stihl_in_texas
ArboristSite Member
Here are some pics of making the base. I added some heavy wall rectangular tubing inside the base to keep it from bending and add some weight. The rest of the pics are examples of how I did the gussets on each end of the I-beam. I used 7018 rods for the first few passes. Then if I wanted better looking welds I went over them with 6013 rods.
Roy
If you're not already using them, try 7018 3/32" rods. Much easier to run, especially vertical up. Nice looking machine. Now hurry up so we can see it in action!:hmm3grin2orange:
Steve