Some crap welds on a bucket

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My customer wanted a "stone sifter" for his bobcat.  A new one is about $1600.00.  He asked me if I could convert an old bucket.  I said Sure!  First he wanted 2.5" spacing between the bars.  I cut out one section and put in one bar.  Looked way too big for me, so a phone call and we agreed on 1.5".  Stock is 1/2" X 1" hot rolled.  I cut the bottom out leaving the two strengtheners in place along with the cutting edge.  There is 80 feet of steel in this bucket.  First I put the bars in and welded with the mig gun pointed down going up hill.  Welds were terrible.  No wet edges, bulged in the middle.  Embaressing, so out came the gouge and away went the crap welds. Attached ImagesReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Then I used the mig gun from underneeth and went up with the gun pointed up.  Space was limited, so it was not easy..045 wire, 150 ipm, 19 volts give or take.  Co2 gas. Attached ImagesReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:I stood the bucket on end and finished all the welds flat because I was not going to sit under it and weld. Attached ImagesReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Any reason why you didnt clean the metal before?I´m looking for what sifter means 8Sbut looks nice and heavyMy Babies: HF Drill pressHF Pipe Bender3   4.5" Black and Decker angle grindersLincoln Electric PROMIG 175that´s it!
Reply:Originally Posted by elvergonAny reason why you didnt clean the metal before?I´m looking for what sifter means 8Sbut looks nice and heavy
Reply:Great conversion David - so how much did he save? John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneGreat conversion David - so how much did he save?
Reply:Screw the Bobcat..That would make an awesome grill.. ...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:Never thought of it that way.  Musta made 10 of em.  2 more by July 7th.   I just happen to have some of that 1/2" X 1" left.    I also bought 80 feet of 1/4" round stock.David Attached ImagesReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:i agree with ZAP, make him a cover piece for it and voila, they can grill during lunch."Retreat hell, were just fighting in the other direction"Miller Trailblazer 302, Extreme 12 VS, Dimension 400, Spectrum 375, HF 251D-1, Milermatic 251 w/ spoolgun  Hypertherm 1000Lincoln sp 1702000 F-450 to haul it
Reply:good looking conversion there , when you make your own equipment you save heaps which means more income at end of the day
Reply:good looking work dave63' Lincoln SA200 2008 miller trailblazer 302fibre-metal pipelinermiller camo BWEand all the guns and ammo a growin boy needs
Reply:Very nice work, how long did that take you.David R, in order to make a grill it doesnt have to be stainless for sanitary reasons does it?I'm 21 and learningAvid 4wd enthusiastASE Master tech (Automotive), mechanic/fabricator by trade
Reply:in order to make a grill it doesnt have to be stainless for sanitary reasons does it?
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterScrew the Bobcat..That would make an awesome grill.. ...zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by redhatmanVery nice work, how long did that take you.David R, in order to make a grill it doesnt have to be stainless for sanitary reasons does it?
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterScrew the Bobcat..That would make an awesome grill.. ...zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingThe heat off a good bed of coals will kill any bacteria long before they think of coming near you. Number 4 rebar makes nice grills.
Reply:Ok, gotta ask. What do you use stainless rebar for? I'm going to guess nuclear powerplant or some sort of chemical plant.
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Reply:Thanks for the info guys, maybe that will be a future project of mine.  Some sort of grill or smoking pit.  You guys mention rebar and hot rolled steel.  What about Cold Rolled?I'm 21 and learningAvid 4wd enthusiastASE Master tech (Automotive), mechanic/fabricator by trade