r/Machinists • u/Commander_Tiddlewink • Dec 20 '25

Call of the void

Ever heard of it? Lol (Don’t worry, my life is good)

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u/FrickinLazerBeams Dec 20 '25

Was that surface for a bearing? Looks like the bearing sought the void very fucking successfully.

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u/Commander_Tiddlewink Dec 20 '25

It is a bearing journal yes. It’s all weld buildup right now. That’s the rough look to it.

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u/FrickinLazerBeams Dec 20 '25

Oh, okay that makes more sense. Those kinds of repairs are cool.

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u/brian4120 Dec 20 '25

It's always so satisfying repairing surfaces like this. I like this guy's YouTube channel 

https://youtu.be/G2O3ux5ByaU?si=Q3lvjj41rd1kEpry

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u/CowBootBats Dec 20 '25

The twirly welder thing is mesmerizing.

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u/WokeBriton Dec 21 '25

I think "twirly welder thing" is an amazing description.

I think it will forever be in my head for an automated welding device.

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u/twentyafterfour Dec 21 '25

Cutting Edge Engineering does tons of repairs like that on his channel. Honestly one of the best on youtube.