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Weld Reinforcement Gussets

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I Broke it Again! This guy thinks he can teach me to weld in one morning!

What happens here

With the surfaces prepped, the presenter uses 7018 welding rods to tack weld the triangular gussets onto the cracked corners of the bale unroller frame. He then applies full, consistent welds, emphasizing stacking dimes for a strong bead. Chris (the product manager) assists by using his foot to brace the frame, helping to close a large gap in the broken weld before it's secured with tack welds and fully welded. The video shows the welding process from both the outside and a first-person view through the welding helmet.

Goal: Permanently attach reinforcement gussets to the bale unroller frame.

Tools and materials

  • 3/32 inch 7018 Welding Rods — Welding the gussets to the frame
  • Chipping Hammer — Removing slag from welds
  • ESAB 150G EDW Welder/Generator ESAB — Performing the welding
  • Greg Judy Bale Unroller Greg Judy — The frame to be reinforced
  • Triangular Gusset Plates — Reinforcing the corners of the frame
  • Welding Gloves Tweco — Hand protection during welding
  • Welding Helmet Eastwood — Protecting eyes and face during welding