1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Why is Aluminum difficult? Heard you need a spool gun, or something.

 

Dont even bother if youre gonna spool gun it. I know @koditten has a differing opinion on them than I do, but I think theyre more trouble than theyre worth.

 

What's the whole point of the spool gun anyway? I thumbed through a welding textbook but never really looked into the fine details. I just know for welding Aluminum, you need a spool gun.

 

Truth be told, Im not sure. All I know is aluminum has to be clean af to weld, and is real finicky on how much heat or speed to use.

 

Glad to be tagged. Thanx.

I don't remember ever cleaning aluminum I wanted to MIG weld. mig gets the job done, but it will never look as nice as TIG welding. I don't TIg weld, so I don't know if it requires better prep/,cleaning.

As for being "finicky", it's true to an extent. Once you get your settings right, the only thing you need to be conscious of is the fact that aluminum transfers heat very well. You will need to speed up your travel speed as you progress your weld. 3" welds or less, this is a non issue.

 

i will bump the vote to remove that, not that anybody cares

spent too much time at harbor freight, so try hit the lot tomorrow should they be open
checking out an air compressor marked down $350... heavy MF it is

 

It’s different. The metals way easier to blow through. I can Weld it. Just not super good because it’s rare I need to. My father welds titanium, sanitary stainless and aluminum for a living these days. You also need a high freq capable welder

 

Go team red...

 

just got back from eagle lake in lassen national forest. Long drive but worth it. Great camping..

 

next time....

 

Thanks for the invite

 

Dude, i got dragged to it. Wifes friend planned it. Didn't get to go wheeling. Listen to them complain the whole time. Finally just bailed on them.

 

Next year we plan a trip and hit the forest roads.

 

I’m still trying to goto Indian valley

 

But thinking of hitting mendinico national forest later this month for a overnight. Wanna go?

 

Blue oak campground is cool.

 

Was thinking about that place next week...I wouldn't know where to go since I've never been?

 

Ive never been myself. But im a google fool. Tons of spots to check out, and 1 million acres for dispersed camping. Lets work on a lil get together for us 1st gen lunch table guys? We could try for blue oak campground. Check it out on YouTube. We can out there...lol

 

I invited @eon_blue to Los Padres when I went camping last week, but he's pretty far down south.

I was thinking of taking an extra day next week (since I have Wed and Thur off) so I can camp somewhere new...wouldn't mind driving at least 4-5 hours one way to camp overnight.

What do you think?

 

Cant do it next week, wife has surgery. Was thinking of around the 21st of this month. But im happy to help you research a spot for next week, and maybe sneak out for a handshake and a beer...lol