Tree Rod Holders

[BigDogg]

Been out of the trade for a few years now. Had some scrap material laying around, so decided to dust off the welding helmet and make me a set of Rod Tree Holders. Not as professional as I would like to have ended up with, but definitely not going to complain on the outcome. Now to try them out.

 

[gibby123]

Those look awesome and very well built. Excellent job

 

[Wave Runner]

Hey @BigDogg they look just great! Nice work you haven't lost your touch.

 

[Sportfish 2050]

Nice work ! they would sure look good on my boat...

 

[newbe72]

Been out of the trade for a few years now. Had some scrap material laying around, so decided to dust off the welding helmet and make me a set of Rod Tree Holders. Not as professional as I would like to have ended up with, but definitely not going to complain on the outcome. Now to try them out.

Nothing wrong with those, looks great

 

[DaveJ]

Well if that's a not as professional job I'd like to see your better work...those are awesome!!
Are they aluminum? Id love to learn to weld aluminum but I only stick weld. Can I use a mig?

 

[BigDogg]

Well if that's a not as professional job I'd like to see your better work...those are awesome!!
Are they aluminum? Id love to learn to weld aluminum but I only stick weld. Can I use a mig?

These are stainless steel, its the welding that I am not happy with, and I could have made a bit better design as well.

 

[Three Bouys]

Well if that's a not as professional job I'd like to see your better work...those are awesome!!
Are they aluminum? Id love to learn to weld aluminum but I only stick weld. Can I use a mig?

@DaveJ if your mig is able to weld aluminum, then yes you can. But you will need the aluminum spool gun and argon gas. My Miller welder is capable of welding steel, stainless steel and aluminum which I’m all set to do. I recently sold my Tig welder and now wish I had never done that. My favourite machine for fabrication is my plasma cutter.
@BigDogg they look great and should do the job very well.

 

[Wave Runner]

These are stainless steel, its the welding that I am not happy with, and I could have made a bit better design as well.

I think you're just an old perfectionist fuss pot. They're only going to get covered in fish slime anyway and besides we all think you did a great job.

 

[Derkd9]

These are stainless steel, its the welding that I am not happy with, and I could have made a bit better design as well.

Must be heavy!

 

[BigDogg]

Must be heavy!

Nope not at all, thin wall piping, .065" thick.

 

[Simon]

I was doing the same today LOL.Just getting ready to put on some paint to cover grinder marks .