Stop in for a cup of coffee

[dukeboy440]

Look into a local Votech, or talk to the local welding shop like airgas sometimes they do it.

There’s no local votechs around here anymore. UTI was the last and they folded.

now the welding shop idea, that’s a good one. I’ll call them quick

 

[dukeboy440]

Boo, they just referred me back to Lincoln tech

 

[halifaxhops]

Maybe a local welding shop would help you out?

 

[halifaxhops]

Mornin yall. I won't be with Matt much longer this time. My left foot is already startin to swell up. Gettin old ain't for sissies.

No its the hardest job you will ever have.

 

[Tooljunkie]

Morning! Slept in.

 

[dukeboy440]

Maybe a local welding shop would help you out?

I called both just now. One referred me to Lincoln tech, the other said he had no idea.

since it’s raining, I think I’ll do some research watching

 

[Unconventional]

It's Mustang Monday!

Good morning

 

[Tooljunkie]

I called both just now. One referred me to Lincoln tech, the other said he had no idea.

since it’s raining, I think I’ll do some research watching

Its not easy. Vision is my problem. And when position changes the technique has to as well. The old fargo metal is really unpredictable, sometimes will put up with heat,then suddenly it will blow through. Rust on backside is my theory.

 

[Unconventional]

Need a cleanup in aisle 2

"And aisle 3 and 4 and "

 

[toolmanmike]

Man Craig your on a roll you got two so far, ugh I mean three!

A good day to back read I see. LOL

 

[dukeboy440]

Its not easy. Vision is my problem. And when position changes the technique has to as well. The old fargo metal is really unpredictable, sometimes will put up with heat,then suddenly it will blow through. Rust on backside is my theory.

I’ve got a similar problem. But i need to figure out why my welds look like the Rocky Mountains. Been playing with settings and still can’t get them flat

 

[ZMan67S]

Man Craig your on a roll you got two so far, ugh I mean three!

I guess starting our Moanday off right!!

 

[toolmanmike]

It's Mustang Monday!

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Good morning

That's bad!

 

[toolmanmike]

I’ve got a similar problem. But i need to figure out why my welds look like the Rocky Mountains. Been playing with settings and still can’t get them flat

Welds are supposed to be on bead on top of the last. Like a roll of nickels. Tough to do on sheet metal without burning through though. If your welder is set right.

 

[dukeboy440]

Welds are supposed to be on bead on top of the last. Like a roll of nickels. Tough to do on sheet metal without burning through though. If your welder is set right.

Right, but even my spot welds are tall. I’ll get ya some pics.

 

[toolmanmike]

And push the gun into the new metal and don't pull. You pull with a stick welder. 1/4" to less than 3/4" of wire out of the tip.

 

[toolmanmike]

Here's a quick guideline. https://gowelding.org/welding/mig-gmaw/techniques/

 

[Unconventional]

Here's a quick guideline. https://gowelding.org/welding/mig-gmaw/techniques/

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That's gonna make me interrupt Chuck Mangrove an his flugelhorn and watch that video

 

[Unconventional]

Informative it is. No wire welder here to play with though.

 

[Unconventional]

Cafe du Monde goooooood

 

[Unconventional]

I keep telling myself that I need to take the TIG course at the local JC, but something always gets in the way. Give me a 00 tip and a pile of coat hangers and let me at it.

 

[toolmanmike]

I keep telling myself that I need to take the TIG course at the local JC, but something always gets in the way. Give me a 00 tip and a pile of coat hangers and let me at it.

I liked to braze and fusion weld both with a torch.

 

[Unconventional]

I liked to braze and fusion weld both with a torch.

With all the cast iron at the rock farm, my brazing got them by until a new unit could be obtained many times.

 

[Unconventional]

At the bottom edge of the diagonal portion there is a 4" wide raised section about 3/8" larger/thicker than the iron above. It's the seat for the liner below. That leaves a cavity between the liner and crusher head for an epoxy compound called Nordback, a backing material. Liner is the wear surface the head it self, not so much. If the rockhead plant operator wasn't paying attention and that liner lost it's Nordback it would ring like a bell . If it went on long enough it would wear that seat off. 10-12 hours welding and fitting for me, take it to the professionals 10 days

Sure it was pretty when it came back from the pro shop. I kept a bucket of water nearby to cool the stinger when it was too hot to handle any longer

 

[Tooljunkie]

Refitting the upholstery supports that i cut out for windows, want all the welding in cab done, so next round i can clean and paint.