Dog Box Frame Rebuild

by weston.worley.20 in Workshop > Metalworking

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Dog Box Frame Rebuild

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hello, my name is Wes, this is my first instructable that i have attempted to make. This instructable is a rebuild of a bent, not leveled dog box frame.

Supplies

Mig/stick welder- miig- millermatic 251-40078999

Angle grinder- dewalt brushless- DCG414

Metal chop saw- Delta Industrial- 56B3409FP

Dremal- Dremal200- 606

Materials
Steel (square tubing) Size-1square inch / by ⅛ thickness Price-25.92 per 12 foot

Mig welder-https://www.grainger.com/product/MILLER-ELECTRIC-M...

Angle griner- https://www.dewalt.com/products/power-tools/grinde...

Metal chop saw- https://deltamachinery.com/products/miter-saws/26-...

Dremal- https://www.dremel.com/en_US/products/-/show-produ...

Square Tubing-https://www.metalsdepot.com/steel-products/steel-square-tube

Deconstructing

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Step 1: First i took the bent frame and cut all jointed peaces off

Cutting New Frame

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Step 2: I measured a 48x48 inch base/top and a 21 1/2 inch tall piece of square tubing for the side of the frame.

Step 3: Once measured begin cutting out the measured pieces.

Top and Bottom Frame

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Step 4: layed out my 48x48 inch pieces of square tubing and began welding corners.

Step 5: Grind welds to lay flush against the tubing.

Center Cross Beam

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Step 6: Place center cross beam in center of frame and tack in.

Side of Box

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Step 7: Square off your side beams to corners and mid way between corners and weld on.

Final Results

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Step 8: Place already welded frame on top of corners and weld into place.