1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Just to clarify, I can see the arc just fine, it's the piece I'm welding that's not visible

 

If you're not welding a lot, especially as a job (or even side gig) I'd venture to say you won't need anything more than the 1740 (left).

It's got a smaller lens, and settings from 9-13 (all you'll need really) and it's really lightweight and comfortable.

The 3350 has a wider range of shades from 5-13, an external button to turn off auto darkening, a more comfortable headband, but is noticeably heavier especially during long sessions. That and it's twice the cost of the 1740.

 

Have you guys ever seen an abrasive attachment that might clean up the inside of the pipe from stray splatter, etc?

 

For pipe fitment absolutely. Doing the manifolds with my buddy on his 300zx was endless cold saw and belt sander work, we wheeled em both over to the car.

 

Dingle ball hone with a lot of extensions... or just spatter less

 

It should be dim but you should see the path forward, you might need a 9 shade or to clean your lens

 

Cool, ok ya I've seen those before, just not sure it'd be flexible enough

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnFZy-DBkeX/?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE=

 

I've seen guys chuck the small chimney brushes in the drill too

 

Niiiiice, but I would've wanted to TIG weld that. Screw doing MIG on thin stuff like that.

 

Well I'll grind this down and get by with what I have for now, thanks guys.

The back and forth to get the perfect fit was the most annoying part lol

 

$28 Superfastracing 2 Roll 2" 50 Feet Lava Titanium Basalt Exhaust Heat Wrap Roll for Motorcycle Manifold Header Pipe Heat Wrap Tape with Stainless Ties

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It's mild, and it isn't super thin. Stainless would be a cracking concern with this kind of weight on it and heat cycling. No one wanted to spend thrice the time for the same result, it got cerakoted anyway.

 

I just found out Steve 'n' Seagulls will be playing a nearby venue in March.

Never really listened to them, but it's rare for anyone I've heard of to come to town.

 

Is this a crossover or a dump tube for a wastegate?

 

I've actually gotten tired of that crap lol. Itchy asf and turns white and traps moisture for rust. Was just going to send it with this this time:

 

That's cool; not sure what they really play but that cover was awesome

 

Crossover. It'll go into a makeshift x-pipe where it'll merge with the passenger side, and I'll mount the waste gate at the intersection, and then it'll split into the twin turbos right after.

 

Man, I don't get how some of you do work with flip flops on.

Yeah I'll grab and move shit....maybe even run my angle grinder with flip flops on but anything more than that and the boots come on.

 

My flip flops merge with socks to identify as boots

 

I'll build a whole bumper in flip flops, short sleeves, and shorts... you won't even build a whole bumper