Hoisting Points #1

This evening I finished off two of the four remaining hoisting points.  The two I finished are the ones at the front.  Tomorrow night I'll finish off the the last two at the rear.

Fig. 1.  Marking out the pieces to cut.

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Fig. 2.  The two pieces are cut to shape.

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Fig. 3.  The two hoisting points that need reinforcement.  Each point will need to hold at least 200 kg and the current weld at the edge is two weak for that.

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Fig. 4.  I used a wire brush in the drill to scrap away the paint so it could be welded.

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Fig. 5.  Both parts have been ground at the curve so they can fit over the existing weld and they are now ready to weld in place.

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Fig. 6.  I  cleaned up the welds along the whole ballast tank brackets to make them look a little nicer.

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Fig. 7.  The other side all cleaned up to.

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Fig. 8.  The left side clamped in place.

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Fig. 9.  Welding and ready for a clean.

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Fig. 10.  Both sides welded and cleaned up ready for an undercoat of paint.

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Fig. 11.  Done.

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