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02-09-2013, 06:25 PM #21
Re: Grind the bevel off weldable hooks?
You don't have to, it is just a suggestion. It just insures that you get 100 + % penetration. It is a form of open root welding.
Oh I forgot, if you decide to gap the hooks. 1/16" is plenty, or even just use the same wire you will be using to weld the hooks on with. .035"?
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02-09-2013, 07:28 PM #22
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02-09-2013, 07:53 PM #23
Re: Grind the bevel off weldable hooks?
Just a good rule of thumb. Bevel, and gap everything, hard to go wrong when doing those two things.
But, placing a gap, or doing open root welding takes more time to get use to.
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02-09-2013, 07:55 PM #24
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02-09-2013, 08:06 PM #25
Re: Grind the bevel off weldable hooks?
The big problem with Mig welding is, anybody can pick one up and make a very pretty weld. I'll bet you anything, you let me set your machine, and stand over your shoulder for 5-minutes, and I'll have you laying down beautiful welds! Does that mean you're ready to build a trailer by yourself that is gonna be going down the hiway? NO WAY! Most people don't understand how important joint prep is to welding! There is way more to welding, than pulling a trigger on a Mig machine!
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02-09-2013, 08:13 PM #26
Re: Grind the bevel off weldable hooks?
2009 Kubota M7040, R1s, LA1153 FEL, fork lift, 3 rear remotes, T&T
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02-09-2013, 08:16 PM #27
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02-09-2013, 08:27 PM #28
Re: Grind the bevel off weldable hooks?
I'm DEFINITELY going to buy a couple extra hooks and practice welding them. I don't stick weld, only MIG so my choices are limited, that's why I want to make sure I do it right. I'd rather go through a couple hooks for practice than do a shoody job welding them on the bucket and have them fail.
2012 Kubota B3200 FEL/BH w thumb R4
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02-09-2013, 08:28 PM #29
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02-09-2013, 08:30 PM #30
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Re: Grind the bevel off weldable hooks?
Weld a good first pass then add another on the bottom toe of that weld. Then one on top of the second weld. Use some scrap pieces to practice on. Check the pics on my post. I pulled out some 30" oaks 50' long from those hooks. Those were even welded with my old Herbert welder!!
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