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09-21-2014 | 02:04 AM

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buck35

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Looks like a poor surface weld to me.

09-21-2014 | 06:19 AM

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Jpzaluski

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When we weld them I grind the skeg and case to a V to ensure a deep, strong joint. Even then the cases are large heat sinks and with no preheat require 250-275 amps to get the party started.

09-21-2014 | 06:56 AM

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brian41

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Should have brought it north.......always cheaper to do it right the first time.

09-21-2014 | 01:25 PM

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phragle

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The guy HAD a great reputation,,, and has done several skegs around here.. Keeping my eyes open for a shorty deal. REally kicking myself for not picking up one of the two that went for under 1500 lately.

09-21-2014 | 01:32 PM

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dsmawd350

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Shorty for 1500 damn where at lol

09-21-2014 | 03:28 PM

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Jonesyfxr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BUP

it is best to have skegs rewelded not from straight cuts but cut outs like shark teeth marks ( VVV ) if you have room below the bullet to make V cuts and weld that up to the matched V cuts in the skeg.. It makes for a lot stronger repair plus easier to make the skeg straight when welding the repair..

VVV
VVV

Not
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If I lost anyone I can send pics as to what I'm talking about so you can post them up here. .

Anybody who welds will know what you mean. The V adds more surface area to be welded, hence a stronger weld.

09-21-2014 | 03:35 PM

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Cole2534

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Absolutely. Any butt joint thicker than sheet metal needs a bevel.

09-21-2014 | 06:46 PM

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Eliminatorshane

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I'd be pissd! No heat or penetration. When we welds kegs we also cut a filet in them to fill from inside out. Also I would tell the guy he owes you a prop . I've seen them break and take out prop then take chunk out of cav plate.