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Another job that came in last night.  He wanted it fixed, not a new cutting edge.  I said OK since the shank only had one bolt in it and that is why it broke.I tack welded the piece in place both sides then gouged it with my Hypertherm 600.  Welded one side with 1/8" 7018, then back gouged until I got my weld on the other side.Last edited by David R; 08-23-2007 at 09:40 PM.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Added some preheat.    I got that piece of slag out before I welded it.1/8"7018 130 amps.the holes line up.David Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:How long did it take?Me!
Reply:Teeth are crooked... Big dental bill for the braces... ...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 Me!How long did it take?
Reply:I bet the rest of the teeth were loose thoses bolts never hold
Reply:looks great !!!
Reply:Looks real good!  I thought you always run wire though.
Reply:I think he needs to go w/ narrower teeth if he's digging lots of rock. That style is fine for hoggin' dirt. A hard pull on the outside edge of the corner teeth will put a tremendous twisting force on the adapter which would cause the break.                               JMHO,                                       MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Nice work man!My Babies: HF Drill pressHF Pipe Bender3   4.5" Black and Decker angle grindersLincoln Electric PROMIG 175that´s it!
Reply:Originally Posted by David R... tack welded the piece in place both sides then gouged it with my Hypertherm 600.  Welded... then back gouged....
Reply:Nice Dave, I have a 42" bucket off a PC300 coming in on Monday to be refurbed. I will have some pix up when I am done.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepNice fix!I never had much luck gouging into a "V" or blind hole, with plasma. In fact, I kind of gave up on it.Do you use a standard tip or a gouging tip?What sort of torch angle?