Welding & Archery Work Gallery — Randolph, NE

Project 1 — Combine Header Structural Reinforcement

The Problem

A local farm experienced frame fatigue in a combine header, leading to misalignment and increased wear during harvest.

Assessment

We inspected welds, measured deflection, and identified stressed gusset points susceptible to cracking.

Solution

Removed affected sections, prepared surfaces, and applied full-penetration MIG welds with reinforcement plates and strategically placed gussets. We used AR wear plate on contact zones and preheated thicker sections to reduce thermal shock.

Outcome

The header returned to operation with restored alignment and improved durability. The reinforcement reduced vibration-induced cracking and extended the service life through another harvest season.

Project 2 — Loader Bucket Lip Rebuild and Wear Plate Replacement

The Problem

A loader bucket's cutting edge was worn and cracked, compromising loading efficiency and safety.

Assessment

Measured lip thickness and inspected for underlying structural corrosion.

Solution

Welded in a new cutting edge using high-strength filler metal, replaced worn wear plates, and reinforced mounting points with properly blended welds to avoid stress risers.

Outcome

Bucket performance was restored to factory-level strength, improving loading cycles and reducing spillage. The repair saved the customer from purchasing a new bucket.

Project 3 — Custom Hay Spear Fabrication for Skid Steer

The Problem

A farmer needed an affordable, heavy-duty hay spear adapter for a skid steer to efficiently handle larger bales.

Assessment

Determined load requirements, shear stresses, and mounting specifications for the skid steer attachment plate.

Solution

Designed a heavy-duty spear with a tapered point, reinforced mounting plate, and replaceable spear tip. Fabricated using thick AR plate and high-yield steel with MIG welding and precision fitment.

Outcome

The custom spear increased handling capacity, held up under repeated loading, and cut loading times — a direct operational efficiency gain.

Project 4 — Tractor Hitch Repair and Reinforcement

The Problem

A tractor’s rear hitch had cracked due to repeated lateral stresses while pulling heavy implements.

Assessment

Inspected hitch geometry and associated mounting hardware.

Solution

Removed cracked sections, welded in new hitch plates, reinforced the assembly with box tubing and gussets, and replaced worn mounting pins with precision-machined replacements.

Outcome

Restored towing capability with increased strength and reduced risk of future fractures. The new design distributed load across a larger area, extending longevity.

Project 5 — Grain Cart Reinforced Tongue and Coupler Repair

The Problem

A grain cart tongue developed cracks around the coupler weld area, jeopardizing transport safety.

Assessment

Identified fatigue cracks and measured stress-flow paths.

Solution

Fully machined the coupler seating area, welded using proper prep and root gap, and added reinforcing plates to distribute stress. Employed post-weld grinding and protective coatings to minimize corrosion.

Outcome

Structural integrity restored and hauling safely resumed for busy grain-moving operations.