[Jaybus]

Just thought I would share some pics of the recovery points I am making out of scrap 10mm plate. I know I can just buy some but I'm on a pretty tight budget

 

[THE FERRET]

I think the idea is good, however I would prefer to see the plate bent rather than welded. The welded joint would need to be well V'd to create a strong joint as this could be the weakest point during a snatch recovery. Even a small piece of steel can have a devestating effect on the end of a whipping snatch strap. This is entirely my opinion tho.

 

[Jaybus]

The plates were positioned on the corners so the out side weld was filling a 10mm by 10mm V and also it's got a 3 run fillet on the inside

 

[gut42]

I think the idea is good, however I would prefer to see the plate bent rather than welded. The welded joint would need to be well V'd to create a strong joint as this could be the weakest point during a snatch recovery. Even a small piece of steel can have a devestating effect on the end of a whipping snatch strap. This is entirely my opinion tho.

Judging buy the quality of the cuts and weld it looks like he knows a bit about working with steel. IMO.

 

[THE FERRET]

Judging buy the quality of the cuts and weld it looks like he knows a bit about working with steel. IMO.

Yep, I'm not picking on the weld, it appears to be a good one, I'd still prefer to see the plates bent, rather than fiddling around cutting and welding etc. I don't believe in taking risks when it comes to snatching.:wink:

 

[Jaybus]

i dont think our press at work could have quite pressed the 10mm to 90 degrees and its a lot of stuff that had to be changed to try it cause its only set up for upto 3mm at the moment. thanks for the comments guys. i weld tow bars at work for energex trucks so i think these will be strong enough

 

[tassie patrol]

Very nice strong welding

 

[justa6]

could always use an oxy and hammer and shape it over the edge of a bench.

 

[OSH]

looks the goods, and those welds are hott...


but i think im with ferret on this one, sorry mate!

 

[nethergate]

if your slightly worried about it put a gusset plate on the bottom, make a second one and use an equaliser strap

 

[SaxGQ]

could always use an oxy and hammer and shape it over the edge of a bench.

That can be a lot worse if you don't cool it down at an exact rate.

 

[the evil twin]

That is 10mm plate with the big V's on the butt joint inside and out plus the nicest welds I've seen in ages made by a dude who makes Tow Bars for trucks.

Dunno 'bout you other blokes but I'd happily snatch him out anytime altho it would prob be the other way round.

... and Justa6... 10mm Plate, Oxy and a Hammer over the edge of a workbench... Uuuuummm... PASS

 

[lg 91]

i agree it will be fine ive got a set on the front of mine that i made my self and have never budged. just make sure you have penotration.

and good luck bending 10mm with an oxy and hammer.

 

[skegbudley]

Looks good mate.
That is some very nice welding there.

 

[OILRIG]

x2 on the nice weld

im guessing ud be using a 350 - 400 amper??? migomag possibly

 

[maxwell]

as long as you back gouged correctly then you will have no problems, that weld looks like flux core, which i one of the best welds for penotration that i have used!

just my opinion though!

cheers

Phil

 

[Jaybus]

It wasn't the biggest welder at work think it was a CIG one that's in my work area. You guys might be interested what I'm working on at work, have a guess

 

[the evil twin]

Hearse ?

In case your recovery plates fail ?

 

[Jaybus]

Sure is, it's a brand new FG falcon

 

[OILRIG]

sedan???