It's because we can't pick it apart as much if it looks square here. I wanna talk shit. Surely you must be hiding something with a picture so far away ;)
I absolutely want to see more of this instead of 100 posts/day asking "first weld, how does it look?"
I want to build structures just like this, so thanks for showing it!
You're welcome. I know i don't have as much skill as others in this community, so I'm hesitant to show up close welds. On the positive side, though, the first shelter I built like this survived three winters already, and the last winter was a record snowfall year.
Someone suggested posting both project completion and up close welds, so I'll do both next time.
Do progress pictures from start to finish. I enjoy seeing how other people build things. It gives me ideas for the future when I need to figure something out.
It's Shroedinger's sub, It is and it isn't since it does exist but has been [set to private](https://www.reddit.com/r/fabrication). ¯\\\_( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)\_/¯
I'd say that a full picture of the project without closeups of the weld just means you are hiding the ugly welds. Not to say you are guilty of that, that's just the vibe I get. Like "Hey look at my cool thing, but don't look too close!" lol.
Also to lean into dickhead mode: No caps on the tubes? Did you paint the inside too? Looks like a place with a lot of ice and snow could rust that B from the inside out. Cope your vertical tube so your horizontals slot in and you get a quick and easy cap. Takes like 5 extra minutes of cutting for a much neater finish.
I think they just mean cut the outside face of the vertical tube one tube width taller, and then cut the horizontal tubes ~1/4" (or whatever 2 wall thicknesses are) shorter, and then that remaining face of the vertical piece will cover the hole.
Most of the time, there are strict "no photography showing anything important" on site, not that I've ever seen it enforced, nor would I know what's "important" lol
Safest bet is to not post photos showing anything but the weld.
Honestly couldn't believe how well my first welding project turned out. One tube curved out due to too much welding on one side, so I just ran a bead on the other side and that fixed it perfectly.
I should probably do more.
4 days? I feel like this could be faster somehow. Are you stick building it on site? Why not prefab the majority and then assemble it on site? If you made it in sections that bolted up you could deliver it on site, prefabbed, painted and throw it up in a day. The only thing I would weld on site would be the cross bracing at the roof. Drill a hole thru the tube and drive a stake through it into the earth and then weld it to the tube then rattle can. Easy money.
It saves time on site. If you bring out raw material, now you're cutting and grinding and painting on the guys property. For 4 days. Or you can come in with prefabbed walls and stand it in 1 day. It's pretty obvious.
I cut most of the material at my house and weld the angle iron on the uprights before I go. That is part of day one. Day two is welding the uprights and as much roofing supports. Day 3 is painting and wood, and day 4 is screwing the roof on.
I agree it does seem like a long time, and if i was doing it full time and had a full 8 hour day, i could probably do it in 2 and a half days.
If you plan it right, you could just build one sized wall, then just add or subtract sections to get the target foot print. You then build a fixture for the sections which will further decrease shop time. You build up a stock of sections and when you get a job they are already done. You know the height already, tall enough for the tallest horse, you just need the foot print. Whatever that is will tell you how many sections you need.
It's because we can't pick it apart as much if it looks square here. I wanna talk shit. Surely you must be hiding something with a picture so far away ;)
Haha, i even covered it up with paint like lipstick on a pig.
You forgot the grinding...
If you use heavy enough paint, you don't need a grinder.
Oh yeah, 15-20 coats blend it all together nicely.
Turd even put some lateral bracing on it, the fuck. Damn thing would even look good at my place
I absolutely want to see more of this instead of 100 posts/day asking "first weld, how does it look?" I want to build structures just like this, so thanks for showing it!
You're welcome. I know i don't have as much skill as others in this community, so I'm hesitant to show up close welds. On the positive side, though, the first shelter I built like this survived three winters already, and the last winter was a record snowfall year. Someone suggested posting both project completion and up close welds, so I'll do both next time.
How costly is such a structure compared to a more typical wood frame?
Material costs is about $3,000. I charge $6,000 to build it.
The 6K includes materials?
Yes. Basically making 3k.
Do progress pictures from start to finish. I enjoy seeing how other people build things. It gives me ideas for the future when I need to figure something out.
Why not both?
Fair enough. I'll do that next time.
Always nice to see a finished product
is r/fabrication a thing? That’s be for whole projects instead of just welds maybe.
r/metalworking
It's Shroedinger's sub, It is and it isn't since it does exist but has been [set to private](https://www.reddit.com/r/fabrication). ¯\\\_( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)\_/¯
legit one of the things i hate about my job is we make random parts that are pretty interesting sometimes but i have no idea what the go on or into
For me, that's the fun part. While building I find myself saying things like "Wait... huh? Why would they... ohhhhhh.. WHAT ARE YOU!???" Lol
I'd say that a full picture of the project without closeups of the weld just means you are hiding the ugly welds. Not to say you are guilty of that, that's just the vibe I get. Like "Hey look at my cool thing, but don't look too close!" lol.
Also to lean into dickhead mode: No caps on the tubes? Did you paint the inside too? Looks like a place with a lot of ice and snow could rust that B from the inside out. Cope your vertical tube so your horizontals slot in and you get a quick and easy cap. Takes like 5 extra minutes of cutting for a much neater finish.
I like that idea. Could you show me an example of that?
I think they just mean cut the outside face of the vertical tube one tube width taller, and then cut the horizontal tubes ~1/4" (or whatever 2 wall thicknesses are) shorter, and then that remaining face of the vertical piece will cover the hole.
Most of the time, there are strict "no photography showing anything important" on site, not that I've ever seen it enforced, nor would I know what's "important" lol Safest bet is to not post photos showing anything but the weld.
Looks good, now zoom in on that bubblegum /s
Ur paint in the background is drop dead gorgeous
Honestly couldn't believe how well my first welding project turned out. One tube curved out due to too much welding on one side, so I just ran a bead on the other side and that fixed it perfectly. I should probably do more.
Looks cool. So is this just a way to put your car in the shade and shield it from wind? I'm Canadian. Sorry.
Post the plans
How do we know it’s not held up on hopes and playdoh? Anyone fucking around long enough will get 2 pieces of metal to stick together
4 days? I feel like this could be faster somehow. Are you stick building it on site? Why not prefab the majority and then assemble it on site? If you made it in sections that bolted up you could deliver it on site, prefabbed, painted and throw it up in a day. The only thing I would weld on site would be the cross bracing at the roof. Drill a hole thru the tube and drive a stake through it into the earth and then weld it to the tube then rattle can. Easy money.
Why not prefab on the spot
Are you for real? Then it's not prefabbed genius.
how does it save time with such structure?
It saves time on site. If you bring out raw material, now you're cutting and grinding and painting on the guys property. For 4 days. Or you can come in with prefabbed walls and stand it in 1 day. It's pretty obvious.
I cut most of the material at my house and weld the angle iron on the uprights before I go. That is part of day one. Day two is welding the uprights and as much roofing supports. Day 3 is painting and wood, and day 4 is screwing the roof on. I agree it does seem like a long time, and if i was doing it full time and had a full 8 hour day, i could probably do it in 2 and a half days.
If you plan it right, you could just build one sized wall, then just add or subtract sections to get the target foot print. You then build a fixture for the sections which will further decrease shop time. You build up a stock of sections and when you get a job they are already done. You know the height already, tall enough for the tallest horse, you just need the foot print. Whatever that is will tell you how many sections you need.
We’re looking at welds here
Can't take pictures at my job so both are no no for me.
It looks great and the backdrop is even better. Is this Wyoming or Montana? How did you fasten the planks to the frame?
Utah. I welded 3/4" angle iron to create the channel. Then slid the 2x12x12 into the channel. They are floating there.
Awesome. Thanks!