My old foreman told me to always double-check the fit-up before the final weld on a 36-inch header

I was working on a big steam project in Toledo last year, rushing to get a section done before the weekend. I figured the fit was close enough and went ahead with the weld. Sure enough, we had a quarter-inch gap after it cooled that needed a full cut-out and redo. That extra five minutes of checking would have saved me three hours of grinding and rework. Anyone else have a simple piece of advice from a mentor that saved your hide later on?

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jessicaramirez3d ago

Ever notice how the "close enough" mindset always ends up being the exact opposite? That quarter inch gap is basically the universe's way of charging interest on your rushed five minutes. Bet you'll never skip checking a fit-up again, right?

hayden_ross823d ago

Remember when I tried to eyeball a shelf?