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San Antonio

Discussion in 'Texas' started by LostHusker, Feb 14, 2011.

  1. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:40 PM
    DiamondW

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    If I can get good enough at it, I’d be glad to man. I can run a bead pretty well, but I’ve never messed with stainless. I’ve been reading up on it, and I’m gonna go to my welding supply shop Wednesday hopefully and get what I need. I ordered a couple of pieces of pipe to practice with from Amazon so I’m committed. :rofl:
     
  2. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:41 PM
    BassAckwards

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    Im sure you'll do great, like with everything, practice makes perfect!:fistbump:

    Post up some pics once you start practicing! :popcorn:
     
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  3. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:42 PM
    Bigdaddy4760

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    Don’t forget your trimix gas
     
  4. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:44 PM
    BuzzMor

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    Saving up money for the next one!
    Will be bringing your floormats and headlights!! Finally!! :D
     
  5. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:47 PM
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    We will see how it looks before pics get taken! :cool:

    Yup, gotta a new bottle for it on hold for me! Any tips?
     
  6. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:50 PM
    Bigdaddy4760

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    Start out cold till you get the feeling of welding stainless then increase your heat for perfect bead. Buffing disc’s are our friends. :D
     
  7. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    Aweee sheyut. Can you hand them off to @05prerun82 by chance? I wont be able to make it, gotta go outta town:(
     
  8. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:54 PM
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    I have faith in you my friend, go get em!:headbang:
     
  9. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    I knew I liked the way you thought! I had the same kinda thought. If all else fails, build it up and grind it smooth. :rofl:
     
  10. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    I’m glad someone does! Thanks man.
     
  11. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    Ive also heard that gas makes the weld qualities much better. Just what ive heard from talking with Roostfactor. He said his weld quality was night and day difference once he started using gas(i think argon?)
     
  12. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    Lol!!! I do like to tig but it’s so slow and I get impatient and grab the wire welder.
     
  13. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:57 PM
    Bigdaddy4760

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    Very true.
     
  14. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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    I tried to tig once, burned myself, and said to hell with it lol. I used to have a buddy that was always around that was amazing with stainless. He got mixed up in some bad stuff and is no longer available, so I figure I may have to learn.
     
  15. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:59 PM
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    You can do it.
     
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    Thanks man. Figured it’s s pretty good skill for the tool box.... just in case.
     
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    Bueno
     
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    Thanks buddy, sorry im not able to be there!
     
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    Your Killin me bro gonna miss another cnc
     
  20. Jun 3, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    well, bummer! My replacement speaker came today, and I had that skin pulled in 5 minutes, only to find that Amazon sent me the wrong set, because I gave them only ONE order number. There were TWO orders, but they shipped in the same carton, and I gave them the 6.5" and tweeter order. So, we got that straightened out, and then Amazon sent me to the seller, and they demand return before replace, so I won't be getting it complete this week for sure. Dag nab it!
     

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