Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Notices
Garage & Workshop Tips & Ideas for the garage or workshop. No Truck Tech Discussion   

Welders! Show off your work!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:19 AM
Share
  #1  
horsepuller's Avatar
horsepuller
Thread Starter
|
FTE Leadership Emeritus
25 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 7,298
Likes: 45
From: Southern California
FTE Emeritus
Welders! Show off your work!
This is a socket weld. Fillet weld on 2" pipe elbow. SMAW, 3/32" E7018.
 
Attached Images  
Reply
0
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:37 AM
Share
  #2  
horsepuller's Avatar
horsepuller
Thread Starter
|
FTE Leadership Emeritus
25 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 7,298
Likes: 45
From: Southern California
FTE Emeritus
Here is an uphill weld. SMAW 3/32" E7018. This was the first pass. Welding 1/2" stock to I beam. Followed by 1/8" E7018.
 
Attached Images  
Reply
0
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:00 AM
Share
  #3  
390fe's Avatar
390fe
Fleet Mechanic
25 Year Member
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,360
Likes: 1
From: Iowa
Nice work!
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 7, 2009 | 03:24 PM
Share
  #4  
Super Steve's Avatar
Super Steve
Laughing Gas
20 Year Member
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 904
Likes: 0
From: PHOENIX
I could post pictures of my welds, but then I would be shamed to show my face here.
I just can't seem to get pretty welds on round stock.
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 7, 2009 | 04:11 PM
Share
  #5  
T8R's Avatar
T8R
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 903
Likes: 0
From: So Cal
:-) I only get pretty welds, but never think to take pictures of them. I currently only have a couple pics of some of the big equipment we used to build out of stainless at a previous shop. (I'm in-between fab. jobs at the moment.) I'll try to remember to get pics for you guys next time I'm building something.
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 7, 2009 | 09:09 PM
Share
  #6  
Ford_Six's Avatar
Ford_Six
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 18,488
Likes: 22
From: The Big, Oregon
Club FTE Gold Member
I don't have any specific weld pics, since I'm more of a fabricator. I do have some nice project pics though-
Stainless stuff:




These returns were fun- That's all one piece wrapping around the posts, no slip joint:




Another spot on that job:


Some more recent steelwork:








A horseshoe coat hook I made:
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 8, 2009 | 09:32 AM
Share
  #7  
mark a.'s Avatar
mark a.
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,924
Likes: 153
Very nice work Jared !
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Dec 8, 2009 | 09:53 AM
Share
  #8  
fellro86's Avatar
fellro86
Hotshot
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 11,697
Likes: 3
From: Marengo, Iowa
Vertical ups are pretty fun once you get the hang of it, have good equipment, and thick enough material... I learned how to do them while building car crushers... almost therapeutic when you have 2' long welds to run, just focus on the weld, and nothing else...
 
Reply
0
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-3

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
Old Dec 8, 2009 | 02:46 PM
Share
  #9  
Super Steve's Avatar
Super Steve
Laughing Gas
20 Year Member
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 904
Likes: 0
From: PHOENIX
Originally Posted by fellro86
Vertical ups are pretty fun once you get the hang of it, have good equipment, and thick enough material... I learned how to do them while building car crushers... almost therapeutic when you have 2' long welds to run, just focus on the weld, and nothing else...
I learned welding vertical on railroad rails. That was thick enough material. It wasn't very therapeutic though, being as it was 115' in the shade during the summer.
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 8, 2009 | 06:30 PM
Share
  #10  
daves54's Avatar
daves54
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 656
Likes: 0
From: Westford,Ma
I learned to weld vertical when I was in high school instructor told me to fill the gap as soon as I started at the top he cuffed me in the back of the head and showed me how to do it right.
 
Reply
0
Old Dec 12, 2009 | 08:01 AM
Share
  #11  
19fifty4's Avatar
19fifty4
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,922
Likes: 9
Nice looking beads! Well done.
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Anyone weld aluminum?
51dueller
Manitoba / Saskatchewan Chapter
5
May 30, 2014 10:07 PM
Stick Welding vs Mig
sancochojoe
Garage & Workshop
37
Apr 9, 2004 10:40 AM
weld or not to weld
ba 302
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
16
Mar 29, 2003 03:03 AM
Welding patch panels
Nathan
Paint & Bodywork
6
Aug 17, 2000 10:38 PM
Tags
Back to Subforum
Garage & Workshop
View Next Unread
Quiet Portable Air Compressor




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:58 AM.

story-0
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-2
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE