by welderjNice job, looks like the arm from the movable roller on a Gehl round baler to me. I lso like you explanation of a rush job.
Reply:Originally Posted by rabidchimpNice repair!-Aaron
Reply:Originally Posted by AntiblingYou don't love it when they bring you in mangled up metal that's a piece of a larger piece and tell you to fix it?
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveThat's it, simple repair - turned out ok.I should clarify, a "rush job" just means I'll start it now...I won't actually move any faster
Reply:You get all the fun jobs.........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.........zap!
Reply:There are different degrees of rush for farm repair  theres well I'm in a hurry  but it can wait for a day. Then there is well I suppose tomorrow will be fine then there is drop everything all hands on deck get it done know. We try to save those for special occasions  like if the chopper breaks and you got 10 guys waitingMillermatic 252millermatic 175miller 300 Thunderboltlincoln ranger 250smith torcheslots of bfh'sIf it dont fit get a bigger hammer
Reply:Originally Posted by farmshopThere are different degrees of rush for farm repair  theres well I'm in a hurry  but it can wait for a day. Then there is well I suppose tomorrow will be fine then there is drop everything all hands on deck get it done know. We try to save those for special occasions  like if the chopper breaks and you got 10 guys waitingGood repair. I like farm work... lots of crazy machines broken in crazy ways. Never a dull moment.Word on rush jobs and quick repairs... chase them out of the shop before you start or they'll begin to think every repair is quick and simple and then the pressure is really on.
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireGood repair. I like farm work... lots of crazy machines broken in crazy ways. Never a dull moment.Word on rush jobs and quick repairs... chase them out of the shop before you start or they'll begin to think every repair is quick and simple and then the pressure is really on.
Reply:Wow Mick - it's more expensive in Australia  than I thought One place I worked had this sign:"We really don't like charging our friends for services, but we took a poll, and our enemies won't do business with us."The sign I used to have: "Strangers welcome, relatives by appointment..." Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:You know how to rock that torch, Dave. I'd love to see you in action.I would have turned that in to a steaming pile of ****.Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch cooler
Reply:Originally Posted by Robert HallYou know how to rock that torch, Dave. I'd love to see you in action.I would have turned that in to a steaming pile of ****.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120When I had my mechanical repair shops, I had a sign in both.....Normal hourly rate = $XX.XXIf you watch = Double.If you help = Triple.P.S I could do with a rush job round about now, work's as dead as.......this week at least.
Reply:Originally Posted by MinnesotaDaveWow Mick - it's more expensive in Australia  than I thought One place I worked had this sign:"We really don't like charging our friends for services, but we took a poll, and our enemies won't do business with us."The sign I used to have: "Strangers welcome, relatives by appointment..."
Reply:@ MNDave -  smart and clean work David.  Excellent welds!"Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:Originally Posted by copeOne of my vendors years ago had a sign in his shop: "A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine".
Reply:Also don't forget:This shop can complete your job 1) fast, 2) cheap, or 3) good.  Pick any two.
Reply:Originally Posted by ManoKai@ MNDave -  smart and clean work David.  Excellent welds!
Reply:Originally Posted by EZRhinoAlso don't forget:This shop can complete your job 1) fast, 2) cheap, or 3) good.  Pick any two.