After my wife encourged me to purchase a new welder 2 1/2 years ago, I really had no choice, when she asked me to fabricate a new wrought iron railing for the side of the steps. Attached are some pictures:
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Thread: The Correct Answer is "Yes Dear"
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02-27-2009, 09:13 PM #1
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The Correct Answer is "Yes Dear"
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02-27-2009, 09:22 PM #2
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A few more pictures:
Miller Thunderbolt
Smith Oxyacetylene Torch
Miller Dynasty 200DX
Clausing/Coldchester 15" Lathe
16" DuAll Saw
15" Drill Press
7" x 9" Swivel Head Horizontal Band Saw
20 Ton Arbor Press
Bridgeport
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02-27-2009, 09:26 PM #3
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Wow That looks Great. What filler did you use.
Your lucky, my wife said you spent how much for what!Miller Dynasty 200 DX
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02-28-2009, 12:44 AM #4
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Don:
Those are some pretty welds.
I got so tired of "Yes, Dear", after my divorce I just gave up.
RETIRED desk jockey.
Hobby weldor with a little training.
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02-28-2009, 04:46 AM #5
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Nice work. Also, very good idea considering where you live.
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02-28-2009, 07:40 AM #6
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Nice work.
Btw, my wife encouraged me to spend the money to get a machine too.
I have to build stuff for her now, but it's fun -- welding is welding I guess.
Frank
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02-28-2009, 09:01 AM #7
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nice looking work maybe you can come do one for me
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02-28-2009, 09:45 AM #8
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Don, Nice work on the railing. I like the way you did the lambs tounge end.
I've done a few similar to that but have always wondered about something. I use the concrete expansion bolts like the ones shown and they are very secure but I wonder about corrosion and weakening due to moisture going down in the hole with the bolt. I guess they will last a long time since they are zinc plated. Has anyone experienced how long they will last before rusting out?Jim
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02-28-2009, 12:09 PM #9
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Very cool dude, nice work!
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Originally Posted by Jim-TX
Don, Nice work on the railing. I like the way you did the lambs tounge end.
I've done a few similar to that but have always wondered about something. I use the concrete expansion bolts like the ones shown and they are very secure but I wonder about corrosion and weakening due to moisture going down in the hole with the bolt. I guess they will last a long time since they are zinc plated. Has anyone experienced how long they will last before rusting out?
We used the zinc plated at work and in a couple years they were all rusted from salt and moisture. We switched to and have been using stainless and we can still crank them in and out after about 10 years.Ken
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