Welding project in class. Aerorator

[jmoskee]

This is some Mad Max looking stuff here. This is a fab project that my class built. The photo doesn't do it justice. I was welded with flux core Mig 110 tensile. each spike is 6 inches long. Its pretty cool, I think. http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/jmoskee/120111220310.jpg

[papaharley03]

Put a motor on it, move the rotors closer together, and you get one hell of a paper shredder. :)

[ThorsHammer]

How thick is that metal? looks like it's a bit much for a 110.

[Reebs]

6" LONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My god man. The yard will be a killing field to all things big and small.
Very cool

[claymans13]

looks viscous........i like it

[Vince_o]

Can you add water to the drums for weight? Ive seen and used some like that.

[Sandy]

I need something like that but I'm pretty sure I'd give up long before I got all the spikes cut. My lawn is hard as a rock and I've thought about it but with all that repetitive cutting and welding I'd never get it done.

[DemonSpeeder]

He said 110 tensile.... I don't think he ment 110 volt, I could be wrong though...

[Rick V]

I like it! It reminds me of something from an old Edgar Allen Poe Horror Movie!
Pit & the Pendulum!
What could Steven King do with that for motivation? Scary Stuff!

[jmoskee]

tensile strength is 110 flux core. we had to move the tounge to the right side due to the thing pulling. It is epic. i will post some more detailed pics of the finished product tomorrow. and yes you can add water to both drums

[fordman]

Nice man, whats with all these people having to critique or give there 2 cents when they dont even know all the details in EVERY post? I am sure I do it once in a while but not every time I post

[trapperjohn]

That looks like it would take a sizeable lawn & garden tractor to pull it full of water and it would also be a bear to turn. Maybe a set of wheels that would lower hydraulicly to lift it for turning and running over a blacktop or concrete. Looks great.

[jmoskee]

I need something like that but I'm pretty sure I'd give up long before I got all the spikes cut. My lawn is hard as a rock and I've thought about it but with all that repetitive cutting and welding I'd never get it done.
we used a pirahana machine to cut them all. but yes it was pretty repetitive.

[browncoat]

All you need is a bucket seat and a V8 and you got a pass to get on any post-apocalypse film set you want!

[jmoskee]

here are some more photos! hope you guys enjoy.
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[goinssr]

That's pure evil but I have one question about it's build Why did you weld the spikes on in the offset pattern like you did instead of lining them up parallel to the axis of the drum in straight rows? That seems like it would have been much easier, served the same purpose, and eliminated the need to offset the tongue.

[jmoskee]

That's pure evil but I have one question about it's build Why did you weld the spikes on in the offset pattern like you did instead of lining them up parallel to the axis of the drum in straight rows? That seems like it would have been much easier, served the same purpose, and eliminated the need to offset the tongue.

I think the instructors land has very hard ground. I think he was worried if they were all in straight rows he wouldn't get any penetration on the land. He lives on a small "mountain" (hill really) but the carolina red mud is hard to penetrate. That is my guess. I will ask about his intentions though.

[ThorsHammer]

That's pure evil but I have one question about it's build Why did you weld the spikes on in the offset pattern like you did instead of lining them up parallel to the axis of the drum in straight rows? That seems like it would have been much easier, served the same purpose, and eliminated the need to offset the tongue.

I think the instructors land has very hard ground. I think he was worried if they were all in straight rows he wouldn't get any penetration on the land. He lives on a small "mountain" (hill really) but the carolina red mud is hard to penetrate. That is my guess. I will ask about his intentions though.

Hard ground for the spikes, notice the difference in the angle on the leading edge of the spike to the trailing edge. It's designed to cut/hook into the soil.

ability to get closer to fences, gardents, house, ditches, etc with the offset tongue. it would have been adviseable no mater how you did your spikes.

[jmoskee]

Hard ground for the spikes, notice the difference in the angle on the leading edge of the spike to the trailing edge. It's designed to cut/hook into the soil.

ability to get closer to fences, gardents, house, ditches, etc with the offset tongue. it would have been adviseable no mater how you did your spikes.

Sounds like you know alot more than me friend! Thank you guys for all the input.

[dumb as a stump]

Come here Mr Squirrel here boy Mr. Squirrel

[Reebs]

I keep coming back and look at that thing. I love it. Call Penn and Teller they could make some sick magic trick with that thing.

[Bistineau]

Come here Mr Squirrel here boy Mr. Squirrel

The squirrels aren't so much in danger as are the rabbits, they can't climb the trees to a safer area. The ant beds are going to catch hell too, they can't even get out of the way.

[jmoskee]

we have a vole problem in NC where we are from too... He shouldn;t have any trouble with this thing though. I love it too Reebs, coolest welding project I have been a part of so far.

[bert the welder]

I think this belongs in the Zombie thread!

[jdchmiel]

what class where in NC? I am in raleigh, took a mig class at durham tech 2 months ago. We did not do a cool class project though :( Durham tech was 1/6th the cost of wake tech!

[that'll_buff_out]

DIE DIRT ZOMBIES, YES, BRING ON THE DIRT ZOMBIES!!!

To all you Zombies, don't fear the Reaper!!!!

:drinkup::drinkup:

[jmoskee]

i am at Alamance Community College

[mebuildit]

Make a video of that thing in action! Good job!

[fuzzykjun]

This is some Mad Max looking stuff here. This is a fab project that my class built. The photo doesn't do it justice. I was welded with flux core Mig 110 tensile. each spike is 6 inches long. Its pretty cool, I think. http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/jmoskee/120111220310.jpg

my chinese girl friend had a back massager just like that,, never ask her to scratch an itch
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[dkalleck]

I like it! It reminds me of something from an old Edgar Allen Poe Horror Movie!
Pit & the Pendulum!
What could Steven King do with that for motivation? Scary Stuff!

Have you read The Mangler?

[skulldrinker]

6" LONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My god man. The yard will be a killing field to all things big and small.
Very cool

Yeah better call JULIE before use. :laugh:

[3 weelin geezer]

I need something like that but I'm pretty sure I'd give up long before I got all the spikes cut. My lawn is hard as a rock and I've thought about it but with all that repetitive cutting and welding I'd never get it done.

All you gotta do with such rebellious dirt is wet it down the night before and till it the next day. I got a good deal on a used self propelled rear tine one on craiglist a few months back. The owner said he rented it out for $60 /day. So far, I have used it 6 times on different parts of they yard which would come up to buying this thing 3 times over in rental fees. Trust me, you will never go back to that quaint pick and shovel bit ever again. Besides, it has been a great place to get rid of all the leaves in the yard too.

[jdchmiel]

i dont get it.. you just till the leaves into your yard?

[graniteguy]

Considering the apparent quality of those welds, I don't think you're gonna have any problems. Nice. Very nice.

[jmoskee]

Thank you all again for your comments. My new semester is starting jan. 9 so i will post any new interesting projects here... thanks again everyone

[bert the welder]

You gotta show us some before and after photo's of it's use!!!! Field or Zombies.:drinkup:

[ThorsHammer]

i dont get it.. you just till the leaves into your yard?

yes, if done over the corse of several years, the adding of the organic materials to the soil will creat a looser, more easily dug, and richer soil. it's composting, the old way.

[dkalleck]

Thank you all again for your comments. My new semester is starting jan. 9 so i will post any new interesting projects here... thanks again everyone

What's set for the new term? Mine starts on the 9th also. Two Flux core classes and a GMAW cert practice class.

[jmoskee]

What's set for the new term? Mine starts on the 9th also. Two Flux core classes and a GMAW cert practice class.


here is my schedule this semester. i am working on certs right now. no fabrication classes this semester.