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Well I figured it that time of year again to post some pictures of the wild and crazy kind of work I do. My speciality is bridge construction with a side of pipe and snow plows (got to do something when its snowing) So I am going to post a few pictures of some bridges I have welded on during new construction or repair work. We do about half our work at night when we can stop traffic to set beams. The rest is during the day. Please let me get the pictures posted before you all start commenting on them.1st/2nd pictures of welding bearing pads while beams are still on the trailers3rd Rig on the 3rd day it was ever put to work4th There are 7 bridges in that picture and I did the welding of every bearing pad and about half of the end damn on them there. Attached ImagesLincoln 300 Vantage 2008300 Commander 1999SA250 1999SA200 1968Miller Syncrowave 200XMT350MPA/S-52E/xr-15Xtreme 12vs Millermatic 251 w/30A Millermatic 251 Dialarc 250 Hypertherm 1250 GEKA & Bantom Ironwokers
Reply:1st is a Rubber joint end damn2nd more end damns 3rd 1.5" wide cover pass, burned in at 220 amps on 5/32" 70184th welding bridge form hangers, had 400 of postive lead ran out from the truck and still had to move the truck 4 times. Attached ImagesLincoln 300 Vantage 2008300 Commander 1999SA250 1999SA200 1968Miller Syncrowave 200XMT350MPA/S-52E/xr-15Xtreme 12vs Millermatic 251 w/30A Millermatic 251 Dialarc 250 Hypertherm 1250 GEKA & Bantom Ironwokers
Reply:1st Setting a beam, I think this one was 42 tons if I remember correctly. Theres a 350 ton crawler holding it, the little crawler is a 100 ton holding a 30 ton beam.2nd expanding pot bearing welded in the rain3rd great shot of the over head weld, note bending of rod, I throw out 1000s of lbs of half used rods a year because of this. 4th 60 pot bearing on this bridge I did and some how its was my only picture I took. Attached ImagesLincoln 300 Vantage 2008300 Commander 1999SA250 1999SA200 1968Miller Syncrowave 200XMT350MPA/S-52E/xr-15Xtreme 12vs Millermatic 251 w/30A Millermatic 251 Dialarc 250 Hypertherm 1250 GEKA & Bantom Ironwokers
Reply:What I had to do to weld up 16 bearing pads on the back side, against the wall in the corner. Its a 3/8" fillet. 3 3/4" high (btw smallest grinder I could find was 4 1/4" tall) So you couldn't screw up on this one. I could only bend the rod so I had 3" of rod to weld with to get it in there. Took forever, thank god I get paid by the hour.If any one asked you of you want to be a bridge welder, I recommending RUNNING AS FAST AND AS FAR AS YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its worst than being a pipe welder. LOL Attached ImagesLast edited by Xtreme Fabrication; 06-06-2011 at 11:26 PM.Lincoln 300 Vantage 2008300 Commander 1999SA250 1999SA200 1968Miller Syncrowave 200XMT350MPA/S-52E/xr-15Xtreme 12vs Millermatic 251 w/30A Millermatic 251 Dialarc 250 Hypertherm 1250 GEKA & Bantom Ironwokers
Reply:Nice pictures. Got any more??
Reply:Nice work ,neet truck !!! Work on our bridges anytime !!! John
Reply:Some night time work pictures Attached ImagesLincoln 300 Vantage 2008300 Commander 1999SA250 1999SA200 1968Miller Syncrowave 200XMT350MPA/S-52E/xr-15Xtreme 12vs Millermatic 251 w/30A Millermatic 251 Dialarc 250 Hypertherm 1250 GEKA & Bantom Ironwokers
Reply:Time for some hard core balls to the walls welding pictures1st 54" 3/8" fillet (3 passes 5/32") 2nd never can own enought bridge clamps3rd Looks pretty good don't it lol 4th you can see my bald spot showing, I am way to young to have one already Attached ImagesLincoln 300 Vantage 2008300 Commander 1999SA250 1999SA200 1968Miller Syncrowave 200XMT350MPA/S-52E/xr-15Xtreme 12vs Millermatic 251 w/30A Millermatic 251 Dialarc 250 Hypertherm 1250 GEKA & Bantom Ironwokers
Reply:NICE WORK!!! Great pictures!Ya gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:dont know if i even have enough strength to bend that telephone pole your welding with.
Reply:Some close up shots, All of this is either 5/16 or 3/8" done with 5/32" 7018 at 200 amps. Attached ImagesLincoln 300 Vantage 2008300 Commander 1999SA250 1999SA200 1968Miller Syncrowave 200XMT350MPA/S-52E/xr-15Xtreme 12vs Millermatic 251 w/30A Millermatic 251 Dialarc 250 Hypertherm 1250 GEKA & Bantom Ironwokers
Reply:Ok thats enough pictures for a while. Feel free to comment or ask questionsLincoln 300 Vantage 2008300 Commander 1999SA250 1999SA200 1968Miller Syncrowave 200XMT350MPA/S-52E/xr-15Xtreme 12vs Millermatic 251 w/30A Millermatic 251 Dialarc 250 Hypertherm 1250 GEKA & Bantom Ironwokers
Reply:Originally Posted by PavinsteelmanNice work ,neet truck !!! Work on our bridges anytime !!! John
Reply:Man that last bead is pretty. Nice work.72 Chevy Cummins Project94 3500HD Welding Rig build Sold NOV 2011
Reply:looks a lot like Ironworking. As in International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers...If you weld structural with anything less than 5/32, you are milking the job. I like workign out of lifts. No mud, few people can bother you.Weldanpower 225 G7Ironworkers Local #24
Reply:Originally Posted by tenpinslooks a lot like Ironworking. As in International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers....
Reply:Great pictures. The welds look super. Thanks for sharing
Reply:Very clear pictures up close and of the "whole picture" of the project from a distance. Very concise and consistent work. Thanks for posting and keep 'em coming!
Reply:Don't you just love those 20 min walks to move the truck 100 feet. I have had enough of those days myself but i still don't completely trust the helpers driving.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:Nice job! But that one pair of gloves in post #8 makes it look like your hands where bleeding pretty bad
Reply:Great job and nice pics!
Reply:On the plate you are welding, is there preheat?also, on you bridge clamps, you have an extention on the lug. did you weld that on yourself or did they come like that? on mine they only have the one square or hexigonal lug for wrench or socket. I love bridge clamps. It is an awesome and eerie sound when on breaks. It sorta makes you squat/duck and then wait pondering life while slowly rising to full height again.
Reply:Originally Posted by smaclennanNice job! But that one pair of gloves in post #8 makes it look like your hands where bleeding pretty bad
Reply:Originally Posted by DualieDon't you just love those 20 min walks to move the truck 100 feet. I have had enough of those days myself but i still don't completely trust the helpers driving.
Reply:Originally Posted by Scott YoungOn the plate you are welding, is there preheat?also, on you bridge clamps, you have an extention on the lug. did you weld that on yourself or did they come like that? on mine they only have the one square or hexigonal lug for wrench or socket. I love bridge clamps. It is an awesome and eerie sound when on breaks. It sorta makes you squat/duck and then wait pondering life while slowly rising to full height again.Hi Will try a Lenco 600 amp C clamp ground opens 3.5 " the largest you can buy . Also found a 5 lb electrode oven $50.00 cheep !!! Bessely clamps good too , Harris too cheap to buy !!! For down hand work Excaliber 7028 lo hy Jet rod 5/32/3/16/7/32 . Great looking welds. John
Reply:PS see the KTA inspectors stamp on the work . Also the states and bearing mfg have temp requirements on the bearings , high heat burns the teflon and rubber pads out .Try heating 8" plates to 400 F on our full pen welds and we keep 400 interpass temp work on D1.5 bridge code work . John
Reply:Originally Posted by PavinsteelmanPS see the KTA inspectors stamp on the work . Also the states and bearing mfg have temp requirements on the bearings , high heat burns the teflon and rubber pads out .
Reply:awesome welds, How I would love to get into this line of work. Right now im working for DMI, we build windmill towers. I do alot of hand welding (mig) but I want something more, With more variety. Just waiting for the one job posting to make a difference.25 years of age.Been welding since Feb 23rd 2009.LU1007 Millwright (A1)
Reply:Excellent craftsmanship. Welds look killer. Is there any particular reason that you do not run wire, such as a dual shield out of an LN 25?
Reply:Awesome pics Will!So do you carry all that lead up and drop it down? Or do you have a REALLY tall helper to hand it up to you?Really though, do you always have a helper to move the truck, change amps, carry the lead, etc.?If I ever get to MD, I am gonna be lookin for a stick welding lesson!!!Last edited by Stick-man; 06-09-2011 at 01:11 PM."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Looking good, I wish that work was non union in my communist hell hole of a state. I love doing that type of work, but I refuse to become a union contractor.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Originally Posted by Josey WalesExcellent craftsmanship. Welds look killer. Is there any particular reason that you do not run wire, such as a dual shield out of an LN 25?
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingLooking good, I wish that work was non union in my communist hell hole of a state. I love doing that type of work, but I refuse to become a union contractor.
Reply:Ok so seeing I dont know a thing about welding, what would one use for the settings on the welder and what type and size rod do you use for something like this? Ive delivered tones of equipment to those kinds of jobs, but I didnt relize you get into those tight spots on a huge *** bridge! See again I learned something today!
Reply:I am by no means or ever will be what most on here consider a welder. But I can say, those pics are awesome! I find myself frequently watching shows that revolve around huge construction projects or big mechanical equipment. I am enthralled by the brute strength and engineering that goes behind all of this.
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingLooking good, I wish that work was non union in my communist hell hole of a state. I love doing that type of work, but I refuse to become a union contractor.
Reply:I would love to come over to the USA and get my hands dirty. Any chance of making that happen?
Reply:Originally Posted by akpolarisIf you don't like it there you can always leave. I did long ago. Lot's of better places to be in the world. Labor unions have always have lots of juice in Mass. My dad was an oragnizer for the Painters Union back in the 70s & 80s. There is a very different world outside of that zone. Try it, sounds like you got the knowledge & skills to prosper wherever you go.
Reply:why dont you shoot a sandbag with a casting line over the bridge? such as tree workers do.then you can just climb once, to pull the bag line, and your cables up. Evena small casting line is #400lb and they sell a wicked slingshot to send it WAY up.http://www.woodlandint.com/products/...t_accessories/
Reply:Where are those? wouldnt happen to be off of I66 would they?2-Lincoln idealarc 250/250, lincoln 225 ac/dc welder, lincweld ac 180c, hobart handler 210, hobart stickmate lx 235/160, Hypertherm Powermax30local 26 I.B.E.W Electrician
Reply:Originally Posted by dsergisonwhy dont you shoot a sandbag with a casting line over the bridge? such as tree workers do.then you can just climb once, to pull the bag line, and your cables up. Evena small casting line is #400lb and they sell a wicked slingshot to send it WAY up.http://www.woodlandint.com/products/...t_accessories/
Reply:Originally Posted by fhsfiremanco1Where are those? wouldnt happen to be off of I66 would they?
Reply:yea i drive under that bridge nearly every day. you sure have some skill. I kinda wish I would of went into the welding field instead of playing with nuts, bolts and wire nuts everyday!2-Lincoln idealarc 250/250, lincoln 225 ac/dc welder, lincweld ac 180c, hobart handler 210, hobart stickmate lx 235/160, Hypertherm Powermax30local 26 I.B.E.W Electrician
Reply:Awesome pics dude. I would love to see more. What kind of stinger is that in your pics?Go Cards!!!!!
Reply:Originally Posted by Xtreme FabricationTime for some hard core balls to the walls welding pictures1st 54" 3/8" fillet (3 passes 5/32") 2nd never can own enought bridge clamps3rd Looks pretty good don't it lol 4th you can see my bald spot showing, I am way to young to have one already
Reply:dam fine work nice welds350P 30A spool gun cut master 51 syncro 250 other stuff " take a dog off the street and make him prosper and he will not bite you sad the same cannot be said for man" i didnt use punctuation just to piss you off
Reply:Originally Posted by Cliff LodesAwesome pics dude. I would love to see more. What kind of stinger is that in your pics?
Reply:Seems like great work, both the work that you are doing and the work place you are working at, clean and dry .¤If you got money, i've got time
Reply:Originally Posted by Cliff Lodes\ What kind of stinger is that in your pics? |
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