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Anything welding

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by EL TACOROJO, Sep 17, 2010.

  1. Feb 27, 2023 at 2:39 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    "I love the trailer you made me! But....what's with the smiley flipping me off?"

    Me - "my new decal, I use it on everything I make"

    :rofl:
     
  2. Feb 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Because I have the tools and tons of extra steel so why not.











     
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  3. Feb 27, 2023 at 4:37 PM
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    Very, very nice!
     
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  4. Feb 27, 2023 at 6:01 PM
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    Saw this today and instantly thought of @Kwikvette

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  5. Feb 27, 2023 at 6:52 PM
    Kwikvette

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    I must find that sticker :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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  6. Feb 27, 2023 at 7:04 PM
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    Paint them contrasting colors, stick on some magnetic tape on the cut outs and you don't even have to drill holes or weld.
     
  7. Feb 27, 2023 at 7:06 PM
    koditten

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    I know! I'm constantly judging welds!
     
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  8. Mar 3, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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    First time TIG-ing today. It’s definitely a different animal. Used my neighbors machine for a little bit. Think I did decent for my first time. Definitely gonna need some more practice for sure. Did a couple with no filler just to get the feel of things and then carried on. I love my MIG but it’s definitely cool to learn a new process

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  9. Mar 3, 2023 at 2:14 PM
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    Uh oh, you've caught the bug!

    You'll love being able to use one cylinder and one machine for various metals. Stupid convenient and tons of control.
     
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  10. Mar 3, 2023 at 2:16 PM
    Kwikvette

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    I wanted it to be permanent, but yeah maybe just use magnets for the next one!

    Hell, could even work as a refrigerator magnet :rofl:

    Need to use a brush to roll on the black but here she is -

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  11. Mar 3, 2023 at 2:33 PM
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    Looks great! Even the color is spot on!
     
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  12. Mar 3, 2023 at 2:39 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Got requests for 3 of them so far.

    After an errand or two in a bit, thinking I'll get them cut out today.
     
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  13. Mar 3, 2023 at 2:51 PM
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    Yeah it’s pretty cool. Pretty damn good chance I’ll be buying a unit of my own here pretty soon hahaha
     
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  14. Mar 3, 2023 at 6:10 PM
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    No welding, only cutting :rofl:

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    Apparently a ton of people loved them
     
  15. Mar 3, 2023 at 6:11 PM
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    I knew you were gonna get orders.
     
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    See, that plasma table is a money printer!
     
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    I want one lol
     
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  18. Mar 3, 2023 at 7:21 PM
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    I've got parts cut out for said smiley!

    4 extra sets actually.

    I can clean up the dross, primer them, and send as is.

    If you want them welded to some plate, that'll be extra! Just let me know how you want it and I can set one aside for ya.

    It's 16 gauge steel.
     
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    I need advice

    Got the millermatic, set it up per instructions and countless you tube video,

    I can make steel pebbles and set my pants on fire. Tried every setting, metal is good and clean, ground is right next to my work area. No penetration, only sputters.
     
  20. Mar 5, 2023 at 11:01 AM
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    Are you using flux core wire? If yes, I'm wondering if the polarity of your cables are reversed.
     
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