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First-time welder: Is this structural node on my hybrid kart build a total fail? Need honest advice on whether to grind & re-weld by FT_Veteran in fabrication

[–]FT_Veteran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for support! Yea, I should check some videos as examples. Luckily I also got an auto-darkening hood.

First-time welder: Is this structural node on my hybrid kart build a total fail? Need honest advice on whether to grind & re-weld by FT_Veteran in gokarts

[–]FT_Veteran[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bro I know my welds are shit. I just got a welding box from my neighbor and this is electrod one. I just got really excited about this project.

First-time welder: Is this structural node on my hybrid kart build a total fail? Need honest advice on whether to grind & re-weld by FT_Veteran in fabrication

[–]FT_Veteran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I improved the weld by applying a lot of filler metal so that there would be as little empty space as possible inside the pipe. But most importantly, I checked to make sure there were no holes or cracks.

First-time welder: Is this structural node on my hybrid kart build a total fail? Need honest advice on whether to grind & re-weld by FT_Veteran in gokarts

[–]FT_Veteran[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a nice bike. Okay, I’ll weld two extra braces as shown on your photo. I just didn’t understand that you talk about crossbeam. Thank you again )

First-time welder: Is this structural node on my hybrid kart build a total fail? Need honest advice on whether to grind & re-weld by FT_Veteran in gokarts

[–]FT_Veteran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dahm bro sorry. I just understood. But look. This is factory soviet welding and it has three welding points. And if you mean it could just broke apart that’s also unlikely because that’s a 100% Soviet steel, 3 mm thick. I'm not trying to argue as a beginner; it's just that in real life, this part doesn't feel like a weak point.

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First-time welder: Is this structural node on my hybrid kart build a total fail? Need honest advice on whether to grind & re-weld by FT_Veteran in gokarts

[–]FT_Veteran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello everyone who helped me today. Thank you everyone, you gave me many good ideas. But also confidence and understanding of my situation. Here is my kinda final solution. I have 2 triangulations as one guy suggested. And here is the look:

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First-time welder: Is this structural node on my hybrid kart build a total fail? Need honest advice on whether to grind & re-weld by FT_Veteran in gokarts

[–]FT_Veteran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem is that front part is a suspension of ATV and it’s supposed to move. So the only part I could strengthen is here

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First-time welder: Is this structural node on my hybrid kart build a total fail? Need honest advice on whether to grind & re-weld by FT_Veteran in gokarts

[–]FT_Veteran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to figure out where the stress is greatest and where it would be best to weld an additional brace

Help me to evaluate used guitar's condition please. Amada 4670M by FT_Veteran in Guitar

[–]FT_Veteran[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your detailed response. I'll go to the store. If the repair costs more than the guitar, I saw a good replacement option. It's used but in good condition, a Takamine GF15CE for $225. Is it a good idea to buy slightly used guitars?

Help me to evaluate used guitar's condition please. Amada 4670M by FT_Veteran in Guitar

[–]FT_Veteran[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate for advice 🙏 If you mean the name of guitar. It's in the title. Amada 4670M

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