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Learning to weld. Dec 27, 2015 14:18:12 GMT 10 Peter, Frank, and 1 more like this

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So the other weekend I asked my Son if he would like to have ago at welding, He has tried before but he was a bit young at the time,
So I had a little project I wanted to knock up so it was the perfect opportunity for him to learn.
I saw a little fire pit on youtube that used old steel rims stuck together.
I showed him the basics and said don't worry if its a bit rough by the time the two wheel are welded all the way around you will have it.
So this is how it went.

then put some small legs on and cut the door.

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Learning to weld. Dec 27, 2015 14:24:28 GMT 10 Peter likes this

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the made a quick hinge and a handle for the door.

I as very happy with how it turned out.
We still have to add a few things as I saw one on youtube with a hand operated rotisery.
Here is the first burn in.

I was very surprised how much heat it put out, I was expecting a little bit but not as much as it did.

I just picked up a hot plate that fits over the top perfectly, found it in a mates back yard scrap pile.

Frank VIP Member APF Life Member Posts: 1,864 Likes: 2,739 Email: frank@ausprep.com	Learning to weld. Dec 27, 2015 14:43:38 GMT 10 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Frank on Dec 27, 2015 14:43:38 GMT 10 Great stuff Paul, thanks for sharing
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Learning to weld. Dec 27, 2015 15:50:45 GMT 10

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That's great. I like the shape of the rim for the job; a skillet or wok would sit nicely over the hub while allowing airflow through the outer holes. It would also be great for a campfire; I'd imagine it would radiate heat in all directions. Just a little heavy to lug around...

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rrodscott New member Posts: 8 Likes: 12	Learning to weld. Jan 21, 2019 16:10:33 GMT 10 SA Hunter likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rrodscott on Jan 21, 2019 16:10:33 GMT 10 Bet he enjoyed the project. Any guy who doesn't like to weld hasn't tried to weld. Break out the acetylene torch and you probably couldn't get him to stop. An excellent skill to have.

Joey Ausprep Admin Hiking side effects include sweating, euphoria and general awesomeness. Posts: 3,446 Likes: 4,350	Learning to weld. Jan 21, 2019 19:23:03 GMT 10 SA Hunter likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Joey on Jan 21, 2019 19:23:03 GMT 10 Good work. MIG is a good setup for learning on as compared to ARC welding lol
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