Prepare Bale Unroller for Welding
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At 12:30 in
I Broke it Again! This guy thinks he can teach me to weld in one morning!
What happens here
The focus shifts to the bale unroller. The presenter uses an angle grinder (DeWalt brand shown) powered by the ESAB 150G EDW to remove paint from the areas of the frame where gussets will be welded. He highlights the ESAB 150G EDW's unique ability to power both the welder and an external tool like a grinder simultaneously without power fluctuation, ensuring clean metal for a strong weld. He also changes from 6011 rods to 7018 rods for the bale unroller frame, noting they are better for filling gaps and out-of-position welding.
Goal: Clean the unroller frame by grinding off paint to prepare for welding reinforcement.
Tools and materials
- 7018 Welding Rods — Welding the bale unroller frame (for better gap filling and out-of-position welding)
- Angle Grinder DeWalt — Removing paint and rust from the welding surfaces
- ESAB 150G EDW Welder/Generator ESAB — Powering the grinder and welder
- Greg Judy Bale Unroller Greg Judy — The frame to be cleaned and welded
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection
- Welding Gloves Tweco — Protecting hands during welding and grinding
- Welding Helmet Eastwood — Protecting eyes during welding