Today I MADE

[Mackka]

Well done on finding ya digger mate.
Mackka

 

[OzzieAu]

Spent some time in the shed today ( man therapy ) making this.

Repurposed an old worn out 14 stilson wrench handle and a couple of tips from some ripper/scarifier blades found on a bush detecting trip. They are made from high carbon forged steel and highly tempered.
I needed a good little rock picken pick..... should work a treat.

 

[aussiefarmer]

Build me one :lol: :Y: :Y: :Y:

 

[OzzieAu]

I reckon its a one of AF...

 

[Manpa]

Nice one OzzieAu, you certainly have a talent for re-purposing bits n bobs.

 

[aussiefarmer]

Yep its got an awesome character about it :Y: and a story to go with it :Y: :

 

[RM Outback]

Nice work OzzieAu :Y: so how did you glue it all together anything cast I've tried to weld has gone pear shaped. Have been told thee are cast welding rods available but haven't investigated.

 

[OzzieAu]

Hi RM... no cast, just old good quality forged steel, easy as to weld with my 40yr. old dinosaur arc.
I cant weld cast or galv for nuts... dont know about special rods either... I went to trade school a lo...oong time ago :lol:

 

[Jaros]

Good job RM.

 

[Wishfull]

Hi RM... no cast, just old good quality forged steel, easy as to weld with my 40yr. old dinosaur arc.
I cant weld cast or galv for nuts... dont know about special rods either... I went to trade school a lo...oong time ago :lol:

Cast isnt hard to weld. Use cast rods. Heat the metal first then weld it but, Do Not let it cool very quickly at all. Wrap it in something like welding gloves and cover with a bag or put it in lime or sand and let it cool for at least 15 minutes. If it is a thick piece you should peen it, meaning tapping it with an engineers hammer on the welds using the rounded part and then very gradually cooling it.
But I could be wrong
Galv grind off the galv and weld it. Fumes are really nasty. Just ask me.

 

[RM Outback]

Good job RM.

? You on the Red Jaros.

 

[RM Outback]

Hi RM... no cast, just old good quality forged steel, easy as to weld with my 40yr. old dinosaur arc.
I cant weld cast or galv for nuts... dont know about special rods either... I went to trade school a lo...oong time ago :lol:

Thought the old wrench was cast not forged my bad :8 :/. Yeah trade school for me was a while ago not as looong as you though .

 

[Muk]

Looks good Ozzie dont poke a hole in your forod with it cheers Muk.

 

[OzzieAu]

Looks good Ozzie dont poke a hole in your forod with it cheers Muk.

Yeah I see what you mean Muk..... better watch the backswing

 

[Mackka]

Sweet.
Mackka

 

[limpalot]

I didn't make this, but it could heip with a make. Bigg Lugg from Total Tools, the plastic belt hook for a Hip Stick, $12.

 

[7.62marksman]

the other day i bought one of the brickies scoop things from Bunnings and 2 large screwdrivers from BJ Tools
cut the scoop in half and welded them onto the screwdrivers
and to all of you people that follow my escapades yes i did start a fire but it wasent big so no fire truck needed just some water
and yes i burnt 2 fingers but no Ambos required just some cold water and ice :8 :8 :8 :8 :8

 

[Tathradj]

Mix 1/2 bucket dry sand,
1/4 Bucket charcoal,
3 cups raw sugar together.
.
If you wish to harden,
Heat your job to cherry red,
Drop in and cover and leave to cool.
If you have welded cast,
Drop it in and cover it up.
I learn't this one a long time ago.
.

Hi RM... no cast, just old good quality forged steel, easy as to weld with my 40yr. old dinosaur arc.
I cant weld cast or galv for nuts... dont know about special rods either... I went to trade school a lo...oong time ago :lol:

Cast isnt hard to weld. Use cast rods. Heat the metal first then weld it but, Do Not let it cool very quickly at all. Wrap it in something like welding gloves and cover with a bag or put it in lime or sand and let it cool for at least 15 minutes. If it is a thick piece you should peen it, meaning tapping it with an engineers hammer on the welds using the rounded part and then very gradually cooling it.
But I could be wrong
Galv grind off the galv and weld it. Fumes are really nasty. Just ask me.

 

[7.62marksman]

this is the jointer i bought and cut in half

 

[LONEWOLF]

Fire, Burnt Fingers Oh 7.62 you've done it again... Sounds like Mr Magoo.. ] Nice Job.. :Y:

LW....