I have wanted to put a set of tools out like you have but don't want them to get all dusty :roll: :lol: -Jonathan You know you have to use them to keep dust off? :mrgreen: I agree about what you all say about support and a soft grip. I use the tig finger where it helps. I also use an IKEA fire blan...

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Two major changes. I put led light on my helmet so I can see what I'm doing (changed helmet a while ago but didnt swap the lights...)
and I bought a pedal, should have done that a long time ago...

I would suggest working on your actual welding technique rather than focusing on the coloring. I still see inconsistent beadwidth and spacing, Better? DSC_0446[1].jpg Ok, needs better consistency and a little too hot in some places. This weld run all around for 450 mm. I was welding 1-2" each ...

As you can see I expose my ignorance I had a feeling it might not be Ti though

Was welding stainless yesterday. Did not fill enough with 1 mm wire and 1,6 was too much., more practice needed for sure.
I appreciate soo much that pro's like you and others here share the details.

Thanks, Anders! The material on the aluminum frames in 7005. The reason for the larger beads is the manufacturers recommend large amounts of dilution with the filler metal (5183 in this case) to prevent cracking. The bigger bead accomplishes this. There are also structural considerations since the ...

Evolutuion works great in a regular saw. Just dont use a cheap one. Needs more torque to cut steel and that equals more power that equals heat which kills cheap saws. If the gears doesnt fail first.

Craig, duct tape works well in any hood if slots are missing.

Remember mechanics first ground rules:
Duct tape for everything loose that shouldnt.
WD40 for everything stuck that shouldnt

Have you considered Parweld machines?
Thats what I have for TIG since a year back.
They sell for a lot less in the UK compared to here. Maybe good price levrl in Ireland too?

Never too late to try. Please do and let us know how it was

When they are that deep in their misuse it doesnt matter any more and they develop an ability to cope with it.
Some time ago at a major sports event in one city they put out lots of portable toilets. All soap disappeared quickly.
It contained alcohol and the young ones drank it...

Thanks for givin us deadly something to strive for

The wider beads on the ali frame, is that for strength or just the nature of ali? I find it hard to get small beads specially on joints like this.

White bread are used for cleaning methylated spirits, for drinking purposes, by some here. Some of them eat the bread after drinking the spirits, hence the rating....

Text says "When you're done thinking"

Good video, like when different techniques are shown under same conditions.
"... I could daydream it through and it would still come out good" You're THE man...

I would start looking at that adapter with an ohm meter.
First without torch connected

Maybe a 17 torch is to big to get into tight places for him?
A 9 will be fried if used more than short runs at 150 amps. Guess how know, twice

What was the problem getting a 20 to work?

If you care about appearance, put a rod transverse to the pipe and whack on that, gives you less tooling marks and blends the dent better.

Thank you. I have so many follow up questions and I may present them here over time, but I'll keep it simple for now... One of the replacement parts has the black e-coating. I've read the e-coating is weld-throughable with a stick welder, true? I plan to stick weld a few short lap joints and a bunc...

Weld through primer is primarily intended for spotwelding lap joints. It wont survive the heat close to a full seam. To protect closed areas it is better to spray with products designed for that, like Dinitrol or Tectyl (there are many different products depending your region) Also weld primer shoul...

xwrench wrote:I used a bit of BMW today.

Of course you did, looks like a Rottweiler then it has to be German steel

Nice look so far, that will be one mean dog

Superiorwelding wrote:The next one I want is a billet alum one made by a good friends machine shop.

Do I sense a Jedi light saber inspired design here ?

The stainless one looks great. Wouldnt some brass look really good on it too?

If that is what I think it is then there will be sitting on another chair , a long time

I noticed some of you like metal art so here's a piece I made some years ago.
Its made of 1 mm mild steel with the wings wire-edged for stability. All parts made by hand except the wing pattern

I recommend keeping an oxygen mask handy because I about died laughing at these. If you actually go to Amazon and look this product up these are real reviews. Enjoy. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2Fmichaelrusch%2Fharibo-gummy-bear-reviews-on-amazon-are-the-most-insan...

Heres the pattern I mentioned earlier
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4jhtlZ ... cslist_api

Shout if the link doesnt work

Tip,
either laminate or glue the print to cardboard before cutting.
Makes it easier to scribe the metal with thicker pattern.

AndersK, You might find some useful info here: http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/tig-welding-videos.html: In particular, there's a video in that section titled "Tig welding stainless steel with a stubby gas lens kit" that will look very much like what you're trying to do with the lap jo...