Recent content by Oliver 1555

I made this several years ago from some scrap 4X4X1/4” square tubing. It’s pretty handy. Sorry the pics are sideways - maybe a moderator can fix them - my phone I were not able to. The bale spear is removable. Just take the boom pole off, insert the spear, and attach the top link to move bales...

Looks good!

EOD Explosive Ordnance Disposal. My grandson is one. Very rigorous program! His class started with 26 and graduated six.

After cutting and polishing, use some naval jelly on a Q-tip and rub it around on the cross section. The weld nugget will appear. Other acidic products can be used, but naval jelly is readily available.

Learning to cut and etch is a very important and often overlooked step to learning about penetration.

I picked this piece of 3” channel up off the road today. I’d say it’s probably a trailer crossmember. Notice that there is a bead on the face of the channel, but hardly any penetration. Elmer’s would probably do as well. Lucky it didn’t bounce and go through a windshield! The other end also has...

Working ground for a farmer - planting is almost done.

I agree, one trip to NYC is enough.

Well, this COVID thing sure has messed with delivery times! Welder arrived at my supplier last week, right after we had left to spend New Years with our daughter and family. I picked it up yesterday and got it unpacked. I burned a few stick rods to see if I really want to give my son my old...

We drove to Virginia to visit our daughter and son in law before the army moves them. The took us to NYC today to see the sights. Fun for a day, but can’t wait to get back to the farm.

Justify??!! I just figured I was spending my kids’ inheritance.

I hauled my last loads of corn yesterday - beans have been done for a few weeks. My wife asked what I was going to do next. “I don’t know, maybe buy a new welder?” Lincoln Squarewave 200 coming early next week.

I just ordered a Lincoln Squarewave 200 today. It should be here early next week. I’m kind of like a kid waiting on a new toy...

Looking at a new welder - Lincoln Square Wave 200. I have a place in my shop that would be a perfect home for it.

Still hauling grain. Great “retirement” job. Not sure why it’s sideways