Another.... er..... um..... CUBE!

admin

I took a second stab at making a cube today. My first attempt resulted in a non-cube..... Here   http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=73571This time I decided to do it with thinner steel...... and since I needed more of a challenge..... I put water in it.........It's 2.5" square....... It took a long time to get it right since i had to compensate for the metal thickness...... which meant more grinding than I originally planned.....I finally got all the sides tacked together. Then I made a notch on one corner so I could put water in it.Before I put the water in.... I welded it up...... then let it cool...... then put water in...... then welded it shut real quick like........... Then because of the pressure..... some of the water found holes in my welds and some of it leaked out............I let it cool for some time....then ground that spot down......... some more leaked out because of the heat..... and therefore internal pressure......So now it is about 1/4 full of water..... but holding it just fine.........Here are some pics........ I like to shake it.... to hear the water inside...... (I don't have a pic of the water inside..... sorry....) Attached Images
Reply:Hey at least you know your welds won't leak!  Just don't put it in a fire, you could have a bomb!-AlexSears/Craftsman 230A Buzzy BoxSears/Craftsman 180A Buzzy BoxChicago Electric 80A InverterALL STICK...ALL THE TIME!I spent a lot of time with the square peg and round hole.
Reply:Looks good....But, set your corners up either A; so that one edge sticks out further than the other, OR option B; bevel one or both edges.These two options will give you better penatration and more room to grind and smooth without burning through.Lincoln pro mig 180Lincoln Square Wave Tig 300/wp 20/home built water cooler Victor, Purox, Harris, O/A welding/cutting setupsVintage Craftsman drill pressVintage Craftsman/Atlas 12"x 36'' lathe7''x 12'' w/c band saw Everlast 140 st
Reply:the best way would be corner to corner, natural prep.What was the water for?
Reply:The cube improved your skills and the water showed it was not perfect at first.   Great project.   I want to build one and fill it with scrap nuts and bolts.   We use weights on things when welding.  This could be a good one.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:should have added salt too, so over time it might corrode enough to leak again miller syncrowave 250hobart handler 140home made 400 amp engine driven in progress...
Reply:I like it, gotta make one tommorow, .  Should I use 7018 or TIG?  I'm just learnin TIG but it would be good practice with TIG or a waste of good gas unles I use 7018 .
Reply:Fexal, I think this is really cool. Both your original, and this one. I'm just getting started, bought a small MIG. I'd actually thought about making a little box, and putting a nut in it, just to have something that I'd made, sealed shut, with something in it. It just seemed like it would be a neat little thing to make. But putting water inside is way better! Hearing something inside rattle is one thing, but you wouldn't expect to hear sloshing. What process did you use? MIG? Is the one with water in it made from stainless? Nice job!
Reply:I used Mig. My only machine is just a 110v machine using 75/25. I'm about to buy a TIG machine but the water cube was with Mig.Precision TIG 185 and MP 210Bobcat 225NTCutmaster 42O/A tanks.... 2 Argon tanks...... 2 C25 TanksFacebook...... F2 Metal WorksETSY....... https://www.etsy.com/shop/F2MetalWorksF2MetalWorks.com....... http://www.f2metalworks.com/
Reply:Oh and it's mild steel. Either it will rust through or I'll be in the grave. It's like a race to see which happens first.........Precision TIG 185 and MP 210Bobcat 225NTCutmaster 42O/A tanks.... 2 Argon tanks...... 2 C25 TanksFacebook...... F2 Metal WorksETSY....... https://www.etsy.com/shop/F2MetalWorksF2MetalWorks.com....... http://www.f2metalworks.com/
Reply:it wont rust through. Rusting requires oxygen. you've got a finite amount in that box. it will rust some, but not through.Nice job. I'd have added my water through a drilled hole, as opposed to a notch. but still, it's a fun project.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:Now someone has to make a ball......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 zapsterNow someone has to make a ball......zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by andcon83You are probably the skilled enought one to do that!!
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Not so hard Zap.....check post #37.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=63009&page=2
Reply:Hey Zap, how about a dodecahedron?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodecahedron... or maybe a BuckyBall?
Reply:Ah what is the point. Is it just to make the nicest cube? For judging purposes should we not be seeing the measurements showing that it is a true cube?