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New DIY platform...

eightwgt

eightwgt

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Working up a platform
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I got a friend to slap a couple welds on it.... its a prototype... we will see
 
Hey looks great, & is that spray cans of splatter spray? I spent 45yrs. under one of those old hoods welding pipe for a living Local Union 597. I really like this site I am a new member, & learning so much from what seems to be a bunch of great folks.
 
Here it is finished... going to go do a test hang this AM. It cam out just shy 4lbs...not as light as Id like but its a feather in size n weight compared to my Lone Wolf Assualt... its my one so i madecit sized like predator for more room as I tend to stay on stand ling sits...will be using a DIY fleece saddle with it , I alraeady been practicing everyday shooting from my saddle at height, took some shots to get used to anxious to see how this helps today
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Looks good, how do u feel about that in aluminum?


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There are different grades of aluminum such as 4043. or1100 which 1100 is a little harder to weld but if I can do it anyone can, Lol. Just make sure you do the research on the material that you are using. I personally have welded plenty of pipe in the 4043 type which is very strong. And you can use either Tig, or Mig for your application, they also make a regular aluminum welding rod but good luck in running it, for it is truly different. I hope this helps, but as one welder to another you always have to watch both sides to make sure that you are actually bonding, & not simply laying medal over another.
Another thing to think of is research what type of material they use on the aluminum climbers, just food for thought.
 
P. D. Harwood said:
There are different grades of aluminum such as 4043. or1100 which 1100 is a little harder to weld but if I can do it anyone can, Lol. Just make sure you do the research on the material that you are using. I personally have welded plenty of pipe in the 4043 type which is very strong. And you can use either Tig, or Mig for your application, they also make a regular aluminum welding rod but good luck in running it, for it is truly different. I hope this helps, but as one welder to another you always have to watch both sides to make sure that you are actually bonding, & not simply laying medal over another.
Another thing to think of is research what type of material they use on the aluminum climbers, just food for thought.
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Seems the 6000 series is the most popular flavor
 
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