The 10mm baseplate has been cut and positioned between the levelled sections of Caxton and Barry has started to spot weld the base in place to hold it in position.
A bit more cutting with an OA torch.
The side of the new baseplate is marked up to show where the new side section will be welded.
More spray form removal above. Yoa are looking at the stainless steel water tank that sits below the original well deck.
The side is tacked in place and Joe is standing on what will be the hold below the new deck.
The second side awaiting its fate.
6 comments:
Looking better already, re-attached to her 'body'! May pop over to Braunston to catch up with you next week, will ring first.
Pip xx
Serious stuff. Its amazing how a quickly a project like this goes when it is started.
Andy
Will those welds in the bottom plate be from one side only, or will Dave/Barry hoist up Caxton and weld from underneath too?
Hi Pip
I would be lovely to see you!
Lesley
Hi Andy
I think the fabrication will be complete by Wednesday pm/ Thursday am..
Lesley
Hi Bob
Re the weld - a V shape is made between the two plates and then it is welded from the bottom of the V filling gap between the two plates and creating a completely closed weld.
Lesley
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