What did you do with your welder today?

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I damaged my backhoe bucket several months back when I removed this gigantic root ball and I finally got around to reinforcing the backhoe bucket today. The backhoe is a several year old Ameriquip 7620 and I believe the welds were faulty but the company wouldn't warranty it. I removed the bucket back then and straightened it, welded it, as best as I could, on the press. The receiver is square and the bucket is a little out of square and the rear I could not get straightened. Anyway, today, I used 1/2", 1/4", and 1/8" flat stock to do the job. I love my new machine, Hobart Champion Elite, although the old' G213 would have managed well, however. Attached ImagesLast edited by Zork; 09-03-2012 at 04:35 PM.
Reply:Do we have to picture this repair in our heads! Any pics!  I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Not a damn thing.It is a holiday yaknow......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:Same as Zap, nothing. I thought about fixing the railing on my front steps though.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:These were the welds that failed. The backhoe is a 2004 Ameriquip 7620 with 30 hours. The root ball was large but I operate my equipment gently and at lower rpm's to minimize damage. Attached ImagesLast edited by Zork; 09-03-2012 at 06:04 PM.Reason: who cares
Reply:Don't laugh,..... I had to use my good eye. It was quite the task to straighten it and keep the rails from binding. The rear portion was left concave and I had to build it up with 1/8" spacers. The repair is not perfect or pretty but I think my penetration is better than what I originally had. I'll take advice too; please be gentle, lol. Attached Images
Reply:Dog legs and wedges can help you big time, A dog leg is a piece of plate notched out, then welded to something solid, then tap a wedge through it to help straighten and align what you need. When your done smack em off with a hammer. A lot of times you only need a few strategically placed tacks, so they break off fairly easy.I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeDog legs and wedges can help you big time, A dog leg is a piece of plate notched out, then welded to something solid, then tap a wedge through it to help straighten and align what you need. When your done smack em off with a hammer. A lot of times you only need a few strategically placed tacks, so they break off fairly easy.
Reply:Originally Posted by dieselamourI'll have to investigate that because I had a tapered gap that was almost 6/16" so I put two 1/8" flats in there. Do you have a link to any information? Thanks.
Reply:I just saw this: Solderer?.......... The nerve!
Reply:Screw dogs work well tooDisclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:@TozziWelding - That looks like it works well, thanks.
Reply:I had 2 naps today!Miller Pro 300 SS w/ cat Miller Bobcat 250Miller Diversion 165 Miller 211Miller Xtreme 375Miller 12vsMiller Dynasty 200 DX Miller Passport Plus w/ Spool GunMiller 30a spoolmaticLincoln AC225 Buzz Box VictorMathey Dearman - H&M
Reply:I hear ya! I took those jesterday and figgerred I needed to do something today.
Reply:Lol Looks like a fun fix! Let us know how she holdsMiller Pro 300 SS w/ cat Miller Bobcat 250Miller Diversion 165 Miller 211Miller Xtreme 375Miller 12vsMiller Dynasty 200 DX Miller Passport Plus w/ Spool GunMiller 30a spoolmaticLincoln AC225 Buzz Box VictorMathey Dearman - H&M
Reply:Seriously, yesterday I awoke at 5:30 AM; took a shot of espresso and my eyes rolled backward until 12:PM. I took a ride on my bike from 1 to 2:30; got home and slept 'till 6:PM. Momma was quite pleasant but obviously not happy, lol. I'll make it up but working on a Holiday, lol..Yeah, I'll try the welds later this week.
Reply:nothing worng with that must be done from time to timeMiller Pro 300 SS w/ cat Miller Bobcat 250Miller Diversion 165 Miller 211Miller Xtreme 375Miller 12vsMiller Dynasty 200 DX Miller Passport Plus w/ Spool GunMiller 30a spoolmaticLincoln AC225 Buzz Box VictorMathey Dearman - H&M
Reply:I used my welders to save electricity. I didn't use them at all!I did hunt and relax, had some of the good stuff with the wife and then took a 4 hour nap. all in all, best of the best.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
Reply:Originally Posted by Joker11I used my welders to save electricity. I didn't use them at all!I did hunt and relax, had some of the good stuff with the wife and then took a 4 hour nap. all in all, best of the best.
Reply:I went out to my garage today and cleaned up my welder then polished it and waxed it. I then gave it a big Hug and a Kiss then covered it up and put it to bed for the night! Attached ImagesLast edited by Inkydoggy; 09-04-2012 at 02:10 AM.Reason: Forgot the Photo of my Welder
Reply:She's gunna arcburn her snootch.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:Well if she does I can Kiss it and make it better!
Reply:Sounds like everyone is on the mark; good going! I may put a 1/2" X 1" flat stock on today at the cold rolled solder bead that failed. The bucket back had a little tear and the reinforcement took care of that, I hope, but the front lip takes allot of tension so I'll put that on before I test it.
Reply:Originally Posted by MikeGyverShe's gunna arcburn her snootch.
Reply:Not sure of the settings or where the cable is coming from but I bet it is 100% duty cycle or higher.I did go into the garage and pat the latest addition to the welding stable - the Thermal Arc 161 STL."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Yes I know ....I should have had my sleeves on.
Reply:I continued to wait for my new Dynasty to get here :-/
Reply:Originally Posted by IamVinceYes I know ....I should have had my sleeves on.
Reply:Nope but from that pic it sure looks like it.....gravity took care of most sparks.
Reply:Originally Posted by IamVinceYes I know ....I should have had my sleeves on.
Reply:In case anyone sees me in public and wants to say hello I have included a photo of myself. I went ahead and ran a complete bead in case roots or rocks would damage the bucket. I am going to run a full piece across the flange because there wasn't enough clearance to go straight across. Attached ImagesLast edited by Zork; 09-08-2012 at 05:25 PM.
Reply:Should do the job. But just dont become a heavy equipment repair specialist any time soon.
Reply:Originally Posted by LarryOShould do the job. But just dont become a heavy equipment repair specialist any time soon.
Reply:Its always the ones you dont get pics of. Ya say to yourself " why didnt i have my camera today so i could post a good weld for once. "
Reply:Originally Posted by LarryOIts always the ones you dont get pics of. Ya say to yourself " why didnt i have my camera today so i could post a good weld for once. "
Reply:Originally Posted by ZorkLol...., ummmm; ouch!
Reply:Put some 309  in a worn out throttle spring pin on my injection pump in the truck.
Reply:Originally Posted by LarryOIt's OK. Just look back through my posts and you will find some sh!t welds there.
Reply:Originally Posted by Glen_63Put some 309  in a worn out throttle spring pin on my injection pump in the truck.
Reply:I installed some REAL wheels under my engine hoist.Thanks,Hobo Attached ImagesLincoln SA200's... at least 15 - 20. They come and go. Growing partial to the "Short Hoods" in my old age. Last count on Short Hoods was 13 in possession.
Reply:Thats a great idea and a nice mod.
Reply:Best wheel kits I have found are the factory sets from Miller on the old dialarcs and ABP's etc.  I made my welding cart from 1 of them..   I like the auto handle that is spring loaded to upright.  I also put the handle on the rear of the machine so its not in the way of the controls...Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:What I did with my welder today. Went and helped a friend out he had some broken welds on the back of his combine. Been a month or so since I fired up the Hobart all went good he is now ready for harvest to start. Attached Images
Reply:Some alum covers.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Nice job shovelon