Screwdriver
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So I have been given this as a job:
The job is to reduce the width to 600mm from 700mm and (incidentally) fit larger diameter wheels.
It's not rocket science but before I chop it in half, I wonder if there are any pitfalls/pratfalls I need to avoid and how anyone else might approach this. My immediate concern is accuracy, how closely I can "lose" 100mm so that there is not a massive void to weld up (probably Mig but stick is an option). Secondly, how much weaker will such a modification make this thing and should I consider staggering the joins or perhaps reinforcing with one great big long piece or several smaller etc. Should I make the cut at an angle for a longer weld?
I need to move the steering mount anyway so thats a trivial issue but it will be a fair bit higher too going from about 250mm to 350mm diameter. It's for a tree surgeon to trolly stuff about through narrow gaps. Nothing wider than 600mm (even when steering) plus a new smaller folding handle.
The job is to reduce the width to 600mm from 700mm and (incidentally) fit larger diameter wheels.
It's not rocket science but before I chop it in half, I wonder if there are any pitfalls/pratfalls I need to avoid and how anyone else might approach this. My immediate concern is accuracy, how closely I can "lose" 100mm so that there is not a massive void to weld up (probably Mig but stick is an option). Secondly, how much weaker will such a modification make this thing and should I consider staggering the joins or perhaps reinforcing with one great big long piece or several smaller etc. Should I make the cut at an angle for a longer weld?
I need to move the steering mount anyway so thats a trivial issue but it will be a fair bit higher too going from about 250mm to 350mm diameter. It's for a tree surgeon to trolly stuff about through narrow gaps. Nothing wider than 600mm (even when steering) plus a new smaller folding handle.