The column is a 3" sched 40 pipe about 80" long with end caps and socket weld flanged branch pipes. End caps have 3000# sockets cut in.
First job, cut socket holes with mag base roto-broach and prep.
Now to cope the branch pipe ends, prep and tack into flanges
Next cut branch holes in 3" pipe and prep for welding
Now weld im up.
Root pass 105amps 3/32" tungsten and wire (ER70S-4)
Fill pass 110amps
Here comes the cap cap
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Sorry I thought I took pics of the branch welds but not there now.
Here is the finished column ready to go to site for installation. If I can sneek a pic I will.