Unexpected problems are just chances to think creatively and possibly pick up some new skills.
When the backhoe made a strange noise and the back of it moved expectantly, I had no idea of what the extent of the damage would be. With heavy equipment it could be as simple as a bolt or nut, or an expensive as costing thousands of dollars or more.
Since my friend was nice enough to let me borrow his backhoe, I certainly did not want to ruin it on him. When I let him know what happened and he came over to remove the protective plate, I had no idea what I was looking at, or looking for, but it didn't look good. Thankfully, the problem was not that huge of a deal.
As it turns out, some U-bolts that my friend had "created" to solve a previous issue had finally given way. As we brainstormed how to remedy the issue, he said, "I know!" At that point I suggested, "Just make some metal plates and use two bolts on each?" Interestingly enough, I was correct.
Soon we were cutting some angle iron to length and cutting holes in it with an acetylene torch. I had never used one of these before, and neither did my friend's teenage son. Soon, my friend was instructing his son and walking him through the process after he had demonstrated it. It was good to see, and reminds me of how a father should be.
Then, unexpectedly, he asked me if I wanted to try. I sincerely appreciated the offer and soon I too was learning how to use an acetylene torch to cut metal. It was honestly unlike anything that I had ever done, but I rather enjoyed it. While my actual experience using it was minimal, at least I was exposed to this skill and got some practice in.
PHOTOS OF THE WORK
These are some more shots from the work that we were doing. Again, as I mentioned last time, they all seem so interesting to me. Despite the similarities, they are all different, and the raw look of sparks and hot metal has always intrigued me.
Obviously every day can't be some fantastic adventure where you pick up a new skill or are exposed to something different, but it seems that a lot of them have been lately. Enjoy!
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
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Until next time…
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Thanks @humaidi!
You are welcome my friend...
I actually enjoyed this post, It brought some memories of hen I was in high school I was the only girl who would enjoy shop. I was dang good stick welding I remember being happiest welding and created artwork and working on derby cars. it was very fun. thanks for the post, but next time maybe put the protect head gear on the camera lol, flashburns suck. upvoted.
Thanks! I'll try to remember that!
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Almost giving me flashburn just looking at it... I don't play with torches... I don't have the skill set for that one there.
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5 minutes under a mentor is worth days in a chair with a book!
Way to go papa-pepper!
Amen to that! It's the best way to learn!
Nothing like the power one feels when burning holes through steel! :) The last time I had a kick at that skill was high school metal shop back in 1977!
Wow! Sounds like you might be due for a flashback!
Excellent welding work, I also use it when we have to work on metal in particular jobs and I feel like Iron Man building the next suit to fly over the volcanoes of the world!! :)
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wow this is great ! and the pics are fucking amazing ! thanks for spreading the message !
Hay great man you now added a new skills , like your personality. The like your quote
Unexpected problems are just chances to think creatively and possibly pick up some new skills
I am glad that you enjoyed that Outlook on life!
Your welcome
Such a fruitful effort at least...nice you were able to archived your goal, your intention toward learning new thing is great this will help you a lot to be able to accomplish your goal.
Keep trying and I hope at the end your will archives your aims @papa-pepper
Thank you @davidad! I appreciate it!
This is the best in my opinion. look at it in black and white
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Last time I really picked up a torch was in high school. Otherwise it was few and far between. It is a great skill/trade to have in your back pocket. I think in the spring I will be attending the local community college to take classes that will aid with running the farm, welding is one of the priority classes I plan on taking. With those skills refreshed, a descent welder and some steel, the possibilities are endless.
Have a good night papa!
Kenny
Pfeiler Family Farm
As an alternative, here because of costs, oxygen and LPG works well for cutting, and braising, it isn't hot enough to weld with though.
We had a ( in his own mind) engineer who was cutting some flat steel and was using a 44 (50 us ) gallon steel drum to rest the dsteel on and bring it to a handy height.
Every thing went well until he clipped the side of the drum that had been used for transporting kerosene.
He landed on the roof of the steel rack, 8 feet high, strangly, uninjured, but he found another job the next day.
A gas axe is good fun but it can bite.
Really a impressive job, you have done friend... You know well how a of scientific thoughts will be applied in practical field... It proved from your creative works... Thanks for sharing such a beautiful experiment...
There is just something special about changing metal, melting, cooling, shaping...It is a fun trade to learn.
That is a BIG torch though...I usually use the Little Torch with oxy/acetylene for silver and gold work.
I must say @papa-pepper this is some interesting artwork. Never seen this before. Great to see some diversity on here! what kind of peppers you growing lately ?
epa toda las fotos estan muy geniales , s ven exelentes y nitidad , megustan mucho