New repair procedure:
Step away from the damage.
Call in the real welder.
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- by Otto Nobedder
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:27 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Cast Iron Repair Kicking My Butt
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1043
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:26 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Cast Iron Repair Kicking My Butt
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1043
Re: Cast Iron Repair Kicking My Butt
There are few thinks I dislike more than repairing someone else's failed repair attempt.
Good on you for not throwing tools and whipping asses.
Steve
Good on you for not throwing tools and whipping asses.
Steve
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:20 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Backer for TIG welding copper
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2645
Re: Backer for TIG welding copper
Suppose you back the copper with hard-anodized aluminum? That melting point is going to be significantly higher than the copper, with the aluminum behind the anodizing as a heat sink.
I've not tried it. Just thinking out loud.
Steve
I've not tried it. Just thinking out loud.
Steve
- by Otto Nobedder
- Wed Jun 28, 2017 11:24 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: I apologize...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9247
Re: I apologize...
Here's the flyer/poster.
Steve
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- by Otto Nobedder
- Tue Jun 27, 2017 12:19 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: looking for a sketch of remote control box
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1854
Re: looking for a sketch of telecom for KEMPPI
I hope I'm not misunderstanding.
You're looking for electrical/electronic schematics and drawings for this machine?
Or ways to interface to it to upgrade software?
Steve
You're looking for electrical/electronic schematics and drawings for this machine?
Or ways to interface to it to upgrade software?
Steve
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:02 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Backer for TIG welding copper
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2645
Re: Backer for TIG welding copper
Here's a source for ceramic weld backing: http://catalog.gullco.com/viewitems/ceramic-weld-backing/katbak-ceramic-weld-backing I've used this a lot in MIG welding, but never tried it for copper, or even TIG. Carbon blocks are another option, but it sound's like you'd have to shape those to the speci...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:56 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: looking for a sketch of remote control box
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1854
Re: looking for a sketch of telecom for KEMPPI
My attempt to see these images told me (in my limited French) that I do not have permission to view these pages.
Try copying the pages to your computer and sharing them that way?
Steve
Try copying the pages to your computer and sharing them that way?
Steve
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:49 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Getting your first welding job
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1095
Re: Getting your first welding job
There is a program called "Helmets to Hardhats", designed specifically to take veterans into the trades after discharge. Give that a google, and see what you find in your area.
Steve
Steve
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:45 pm
- Forum: Product Reviews
- Topic: Esab Rebel EMP 235ic Review (Updated 2/3/18)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18395
Re: Esab Rebel EMP 235ic Review
Mates, I am kinda puzzled with those solenoid torches, valves lift scratch ingition TIGs. If I buy a 160 amp MMA welder machine that has "simple" TIG scratch option and has torch with gas valve, can I use a more advanced TIG torch with built in solenoid and get things workin`? (I am at th...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:39 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding SS 304 with SS 310
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3073
Re: Welding SS 304 with SS 310
310 is a fully austenitic rod with no residual ferrite content, which makes it very prone to hot-cracking without very strict heat controls. 347 is the same way. 309, 312, and 316 are your better choices. Another option is NiCrMo-3, but I'd start with 312 to keep the properties similar. If it's non-...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:38 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Help ID Tig lead amps ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2874
Re: Help ID Tig lead
Showing both sides of the head will tell us much more than looking at a generic cable and the handle...
Welcome to the asylum!
Steve
Welcome to the asylum!
Steve
- by Otto Nobedder
- Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:31 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: I apologize...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9247
Re: I apologize...
Take it from me , do not get sucked in. Sure it's fun, but you probably will not make a living doing it. I am a technical director, for a small theatre in Indianapolis IN, and I see all kinds of people trying to make a living at acting. And they are usually waiters/waitresses as well correct? ..and...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:56 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: I apologize...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9247
Yep. Now do it in front of 100+ people you've never met who've paid $30 apiece to watch you do it. I get to pretend to be a dance instructor (among other characters, but this one has the most lines and impact). I know absolutely zero about dance, including the terminology in my lines. I also get to...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:52 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: I apologize...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9247
Re: I apologize...
Take it from me , do not get sucked in. Sure it's fun, but you probably will not make a living doing it. I am a technical director, for a small theatre in Indianapolis IN, and I see all kinds of people trying to make a living at acting. Oh, I have no illusions of making money at this. I have no int...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:45 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Galvanized mudguard repair
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1040
Re: Galvanized mudguard repair
Agreed.
When repairing something that cracked, the repair method is secondary to figuring out why it cracked the first time. If you can't find and fix the root cause, you'll just fix it again later and your customer will not be happy.
Steve
When repairing something that cracked, the repair method is secondary to figuring out why it cracked the first time. If you can't find and fix the root cause, you'll just fix it again later and your customer will not be happy.
Steve
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sat Jun 17, 2017 9:41 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Plasma cut /gouge and cast iron
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3207
Re: Plasma cut /gouge and cast iron
Olek,
Perhaps with this question you would do well to post it in French, and allow one of or Quebecois members to translate? I'm having difficulty understanding the question.
Steve
Perhaps with this question you would do well to post it in French, and allow one of or Quebecois members to translate? I'm having difficulty understanding the question.
Steve
- by Otto Nobedder
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:22 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: I apologize...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9247
Re: I apologize...
Yep. Now do it in front of 100+ people you've never met who've paid $30 apiece to watch you do it. I get to pretend to be a dance instructor (among other characters, but this one has the most lines and impact). I know absolutely zero about dance, including the terminology in my lines. I also get to ...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:55 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Welds Getting Less Bulgy & Possibly Shinier
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1556
Re: Welds Getting Less Bulgy & Possibly Shinier
For God's sake, don't spend money on steel to fix my issues... LOL! I can assure you of two things. First, Richard will most certainly get his own use out of this steel. Second, he and we will likely learn something in the process. Even those of us who've been at this 30+ years like to learn someth...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:41 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: total newb question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1873
Re: total newb question
I have to agree with Dave. While flux-cure is definitely the less expensive entry point, choosing a machine that can do either is an excellent idea, as it gives you the opportunity to be more versatile in the future. Another great advantage of a gas-capable machine is that it usually has the circuit...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:29 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: Help!! Aluminum 5356
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1192
Re: Help!! Aluminum 5356
I've never done aluminum MIG so i'm out of my depth, but- the OP gave 35 cfm as the argon rate. That seems high- is 35 in the right range? (I checked the Miller weld calculator but it didn't give a flow rate.) Yep, that's right in the ballpark. The last time I saw an actual WPS for aluminum MIG, th...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Fri Jun 16, 2017 1:26 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: I apologize...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9247
Re: I apologize...
I am having a BLAST with this. It's more fun than I could have possibly imagined. I will spare you the details, but seeing a script become an actual thing is very enlightening. I get excited over incredibly stupid things like getting to wear a flamboyant scarf in a "funeral" scene because ...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sat Jun 10, 2017 11:23 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: I could use some input.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1675
Re: I could use some input.
Yep, I assume delamination failures will occur with any coupons cut from this end of the sheet. I had my TIG coupons pass, with material cut from much farter up the sheet, and that WPS is now qualified. I'm going to have to cut another set of coupons from that end of the sheet, and I will polish and...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:28 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: I could use some input.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1675
Re: I could use some input.
Bringing this up from the basement. Had a second fail. How does a weld pass "tensile" and fail a bend? NOW I know how. My "certificated" material is flawed. I decided to do an entire "coupon-size" sample with all the materials I sent the failed coupons off with. I playe...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:37 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Gate stability?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1597
Re: Gate stability?
I think the point's been well made that this "builder" doesn't know his arse from his elbow, and you would do well to run him off. The price is ridiculous for the work delivered. If that's a swing gate, yes, it needs diagonal bracing. I prefer (for a single rack brace) to run it from the t...
- by Otto Nobedder
- Wed Jun 07, 2017 5:28 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: I apologize...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9247
Re: I apologize...
You've been away? :D Kidding, of course. I must have missed the memo, not playing along at home: what's your "significant distraction"? No worries, we'll keep the light on for ya. He got a couple of bigger roles in a play so he's got to go to a bunch of rehearsals. Actually, I have a few ...
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