Whats involved in building a part?

4shorts · Aug 3, 2011

I get guys asking me "Whats involved in making a part" or what tools do you need to do this or that ? So seeing I haven't posted in this section for awhile and i had a small hub to make for a lime spreader I thought I'd document not all but a few of the steps it takes along with the tools needed to build a replacement hub. Hope everyone is have fun this summer welding and fabricating. Cheers!

teg · Aug 3, 2011

always enjoy seeing what you build... even if it's just a hub :thumbsup: Thanks for posting.

Shield Arc · Aug 3, 2011

Very nice work!:thumbsup:

What brand of positioner do you have, and at what RPM's will it turn? Can you Tig weld with it as well as Mig?

4shorts · Aug 3, 2011

teg said:
always enjoy seeing what you build... even if it's just a hub :thumbsup: Thanks for posting.

Shield Arc said:
Very nice work!:thumbsup:

What brand of positioner do you have, and at what RPM's will it turn? Can you Tig weld with it as well as Mig?

Thanks guys. I got the positioner from the provided link. I also purchased the quick change chuck and mounted it on a hydraulic lift. I like the set up. It's after getting me plenty of work. Here's some more photos of the set up. I used a Millermatic 350P to do the welding. The postioner is used a lot for Tig as well. Thanks again. Paul

Welding stuff - a set on Flickr

WP-250-2 International Light Duty Welding Positioner - 230V [AUT-WP-250-2] - $1,595.00 : Arc-Zone.com, The Welding Accessory Experts

Shield Arc · Aug 3, 2011

Thanks for the link

, I bookmarked it. I've been half azz looking at positioners for a year or so now. I'd like to buy one, and a JD Squared type tube / pipe bender. But I have eye surgery next week, so my welding days may be over, have to wait and see how the surgery goes before buying any more toys.:laughing:

Rustyiron · Aug 3, 2011

You tool show off!:laughing::laughing:
You really know how to make a guy jealous!:licking:
super neat tools/job.

yomax4 · Aug 3, 2011

Love Machine Shops !!!!:thumbsup:

4shorts · Aug 3, 2011

Shield Arc said:
Thanks for the link, I bookmarked it. I've been half azz looking at positioners for a year or so now. I'd like to buy one, and a JD Squared type tube / pipe bender. But I have eye surgery next week, so my welding days may be over, have to wait and see how the surgery goes before buying any more toys.:laughing:

Your kindly welcome sir. Sorry to hear about your eye trouble. Hope all ends up well. I've enjoyed reading your posts so don't stop posting. Get well soon buddy :thumbsup:

Rustyiron said:
You tool show off!:laughing::laughing:
You really know how to make a guy jealous!:licking:
super neat tools/job.

Sorry my buddy. Wasn't my intention

. Come by and use them if you want. Glad you enjoyed seeing the job.

yomax4 said:
Love Machine Shops !!!!:thumbsup:

Ya me to but never considered my shop a machine shop. I always looked at it as just an automotive repair shop but now that I think of it :confused2:

grsthegreat · Aug 3, 2011

Hay , i saw that exact same hub at surplus center for $5.00.

hehe, just messing with ya. great job. beautiful weld also. I have a friend/neighbor with a similar machine shop set up in his shop. He builds some nice parts...amazing work. But i do not think he gets paid nearly enough for all his efforts and skill. If he raises his prices..he gets no work. its a tought market out there

4shorts · Aug 3, 2011

grsthegreat said:
Hay , i saw that exact same hub at surplus center for $5.00.

Don't care. I'm paid. Got my $4.50 :laughing:

hehe, just messing with ya. great job. beautiful weld also.