Trailer Welding

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Scrapper, Apr 13, 2012.

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Apr 16, 2012 #11

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Grind ends of crack. Heat ends to show TRUE length of crack. Mark about 3/8" PAST where you see the end. Drill 1/4" hole half to 3/4 the way thru. Or all the way thru if you are gonna do both sides. This is to stop the cracking when you start welding. Now, run a short bead across the holes perpendicular to crack. This is further insurance against further cracking. Now, V out crack and stitch weld. Let stitching cool. If vertical use a down-gate. (top to bottom) Harder to do but stronger. Stick weld it with good 'ole 6011. Dirty rod but results can't be denied. Repeat on other side if you can get to it. If it a reoccuring crack then plate it as well.
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That's exactly how I was taught.

CondoCruiser, Apr 16, 2012

CondoCruiser, Apr 16, 2012

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