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My LWS sent this guy to me.  Its a part off a ford tractor 3 point hitch.   The  customer said he had a welder but it was too small.   I am glad he realized that.  Steel is 1/2" plate.  You can see the weld on the gusset didn't hold at all.  Factory welds....I veed it out, welded one side, turned it over and back ground and welded the back side.    I also ground off the "factory" welds with a die grinder and replaced them with my own.Pulsed Spray Mig, 98/2, .045 wire (should have used .035) @ 250 ipm.This is the other side getting ready to break.Last edited by David R; 02-08-2008 at 06:37 PM.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Both sides of the completed welds.  I cleaned out the holes with a die grinder and checked them for size with a drill bit.Total time for the job, 45 minutes.  DAYM!  I love the pulsed spray!DavidLast edited by David R; 02-08-2008 at 06:36 PM.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Hate when that happens!What MIG do you have David?  And did the "stuff" arrive?Me!
Reply:Originally Posted by Me!Hate when that happens!What MIG do you have David?  And did the "stuff" arrive?
Reply:That factory weld looks pathetic. I really don't trust what comes out of some factories these days.Nice repair!Patriot Performance AutoLincoln Power Mig 255CLincoln AC-225 StickVictor Journeyman O/AQuincy QT-5 Compressor
Reply:Originally Posted by David RInvertec V350 with advanced panel, LN9-GMA.    It does pulsed spray steel, aluminum.......  Stick, regular MIG and many more.David
Reply:Looks like that part came off the same tractor that you repaired the loader frame.  You and that Lincoln do nice work.
Reply:Looking Good David!  I envy your nice welds...I'm 21 and learningAvid 4wd enthusiastASE Master tech (Automotive), mechanic/fabricator by trade
Reply:good job DavidChuckASME Pressure Vessel welder