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Had a perfectly good wheelbarrow wheel laying around, and decided it ought to be used.I need a caster capable of off-road travelSo I got out the Harris Torch, Lincoln arc welder, Hobart Handler, and the Thermal Dynamics Plasma of AWESOMENESS and got to it.  Did I forget to shamelessly advertise anything else?  Don't wanna disappoint any of my nice sponsors  Still waiting for the Longevity doood to call me up with an offerBuilt the frame out of scrap which would otherwise be.............scrap.The strongback, tied to the inside brace, forms a nice stiff structure while keeping weight down, AND UTILIZING WHAT WAS LAYING AROUND.The axle is bolted instead of held on with cotter keys.  Something I prefer doing as it makes it easier to remove later, and holds better.I'm still getting used to the Hobart 7018AC (shameless plug), and have finally juiced it up to 135amps instead of 120.  I don't really like how it runs, but I don't like the possibility of cold welds.  With this rod, as opposed to Lincoln, you have to run a bit faster to keep porosity out of the weld at higher amps.  It tis what it tis, gotta get me a 50lb can of the Lincoln soon as I use this stuff up.  I mean the stuff will still make an acceptable weld, but it requires a bit more attention to detail, not as forgiving as the Lincoln.Anyhow, the finished thingy looks as if it'll work ok"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammSo I got out the Harris Torch, Lincoln arc welder, Hobart Handler, and the Thermal Dynamics Plasma of AWESOMENESS and got to it.  Did I forget to shamelessly advertise anything else?  Don't wanna disappoint any of my nice sponsors  Still waiting for the Longevity doood to call me up with an offer
Reply:You may be posting and as such my question premature but what's it being used for?  Nice job as always.MM200 w/Spoolmatic 1Syncrowave 180SDBobcat 225G Plus - LP/NGMUTT Suitcase WirefeederWC-1S/Spoolmatic 1HF-251D-1PakMaster 100XL '68 Red Face Code #6633 projectStar Jet 21-110Save Second Base!
Reply:Sambo, If you would ever actually take Kelly on vacation, instead of promising to do so, Uncle Roy has a few cans of 9018 he could spare.Lincoln PrecisionTig 275Miller 251Miller DialArc 250Bridgeport millHossfeld bender & diesLogan shaperJet 14 X 40 latheSouth Bend 9" 'C'Hypertherm 900Ellis 3000 band saw21"Royersford ExcelsiorTwo shops, still too many tools.
Reply:Originally Posted by duaneb55You may be posting and as such my question premature but what's it being used for?  Nice job as always.
Reply:I don't know Samm was having so many issues with the trucks maybe he's thinking about making some transport changes....No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Looks like a gate wheel to me.Nice work!
Reply:I'm always jealous at the beautiful parts y'all with plasmas, and especially CNC plasmas, can turn out. Everything I build is made of square tube, square bar stock, or round tube. No nice angles and curves and such. Good build!
Reply:Originally Posted by joshuabardwellI'm always jealous at the beautiful parts y'all with plasmas, and especially CNC plasmas, can turn out. Everything I build is made of square tube, square bar stock, or round tube. No nice angles and curves and such. Good build!
Reply:Tail wheel for a brush hog?Dan
Reply:It's going to marry up with the frame thingy in the other post.I was having a real good time with this until I noticed I made a mess out of the wire welds on the frame.  I apologize.  I never mean to put up stuff that isn't right.The stick stuff in this thread is good.  The other stuff on the "frame" thread isn'tBeen a while since I ran the small wire machine, and I messed up BIG TIME.I'M GOING TO STEP ON SOME TOES HERE...................The very reason I hate the video craze here is for this very reason.  The videos of some people trivialize the process.  It all looks good, and the average dood feels good because the finished product looks like what he's doing.  It's mediocrity chasing mediocrity.  Feel good slap on the back stuff.Yeah Lanse, I'm talking about you.  Sorry, but then again, I'm not.I know this is gonna stir up a hornets nest, but here goes.I feel that your videos do to welding what "This Old House" did to carpentry (except their examples were letter perfect).  It made people feel good about doing things that were sub standard just because THEY did it.I feel that you're doing well for a young guy.  VERY WELL.  Better than I could have done at your age. But you shouldn't put that stuff up until you've really perfected your game.  It's a matter of pride I suppose.  You need to let your skills catch up with your pride though.I just made a real boner, and I'm gonna explain why it happened, an remedy it.  On the other hand,  I see some real bad things in your vids that most people take for the truth, and you let it stand.  Don't get me wrong........it's not the end of the Earth, but it's close  Been some real bad design, and some real questionable techniques.Bad thing about this society is that they believe what they see on the internet...good or bad.  You have a responsibility to put up stuff that's real, and rightGo back thru some of your stuff, and see if it passes the smell test.If it doesn't.........make it right.I've been here for a while, seen some stuff, and been with some of the people who used to be here in the flesh.  Maybe some guys who've been banned, but not for their skills!This thing should be about learning, not just posting a bunch of stuff that's below standards with a good line of crap.Look to the old timers, and look at what they do.  I DO, and I haven't really gotten to that place yet.  I strive to be better.Anyhow........this has been bothering me for awhile, and now I got it off my chest.  I mean no harm, and hope you'll take it to heart.  (In a friendly fashion)"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Well... mods might as well just lock this thread up. What's the internet without getting a personal attack off your chest? I'm sure we all feel better. Hey everyone on this site who put images of their kids welding (me included), stop it. The welds are amateurish at best and do not belong here. Oh, and if it's not too much of a bother, try to contact the site owner and just delete that whole 'enthusiast' thing from the site header. It's misleading. I'm sorry as well. This personal attack stuff has got to end.Lincoln Precision Tig 185Lincoln Power Mig 256Hypertherm PM 45Everlast 140STSmith O/A
Reply:Where's Ed Mac and Sundown III when you need 'em?
Reply:Would we be better off if only top notch experts posted here?  You know, the 60 year old guys who have done it all expertly for 45 years?  Oh wait, most of those guys don't want to be bothered dealing with a bunch of neophytes, why should they bother?   If they are going to post, they will do it for a commercial company and get paid for it as a training video.   Nothing wrong with that, but if we want to browse the Internet, we have to realize, of course, that we aren't going to get perfect instruction for free.Anyone "learning" from the Internet needs to be smart enough to pick and choose bits and pieces.   I'd rather have the option of seeing the good mixed with the bad, than just one or two perfect welders who don't take the time to post.
Reply:Nice job Farmersamm! That would make a great "gate wheel"! Hobart Handler 190Hobart Spool-Gun 100Lincoln 225 ACMiller & Pipeliner HoodDewalt 14" Chopsaw, GrindersHarris O/AVictor TorchCustom Built O/A CartCustom Welding CartHeavy Duty 16 Speed Floor Drill PressPipe-BenderDrill Doctor
Reply:Hey Sam,Please point out the wire welds in the picture and what you think is sub-standard. Being just an "enthusiast", I'm not seeing what is wrong, and I can learn from it. I think you are right to point out flaws in your welds so other guys can see what to look out for.(EDIT- I just read your explanation on the frame thread, sorry, I posted before I looked there. I had noticed the appearance of those welds but attributed it to the fluxcore wire. I have not used fluxcore and thought what you point out as too much heat was just the due to the wire. See, I did learn something!)BTW, I appreciate your posts, Lanse's post, the pro's posts, and the newby posts. I tend to learn from all of them. I agree with letting us pick which posts to use as good examples and which ones to just take with a grain of salt. Usually someone else will identify where a weld is sub-standard and how to improve. Those posts help me improve my own technique.I do think the internet (and TV, heck life itself) is full of bad information. Sometimes I can avoid making a mistake by learning from what is posted. I think it is up to the individual to sort out the good from the bad, but having guys with more experience identify the sub-standard welds and how to improve is almost like having a mentor in your shop.Isn't that the point of this forum?Last edited by wb4rt; 04-23-2013 at 09:07 AM.Reason: add infoBurt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 12010FtDrillBit.com
Reply:I don't think the flux core welds he refers to are in this thread. It's from the frame thread. I believe the welds here are all 7018 stick.Lincoln Precision Tig 185Lincoln Power Mig 256Hypertherm PM 45Everlast 140STSmith O/A
Reply:Sam are all welds pictured stick welds? Man you are good! My migs don't look that nice.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsSam are all welds pictured stick welds? Man you are good! My migs don't look that nice.
Reply:Samm,  have an old wheelbarrow whelk lying in the shop.  You just have me an idea.  By the way, are you using the sponsorship to give money to corporate entities?  I too have that sponsorship.  I sponsor Lincoln, ESAB, Miller and a whole host of companies. I need to figure out how to get them to sponsor me!I made a video once and nearly got arrested for it.  I was charged with indecent exposure.  Seems they didn't like how I looked.  On my license they drew my face in.  I tried radio once but was too ugly for the audience.  The FCC banned me even there.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammThe very reason I hate the video craze here is for this very reason.  The videos of some people trivialize the process.  It all looks good, and the average dood feels good because the finished product looks like what he's doing.  It's mediocrity chasing mediocrity.
Reply:Originally Posted by joshuabardwellI don't think you're giving the average viewer enough credit for being aware of the credentials of the person they're watching. There are some guys here on WW who, if they say it, I take it pretty much as gospel truth. Lanse makes no pretense about who he is and where he is in his welding career. He and I may be, "mediocrity chasing mediocrity," but 1) his mediocrity is still way ahead of mine, so I can learn from watching him, and 2) I'm not a professional weldor, never will be, so "mediocre" is likely the best I'll ever achieve in my lifetime. May as well be entertained in the meanwhile.Before I found Lanse's videos, I could not find good documentation of the fabrication process, from start to finish. As dumb as this sounds, I just didn't know where to start with designing things out of metal. What thickness tube? What size? How do you lay out the project, cut it up, tack it up, etc...? Just being able to see somebody else go through a build, start to finish, was really, really valuable in getting me building things myself.I think something that the people who are critical of Lanse miss is that there is a lot more to what he does than just putting beads in joints. Also, I don't care how much skill a person has, if it's not accessible to me, it doesn't do me any good. I love (love!) reading Zapster's repair threads, and I was drooling over the bike build thread, but I didn't become much of a better weldor from reading those threads because they're so far over my head. Sometimes, someone who's just slightly less mediocre than I am is the teacher I need, because they're solving the same problems I'm trying to solve, instead of solving problems ten years down the road from there.
Reply:What's with all the shots at Lanse? I don't see him knocking you
Reply:Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughWhat's with all the shots at Lanse? I don't see him knocking you
Reply:I enjoy watching Lanse's videos.  I don't think same you were harsh.  I think it well stated and thoughtful.  I feel you were trying to encourage Lanse instead of tearing him down.  It is difficult to have some aspects pointed out, but that is what makes is better welders.  At the first shop I welded for, I was laying some fine beads.  But the BBs were all over the place.  While I was technically producing quality welds, the machine wasn't set right and my stick out wasn't correct.  I hated hearing about my BBs. I finally figured it out and have now eliminated the problem.  I now have a new problem I working on due that is due to a physical impairment.  I wish I was as good as Lanse at his age.  He will do well.When Samm says something I listen.  Same with DSW, Yorkiepap, Steve, ztfab, zap, Irish, and a host of others.  If they point out a flaw or an issue then listen. I really miss sundown even though he was rough as a corncob.  He typically was spot on.  If you are competent to the same level as the one who is critical then rebut.  If you are just learning the sit back and ask questions and learn.Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughWhat's with all the shots at Lanse? I don't see him knocking you
Reply:Originally Posted by joshuabardwellThe price of being an Internet celebrity, I think. The minute you put yourself out there, people feel free to take shots at you.
Reply:Originally Posted by joshuabardwellThe price of being an Internet celebrity, I think. The minute you put yourself out there, people feel free to take shots at you.
Reply:Originally Posted by Scott YoungIf you put yourself out there to be taken seriously then it is friends that are honest with you that will help you improve.
Reply:I figure some folks like to run other people down to try and make themselves look better. In reality all it shows is insecurity and lack of confidence in their own abilities.There are some really great members here that are always willing to help folks. DSW comes to mind first, but there are others too.For example, most times he tells people solutions to help them rather than saying "you suck". Its easy to criticize and not offer solutions. It takes a skilled welder to offer solutions to welding problems and ACTUALLY help people.
Reply:It could be a little of both from some people I'll give you that.  And I think we will have to agree to disagree on a few points.  There are many places where welding is discussed and there is thousands of applications.  Here is just one place, and most of the welding world goes on without it.  You have legitimate pros giving time and energy giving out free advise and help.  You have competent men in many fields contributing and adding to the general knowledge base.  Yes, Lanse is competent in shooting videos and in the craft  of teaching as he explains things well and holds your attention.  No one is disputing that.  Lanse though wants to sit at the table as one of the experts.  That isn't disputed except by Lanse who continually says he is not an expert and repeatedly says things to this end.  Here is the rub.  When you take the role of a teacher and develop "how-to" material, you are expressing competency of the material.  When you challenge industry standards or express instruction contrary to common standards you are expressing expertise and mastery of the subject.  These things are inherent and implied by there very nature.  In your example of martial arts your friend isn't developing videos and competing for an audience along side legitimate dojos.If I were to challenge my Dr on a surgical procedure or develop information and how tos of a substandard operation, things could be disastrous if people were to take me serious.Lanse is liked and respected and in time will rightfully sit at the table with the experts of experts.  The difficult thing is when people try to help him he dismisses them with "I have tens of thousands of viewers and if you don't like them don't watch them."He may not have asked for help, but that comes with all the back slapping.  It is easy to get caught up in the backslapping, but a wise man will always have an ear for the words that will challenge him further.  Randy Rhodes is said to have searched out guitar teachers in cities he was staying in so he was always learning.  These men are trying to help him not hurt him.There will always be haters!  And to my knowledge there aren't many if any here.  I can tell ya if he continues with the if ya don't like it routine he won't have many doors open.  I have seen some great trades men who had that same attitude go from job to job.
Reply:Lanse is in the ballpark of knowing what he's talking about, and alot of his vids are about experimenting and building projects. So whats the problem! Don't watch his videos and keep your opinions to yourself. I see guys on here talk sh!t all day long and plain out suck when they build something. They know just enough to give bad advise. So if you made the wrong carreer choices in life and really wanted to be a welder all I can say is shut the fck up and let this kid pursue his goals in life, he's in the trial and error stage right now and doing a dam fine job with it! Let it go you ratpackin jealous babies!I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:I didn't realize until after reading the last two Lanse threads that you can make money posting videos on Youtube.  While I'm not defending Lanse since he doesn't need it, his videos are for the most part entertaining and provide ideas for projects, etc. I say more power to him. Just don't build a trailer and post the video here.
Reply:Originally Posted by jamesyarbroughI figure some folks like to run other people down to try and make themselves look better. In reality all it shows is insecurity and lack of confidence in their own abilities.There are some really great members here that are always willing to help folks. DSW comes to mind first, but there are others too.For example, most times he tells people solutions to help them rather than saying "you suck". Its easy to criticize and not offer solutions. It takes a skilled welder to offer solutions to welding problems and ACTUALLY help people.
Reply:This discussion might be just what we need to draw Sundown III back. I kind of miss him.Burt _____________________Miller Syncrowave 250Millermatic 211Miller 375 Plasma Cutter Hobart Handler 12010FtDrillBit.com
Reply:Meh, my whole "Don't like it, don't watch it" stance remains unchanged. To the fans, thanks for your support [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Good luck Lanse. I wish you well!Last edited by Scott Young; 04-23-2013 at 04:06 PM.
Reply:Thanks Scott, and the same to you [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:why is it that someone who may really respect lanse, give him a lot of credit for what he has already accomplished, and mean NO harm at all while trying to help him by giving some constructive criticism, and instead of that person being considered as giving advice they are instead considered a hater and told "if they don't like it then just go away"...  I just don't get that. making mistakes is part of learning, you will learn nothing if you don't make mistakes. pointing out someones mistakes is teaching them. why is someone that is so intent on trying to teach others, also so negative against anyone who may try to teach him something? I think lanse is a very ambitious and dedicated kid, this is more and more rare as many kids nowadays are just more of the entitlement generation, yet he is ambitious and dedicated to something and has passion in what he does, but don't try to point out anything that you feel he can improve on because that just makes you a hater... I don't get this...now this post right here has said nothing negative at all about lanse, and has said some things that are def compliments, yet it will still be perceived as being negative and I'll be told if I don't like it then just don't watch... lanse I think you have become way over sensitized. perhaps it's because there are many dicks out there who are negative and hateful, maybe this has caused you to become very defensive? I don't get snapping at, and shutting out those who are trying to help. personally I consider it a gift when someone who knows more than me even bothers to take the time to go out of there way to point out where I am doing things wrong... if they didn't care or want to help then they wouldn't even waste their breath or finger strokes...miller 330a bp TIGmiller dynasty 200DX TIGmillermatic 185 MIGthermal dynamics cutmaster 101 plasma cuttersnap-on YA5550 plasma cutterhypertherm powermax 30 plasma cutterbaileigh CS225 cold sawetc....
Reply:I get the impression that every time Lanse posts a YouTube video the universe might collapse. Any more videos and there will be chaos in the streets... Babies crying for days, dogs chasing their tails, women screaming.
Reply:perhaps it's because there are many dicks out there who are negative and hateful, maybe this has caused you to become very defensive?
Reply:@ Lanse - Rock on brah. “Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” ― Heraclitus"Discovery is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought" - Albert Szent-Gyorgyi
Reply:Well I was drawn into this thread because of a report in the Mod's forum..All I see is yapping back and fourth between the benches and no bench brawl yet....Now I am going back to what I was doing.And FWIW what I actually think of all this?I'll keep it to myself....zap!Last edited by zapster; 04-23-2013 at 09:24 PM.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 ManoKai@ Lanse - Rock on brah. “Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.”  Heraclitus
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120I was actually enjoying the thread...until all the Lanse knocking started.Some of you guys really need to get a life....... ...
Reply:gotta love it when supposed to be grown men all go school yard on ya. I don't get why people drag other threads into new threads. let the dead horse lay in one grave. not 80. Now lets get back on topic.Samm, Always like your threads, and the unique things you build. You build for fuction, not form. I appreciate that. And your use of the KISS Method is always above parr. Though I will say I'm wondering how this "mother" of all casters is going to mate to "DA FRAME" and what the purpose of both will be.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:I think it was constructive criticism, I know i broke out in this feild with very litle schooling & it was the hard a$$ old men that mad me what i am now.  What sam said was pretty mild to the stuff one would have to put up with on the job before anyone would take you serious as a true craftsman in the field.  Lanse makes good videos worth the watch & it seems to me he is well on his way to being a really good welder also seems that he is posting his learning curve of trial & errors for everyone to see.  I don't see anything wrong with it however this may not be seen by a new welder as what it is & instead seen as the way it is done.  Maybe Lanse should take old Sam as a mentor & take a road trip to Oklahoma & let Sam bust his ba!!s for a while I bet he would jump leaps & bounds on his knowledge of the subject.  Not trying to start any problems with either or any one on here & probably should have kept my mouth shut!  (I have had a new medical condition & can't drink any longer & the meds make me grouchy so sorry if i offend.)I stand behind my welding, I just won't stand under it!
Reply:Are you kiddin me man! you should lay off the pain killers! I enjoy samms posts they are entertaining for a truck driving farmer! He is nobody to hold as a mentor  drink a beer and lay off the drugs I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Hell I need a new mentor any volunteers ?Will   Supports Autism Awareness                            My ToysBobCat 225 PLusMillermatic 130Miller Spectrum 300 CutmateEverlast Power Tig 185 Micro April is Autism Month .
Reply:WTF? I thought it was a welding pic story. I don't care one way or another how anyone feels about Lanse, but take it over to Off Topic and hash it out. I never want to add fuel to the fire on this site. I like coming here. I like the people, the projects, the pictures, the information and the experience. But in this case Sam, I think you are way out of line. I say Move the thread, close the thread or edit the original post to stay on topic. Nuff said.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