Re-edge a worn out auger..

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Any hints to speed up the process would be appreciated.

What a PITA..

MM Vintage w/.035, 75/25, 3-40 (seems to be the lowest setting to work with). The edges are paper thin and require the start/stop techinque for the first layer. additional layers are much easier. Pretty pissed the employees let this one get so worn out (1/2 to 5/8 build).

3 hours, and this is where I'm at:

 

[Michael Hanson]

Man thats bad. 20 plus years of construction and mine dont look that bad. Id buy a new one. MIke

 

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Man thats bad. 20 plus years of construction and mine dont look that bad. Id buy a new one. MIke

On order, can you believe 4 to 6 weeks out?

Just trying to fab up a 4 to 6 hour job to not have a lapse in production.

 

[zebrabeefj40]

You might try holding/clamping a piece of copper or aluminum under where you're trying to build up the material. That will give the puddle a place to solidify instead of blowing through. The weld metal won't stick though you might need a hammer to knock the copper/aluminum back-up bar loose.

For the cutting edge you might consider welding an AR plate (AR = abrasion resistant steel) on instead of rebuilding what you have. PM me if you need a couple pieces of AR. My brother can probably get me a couple drops that size from where he works.

Good luck with your project.

Nick

 

[splitshot]

You might try holding/clamping a piece of copper or aluminum under where you're trying to build up the material. That will give the puddle a place to solidify instead of blowing through. The weld metal won't stick though you might need a hammer to knock the copper/aluminum back-up bar loose.

For the cutting edge you might consider welding an AR plate (AR = abrasion resistant steel) on instead of rebuilding what you have. PM me if you need a couple pieces of AR. My brother can probably get me a couple drops that size from where he works.

Good luck with your project.

Nick

Thanks for the offer, I have some Messer high abrasion sticks on hand for the finished edge. Should get us through till the new one shows up..

 

[Michael Hanson]

Looks like someone just held it on a rock or concrete. MIke

 

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Loks like someone just held it on a rock or concrete. MIke

You would think...

But no, 80% organic. Link for what it is used for (check out the video).

EL 2000 Potting Machine | Bouldin & Lawson

 

[Michael Hanson]

Im trying to be selective on where things I buy are made. I have not had good luck with Chinese metal.Would bet the augar came from there or the metal is greatly undersized. MIke

 

[fj40charles]

Im trying to be selective on where things I buy are made. I have not had good luck with Chinese metal.Would bet the augar came from there or the metal is greatly undersized.

MIke

chinese (lower case to show lack of respect) and quality are mutually exclusive.

 

[Pin_Head]

If you were planning on keeping it, you might want to consider hardfacing the cutting edge. It wears much better than mild steel.

 

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If you were planning on keeping it, you might want to consider hardfacing the cutting edge. It wears much better than mild steel.

I agree with Pin_Head...

Post #5

 

[spdwaver]

I agree with Pin_Head...

Post #5

I know of a company that can embed carbide onto the edges so that it will last longer. Hardfacing will add more life to it, but embedded carbide bits will give the edge more 'bite'. The company is located in Ontario, California, and has been doing custom jobs for many years. I know them personally, and can get very decent pricing.

 

[-Spike-]

Wait a minute- you wore that auger out in potting soil?

 

[splitshot]

Wait a minute- you wore that auger out in potting soil?

Among other parts, hopper chain (x2), hopper floor (pita to cut out and replace), table chain, and sprockets. If it weren't for the 20% silt in our mix we wouldn't have the slow term wear (granted it runs avg 6 hours a day/5 days a week).
We actually improve some of the new parts by adding high abrasion welds to the typical wear points.

It does save labor cost, but maintenance do bring on the suck.

 

[splitshot]

I know of a company that can embed carbide onto the edges so that it will last longer. Hardfacing will add more life to it, but embedded carbide bits will give the edge more 'bite'. The company is located in Ontario, California, and has been doing custom jobs for many years. I know them personally, and can get very decent pricing.

If it is cost effective, I'm interested. Just got a new auger in to work with..