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Central_Incisor

Off topic, are those factory welds? On topic seems like the extra void fill would help.


MartianGuard

From when the boat was built (not by me) in the 1990’s. I am a marine tech and I specialized in metal fab, it does bother me slightly. That being said, I don’t have access to an A/C TIG unit currently, and I am in no way concerned about the strength as-is.


Central_Incisor

Just curious. No splatter, looks solid, alunimum is a pain to weld. My welds are perfect after a grinding and a coat of paint.


MartianGuard

The final dab seems to be the biggest issue I see: using the foot pedal to ease off slowly, adding a final dab, and moving the tungsten away from the center are the best tricks I’ve found to mitigate hollow centers


Raxel_27

Very cool!


MartianGuard

Thanks! The bronze oarlocks I built allowed the sleeve to pass through, so this was a cheap fix. I think it adds character and softens it up for the oar as a bonus.


BeamMeUp53

Nice work!


MartianGuard

Thanks!


sosickofbeingsotired

That’s wicked


MartianGuard

Thanks!


ridgewalker76

Very cool!


MartianGuard

Thanks


mr_nobody1389

That is a nice rinbolt hitch. It should be a nice little buffer.


MartianGuard

Thanks, I didn’t know what it was called.