Over the past week Aaran and Cameron have been turning their hands at stick welding under the tutelage of Michael. First was the two handle brackets. These connect the handrails used for getting into the cab to the cab sides. After inspection it was noted that they had become pitted on both the top and underside. They then moved onto welding up a severely pitted section on the reverser quadrant, which was removed from the frames last month, so this activity could be completed.
Michael prepping one of the handrail brackets ready for welding.
Aaran spurs down his first bead.
The result. Not bad for a first time.
The pitted section of the reverser quadrant was wire wheeled to ensure a clean metal surface was achieved ready for welding.
Cameron filling up the pits with weld.
Aaran completes the section, now ready to be ground back flush.
Aaran grinding back the welds.
Cameron takes over to complete the job.
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