VinsRJ 723 #26 Posted June 13, 2010 Very nice! Can't wait to see it :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markslawnmowerworld 4 #27 Posted June 13, 2010 Those welds are amazing......and what a nice project. can't wait to see more pic's :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse'n Around 22 #28 Posted June 13, 2010 Wow, Im in awe! I hope to get to see it in person one day. Calling that a work of art just doesnt do it justice! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 516 #29 Posted June 13, 2010 That's just amazing! Can't wait to see it done. That is the smoothest looking weld job I've ever seen :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #30 Posted June 13, 2010 Brian, this is an amazing project. Can't wait to see the finished tractor, You have a gift. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefeathers 15 #31 Posted June 13, 2010 Buckrancher, I have a question. When you weld stainless do you get discoloration? And if so how did you polish it off? Just buffing, or is there a secret wepon? Great talent and amazing skills! And just think this could surive for many decades, long after most rust back to earth! I'am a big fan of your work! Keep the good stuff comming! HORSEFEATHERS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #32 Posted June 13, 2010 Buckrancher, I have a question. When you weld stainless do you get discoloration? And if so how did you polish it off? Just buffing, or is there a secret wepon? Great talent and amazing skills! And just think this could surive for many decades, long after most rust back to earth! I'am a big fan of your work! Keep the good stuff comming! HORSEFEATHERS! Thank you Being that everything stainless is Tig welded the discoloration area is small and close to the weld a regular foam sanding sponge will remove it I had decided to use a one direction sanded finish(brushed) on all the stainless as it hides imperfections and is much easier than trying to polish to a mirror finish (as I do not have large buffing wheels) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMK855 15 #33 Posted June 13, 2010 Brian, you do amazing work. Can't wait to see it at the show!! Dwayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy w h 5 #34 Posted June 13, 2010 Brian,great job!! Just make sure you leave room for the flux capacitor Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #35 Posted June 13, 2010 Truly a work of art! What a work of craftsmanship and dedication. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #36 Posted June 13, 2010 I had decided to use a one direction sanded finish(brushed) on all the stainless as it hides imperfections and is much easier than trying to polish to a mirror finish (as I do not have large buffing wheels) Oooohhhh - that's going to give it a really nice finish! Wow!!!! Duff :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #37 Posted June 14, 2010 Thank you all for your comments Rear hubs were made from two pieces and welded together gear shift lever :D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racinfool40 202 #38 Posted June 14, 2010 Very nice work And Hats off to the Welder and Machinists can't wait for the finished product. Keep up the Great Work!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #39 Posted June 14, 2010 Thank you all for your comments Rear hubs were made from two pieces and welded together gear shift lever do you have to broach for keyway? I have the size if you need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #40 Posted June 14, 2010 Super quality work there!! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #41 Posted June 14, 2010 Awesome stuff! Expectations are high coming off the 854 job you did. Looks like you're living right up to it! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,694 #42 Posted June 14, 2010 At first I was going to use a stock steering wheel but for some reason I could not leave it be.So after some thought this is what I did. I bought some rtv silicone rubber moldmaking compound and some black casting resin First thing was to make a mold from a good steering wheel Next I made a new center hub and spokes with some engraveing At this point I cut plastic grip off the old wheel at the joint and sawed the old hub and spokes out of the steering wheel also whipped up a fixture to hold everything for welding in the new center new hub and spokes welded in I did this with my mig and stainless wire once the new stainless pieces were welded in I recast the spoke joint All recast you can see the pouring sprues sticking up Done removed the sprues sanded smooth and painted with krylon fusion gloss black bottom side I used brass to pin the spokes in the hub :D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #43 Posted June 14, 2010 Very nice!!! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btrrg1969 11 #44 Posted June 14, 2010 that is way cool :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #46 Posted June 15, 2010 Just plain AMAZING work!!!! Duff :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz 502 #47 Posted June 15, 2010 Now you're just showing off.......... :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Fanatic 49 #48 Posted June 15, 2010 Holy crap, that is very cool!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #49 Posted June 15, 2010 Guess I'll be the one to ask, when casting your steering wheel, what the heck was the crayon for? Just filling the hole where your poured the resin in? :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #50 Posted June 15, 2010 Guess I'll be the one to ask, when casting your steering wheel, what the heck was the crayon for? Just filling the hole where your poured the resin in? He uses that to draw the blueprints... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites