The Wife Wouldn't Let Me Buy One...........

[OnOff]

So been spending so quality shed time. Work in progress:









Just learning to weld again after +30 years!

Aka, still haven't got a life!  :lol:

 

[Andy™]

that looks terrifying. some kinda of bodged DIY wacker?!

also, i cant see any evidence of welding. looks more like putting a few bolts in...

and if you want it welded professionally, dont bring it to me... although i do have a lovely pink coloured powder paint....

 

[Sharpend]

I'm not surprised she wouldn't let you buy one! What is it?

 

[binky]

bit keen for a hamster wheel

 

[OnOff]

'Tis indeed a DIY wacker plate. First proper welding I've attempted in over 30 years. Find it goes better after a couple of cans tbh. Should get onto the simple single to three phase circuit over the next couple of days:

 

[Andy™]

probably need a heavier bit of steel

i have a 16kg breaker. i welded a hex bit of steel the same as the bits with a big lump of steel at the bottom to use as a small wacker

and as for your welding, turn the current up a little, its not hot enough

 

[OnOff]

probably need a heavier bit of steel

i have a 16kg breaker. i welded a hex bit of steel the same as the bits with a big lump of steel at the bottom to use as a small wacker

and as for your welding, turn the current up a little, its not hot enough

8mm base plate & will have upturned curved or angled edges added. Aiming for about 26kg all in - same as the Evolution Hulk 5kN leccy one. No chance of whacking the current up - only got HIGH or LOW. Am going to put it on it's own breaker though as eating 13A fuses:

 

[Andy™]

high or low isnt much use, you need better control than that. your weld will be weaker than it should and a lot more likely to fail, especially with the vibration it will get. my stick is fully adjustable to 10-300a...

what do you plan on wacking? 26kg is very light, possibly too light

 

[ProDave]

Just a reminder that the trial run MUST be on you tube  :Applaud

 

[OnOff]

high or low isnt much use, you need better control than that. your weld will be weaker than it should and a lot more likely to fail, especially with the vibration it will get. my stick is fully adjustable to 10-300a...

what do you plan on wacking? 26kg is very light, possibly too light

The bathroom floor:



IF it works but isn't heavy enough then it should be easy enough to ADD another thick plate on the bottom.

Just a reminder that the trial run MUST be on you tube  :Applaud

That's another bl@@dy new fangled thing I've go to figure. My only attempts at uploading video clips to YouTube have been from digital cameras and poor quality! Will have to ask my 16yr old.

 

[Andy™]

here's me thinking you were now doing block paving...

 

[OnOff]

here's me thinking you were now doing block paving...

The drive's coming later!

The good thing is that totting up all the projects I've got to do vs years left, I'll be long dead before they're all finished!  :lol:

 

[Andy™]

work harder?! but you will need a bigger wacker for that...

 

[OnOff]

work harder?! but you will need a bigger wacker for that...

Yep. I can borrow a petrol one for the outside jobs but where's the fun in "ready made"!  :lol:

 

[kerching]

Ah yes...."the wife wouldn't let me buy one" paradox

I like to turn this on its head, i call it "What,,THIS old thing....."

She comes down wearing new shoes....."when did you get those?"

Her reply...."oh these old things, I bought them for XYZ that we went to. Have not worn them for years"

I just buy something, kick,it about a bit, looks like I Have had it for years

Just advising

 

[OnOff]

Ah yes...."the wife wouldn't let me buy one" paradox

I like to turn this on its head, i call it "What,,THIS old thing....."

She comes down wearing new shoes....."when did you get those?"

Her reply...."oh these old things, I bought them for XYZ that we went to. Have not worn them for years"

I just buy something, kick,it about a bit, looks like I Have had it for years

Just advising

Something else the wife would never let me "do":

 

[kerching]

Something else the wife would never let me "do":

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Oh that old thing?

She moved into,the spare room months ago, i am sure I Told you dearest?

Just hoping

 

[Andy™]

she only got the spare room!?

 

[kerching]

she only got the spare room!?

Well, when I say spare room I Actually meant secret inescapable dungeon

Mind you....I could tie her up next to the cooker or Hoover and she would never find her!

 

[misssweden]

Well, when I say spare room I Actually meant secret inescapable dungeon

Have you been taking lessons from steps? I hope you tidy up yours more than he does, his is full of empty cans of carlsberg.

Just speaking from experience...