Thanks to billsmetal – youtube. Cut & pickled materials…
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How they will fit together
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Bevelled one edge for easier weld penetration
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Strong, flat heatsink (bench) & clamps to restrict distortion
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Gouged the rear of seam & welded to give homogeneous fusion
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Cleaned up with flap wheel & belt sander.
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Materials: 1 x 20x32x50mm mild steel, Rectangular solid section 1 x 25x38x50mm mild steel, Rectangular solid section 2 x 25x3x50mm mild steel, Flat section 2 x 50x6x50mm mild steel, Flat section Normalise & harder alloy for upgrades.
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Smaller one here; base is 1/16″ (1.6mm) thick.
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