Miller Welding Discussion Forums - Welding Projects http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/ Whether you want to build it or fix it - share advice, ideas, plans and photos. en Wed, 22 May 2013 06:47:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/images/misc/rss.png Miller Welding Discussion Forums - Welding Projects http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/ Need someone to build me a push bumper for my pickup please http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31450-Need-someone-to-build-me-a-push-bumper-for-my-pickup-please&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 16:05:55 GMT i am looking for someone to build me a heavy duty easily removable push bumper for my 2006 chevy 1500. i dont want to remove the bottom valance of the bumper or anything. if someone would weld me one up and get make it removable i would pay for them to ship it out here if it was quality and what i... i am looking for someone to build me a heavy duty easily removable push bumper for my 2006 chevy 1500. i dont want to remove the bottom valance of the bumper or anything. if someone would weld me one up and get make it removable i would pay for them to ship it out here if it was quality and what i was looking for. i need it to be a steel plate across the front of it and i will bolt rubber to it.let me know if youre interested. the closer to northeast nebraska the better. ]]> Welding Projects dylanellis http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31450-Need-someone-to-build-me-a-push-bumper-for-my-pickup-please Custom stainless fireplace http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31426-Custom-stainless-fireplace&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 02:33:48 GMT well a few weeks ago i asked yall some questions about building a fireplace, come to find out this was a remodel and the fireplace insert was already there but it was in terrible shape. here are some pics of the job completed, replated/extended plated on walls, put in a new bottom pan, reworked the... well a few weeks ago i asked yall some questions about building a fireplace, come to find out this was a remodel and the fireplace insert was already there but it was in terrible shape. here are some pics of the job completed, replated/extended plated on walls, put in a new bottom pan, reworked the damper, build new clean out hatch, built new log gate & built stainless mantle





]]> Welding Projects Waymack http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31426-Custom-stainless-fireplace Tightening a Receiver Tube http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31417-Tightening-a-Receiver-Tube&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 23:42:44 GMT I'm wanting to cut a couple of holes in my concrete floor and install some 2" receiver hitch tubes in them to be able to install and remove some portable stands. The problem is that there is a bit of play in 2" O.D. square tubing, and that play is accentuated the longer the inserted tube gets. Without cutting (and keeping) a much larger opening in the concrete to allow for the installation of some tightening bolts, does anybody have any ideas to accomplish this project?
Thanks in advance. ]]> Welding Projects nocheepgas http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31417-Tightening-a-Receiver-Tube Roof for a 953 cat http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31409-Roof-for-a-953-cat&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 12:49:39 GMT My customer just bought a used 953 Cat loader. Came as an open top with no rops. He wanted something to keep the rain off as well as any errant tree limbs etc. He picks & sells stone to the supply yards. It's not meant to replace the rops but just some protection mainly from the weather.

Main hoop is 3x3 tube & the rest is 2x2 tube with 1/8" sheet on top. All open tube ends were capped. I determined the height by measureing two other machines with cabs & they were about 5' 2" from the floor to inside of the roof. The roof overall is about 5' square. There were already pads on the machine to bolt it to so I just had to retap the holes as they had not been used in a long time. Painted with spray cans because if I didn't the owner most likely never would have.

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]]> Welding Projects MMW http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31409-Roof-for-a-953-cat Moving big pipe without a forklift http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31395-Moving-big-pipe-without-a-forklift&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 14:26:16 GMT Looking for ideas. I've been building a few backyard bbq pits and I'd like to build a trailer pit or two but don't have a fork lift to move around big pipe. Talking 30" pipe, 1/4", 10' long. Any ideas? I was thinking gantry but anyone have other ideas?

I have some heavy duty skates from when I used to move bank equipment for a living so once I get it off the trailer I can move it around and jack it up, etc. I'm mostly worried about getting it off the trailer when I get it home. ]]> Welding Projects mking7 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31395-Moving-big-pipe-without-a-forklift Cast Iron Slab - table? Ideas? please http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31382-Cast-Iron-Slab-table-Ideas-please&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 06:16:14 GMT I just picked up a cast iron slab, 3/8 thick plus a cross shape bracing and edges. It came off of something. Anyway, it only measures 21 inches by 30 inches. It has threaded holes 3/8", spread in rows, like a dozen of them total. One edge is set up to be like a reference edge, a piece of 1/4" bar like 3" high, with adjustments for flushness, molded into the cast. The adjustments are molded, not the bar. What do I do with this? Leave it here? Put legs on it? I feel it's just too small to make it a primary table. But it's way better than the piece of 1/4" 6" by 8" I have been using as a contact point.table0.jpg
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]]> Welding Projects mlahonta http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31382-Cast-Iron-Slab-table-Ideas-please Noob Needs Help.. http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31373-Noob-Needs-Help&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 02:52:13 GMT Imagine that right? I have been working on art using sliverware welding and getting great results. Today I found a piece of thin sheet metal that I drew butterfly wings on , tin snipped them out, then I was going to tack them to a spark plug (for the body) I set my speed at 1, my amperage... Imagine that right?

I have been working on art using sliverware welding and getting great results.

Today I found a piece of thin sheet metal that I drew butterfly wings on , tin snipped them out, then I was going to tack them to a spark plug (for the body) I set my speed at 1, my amperage about 20-25 (anything lower I popped).. but at this amp I was burning through.. I got into a habit of 2 second bursts, is that maybe too long? Any ideas or is MIG not designed for this? I have Oxyacetylene but I don't really know how to use it-hubby bought it years ago and we both are way too uninformed about it and intimidated..

Thoughts? ]]> Welding Projects jrasche2003 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31373-Noob-Needs-Help I think it looks too Cool http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31361-I-think-it-looks-too-Cool&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 23:55:15 GMT photo.2.jpgphoto.3.jpg
Racing Slicks. With 7” spun alloy wheels in the rear & 5” up front.
This rig has come a long way from the mess I started with
(see below)
http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?30120-What-am-I-up-against-here&highlight=Gas+driven
A little time, a small amount of cash.
All Tig welded with my SD180. Tubing cut on my Cold saw. De-burredon a 22”disk sander.
Painted with royal blue Rust-Oleum
And I am now portable at the race track!
Next Iwant to finish it with a cage & cable hangers. Along W/ a cabinet to holdthat will hold tools and equipment.
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]]> Welding Projects Mr2race http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31361-I-think-it-looks-too-Cool collars for dumbell http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31347-collars-for-dumbell&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 13:51:14 GMT Hi, I wonder how they made the collars for this load able dumbell Handel. Hi, I wonder how they made the collars for this load able dumbell Handel.
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]]> Welding Projects Bossman2000 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31347-collars-for-dumbell new project http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31328-new-project&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 19:59:04 GMT Traded my old aead 200le for this.. it has a 3cyl kabota diesel, runs great, all hydraulics work great, the tracks work but need to be rebuilt. I think i got a pretty good deal. Traded my old aead 200le for this.. it has a 3cyl kabota diesel, runs great, all hydraulics work great, the tracks work but need to be rebuilt. I think i got a pretty good deal.
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]]> Welding Projects weldonwelding http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31328-new-project Komatsu boom crack repair http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31323-Komatsu-boom-crack-repair&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 11:29:26 GMT Started this on Thursday afternoon & finished up on Friday. Cracked twice & welded by the companies mechanic (he's good but always rushed). This time he wanted me to do it. Right where the side plate meets the casting. Gouged it out completely so I had a 3/8" open gap to the inside. Snaked a piece of 1/4" bar inside with a rod tacked to it to hold onto. Pulled it tight up against the inside & tacked it good. Preheated, then welded it up.

Not really much to see. Basically like a weld test.

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]]> Welding Projects MMW http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31323-Komatsu-boom-crack-repair thinking of a new gooseneck flat deck http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31308-thinking-of-a-new-gooseneck-flat-deck&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 02:10:59 GMT Well i have been out of the welding business for a few years now just doing my own repairs and now im looking to buy a used gooseneck trailer for $2500 and rebuild the way i want it. I already know i need 2 new axels and 4 tires and wheels along with new wiring and lights plus i wanna add a 4ft... Well i have been out of the welding business for a few years now just doing my own repairs and now im looking to buy a used gooseneck trailer for $2500 and rebuild the way i want it. I already know i need 2 new axels and 4 tires and wheels along with new wiring and lights plus i wanna add a 4ft beaver tail with fold up ramps. Then add new paint and decking. Im thinking i may spend as much as if i just buy a new one all ready to go? Any thoughts will be much appreciated ]]> Welding Projects m.k.swelding http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31308-thinking-of-a-new-gooseneck-flat-deck miller portable welding table...plans suck http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31275-miller-portable-welding-table-plans-suck&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:27:54 GMT Anyone else having issues with these plans?
http://www.millerwelds.com/interests...le-weld-table/

TERRIBLE.
Anyone know how to do the pivot arms so that they aren't sticking out when you fold this thing up? ]]> Welding Projects Gamble http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31275-miller-portable-welding-table-plans-suck <![CDATA[3/4'' and 1'' plate , Wis. crgs lst. 2'x3' $50]]> http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31259-3-4-and-1-plate-Wis-crgs-lst-2-x3-50&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:51:55 GMT http://sheboygan.craigslist.org/grd/3764794600.html Not mine
Saw this on craigs list. For sale : 3/4" & 1" steel plate. 20 plus pieces. Roughly 2' x 3'. 1" plate is $50 each and 3/4" plate is $40 each. Please call 920-287-4824 or 920-627-0450
Location: OOSTBURG ]]> Welding Projects BD1 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31259-3-4-and-1-plate-Wis-crgs-lst-2-x3-50 <![CDATA[Chipper & skidder]]> http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31246-Chipper-amp-skidder&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:07:36 GMT I did maintenence work on a track chipper. Basically repair any cracks I find, build up knife pockets & chute behind the pockets. I just try to do the welds on each pocket an even amount to keep it balanced. I haven't had a problem in the past. This time I had to build up inside the disc housing. I just went in as deep as I could reach. Next time we may have to pull the disc out.0423031302.jpg0423031303.jpg0423031258.jpg0423031259.jpg0423031300.jpg
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]]> Welding Projects MMW http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31246-Chipper-amp-skidder Diesel Fuel Transfer Tank http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31213-Diesel-Fuel-Transfer-Tank&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:31:50 GMT I need to build a disel fuel tank that will go in the back of a polaris ranger 6x6 utv. I've got everything squared away except for the 2" threaded bungs for the transfer pump and filler/vent cap. Do you guys have a good source for these? I am going to build out of mild steel. Aluminum would be nice, but it won't last with how it is going to be used. It is too easy to pop a hole in it. For a drain port I am looking at just using a 3/4" pipe coupler and plug. Should end up around 90-100 gallons of usuable capacity.

Thanks. ]]> Welding Projects elvis http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31213-Diesel-Fuel-Transfer-Tank TIG Torch holder http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31211-TIG-Torch-holder&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:17:55 GMT I got sick and tired of having no place to put my torch when I am welding at home. Since I have a scratch-start unit (Miller Maxstar 150 STL) I have shy'd away from just placing the torch on the top of my work bench. It either slides off or somehow flips around, electrode side down and all of the sudden everything is arcing out. Here is my solution. Its made out of 3/16" stainless rod and slides easily over the edge of my work bench which is 1/4" plate. Now I dont have to worry about anything and its out of the way
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]]> Welding Projects Robdizz http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31211-TIG-Torch-holder 20 ton shop press press brake http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31201-20-ton-shop-press-press-brake&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:45:30 GMT Howdy folks! New to this site however not new to welding and fabrication. Here are a couple pics of my press brake I fabbed for my Harbor Freight 20 ton shop press. The die is interchangable and right now I have a 12" gooseneck on it. I can bend up to 18" wide. As of now I am comfortable with bending the full width at 1/4" Aluminum. I have gone all the way up to 1/8" Stainless, full width. Ill post more pics later.
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