BrokenBiker
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usually i would just put a rod in the stick welder and weld this sort of thing up, but its just so easy using the mig to tack up i thought i would get it all tacked on with the mig, then run a few rods to weld it all up...well, i ended up migging it all as it was just so quick and easy to do...
25x3mm angle iron, the rod seat tube is some ex-french exhasut with a bit of the same angle welded underneath to stop the rod falling through and allow water to drain out (it only half covers the bottom of the tube) and the 'u' at the top is an ex-french exhaust clamp...
you can see my old rod rest in the background made from an old crutch and a grip fill tube gaffa taped on but the ali bends when hammering it into the hard ground at our sea wall
just waiting for the paint to dry before wrapping the 'u' piece in tape to stop it scuffing the rod.
the only weld i got a picture of...its an attempt at making small 'c' shapes whilst welding, but to be honest i think i prefer stringers. 100 amps according to the display, tube is 2mm thick, angle is 3mm
i ran a straight bead on the other side and its flatter, better penetration (slightly) and was easier to stay in a straight line
25x3mm angle iron, the rod seat tube is some ex-french exhasut with a bit of the same angle welded underneath to stop the rod falling through and allow water to drain out (it only half covers the bottom of the tube) and the 'u' at the top is an ex-french exhaust clamp...
you can see my old rod rest in the background made from an old crutch and a grip fill tube gaffa taped on but the ali bends when hammering it into the hard ground at our sea wall
just waiting for the paint to dry before wrapping the 'u' piece in tape to stop it scuffing the rod.
the only weld i got a picture of...its an attempt at making small 'c' shapes whilst welding, but to be honest i think i prefer stringers. 100 amps according to the display, tube is 2mm thick, angle is 3mm
i ran a straight bead on the other side and its flatter, better penetration (slightly) and was easier to stay in a straight line
