Rat
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Finally done machinin'
Tray 'o parts
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Assembled (bolted thru the rollers & also, clamped with vise grips) for weldin'
* Notice I included a washer?
It's so, I could bolt everything together good-n-tight, for weldin'
...then, I'll leave the washers out during final assembly
...so, the rollers can "spin freely"
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Ready, set, welded
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Close up of it cleaned up
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I must say "not bad" for a little HF unit
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The gangs all here
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Weldin' tip of the day:
Besides your weldin' gloves, wear a "sleeve" of some kind (even in summer) to help protect your arm(s)
I use a cut-off "leg" section of an old pair of Denim pants, as a quick on/quick off sleeve
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...& it's kinda stylish too
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I just put my hood on and raw dog it. I have the gear, I just don't bother beyond the hood unless I'm welding overhead and underneath like an exhaust system (which I hate doing immensely).