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 Re: I want to learn to weld.
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
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12/05/09 03:16 AM
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The welder is dual voltage, so if there's a need for it, I'm sure we'll figure it out. Start making your list of things you want joined...you know how to work these things, right? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Practice, practice, practice first <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
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Re: I want to learn to weld.
[Re: Mad_Scientist]
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12/05/09 05:43 AM
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Roger that, Reuben. I can't wait to put down the coin and get it into my garage. Michael, once you see the rat $hit that results from me "running that thing," you'll see why I asked you to do it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Like I said, we'll figure it out. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: I want to learn to weld.
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
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12/05/09 06:16 AM
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You have to have a VERY steady hand. You make leetle tiny circles, moving from the "old" puddle to the unmelted area, so you are making a puddle that is solidifying on the tail end, and melting on the leading edge. It's like you are making a series of multi overlapping cursive e's, sort of like looking at a spring at an angle.
It's useful to be able to use the off hand to steady the hand with the torch in it, which is why welders have lots of clamps and those really nifty right angle magnet jigs, so you don't have to hold the work and weld too. And why a grinder is your friend. A good grinder hides a multitude of bead fubars...
And practice, practice, practice, and cut some welds so you can see if you are getting good penetration, the key to a strong weld. And get the Haynes welding manual...
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Re: I want to learn to weld.
[Re: fasteddy]
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12/05/09 06:33 AM
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Got it, thanks, FE. Of course, we'll see how long it takes me to REALLY get it.
73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: I want to learn to weld.
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
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12/05/09 01:06 PM
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Of course, we'll see how long it takes me to REALLY get it. You'll be fine and you will quickly wonder how you ever lived without it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.6 gears & factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, sans rear sway, 50mm rear frame & fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper + 10k lb winch, 50mm DIY body lift, rock sliders, cut rear quarter panels...
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Re: I want to learn to weld.
[Re: Mad_Scientist]
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12/12/09 12:06 AM
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OK! A gentleman came and dropped off cash in exchange for my Bose Home Theater, and I went to Praxair and ordered my Miller 211. I pick it up on Tuesday (day after finals <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />) and will let you all know how it works!
73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: I want to learn to weld.
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
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12/15/09 10:24 PM
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Well, how nasty was the first bead???
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Re: I want to learn to weld.
[Re: fasteddy]
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12/16/09 02:29 AM
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I JUST got it home and the wife wants to go to Trader Joes. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I WILL run a bead tonight on whatever I can get my hands on in the garage and take a picture. I promise... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
73 -Jon KJ6GVM As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter Grampa's Trooper 1974 FJ40 1987 FJ60
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Re: I want to learn to weld.
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
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12/16/09 05:04 AM
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Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...
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Re: I want to learn to weld.
[Re: Oyaji_Jon]
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12/16/09 05:24 AM
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When will my sliders be ready <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
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