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Quick question. I know at the car dealership to remove a dent, they will use a heat gun and ice to remove minor dents. When I was burning out the liner, the lid warped quite a bit. Will it hurt anything if I heat it up with a torch then cool it off with ice or water? I’m hoping to straighten it up w...

So... I decided to lay out where I am going to attach the angle iron pieces. It just happens one of the brackets will go over the area where I burned all the holes. This will help me fix my mistakes. I started to mock up all the pieces today as well to make sure everything will fit. One more run to ...

Using a Chicago Electric flux core set to Min and 4.5 wire speed.


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My problem is I'm hard headed and wanted to weld everything on this UDS. I burned a couple of holes, now all I'm doing is trying to patch them up. I fill them, grind it down, find new holes, fill them burn new ones, ect... I need to attach the top handle, tried to spot weld it, didn't take. Guess I'...

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Gringo wrote: I am using a grinding wheel, should I be using a flap disk?

You will like the finished product better with the flap disk.

Too much is just right!

Thank you sir!

One thing about working from home, I've been able to go outside and fill holes during my "Breaks". down to 6 or 7 pin holes now until I grind them back down. I am using a grinding wheel, should I be using a flap disk?

I appreciate the time you are taking to explain you trials and accomplishments on this build. I'm planning on doing the Mini Gravity feed as my next build. If/When we ever meet up I owe you a beer or three!

PXC, Thanks.. But in my time, I never had to deal with anything that today's Hero's had to over the past decade.

Welding on a barrel when you're a novice is challenging. I have burnt a few holes through it! Learning patience the hard way!

It has been decades since I picked up a welder. I figured this was a perfect project to make my mistakes.

Thanks Again for everyone's inputs!

Thanks all. I had to walk away because I was making it worse. I’ll give it a go tomorrow


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Ok, Finished cleaning the inside of the Drum as well welded on the Handles. I managed to burn a hole in the drum and I'm having a hard time filling it in, I have a flux core welder Chicago Electric 125A. I have it set to Min, Wire Speed 4.5. Any pointers??? Whenever I try to fill it in, I make a big...

So, I picked up a 3/4” Cable strain relief connector to allow probe access. Where is the best place to mount it? Side of the drum or in the lid? I just bought the Maverick et-733 so not 100% sure.

Welcome,

That is why I joined the group as well, but I am currently building my UDS. I'm welding in the pieces vs. using screws to get some additional practice in.

FNG - Prior Service? I was Army from 91-96

Milton

Well I guess I tried to rush it yesterday, still had some epoxy on the bottom of the Drum. Grabbed another batch of wood, and some lump coal to do a 2nd burn. There is a ton of old wooden fence material around after Hurricane Irma. This time I waited until the neighbors left for work!

Yeah... made a lot of people mad. LOL. so far no fire department or police.


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Going to suck it up and do a burn in the back yard. I’ll do it during the day when the neighbors are at work (a benefit of working from home). Just hope I don’t need a burn permit!

Side note my parts that I ordered arrived today!


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Thanks Frank, my neighbors will fave a fit if I burned out the barrel in my yard. I’m going to have it sand blasted later this week.


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Hey all, I managed to do a parts tun and get some materials. I am hoping to use a 3/4" bushing instead of a nipple assembly. My question is can I tack weld this in place? Oe do I need to use the box nut? I am also planning on welding in 1 1/4" L brackets that I will make from angle Iron. I plan on h...

awesome! actually the 2" is schedule 40 black iron and the outside Diam. is close to 2.25 so it is the correct one. :beer: Perfect, I ordered the pieces earlier this week and they are on their way. Muy daughter and I are off to the big box store to get some raw materials and will start marking and ...

Rodcrafter wrote:

That's a cool way to get her in the game.

Yes Sir, She wants to make Chicken Lollypops this week. Everything revolves around the grill and Kitchen.

Going to milk it for as long as she'll let me!

Rodcrafter,

Thanks! I'll order it this week along with some handels.

Milton

Thanks!

I've been all over YouTube. That is always my first go to. I travel quite a bit, so i'm always looking for something to read.

I will dig into the link Pete Mezz posted.

As always, I appreciate the knowledge transfer!

Since I'll be traveling to St. Louis every month for the next 7 years, I don't have an excuse not to go! Would be a great opportunity!

I’m down south I’m Miami.

Greetings all, I was curious if you could recommend a basic welding book for a newbie.. I bought a cheap 125A flux wire welder to practice and to use on my UDS I’m working on. I do plan on upgrading in the future but since I need to build up my metal work tool inventory, lt will do for now. Thanks A...