Fermentation tank

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I started a project this weekand for a winery.  They want a 18" cleanout put in the bottom of one their fermentation tanks.  The cleanout is 3/8" thick, the tank is 14ga and the glycol liner is approx 22ga.  So I cut the glycol liner back 1 1/2" back from the opening, trimmed the cleanout to the radius of the tank and tacked it.  Then I welded the liner, then the cleanout ring.  Unfortunately, I screwed up when I cut the liner back and was off on one side by 1/2" so I had to recut it and fill the grind marks.  That's why you can see the surface not being so smooth.  I also had to weld a bolt to the end of my clamp to reach around the rim so I could squeeze the liner to the tank.  They are not the best welds that I can do, but for some reason I could not get comfortable.  We all have our days.-Mike Attached ImagesCommon sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.
Reply:Looks really good from here. DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:nice job Brainfarth looks good hope you put so extra on the price to cover the clamps you had to weld bolts on
Reply:Originally Posted by BrainfarthI started a project this weekand for a winery.  They want a 18" cleanout put in the bottom of one their fermentation tanks.  The cleanout is 3/8" thick, the tank is 14ga and the glycol liner is approx 22ga.  So I cut the glycol liner back 1 1/2" back from the opening, trimmed the cleanout to the radius of the tank and tacked it.  Then I welded the liner, then the cleanout ring.  Unfortunately, I screwed up when I cut the liner back and was off on one side by 1/2" so I had to recut it and fill the grind marks.  That's why you can see the surface not being so smooth.  I also had to weld a bolt to the end of my clamp to reach around the rim so I could squeeze the liner to the tank.  They are not the best welds that I can do, but for some reason I could not get comfortable.  We all have our days.-Mike
Reply:Looks real good to me.  I know what you mean too about getting comfortable.  There are days I just can't get a consistent weld and days when I can do it blindfolded even in "similar" situations.
Reply:that´s a nice clamp!gotta do one myself...and nice work!My Babies: HF Drill pressHF Pipe Bender3   4.5" Black and Decker angle grindersLincoln Electric PROMIG 175that´s it!
Reply:Got it finished this evening after work... A bit of filling bad spots, grinding, sanding, buffing, cleaning and it's all done.Took a total of 8 1/2 hours from start to finish. Attached ImagesCommon sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.