Project 1 from Rambozo. Category: Custom Automotive Off Road Welding

[Rambozo]

Next up was some add on for hand spraying. More miter cuts. If I did this a lot I would get a few saws so I could leave them set at different angles. Tacked things up and checked the fit. This is going to hold this reel using the mounting for the front weights. Another TIG job. Welded up and fits fine. Paint and install. Since the tractor frame is gray I went with that instead of more aweful white.



And lastly another recycled spray gun holder cut off something and welded to a new mounting to go where some stock handle was on the fender.



And because I was trying to explain something to someone, I shot a video of my oddball unconventional stick technique. I don't always do this, but it works for me to be steady with a full length electrode and no place to prop or if I can't use both hands. I just hold the electrode, and let the stinger rest on the back of my hand.

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Cool project! I like your unconventional stick welding technique. I've wondered what other people do to steady the rod when it is fresh. Especially the longer rods. I'm not sure I'll be doing that myself but it sure was interesting to watch!

[Rambozo]

I know Jody at WT&T breaks off the flux to shorten the rod, but I guess I'm too cheap to waste rods like that.

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I know Jody at WT&T breaks off the flux to shorten the rod, but I guess I'm too cheap to waste rods like that.

I saw that video. You aren't alone. LOL I'd be trying your technique before I resort to losing a bit of rod. Shoot, I burn 'em right down to the nub ....

[DaveO]

Nice work as usual- what did you use for the mitre cuts? I'm looking forward to viewing the stick technique video (can't run it at work). Any concerns about the weight of a full tank upsetting the balance of the tractor? The hose reel up front would offset that some, but it's a sizeable looking tank.

[redbeard]

Nice work as usual- what did you use for the mitre cuts? I'm looking forward to viewing the stick technique video (can't run it at work). Any concerns about the weight of a full tank upsetting the balance of the tractor? The hose reel up front would offset that some, but it's a sizeable looking tank.

That is quite a stack of suitcase weights there, if that doesn't keep it from popping wheelies I don't know what will!

[DaveO]

My bad, don't know how I could have missed those photos.

[Rambozo]

Nice work as usual- what did you use for the mitre cuts? I'm looking forward to viewing the stick technique video (can't run it at work). Any concerns about the weight of a full tank upsetting the balance of the tractor? The hose reel up front would offset that some, but it's a sizeable looking tank.

I used an abrasive chop saw. Someday I would like to get one of the carbide saws as I hate the grit spewed out by the abrasive blade, and the parts being hot.
Weight was one of the main reasons for building this instead of buying a commercial product. I kept the tank about as close to the 3 point as I could. Most of the commercial units hang much farther back. Now that it has been used a bunch, they ended up taking off two of the suitcase weights and it still handles just fine. I worked out that I could have probably used a 150 gallon tank, but this one was on hand.