I have tried to find a similar thread on IFI with no luck - if there actually is one forgive an old man his lack of computer skills ...
I want to weld three pieces of forklift tine. The photos will helpfully explain what I want to accomplish in the making of an ASO. The tine was cut into four pieces: the "L", a stubb that has been set aside for other use the long end of the tine with the pointed end of that cut off.
The "L" forms one leg of anvil, with a 3x8x10" box channel forming the other leg - setting on a 1.5x10x11" mild steel base. There is a 20" long piece of the tine that will be the face of the anvil (it is tapered) with a hardy & pritchel hole ... the wedged end of the tine will allow the face piece to be level .... again the photos will explain better than I can.
So, I have a 295 amp/220 volt Century arc welder, no tig/mig or gas. Making large bevels on all mating edges, what rod will work "best" and should I lay a first bead with 1016, should the weld be peened, should all pieces be heated before welding? The tine is 1.75" at it's thickest and 4" wide.
Biggundoctor was kind enough cut/mill the hardy & pritchel holes and to mill the ends of most of the pieces - thanks!!
Comments/suggestions please.