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by Lava
Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Welding 1045 hardened steel for a mid-engine Trike
Replies: 5
Views: 5976

Re: Welding 1045 hardened steel for a mid-engine Trike

you guys must have hot rod and bike clubs over there that deal with engineers. just ask them what they normally do. i'm sure they already have it worked out. over here only pro's can do that sort of job. diy on critical parts is completely illegal. even for the pro's that would go though an enginee...
by Lava
Sat Sep 07, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Welding 1045 hardened steel for a mid-engine Trike
Replies: 5
Views: 5976

Re: Welding 1045 hardened steel for a mid-engine Trike

I wouldn’t weld that metal under any circumstances given you don’t know the state of it when bought (was it normalized, heat treated, hardened, etc.). You may have already gotten this information: https://getmetals.com/blog/1045-steel-composition-characteristics-applications Plus, given its critica...
by Lava
Fri Sep 06, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Welding 1045 hardened steel for a mid-engine Trike
Replies: 5
Views: 5976

Welding 1045 hardened steel for a mid-engine Trike

I own a custom Trike (Nightwing) that my friends and I built in the late 70's. It was originally built as a hardtail(no suspension). Being a young buck back in the day I dealt with it. Being almost 70yrs now..screw that! I am trying to build a set of wheel knuckles for a custom double wishbone suspe...
by Lava
Fri Sep 06, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Howdy, from Texas
Replies: 0
Views: 13689

Howdy, from Texas

Just joined and Hi to all! A few years ago I formally trained to learn MIG/TIG welding. I bought a WeldPro multi-weld unit and a plasma cutter. I've welded all kinds of stuff carbon and stainless steel but mainly auto/motorcycle related. I have a few questions and hope you folks have the answers! Pl...