Anything welding

Some sneak peek

 

Almost done.

 

I have a question for all the gurus.

Been working on my front bumper made of 3/16” plate. I have some 3/4” clevis mounts that I’ll be welding in and would like some input to get reliable welds.

Ive read about pre heating, beveling, and taking multiple passes to get a proper weld. Are there any other considerations to take into account?

I have a Lincoln 180 w C25 gas and .035 wire.

 

I really don't like surface welding big chunks of iron to thinner iron. Like you, I worry about pennetration and burn thru if too much heat is used.

Is there a possibility you can cut out the shape of the clevice anchors and push them thru the sheet steel? You would only need a 1/4". You can weld both sides and I gaurantee the anchors will not pop off with a violent yank. The bumper will deform before the clevice and anchors become a projectile.

 

Thanks for chiming in.

The clevis does go through the bumper. The clevis’ are from Barnes 4WD.

https://www.barnes4wd.com/Bumper-Clevis_p_279.html

 

If you can try to position them so it hits the frame tie-in point (or anything else). Kind of like this sort of setup. Will give a bit more support to keep the plate from deflecting.

 

Yes, I have this clevis to mount. I will weld the front and back. I was planning to bevel the clevis where I would be welding.

I am adding a brace inside the bumper like the one pictured above. It’s not exactly on a frame mount, but will be on the sturdy winch plate.

 

It's a shackle not a clevis. I'm sorry I had to do it

 

Nope, it’s a Clevis mount. This is a shackle

 

I hope you don't use that particular one. That part of the world is not know for the strongest, most reliable shackles...

 

Haha nope. Just a google image. It’s funny, I put the picture in my post and I said to myself, I should change the picture, I know someone is gonna comment on this garbage CHINA shackle. I am a “Grip” in the movie industry. We do lots of rigging and use all good stuff. Usually CM or Chicago shackles

 

If your going to use a shackle on it then it's a shackle mount.

 

Union ironworker here. Mostly Crosby shackles for us but I'll generally trust any that are made in the usa

 

Haha okay. It’s a clevis. A shackle is a shackle. A clevis is what the shackle mounts to

 

The only item that is Crosby that we really use are for connecting steel cable but those are kinda old school. We usually use swage sleeves and a nycopress

 

Some people know everything. Just ask them.

 

Usually you don’t have to. They’ll just come on out and tell you haha

 

I woke up in a mood this morning since my 3 month old didn’t allow me to sleep too much. I’ve always know a shackle to be a shackle and a clevis to be a clevis but maybe other people call them different things in different places haha. Idk. My intention was not to argue Mr. @kystnTRD

 

I think this is the first time I’ve ever zoomed into your avatar and your twerking taco is hilarious!!

 

It’s pretty freaking weird but it cracks me up