JonO Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Does anyone on this board want to do what I hope is a quick weld, or know of a good welder to recommend? I have a crack in my sound cart that I need fixed before I start a project next Thursday. I'm not sure how much it would cost, so if your interested give me a quote. Thanks. -Jon Orr jorraudio@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonO Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Sorry about the photo being sideways, I'm not sure how to edit that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afewmoreyears Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Theres always "JB" for the mean time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonO Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Theres always "JB" for the mean time.... yeah, the only problem is that I put the cart on it's back in my Honda Element, so it has to be able to take the weight, which it does usually. Then I was in a hurrying to load out at the end of a long day and when the cart had trouble sliding in, I muscled it..and it broke. Serves me right. Mirror, I'm in Los Angeles. I have some good suggestions from a bunch of people on the 695 Facebook page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I know local mixer Brett Grant-Grierson had a welding kit in his LA-area shop last time I visited him. You can reach him courtesy of his website: http://www.ears4hire.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 LA is a big place. If you where by me I can throw you some names. Also, Isn't Micheal Mirantasomethingoranother on this board a good welder? Somebody help me out here on his name - he seems to be a good guy. Had the frame of my motorcycle crack and took it to a local shop and the guy did a great job. Cost around $30. Didn't even have to remove the engine, thank heaven. Of course I wouldn't suggest you leave your sound gear on the cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Actually, your pictures have peaked my interest. Your cart looks interesting. Got any other shots of it that your willing to share?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryray Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 What about a couple of corner brackets with self tapping screws, One on each side http://distributionsvimac.com/Catalogue.php?NO=V04-V021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Worse comes to worse, you could probably try a motorcycle or muffler shop: if they have time they might do it on-the-spot (or near that)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Art Film Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I have been welding for 14 years, and have been an Welding Instructor for ten of those years (UC Davis and The Crucible). What you want is a TIG weld and it's a pretty easy fix. Look on Craigslist for a TIG welder with a TIG welding machine. The fix should cost around $40-$100 and take about 10 minutes, not including the grinding off of the paint (hint, do the prep and save more money). If you were in the SF area, I would do it for free. Best of luck and feel free to ask any other questions! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Stalder Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Another hint - from looking at your picture of the broken weld it appears that the original weld was ground flat after welding. (probably to enhance the appearance) this reduces the strength of the weld probably by abt 70%. So when its re-welded leave the weld intact. RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 JonO, The powder coat finish will need to be removed before any welding takes place. Is it steel or aluminum? I can fix that for you if you want to swing by my place however I'm about an hour away from LA. If you prefer saving yourself the drive the best place to look would be a local hot rod shop since they are setup to weld both steel and aluminum. I'd imagine they would only charge about $10 to do that and it should take a few seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Also, Isn't Micheal Mirantasomethingoranother on this board a good welder? Are you trying to be funny? BTW, what's your name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Are you trying to be funny? BTW, what's your name? Not trying to be funny at all. I knew you were a welder but couldn't remember your whole name so I wrote what I could remember and then put something-or-another after it. I was just trying to help the OP out. Jeez, I can't win for nothing around here. My name? Why it's Inigo Montoya..... you killed my father...... prepare to die! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Anderson Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 If you type "Michael Mir" into the search bar at the top of this page, place and click your curser on "Google", a drop down menu will appear where you can select "Members." Don't forget to click on the magnifying glass icon to execute the search. This will allow you to search the string "Michael Mir" in the list of members. Michael Miramontes' ID will be the only one that comes up. You won't miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 If you type "Michael Mir" into the search bar at the top of this page, place and click your curser on "Google", a drop down menu will appear where you can select "Members." Don't forget to click on the magnifying glass icon to execute the search. This will allow you to search the string "Michael Mir" in the list of members. Michael Miramontes' ID will be the only one that comes up. You won't miss it. Thanks for the tip, I just tried it and it works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 My name? Why it's Inigo Montoya..... you killed my father...... prepare to die! That was one of the greatest parts of that flick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57steve Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 two pieces of corner bracket and some 1/4-20 bolts with flat washers and nylock nuts will do the trick...a pretty simple repair. the thin guage metal on your cart would present some unfriendly welding challenges that won't go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hmmm... More clues to the mysterious identity of "Mirror"... Works on "major" projects, Los Angeles-based mixer, rides a motorcycle, is very opinionated. I'm gonna guess before I move out of the area! I can feel it :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 And don't forget that my father was killed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hmmm... More clues to the mysterious identity of "Mirror"... Works on "major" projects, Los Angeles-based mixer, rides a motorcycle, is very opinionated. I'm gonna guess before I move out of the area! I can feel it :-) This may help you narrow things down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Art Film Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 I need one of those when I am experiencing ASNF (Acute Set Name Fatigue)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 This may help you narrow things down a bit. LMAO!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonO Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I ended up going to Burbank Auto Doctor. I usually use Audio Department for cart modifications and they've been awesome, but I needed the project turned around on a weekend. Instead of welding it, the Jason at Burbank Auto Doctor recomended reinforcing both handles with a custom cut steal joint because he felt that the break would reappear. They did a nice job and I am happy and everything is functioning well. I'm going to add some wheels on the handles to help ease the strain when I load into the back when I can find the right set. Before I was using a sound blanked that slid on the plastic flooring of my Element, and that worked for around 3 years. I had always meant to add wheels, I just never got around to it because the sound blanket worked so well. Here are some photos of the cart..a work in progress, like all of them. I do not understand why photos are sideways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.