Oh, This Will Be Fun!

Allan in NE · Jul 15, 2013

Hmmmmm,

Looks like it's raining out there this morning.

Okay then, today's chore will be to pull that entire left rear gang out from under the 480 disk......Just because I can't seem to weld upsidedown. :>(

Gonna use the loader to flip 'er on her back. Then by Gawd, I'll stick 'er. :>)

Allan

Wayne in MN · Jul 15, 2013

Just reverse the polarity of the welder and the hot metal will just automatically stick to the upper surface!! :>)

Allan in NE · Jul 15, 2013

Knew I was doin' somptin' wrong. :>)

Allan

the Unforgiven · Jul 15, 2013

Don't get me wrong, I'm not mouthing off 'cause I am in the same boat inverted welding wise, but why don't you just get someone out there that can weld?

Fergienewbee · Jul 15, 2013

Allen;

I'm of Unforgiven's school of thought. Are there other things you could be doing that would be profitable rather than tearing a disc apart? I learned years ago that sometimes--mechanic work especially--I'm better off to work and pay someone that knows how rather than paying more to have someone correct my mistakes. I don't weld at all so take it for what it's worth.

But I also understand the principal sometimes. I'll spend three or four dollars in gas to go to a store where I can buy bolts in bulk, even if I only need a few, than pay the high price at the local equipment store. It just fries me to pay a dollar for a bolt, nut, and washer when I know I can buy all three in bulk for around 30 cents. The last bolt, nut, and washer I bought for my cultivator cost 80 cents in bulk; equip store wanted $2.08 just for the bolt. Grrrr!!!

Larry

JRSutton · Jul 15, 2013

I'm with you there. I've got an arm full of burn scars from trying to weld upside down in tight spots.

I've since learned they've invented something called "leather" that can help avoid burns like that - but even so - I still don't like welding upside down.

Grampy · Jul 15, 2013

I think you got the right idea. I've flipped flatbed trailers over, from semi's and smaller goosenecks & etc. Don't know any reason why you couldn't do that to a disc. If the loader is up to it that is. Usually it isn't so much the welding that's the problem, It's the preparation work that is the problem. Good luck Allen !

JMS/.MN · Jul 15, 2013

Flipped over is the easiest way to replace knives/bearings on a 15 foot stalk chopper too. I"ve got one flipped onto a running gear right now- easy to bring to the shop when the rest of the parts come in. I temporarily replace the gearbox vent plug with a solid plug while it"s upside down.

Allan in NE · Jul 15, 2013

Now, if that didn't work slick!

5 big bolts holding it to the frame. Got ahold of the gang with the loader so as to keep it from tipping.

Took the bolts out, lifted the disc off it and drove away. Flipped that sucker upsidedown and welded for an hour.

Flipped and loosely back under the disc at 11:45. Still have to align the gang and cinch 'er down. :>)

Allan

Mike (WA) · Jul 15, 2013

One way to make more money farming is to do as much as you can, yourself, instead of paying some mechanic or welder guy to do it. That includes vet work, fencing, building, and about everything else. Most of the time in farming, money is in shorter supply than time.

The other problem for Allan is that he's out in the middle of nowhere- Would probably be a fur piece (and a hefty cost) to get some guy out there.

todd hamilton · Jul 15, 2013

big ole 10 just bent the snot out of it didn't it???

ben there · Jul 15, 2013

dont feel bad,i cant weld upside down neither

retired farmer · Jul 15, 2013

Turn the heat down on the welder when welding overhead.

Tony S. · Jul 15, 2013

Set the polarity the way the rod mfg says. Choose your rod to fit the application.

Anonymous-0 · Jul 16, 2013

Don't know why anyone would want to stand on their head to weld. Flipping it over would more fit the term upside down welding. A DC welder would make overhead welding a lot easier. 7018 would be the rod of choice so it doesn't break again.

Allan in NE · Jul 16, 2013

I used 6011 @ 105 amps and was still burning thru the 3/16" thick beam wall if I wasn't careful.

If the damned thing breaks again, it's either a new beam or back to the plow. :>)

Allan

RodinNS · Jul 16, 2013

It's funny how IH could never make a disc that could keep it's frame in one piece... I did more welding on a 37's frame when I was younger than I ever care to remember. Aside from that they were a great disc.
I think you had the right idea flipping the darn thing over. Years ago... I was doing some overhead welding on something.... more or less to prove to myself that I could do it... but a guy said to me... you've got the gear to flip the thing over.... flip it and weld it flat. It's easier and does a better job. He was right too.

Rod

Allan in NE · Jul 16, 2013

Didn't get to the field 'til 8 this morning 'cause I had some hay that was ready to bale up.

However, still knocked out 45 acres fore noon and it seems to be holding just fine.

Allan

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