Loader Bucket Completed!

      I finally completed the loader bucket today, the welding took a while because I was welding outside, and the weather has been rather dodgy lately. I used a Lincoln arc welder running at about 130 volts, with 7014 AC rods I believe. As you may be able to tell, I completely welded the patch to the bucket, covering every edge, gap, nook, and cranny. Generally it would have been easier(and maybe a bit structurally stronger) to just use a bunch of short welds spaced along the seams, however, it is a bucket that is used to haul manure and other liquids, so I needed to make sure that it wouldn't leak. Overall, I'm fairly proud of the job, especially since I've only been welding for a few months.

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