Modify Spare Tire Rack, Drill Bolt Hole Circle, Use Cutting Torch, Vertical Welding - Fun Project! Media

Customer needed the spare tire holder on his dump trailer raised up about 3 inches so he could open and latch the lid to the dump trailer controls. I used 3/8" Plate for the job, and used my Jet Mill Drill with a Newall DP700 DRO to Drill the Bolt Hole Circle for the wheel to mount. I cut the plate to shape with an Oxy Acetylene cutting torch and then used my Lincoln 180C Welder to mount the new plate. Good cutting torch practice and good vertical welding practice for me since I don't do those tasks very often.

I am not a professional welder, I do more machining than welding, so this video is meant for anyone looking for new ideas for their small welding jobs and home repair. Hobby Welder or beginner welders welcome, we can all learn from each other.

This welding was done with a Lincoln 180C Mig Welder using .035" Fluxcore Wire. Miller Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, Jet JMD 18 Mill Drill. Bolt Circle calculations also shown on the Machinist Pro Calculator available from www.cncdirt.com

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