deck patching

[bo dawg 559]

Got to play today in the garage and work on this weak corner of this 48" deck. Wasnt sure how to go about making the patch with all the angles and round overs but it worked out. I cant weld worth a crap to be pretty, but it holds and solid. I just got a 220 Harbor Freight flux core mig welder. But Im learning. I plan on get some 75/25 gas to see if I can do better maybe. Plus thin gauge metal aint my thing, I can do better with the thicker stuff. Lol

[Easton Rich 848]

Better than it was! We all have our strengths and weaknesses 

[kpinnc 16,863]

1 hour ago, bo dawg said:

But Im learning

 

I've been welding for years, and I'm still not as good as I should be. I can make two pieces of mild steel stay together, and that is about it. 

 

Anything more is what grinders with flap discs are for... 

[JoeM 9,491]

5 hours ago, bo dawg said:

Plus thin gauge metal aint my thing, I can do better with the thicker stuff

tough spot to fix with all the curves. I use 16ga you can favor it and run over on the thinner deck metal. 

came out real good

[ri702bill 11,100]

The use of the proper mix shield gas makes a huge difference. Patience is the key with thin gage materials.

[Bill D 2,559]

Looks great.  Nice job.

[squonk 45,239]

Did you  clean and check the area under that height adjuster bracket? All of the decks I've had that needed repairing had damage under that bracket. High stress area.