My DIY long handle scoop (welded)

Datsik · Mar 4, 2013

Im not finished but its getting there. Keep in mind i literally just picked up MIG welding gas less I'm using flux core wire. I didn't even practice and I'm not taking classes I'm teaching myself so what better way to learn than from my own mistakes. The welds are really sloppy but they are solid so far. I plan to angle the scoop 20°. Heres what i have so far.

Trickworm · Mar 4, 2013

Looks good so far!

Datsik · Mar 4, 2013

Trickworm said:
Looks good so far!

Thanks its more of practice its just steel not aluminum or stainless if be using it for freshwater. I had a bit of trouble getting my tac welds to stick for the bottom plate so pretty discouraged at the moment.

gordonquixote · Mar 4, 2013

Looks good.

You need about a thousand more holes to make it effecitve.

Datsik · Mar 4, 2013

gordonquixote said:
Looks good.

You need about a thousand more holes to make it effecitve.

Yeah i know ill add more i was just lining up the holes and playing a bit now ill add holes in between those. This is more of a practice run ill be making alot more of these thats for sure.

Mntnclmbr · Mar 4, 2013

Practice makes perfect

Enjoy the learning process, there is no end.

Great start.

Briman05 · Mar 6, 2013

Make sure you put some holes in the back as well I would also either round out the tip or make it come to a point

Datsik · Mar 6, 2013

Briman05 said:
Make sure you put some holes in the back as well I would also either round out the tip or make it come to a point

Yeah it will be alot different its not even close to done.

womanwithtools · Mar 7, 2013

Long Handle Scoop

Looks good to me. I really don't think you need to add more holes, just make the holes you already have larger, along with adding the holes in the back. Rivets would probably work well in places you're having trouble welding, though you probably already considered that.

Buried · Mar 7, 2013

Bigger holes, yes..
What metal are you using, is that rust I see?

Nevermind, I see where you said its just steel.
Its lookin good, great practice work. Much cheaper to learn on steel than with high dollar stainless or aluminum.

Shoot, I'd use kilz on it and take it to the beach! :lol:

Datsik · Mar 7, 2013

womanwithtools said:
Looks good to me. I really don't think you need to add more holes, just make the holes you already have larger, along with adding the holes in the back. Rivets would probably work well in places you're having trouble welding, though you probably already considered that.

Yeah i was just showing a pic of the bottom just welded. I still need to add holes to the bottom and overall more holes. I want smaller holes and more of them as opposed to larger holes so i can get the smaller stuff like broken clasps and earrings etc. i may just pop rivet some of it i have aluminum rivets.

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