So here it is. I am not happy with the fit up though. So i will need to cut a new plate.
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- by Retorpak
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:07 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Docol R8, 4130 and 1018- control arm project
- Replies: 6
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- by Retorpak
- Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:18 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Docol R8, 4130 and 1018- control arm project
- Replies: 6
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Docol R8, 4130 and 1018- control arm project
You forgot to post that cool CAD picture. :D Hah cool cad picture as requested. I also did some testing with docol and 1/4" 1018. 1/16 ceriated 100 amps and 3/32 er80s-d2. I think i will change tungsten to 3/32" and run it at 120-125 amps I just started tigging so i still need a lot of pr...
- by Retorpak
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 3:44 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Docol R8, 4130 and 1018- control arm project
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Docol R8, 4130 and 1018- control arm project
I will be welding some control arms using 1" x 0.083" Docol R8 tube, 4130 threaded tube adapers, 4130 spherical bearing cup and 1018 steel plate. Plate and cup and tube ends are approximately 0.25" thick. Here is the link to the DOCOL R8 specs: http://www.aedmotorsport.com/docs/a05-do...
- by Retorpak
- Tue May 17, 2016 8:58 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Help picking first TIG Machine ?
- Replies: 10
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Re: Help picking first TIG Machine ?
Used dynasty would be my first choice. If you have enough juice in your garage/shop then i would also consider syncrowave machines. I chose thermal arc 186 because i have 50amp max available in my garage and i could not find good deals on used miller equipment. I got the thermal for 1700 shipped. Pl...
- by Retorpak
- Tue May 17, 2016 8:12 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Help picking first TIG Machine ?
- Replies: 10
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Re: Help picking first TIG Machine ?
I was looking for my first tig couple weeks ago. I ended up with Thermal arc 186. It was around 1700. Be sure to leave some of the funds for gas accessories and cart. If i could find dynasty 200dx for less than 2k then i would defienietelly go with miller.
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