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#1 Bungle

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Posted 13 March 2010 - 10:12 PM

Here we have a rusty hole the MOT man didn't like

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first we need to gain access to the area we are working on

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ramps, axle stands ETC

remove trim, carpet ETC

and don't forget to disconnect the battery if your welding

your going to need your protective clothing, goggles face mask ETC

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next step is with grinder in hand cut away rusty area until you have clean bright steel

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after having your wheatabix use some card from the box and make a template for whats needed to fill the hole, then cut some steel to match

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next its crack the welder out and weld patch on, grind off welds once done to neaten the job up

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once done fill any imperfections and paint

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job done total time spent on job 2 hours

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Posted 13 March 2010 - 10:23 PM

Looks great, really usefull, glad it did not involve lots of fibreglass filler

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Posted 13 March 2010 - 10:28 PM

i just wanted to show it's as quick to do the job properly is it is to bodge it

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Posted 14 March 2010 - 12:06 AM

where do u buy sheets of metal like that?

i want to lean to weld this year, as i work at a large tool supplier (Sealeys) and my dad is a welder its seems like a good idea :thumbsup:

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Posted 14 March 2010 - 12:11 AM

10/10 for welding

10/10 for instruction

7/10 for paint job

8/10 for effort

all in all A+.................. :thumbsup:

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Posted 14 March 2010 - 08:30 AM

where do u buy sheets of metal like that?



my local independent motor factors

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Posted 14 March 2010 - 02:09 PM

places like homebase sell small sheets of steel. I saw some yesterday in homebase whilst looking down one of the tool isles. its normally near where they put the plastic/metal tubing/angle etc.

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Posted 14 March 2010 - 04:05 PM

I really need to learn to weld...

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Posted 14 March 2010 - 05:21 PM

very nice job mate

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Posted 24 March 2010 - 07:38 PM

You could have took the mud flap off lol.

Edited by AdamMk1, 28 March 2010 - 06:40 PM.


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Posted 24 March 2010 - 07:43 PM

i just wanted to show it's as quick to do the job properly is it is to bodge it

Very good. Now show us how to do it properly.


Just jealous really :thumbsup:

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Posted 24 March 2010 - 07:52 PM

where do u buy sheets of metal like that?

i want to lean to weld this year, as i work at a large tool supplier (Sealeys) and my dad is a welder its seems like a good idea :P


Try a local machine shop, i get mine from a chap in Hailsham. A full sheet of of 1.2mm for £20. Proper result :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Posted 24 March 2010 - 07:56 PM

places like homebase sell small sheets of steel. I saw some yesterday in homebase whilst looking down one of the tool isles. its normally near where they put the plastic/metal tubing/angle etc.

If you want sheet steel contact your local steel stockholder the price difference is massive and some will even have off cuts they'll let you have for nothing :thumbsup:




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