Welding lead reels

   / Welding lead reels #1  

jw3

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Dyer much thought I finally got started on my reels. I have scavenged most of what I have used from junk I had laying around. A couple of old trailer stubs a steel I had left over from other various projects. They aren't finished but they are on their way. Thanks for looking. Almost forgot I used a plastic cutting board for isolation purposes. When welding up your flanges remove the plastic or the heat will melt it. LOL. I hope y'all don't have your head in your tail very often.
 

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   / Welding lead reels #2  
It's a bit blurry butt looks like you melted things a bit ! :fiery:
 
   / Welding lead reels #3  
I hope you are planning on unrolling the leads everytime you weld?
If not you are creating an Electro Magnet and if you weld for very long you will creat a lot of heat on the reels. It will also affect the quality of the weld puddle.
 
   / Welding lead reels #4  
I hope you are planning on unrolling the leads everytime you weld?
If not you are creating an Electro Magnet and if you weld for very long you will creat a lot of heat on the reels. It will also affect the quality of the weld puddle.



WOW~!
 
   / Welding lead reels
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#5  
My plan is to unroll when in use. Time is money and I am trying to save time rolling up
 
   / Welding lead reels #6  
I hope you are planning on unrolling the leads everytime you weld?
If not you are creating an Electro Magnet and if you weld for very long you will creat a lot of heat on the reels. It will also affect the quality of the weld puddle.
A lot of rig weldors complain how it really effects the arc force on their machines! Some can't even leave the leads in a pile, have to stretch the leads out.
 
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Well I finally got the lead reels finished up. They work well, even if I built them. So far so good. Here is a couple of Picts of them on my trailer.

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   / Welding lead reels #8  
Looks good, but I'de like to see better pictures and if you mind I copy your plans for personal use? More pictures?
 
   / Welding lead reels #10  
Thinking rustlers, Egon?
 

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