Would you try to save this rust

Dukester · May 3, 2013

I'm crossposting..hope that's ok.

Brush cutter left too long outside without protection / paint... Not sure it can be saved, or if so, how? Gearbox is good I guess could be used on another trashed one.

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MSS3020 · May 3, 2013

DUMP IT...I have a mx7 and the stuff that that sucker can toss out at an incredible amount of speed would go right through that deck.. Only thing would be to weld new sheeting over top..

Tim(nj) · May 3, 2013

When I was in my 20s and more amibitious, I cut the metal out of one and welded new sheets in . . . made a nice machine out of it again but in hindsight, wasn't worth the effort moneywise vs. replacement cost. I did get a great feeling of satisfaction because I proved that I could do it.

Dukester · May 3, 2013

That"s what I thought. Thanks

jon f mn · May 3, 2013

If the tubes and other structure is solid and if you have a little skill with a welder and own a torch or air hammer you could easily put new steel on that for less than a couple hundred dollars. If you need pointers my e-mail is open.

Don-Wi · May 3, 2013

I would consider giving it a try. Heck, I've done worse projects myself...

Donovan from Wisconsin

2x4 · May 4, 2013

Seen them fixed that were worse than that.

rustyfarmall · May 4, 2013

The only way to fix that is to weld NEW sheet steel over the top. NO way can you can fill in those holes.

That much NEW sheet metal might be cost prohibitive.

kutzy23 · May 4, 2013

If your ambitious get some ar 400 steel. It's a little more than normal steel in price but well worth it. Doesn't dent or wear like normal steel. I use it all the time in high abrasion or high impact applications and it works great. If it was me I'd replace it it. But then again i like a challenge. Especially when you can make it like or better than new! Good luck!

Don-Wi · May 4, 2013

I think I'd second the AR-400. It's a very tough steel. We use it sometimes at work in high wear applications, or where you need some slightly harder steel. Works great and would be a good choice.

Donovan from Wisconsin

JRSutton · May 6, 2013

haven't done one like that - but if it were me, I think I'd get new sheet metal of appropriate thickness and weld it in right over the entire rusted area (welding to the various support structures, not the old sheetmetal).

Then I'd flip it and cut out the rotted stuff from below. You could leave it, but eventually it's going to find its way into your blades.

I'd do it that way instead of cutting the dead metal out first just to be sure the mower retains its shape, and to make it easier to lay on the new parts.

If you cut it all out first, it might flex and make it tougher to fit replacement panels. - maybe not, but that's just what I'd do.

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