Husqvarna 394 case repairs, welding.

[srcarr52]

I fixed a bunch of 394/5 cases, one in particular was pretty badly damaged but turned out really well so I thought I would share it.

A large chunk of the case is broke off including the upper starter asm mount, carb shelf and rear left AV mount.



Welded up!

 

[srcarr52]

With the welds ground back and bead blasted they have almost disappeared.

 

[srcarr52]

Grinder and paint!

 

[srcarr52]

A couple of bonus case halfs I did at the same time but I didn't get finished pictures.

 

[srcarr52]

The hoard getting ready for cleaning or shipping for powder coating.

 

[rocketnorton]

what's a job like that worth to you. 394 case?
recently did one, makin one good case from 2 broke ones. was remington, unobtainium.
lotta cuttin n grinding to make pieces fit.
turned out pretty nice, tho.
even after knocking some time off, wondering if i over charged...

 

[srcarr52]

what's a job like that worth to you. 394 case?

Yes, it was a 394 case.

It would probably around $75 to weld the case back together and make it all pretty again but this was for a friends saw that I'm building him so it was no extra charge. I've been told that I don't charge enough.

 

[jacob j.]

The local guy here with his own shop charges $75/hr., so what you guys are charging is very reasonable in comparison.

Plus my local guy won't do saw cases anymore - he hates welding Mag.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Plus my local guy won't do saw cases anymore - he hates welding Mag.

Try bringing him donuts and/or beer next time. He’ll weld it.

 

[jacob j.]

Try bringing him donuts and/or beer next time. He’ll weld it.

Actually, I took him a couple crabs last time. He's not a drinker and doesn't have a sweet tooth - but most people here on the coast like crab.

In fact some of the local businesses will barter in crab and rockfish.

 

[hseII]

I fixed a bunch of 394/5 cases, one in particular was pretty badly damaged but turned out really well so I thought I would share it.

A large chunk of the case is broke off including the upper starter asm mount, carb shelf and rear left AV mount.

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Welded up!

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Shaun,

Is that with a spool gun?

Little 1-2 lb spool Like we can do with Aluminum?


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[srcarr52]

Shaun,

Is that with a spool gun?

Little 1-2 lb spool Like we can do with Aluminum?


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Nope, it’s tig welded with magnesium filler.

 

[hseII]

Nope, it’s tig welded with magnesium filler.

Pm sent.


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[angelo c]

Nope, it’s tig welded with magnesium filler.

What rod ?

 

[Mastermind]

Damn fine work as always Shaun.

 

[srcarr52]

There are really only two rod alloys readily available. AZ92A and AZ61A, on dirty old cases I can’t really tell the difference.

You set the tig welder on AC with setting similar to welding aluminum. Cleaning and prep is everything.

 

[hseII]

There are really only two rod alloys readily available. AZ92A and AZ61A, on dirty old cases I can’t really tell the difference.

You set the tig welder on AC with setting similar to welding aluminum. Cleaning and prep is everything.

Nice!!


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[Mastermind]

Nice!!


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Well yeah.

 

[Wolverine]

Awesome work Shaun!

 

[rocketnorton]

There are really only two rod alloys readily available. AZ92A and AZ61A, on dirty old cases I can’t really tell the difference.

You set the tig welder on AC with setting similar to welding aluminum. Cleaning and prep is everything.

+1

might add that "cleaning" w/fiber grinder wheels leaves chit embedded in base metal, contaminating weld.
carbide burrs/die grinder is cleaner. or wire brush...

my rate is $50./hr., btw.