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

  1. Jun 29, 2013 at 9:05 PM
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    CASTRATE

    CASTRATE Well-Known Member

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    Not a problem.
     
  2. Jun 29, 2013 at 9:16 PM
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    719bloodhound

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    man I think the sexiest of welds is walking the cup. anyone have any good pics of those??
     
  3. Jun 29, 2013 at 9:28 PM
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    ETaco23

    ETaco23 Marshall offroad Fabrication

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    I didnt know you could use a bigger tip with a smaller size wire! Thats good to know. I know what you mean about drag on the wire from spatter on the tip. Got that last time I was welding....
    Thanks for the info
     
  4. Jun 29, 2013 at 9:36 PM
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    brutalguyracing

    brutalguyracing BIG DADDY

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    F.U> GUYZ
    broken mods
    Walking the what
    I cant even go in a straight line yet
     
  5. Jun 29, 2013 at 9:44 PM
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    cummins6speed

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    Its a TIG term
     
  6. Jun 29, 2013 at 11:39 PM
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    ETaco23

    ETaco23 Marshall offroad Fabrication

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    Holy chop batman!! :eek:
    Lol... Are you running 35's on a 3" lift? Thats alot of chopping and smashing.
     
  7. Jul 3, 2013 at 9:18 AM
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    CASTRATE

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    Welds on a couple filter assemblies. 316L stainless[​IMG]
     
  8. Jul 3, 2013 at 9:19 AM
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    CASTRATE

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  9. Jul 6, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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    anthony250f

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    just picked this up to start welding on...anyone know the size of the gas inlet? looks like 5/8 but idk ??

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Jul 6, 2013 at 10:10 PM
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    DWreck

    DWreck Famous Retrieval Vendor

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    Working on a new bumper since I sold the one off my truck. Going full tube this time. The tubing is actually my spare tire carrier but it gives you the idea.
    [​IMG]
     
  11. Jul 6, 2013 at 10:47 PM
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    anthony250f

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    thanks man... just tried flux welding on it since I don't have gas yet...and damn its really hard..haha
     
  12. Jul 6, 2013 at 10:58 PM
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    anthony250f

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    it was tough to figure out how fast to go....also, do you know what size the nozzle is ? I tried a 11/16 and it was to small
     
  13. Jul 7, 2013 at 9:47 AM
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    bjmoose

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    If you cannot find someone to help, try Sunnyvale Welding. They are over on Evelyn Ave right around Fairoaks.
     
  15. Jul 7, 2013 at 7:48 PM
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    anthony250f

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  16. Jul 8, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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    ok guys heres my first day of welding....the ones on the left are a higher voltage...ones on right are lower voltage...idk which one is correct?

    [​IMG]
     
  17. Jul 9, 2013 at 5:02 PM
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    DanglingFury

    DanglingFury Creeper

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    My instructor said he would give this an 80%. I didn't use enough filler.

    [​IMG]
     
  18. Jul 9, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    Looks pretty good, you left handed?:D

    Yeah not enough filler and inconsistent heat, but you look pretty steady.
     
  19. Jul 9, 2013 at 5:26 PM
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    CASTRATE

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    No, I think he's wrong handed
     
  20. Jul 9, 2013 at 5:30 PM
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    brutalguyracing

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    whats the deal when welding 2 pieces of different gauge metals together?
     

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