Anything welding

This trailer had rough cut 2" x 6" oak and other(??) boards an old carpenter had put in it. I believe this metal actually makes the trailer lighter in my case. I've been rolling it around by hand and I'm a 150# weakling.

If I had used plywood, I would have used 3/4". Just going by loading it when purchased and moving it around when cutting, I think this metal is close to the same weight as a sheet 3/4" plywood. Hard to tell since it is so "floppy" when handling it. But, I don't know the weight of either, so it's just a guess.

I wouldn't let the weight scare you off. If it definitely more work that replacing with wood. But, should be a one time thing, whereas wood.... Both have pros and cons.

 

I would go plywood myself. There has been countless occasions where i have screwed stuff down, or slid semi fragile things across the wood where metal would be a PITA
Edit: wood will help keep mud, dirt , snow ect away from your cargo as well

 

Like I said, pros and cons. I agree with all your statements on wood coming in handy on certain loads. Also, for hauling mulch, gravel, dirt. If only a guy could have one of each .

I will probably need to throw in plywood or wood pallets on occasions. Mine will mainly be hauling lawn mowers, 4 wheeler, motorcycle, lumber, etc.

 

I always had trouble trying to just weld beads because your not really welding a joint.

It just looks strange and pipe coupons are time consuming to make

 

Very time consuming. That’s why I just run beads on drops when I can. If you can make a bead look decent on nothing then it’ll be easy to do in a bevel.

Trying to become a pipe welder pretty bad.

 

I’ve been working on this. I’m about to get a camper shell and this will be my sleeping platform. I’ll fab up some metal boxes to get my drawers going underneath.

 

Little fooling around

PT Test

Hardwire overhead fun


actual work. 309 flux, spot was tighter then a virgin butthole



also how do you make a picture smaller?

 

Mannnnn I see more and more jobs testing for that 309 flux.

How does it compare to 71 wire? I wanna take a test with it just to try it.

 

Yeah just that faster deposit of wire feeders. Seems to like alot of heat. Maybe just seems that way since it was a while since I've done flux. Actually tested on 6g 3in sch 20 ss pipe so this was just random..

 

How much heat? Usually I run 25-27v.

 

Was running about 26 and bout 450 wire speed in a suitcase. About 200 ft from welding machine last time I ran flux I think I was in the 23 ish

 

That is a ton of wire

Last time I ran that kind of wire was on like 33volts welding on a stack for a natural gas turbine.

 

Yea we burned some wire that night

 

Just ordered some of these for practice. Sure I can get metal locally for a bit cheaper but this cuts out all the cutting and prepping which I hate. Especially since it's just for practice lol.

 

You are aware that welding will involve quite a bit of " cutting and prepping"?

You actually will doing more "cutting and prepping" than welding. If you hate all that cutting prepping, you might not like welding.

 

Very aware of it. But I dont need practice cutting and prepping. This is just a time saver.

 

That’s not a bad price at all.

For anyone else curipus, ten 8” strips of 1/8” is $15. Almost 7’, precut and no millscale. That’s a great idea for practicing.

 

Couple quick questions for those in the know. Am looking to pick up a welder for a bunch of projects (sliders, armor, bed rack etc). I am pretty set on a Miller unit (unless there are some serious arguments against). I have my eye on the 211 ($1315) which should do what I want/need...

https://www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/mig-gmaw/millermatic-211-mig-welder-m30024

But I keep wondering if it's worth the extra cost for a multi process unit like the 215 ($2045 with TIG kit)...

https://www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/multiprocess/multimatic-215-multiprocess-welder-m30090

I probably wouldn't use the TIG all too often, but have experience/background with the process and would like the option to use it if need be. Should I get the 211 or splurge on the 215? Or should I go with something entirely different altogether? What say you?

 

Buddy from work has been praising an everlast and a few videos also say it's pretty good. Actually ordered one to "test". Its a stick and tig welder. Has a dedicated 6010 port. It's not to expensive for home projects but you do need to buy your tig rig and bottle.

https://www.everlastgenerators.com/...MIp7zb8su84QIVl__jBx3YbgHCEAQYASABEgKOMfD_BwE

 

I don't care for multi purpose units.

I haven't mastered MIG welding, what makes you think you can master 3 different types if welding.

BTW, I've been mig welding professionally for 25+ years.

If I need specialized welding, I have no problem paying someone that does that version of welding.

I get it it, we love gadjets and options. Welding machines is not worth it to have all those choices.