Welding projects

[Shield Arc]

But didn't you just start welding 2 weeks ago?

No, no, no 3 weeks ago!

 

[ENC]

I could build the crane but wouldn't trust it at a pound over 79ton for a safe working load.

 

[mikehaugen]

I could build the crane but wouldn't trust it at a pound over 79ton for a safe working load.

Way to stay on the safe side! :laughing:

 

[roadhunter]

Now that's SWEEEEET!!!!!

This ^^^

 

[dragoneggs]

No, no, no 3 weeks ago!

Yeah I guess it IS three weeks now isn't it!

 

[Shield Arc]

I could build the crane but wouldn't trust it at a pound over 79ton for a safe working load.

You would not believe the amount of people who ask me what SWL means.
Those beams were used as spreader bars to pick precast concrete utility vaults for an aircraft carrier pier we built at the local Navy shipyard. All I had to do was cut off the ends and make a full pen splice in the center of the 24' long, 12" x 87# W-shape.

 

[dragoneggs]

You would not believe the amount of people who ask me what SWL means. Those beams were used as spreader bars to pick precast concrete utility vaults for an aircraft carrier pier we built at the local Navy shipyard. All I had to do was cut off the ends and make a full pen splice in the center of the 24' long, 12" x 87# W-shape.

Single White Lesbian is another option per SWL - What does SWL stand for?

 

[Shield Arc]

Single White Lesbian is another option

Boy there is something that would have never crossed my mind:shocked:. And I grew up across the bay from San Francisco. :laughing:

 

[dragoneggs]

Boy there is something that would have never crossed my mind:shocked:. And I grew up across the bay from San Francisco. :laughing:

Sorry, I always curious on other acronyms so I often use the free dictionary online to look up other options. Sometimes it proves humorous.

 

[Sodo]

Sometimes it proves humorous.

Yeah I have that trouble too, but probably less often than you do.


Here's a simple project for grilling in a woodstove.

The problem:



The solution:



Not difficult to build. Can't remember where I got the grille, but they are everywhere if you keep you're eyes open.