redneck robotic welder
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QUOTE(messix @ Oct 20 2008, 09:20 PM) 
LOL Awesome!
Pretty cool idea for getting a constant bead.
Now do you have any ideas as to why he was welding the lip like that? Curious minds wonder . . .
Now do you have any ideas as to why he was welding the lip like that? Curious minds wonder . . .
I've always said improvisation is the backbone of the back yard mechanic industry 
QUOTE(jd74914 @ Oct 20 2008, 10:05 PM)
Pretty cool idea for getting a constant bead.
Now do you have any ideas as to why he was welding the lip like that? Curious minds wonder . . .
they were welding on the inner beadlock for 4x4 wheels.
you cut off the saftey bead and weld on the inner beadlock flange, then the beadlock ring gets bolted to the inner flange clamping the tire to the rim.
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