Repair Project - Mig Welding Repair on Toro Lawnmower Deck

[BladesIIB]

I do more machining than welding, but had a customer who needed his lawnmower deck repaired so I got some much needed welding practice. Overall, happy with how it came out. Can always do better, but I think this will last him a while and some fresh paint will make it look much better.

 

[markba633csi]

A valiant attempt, but I fear it will fail again further out. The factory should have given more surface area to the attachment points.
Nice welding though
-Mark

 

[BladesIIB]

Thanks, and you may be right. Someone else said I could have welded a plate in place for more support. If it does not hold up I will repair it again. I am hoping since I secured it more to the blade guard on the bottom that the vertical rib of that may add more support. Will see.