Stick welding question

[dragoneggs]

All the cattle guard failures I've seen are at the weld between the pipe and beams. Since the pipe only touches the beam at a point, there's a lot of leverage on the weld. I'm attempting to make something like a saddle so the pipe is held by two welds. Will see how it works first time a cement truck runs over it.

It seems like a very smart idea for a stronger joint.

 

[joeu235]

It seems like a very smart idea for a stronger joint.

I'm not sure how smart it was. It doubled the required welds. I stick welded for 6 hours straight. Granted, I stuck a rod 1 out of every 3 restarts and I'm not a great SMAW welder.

 

[dragoneggs]

I'm not sure how smart it was. It doubled the required welds. I stick welded for 6 hours straight. Granted, I stuck a rod 1 out of every 3 restarts and I'm not a great SMAW welder.

This is why I like GMAW (MIG). Not trying to start a debate here!

 

[Sodo]

held a compressor blow gun at 125 psi pointing at the weld. Just my completely unscientific opinion.

Didnt you just describe how a plasma cutter cuts?

 

[DIYjunkie]

What kind of welding hood do you have? Yes it's expensive but I'll bet that this will keep your head cooler. They had a replacement head gear that was just 2 small fans, but they came out with this instead. CoolBelt™ - MillerWelds

 

[DIYjunkie]

Whoops double post, my bad.

 

[Jeepnford]

Didnt you just describe how a plasma cutter cuts?

Never thought about it. I guess I kind of did.

 

[joeu235]

If i ever make another, I'm going to get some dual shield wire.