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by JDT738126
Mon Sep 05, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Portable Bandsaw Stand.
Replies: 3
Views: 7567

Re: Portable Bandsaw Stand.

Hey what software do you use for drafting? I have seen many people using programs and was just wondering what out there is free and easy to use...
by JDT738126
Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Bead/stack tips general questions.
Replies: 5
Views: 1758

Re: Bead/stack tips general questions.

Hey Kerm I was welding on DC with a sharpened tung. I have wire brushed the area about a 1/2 inch on the seams to be welded. I will take some pics for you guys so I can get some help.. I am gonna get under the mask for a bit and I will start a new thread with my pics so you can give me some pointers...
by JDT738126
Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:45 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Bead/stack tips general questions.
Replies: 5
Views: 1758

Re: Bead/stack tips general questions.

I did some carbon steel welding today and I was wondering why my welds look so dark silverish almost like a graphite haze over it. Im thinking its mostly silicon/slagg so I used a wirebrush to clean it and it does look a bit better but not nice and neat like some of the bright steel welds Ive seen. ...
by JDT738126
Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:18 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Bead/stack tips general questions.
Replies: 5
Views: 1758

Bead/stack tips general questions.

Hey I was wondering what a good sized tungsten is for a beginner on aluminum? I have 10 lbs of 1/8 alum rod, and started out using pure tungsten at 1/16. (green). I just read that people here are using 2% thoriated on aluminum. I was told to use only pure tungsten on aluminum and also just let the t...
by JDT738126
Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Das Bote
Replies: 6
Views: 2717

Re: Das Bote

Looks good keep us posted with your progress!
by JDT738126
Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Headache Rack
Replies: 9
Views: 11979

Re: Headache Rack

Thats a nice looking rack! About how long did it take you to do that? Also what tools were needed? I was just wondering what the thickness measured in inches 14 gauge equals to. I just purchased a miller diversion 165 used twice for 800 bucks and would like to build something like this. My welder ca...
by JDT738126
Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Single wheeled trailer for dirt bike
Replies: 4
Views: 3077

Re: Single wheeled trailer for dirt bike

Thats pretty cool but how does it handle the road/terrain? It doesnt tip over when riding?
by JDT738126
Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Boss finally let me build my new welding truck
Replies: 19
Views: 9686

Re: Boss finally let me build my new welding truck

Thats a beautiful flatbed man! I was just curious as to what process TIG or MIG?
by JDT738126
Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:51 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: welding cart for dynasty 200dx and coolmate 3
Replies: 1
Views: 1926

Re: welding cart for dynasty 200dx and coolmate 3

Hey I love this idea! This is my first post to this forum and I just had to ask you what software you are using to design that. Its obviously CAD but is it something I can download for free? It seems to be a much better way to begin a project rather than sketches. Can you print out a bill of materia...