MattF
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Just keep it clear and don't cover it in crap.
That person exists?
Just keep it clear and don't cover it in crap.
Insanity is doing the same thing again and again and expecting a different result.
You tigged it? Neat. Any overlap?Welded a lower quarter repair onto the current Mini project. There’s another bit to do on the other side and I can move into doing both inner wings.
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Top is butt welded TIG at 35a with .8mm filler when needed, front is MIG plug welded and the bottom is spot welded.You tigged it? Neat. Any overlap?
How much usable range have you got in the jaws? It looks like the jaws will hit the bed if you open them too far.Finally got the back plate made for the bigger four jaw chuck, inspired by having something that didn't fit in the small one
Stu
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...did the exact same repair on one years ago. How did you get on with distortion? No matter how careful I was I ended up with some on the large flat area...Welded a lower quarter repair onto the current Mini project. There’s another bit to do on the other side and I can move into doing both inner wings.
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That's really hard to get right...Top is butt welded TIG at 35a with .8mm filler when needed, front is MIG plug welded and the bottom is spot welded.
How much usable range have you got in the jaws? It looks like the jaws will hit the bed if you open them too far.
That looks a big chuck for the machine. Id be wary of running it at high speed. My machine is dapable of 2000 rpm. But warning label says max 1400 for the big 4 jawBit of an optical illusion
Just checked it , they will fall out before hitting the bed and are past what I would call a "safe" amount of thread retaining them before they bump into the saddle of the lath. (they still clear in the photo , by about 1mm)
Stu
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You get a bit of distortion and shrinking no matter what you do it’s just part of the process. This will need some planishing but it’s not too bad....did the exact same repair on one years ago. How did you get on with distortion? No matter how careful I was I ended up with some on the large flat area...
I made a pair of hammer forms last year so I can make my own.That's really hard to get right...
Did you make or buy the panel?
That looks a big chuck for the machine. Id be wary of running it at high speed. My machine is dapable of 2000 rpm. But warning label says max 1400 for the big 4 jaw
Welded a lower quarter repair onto the current Mini project. There’s another bit to do on the other side and I can move into doing both inner wings.
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No I use uncoated mild steel.Very nice work! Do you use galv or zinc coated repair steel?
(Don't go too crazy with the grinding IMO it looks nice but thins the metal too)