How to weld backyard rails and features

Mig is pretty easy. I feel like if you can figure out arc that's a cheap and easy way to get some solid welds. See if anyone you know has a welder, ask friends if their dads weld. Can get a cheap machine off craiglist. I almost bought a $400 lincoln in reno of fb classifieds yesterday.

Practice a bit. For backyard stuff it doesn't have to be killer. Anyone who has a few minutes to spare and it's horrible at everything could weld a usable backyard rail.

Go wide af on the feet. I was going to make some backyard features but never had the time to justify. Was thinking of going 3 feet maybe more on the feet. Low so you didn't waste speed and need a big jump, wide feet so no tippage. Make sure you wire brush and flap the surface. Clean the bullshit off there.

Might be able to rent a machine somewhere. Harbor freight has some solid deals on flap disks, grind/cut off wheels if you're not afraid of dying. I'm down to risk my life for a few $$$ personally. Go longer than you think you need to. Under 16' isn't worth it imo. Over 20' could easily be too long. I'd build it 14' min. Go low so takeoff can be low, speed, and less weird action as you pop.

If you fuck it up grind it out and re weld. Good luck!

tac with arc easy shit. I started when i was 12

Step 1: buy a machine
Step 2: buy an angle grinder and some flapper wheels
Step 3: practice... You will quickly find the grinder to be your best friend until you find your hand which will take time.

theabortionatorMig is pretty easy. I feel like if you can figure out arc that's a cheap and easy way to get some solid welds. See if anyone you know has a welder, ask friends if their dads weld. Can get a cheap machine off craiglist. I almost bought a $400 lincoln in reno of fb classifieds yesterday.

Practice a bit. For backyard stuff it doesn't have to be killer. Anyone who has a few minutes to spare and it's horrible at everything could weld a usable backyard rail.

Go wide af on the feet. I was going to make some backyard features but never had the time to justify. Was thinking of going 3 feet maybe more on the feet. Low so you didn't waste speed and need a big jump, wide feet so no tippage. Make sure you wire brush and flap the surface. Clean the bullshit off there.

Might be able to rent a machine somewhere. Harbor freight has some solid deals on flap disks, grind/cut off wheels if you're not afraid of dying. I'm down to risk my life for a few $$$ personally. Go longer than you think you need to. Under 16' isn't worth it imo. Over 20' could easily be too long. I'd build it 14' min. Go low so takeoff can be low, speed, and less weird action as you pop.

If you fuck it up grind it out and re weld. Good luck!

Thanks that’s some great info!

if this is a backyard setup you can just use some pvc. But if you really wanna make a metal rail pick up a chicago electric mig welder, arc if your on a budget. And before you weld just sandpaper the area with some rough paper to get rid of the oxides and have a better electrical connection. And also, for best results, dont weld pieces together if they are pressed together tightly, you want to leave about a millimeter of space in between the pieces. And finally have good support, the higher the rail is the more support you want.

If ur in highs cool kiss the metal/auto shop teachers ass
Could probably do stuff on your lunch
That’s how I made a park rake in gr11

icedIf ur in highs cool kiss the metal/auto shop teachers ass
Could probably do stuff on your lunch
That’s how I made a park rake in gr11

How did you build the park rake, that’s pretty cool

Make sure to get a cheap MIG with flux core wire. Thats key so dont buy a welder that will need a tank of argon as a flux shield. Plus the best welders are crazy money. Play with the heat and speed settings for the different metal you're using. Too much speed and the wire wont burn fast enough. Too much heat and it'll burn too quickly. Build up a puddle of liquid metal in between the two pieces you're welding and slowly move down the seam, lace the two together going back and forth.