Interesting Ladder mod.

[0627Devildog]

I stand corrected then. I was not able to do it, and I had several failures that looked very good to the eye, but the current was insufficient to burn through and do more than just putting an outside bead. Like I said, it is a talent I don't have. But according to my welder and the specs on welders, it takes more current than a $500 welder can deliver, to weld solid, a 3/8" plate. But I am sure someone with more experience and talent could make lesser equipment work.

While it is possible that it takes more current than the $500 welder you had present could deliver. . . . not all welders are created equal. Mine is actually rated at 3/8" for butt joints but with some patience and skill can be used as I did above on 1/2" plate. I would not butt joint 1/2" plate with it, but for joining together 3/8" and 1/2" via inside corner welds I am supremely confident they will hold. So much so, I just bet $60K on it considering these are holding my new docks and boat to the shore. . . . . = )

 

[txav8r]

Very nice!

 

[cane.mba]

Ok, you guys are killing me!!!

 

[0627Devildog]

@cane.mba - Jump on board the welding bandwagon, I welded it myself. . . . . it'll hold you.

 

[txav8r]

It looks like it will hold more than just me...what is the purpose of your cart there? @0627Devildog

 

[txav8r]

I am guessing it is the cart the walk rests on to adjust to changing depth at the shore?

 

[0627Devildog]

I am guessing it is the cart the walk rests on to adjust to changing depth at the shore?

Nope. It is my dock transport cart. . .

Full details in this thread. . . (https://jetboaters.net/threads/dock-system-opinions-needed.955/page-2)

 

[0627Devildog]

My apologies to @Speedling for going off on a welding tangent. . . . . I did not intend on hijacking your thread.

 

[Speedling]

lol
no problem. Welding is a fun tool to have.