i allowed my 12 year old son (a damn fine welder) to weld a sheet of
4x8x.125" checker plate to a frame of the same size using a millermatic 210. i wanted a continual bead and explained to him the importance of multiple tacks on both sides to prevent buckling and i left to an appointment. the welding is excellent but he didnt follow my instructions closely enough on tack spacking/sequence and now im left with a plate with large buckles, .5" off the frame work in some spots. im seeking recommendations on how to smooth the plate to the frame work. im hoping this can be done without having to grind the entire plate off the frame. i thought about strapping some channel iron down across the plate and then heating the plate with a torch to relieve the stress but i welcome other suggestions. thanks,- posted
20 years ago