Why sadly? It is human nature. We all more optimistic in beginning. Some will give up and some will learned.
What is really sadly,.. what many claim them-self as a specialist but having less than ordinary skill and knowledge.
Cost to weld frame
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What is really sadly,.. what many claim them-self as a specialist but having less than ordinary skill and knowledge.
TCEd
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I stated "sadly" because it is a trade that takes a significant amount of training and job experience along with all sorts of certification to be a very good welder. Sticking sheet metal together with a rig from Harbor Freight does not make one a welder.
With my work for about twelve years I took teams of mechanics and welder to many far off places to fix/repair some serious war fighting equipment, these guys were unbelievably skilled and could do factory condition work in extreme settings because they knew how to adapt the process to the situation based on their experience both in welding and structure configuration using a variety of materials.
A lot of people call themselves mechanics also because they know how to remove or install a part or electrician because they can turn off a circuit breaker and replace a light switch. It takes a LOT more.
Sorry for the rant but I have a lot of respect for tradesmen that earn their card.
I 100% with you.. I do respect all specialist and all who help some crazy /naive people as me,
and no matter how busy a person is.
and no matter how busy a person is.
rkymtnflyfisher
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I think your is good and strong, but maybe some fishplate would be good idea if you are installing a towing hitch.
This is mine welding practice with Awl_TEQ’s rail ends, these have those inside support wings:
Not nice, but will hold.
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brian
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......Not much
Whatever then, better than before (left rear corner inside). Can we agree?
How about these factory welds?
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Hi everyone. Fish plates are in. Work performed by previous welder was fixed.
HandForged
Built Not Bought!
No way those are factory welds. Over penetration and scalloping all over the place. That was done by a previous owner.Whatever then, better than before (left rear corner inside). Can we agree?
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How about these factory welds?
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It is looks strong now. I hope it not cost you too much.
Wow the hits just keep coming...
Absolutely 100% factory welds. PO was an old farmer, 1st owner. No signs of any accident.
I made it a little better.
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brian
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they are not structural, they will do just what they need to do even as ugly as they look.
that plate on the outside of frame is wrong in so many ways
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they sure do. I guess welding is like an art form. And it should be it is an art and takes years to master. Problem with art is everyone is a critic. That’s cool.
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Hi- to keep this thread educational and not a “let’s just crap all over everyone and not help”, please provide comments on how it is wrong so people can learn please.
Efjayforty
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It is just plain hard to find people who can do "high level" work that looks original. If you do find someone, they are usually and justifiably well compensated. I have paid for high level work and received far less many times. I have also paid far less that what I thought was fair for awesome work. It can be frustrating at times.
Just my $.02. I think the first weld either had too much wire speed and\or not enough heat. The fish plate welding looks like too much heat. I am not a pro or even a competent amateur but I think the settings could have been adjusted to get better welds both times. That being said, the fish plate welder got it hot enough to ensure that the metal was pooled together and should be plenty strong. Unless you plan on sitting a huge tire carrier and a bunch of gerry cans off the back, you should be good to go. I might clean it up with a grinder a little.
Just my $.02. I think the first weld either had too much wire speed and\or not enough heat. The fish plate welding looks like too much heat. I am not a pro or even a competent amateur but I think the settings could have been adjusted to get better welds both times. That being said, the fish plate welder got it hot enough to ensure that the metal was pooled together and should be plenty strong. Unless you plan on sitting a huge tire carrier and a bunch of gerry cans off the back, you should be good to go. I might clean it up with a grinder a little.
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