That was clever using the 2 45's to make that valve into a straight run. I like it.

Yes, as the above mentioned. Sway bars are spring steel and for your intent, not weldable.

If your amperage is right you should be able to nearly bury the tip of the rod in the puddle and just "feel" your way up with a slight side to side weave. It takes a light grip on the stinger to be able to feel when the flux touches the sides, don't death grip it. "Feeling" you w...

yea, what he said.

The block is junk, the crack runs internal and into a cylinder wall. No wonder there was water in the oil.

Yes, I do use Silly Bronze but due to manifold temps on a turbo application I played it safe with the Ni rod.

This gentleman walks into my shop and when I look up I could swear it was Grady from "Sanford and Son". Anyway, he has an affinity for Toyota Turbo Pick-Up Trucks. He finds deals on them all over the state, usually the deal is all for the same reason, cracked exhaust manifolds. Well, this ...

There is nothing wrong with the 3/32 filler weld you got there. I'd roll a car at 120 with that weld. Maybe just a wee / tad / pinch more filler material but you don't want a big ole hump in your cross section either. Ideally you would want the cross section of your weld, penetration included, to be...

That was the funniest thing I've seen in a while. I woke my daughter up laughing. Thank you.

Just giving a hard time. As a welder, you should expect no less out of me.

There is nothing wrong with that! If you step up to 3/32 rod you could probably do it in 1 pass, save a bunch of time and your HAZ will be much better. Your fillet is not oversized for the material, but a little less won't hurt, any more would be useless or counter productive. I'm assuming this is a...

exnailpounder wrote:

Rudy Ray wrote:Now why would a welder use wood to make anything?

Maybe cause he's a goddamned machinist posing as a welder

Now why would a machinist use wood to build anything?

Nice work for your first job, you built a mighty fine piece.

With your base now being open it would be a breeze to add a coolant system to your saw, your blades will last 2x as long or more.

A 115Vac sump pump, 5 gallon bucket, window screen, rubber hose, and galvi sheet metal to make a catch pan.

Now why would a welder use wood to make anything?

HHS 1.5" x 1.5" x 0.095"
or
HHS 2" x 2" x 0.095"

What's my 2 cents, take it for what it's worth.

If the batteries are getting weak sometimes the auto lens gets darker or less clear. New batteries are cheap.

I like the bottle opener, creative.

I just received a Dynasty 280 DX with this feature last night. That was very helpful. Thank you Jody.
I think my syncrowave 250 is going to be the new red headed step child.

exnailpounder wrote:

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Fabbed up an aluminum diamond plate belt cover to replace the shattered plastic one on my new to me band saw.

SWEET!

You're from Cen Cal? I'm in Fresburg, Fresyes, or Hell, whichever you prefer.

Welcome to the site, I'm fairly new here too.

If you are into auto racing you might know where my shop is, I'm 2 doors down from Joe Bogosian.

Free, first come first served, approx 7 lbs of SS 308L TIG filler rod, 3/32" and 1/16", random lengths.
Perfect for the guy who likes to weld the stubs together.

Welcome to the club, we have jackets.

Where about do you reside?

I have had a 2050 for years and have had no problems with it it at all. I have used it in the field on construction sites and it is currently attached to a Torchmate 5'x10' CNC table where it will run for 2 hours straight. Only once did it shut down on a thermal, I was cutting a lot of aluminum on f...

As a former employer, it is easier to find work if you have work. Being unemployed raises questions like "If you are so good or valuable, why are you unemployed?"

I eventually made everybody unemployed and went back to being a 1 man show.

Yeah I get the butch handshake from the "males" in the office when I go see the wife. Normally their hands are sweaty and stink like cologne. Mine are dry and cracked with dirt impregnated into the cracks and stained black. Her office manager is cool but he hates when I come down there an...

It's getting weird around here. I'm not sure if I'm on the right forum anymore.


Side note, Cats? I like cats. They taste good with black pepper and garlic, over noodles.

Strip the galvanizing off with a coarse flap disk, then strip it again with a new disc to be sure it's gone. Look for a slight color change from silver (zinc) to pewter (steel). Strip at least 2" away from where you intend to weld. When welding, keep a fan blowing away from you on the other sid...