Cutting Away Rust-Welded Parts and Spring Preparation
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Rebuilding a Worn out & Abandoned Old Snow Pusher 4 k
What happens here
Faced with severe rust that has effectively 'welded' components together, the team resorts to aggressive removal methods. They utilize cutting torches and angle grinders to cut through stubborn rust and remove seized parts, including old pucks and mounting brackets. The video also introduces a specialized spring compression tool, designed for safely handling and replacing the tension springs on the moldboard, which helps in preparing the snow pusher for its new components.
Goal: Overcome severe rust and prepare the moldboard for new springs and pucks.
Tools and materials
- Angle Grinder Milwaukee — Grinding away rust and cutting metal
- Cutting Torch — Cutting rusted metal and heating seized bolts
- Hammer — General striking tasks
- Heavy-Duty Gloves — Protecting hands from heat, sparks, and sharp edges
- Long Sleeves — Protecting arms from sparks and debris
- Ridgid Socket Set Ridgid — Various fasteners
- Ridgid Toolbox Ridgid — Storing tools
- Sledgehammer — Dislodging stubborn pins and parts
- Snips — Cutting small wires or materials
- Spring Compression Tool Arctic — Safely removing and installing moldboard springs