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Old 05-18-2008, 08:15 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Default Re: fel bucket has a bow in it

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Originally Posted by fiddler kelly
Yeah I have a slight bend in mine too but from past experiences with welding and seeing how it can cause metal to bed I think I will weld on the bottom of the bucket and when the weld cools this should cause the metal to shrink as it cools on the convex side of the bend thus straightening the bend .
While you're at it, maybe weld wide and deep with 7018 rod. I bet that would give the edge a lot more strength and spring back.

Hope you're better at welding on a vertical surface than me!
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