robx5 wrote:I will give you the biggest tip in the world, anybody who say's they can weld who has not served a recognised apprenticeship is normally telling porkies! They think they can or may be they think cos you can hit it with a hammer and it doesnt fall off it ok, its not.
Dont mess about welding wheels, or if somebody does them for you I bet there will be some kind of disclaimer. I have seen many an @rsehole who said they could weld and I would not let them weld a garden gate, let alone something like a wheel. A weld is only as strong as its weakest point and you wont find out until the weld fails. Trust me I know what I am talking about its been my job for the last 20 odd years. Apprenticeship through to senior inspector, oil, gas & nuclear. I have seen loads of pics on here of what people call welding and its scary to say the least.
robx is right i was a self taught welder/fabricator for ten years and built custom chopper frame but no way would i have cut n welded wheels for anyone...ida left that to companys with public liabilety insurance!!
