heres mine
done with a 140 amp Snap On MIG.
the weld-
done with a 140 amp Snap On MIG.
the weld-
what he siadWay said:Man that is ugly. Got to start somewhere though. Congrats on taking the first step. When I started welding about 6 years ago, I would take 1/4" strap and stack them (like a stair step) and weld them that way. It is a good way to practice.
I also recommend that you make small cicle movements in the puddle when dragging across. Here is a pic to show you what to aim for.
Way
I dont think my hobart 135 can do that!?Way said:Man that is ugly. Got to start somewhere though. Congrats on taking the first step. When I started welding about 6 years ago, I would take 1/4" strap and stack them (like a stair step) and weld them that way. It is a good way to practice.
I also recommend that you make small cicle movements in the puddle when dragging across. Here is a pic to show you what to aim for.
Way
Thanks, when you own a Rover you are stuck doing everything yourself. I had plenty of time with my vehicle down (4 months) while I was working on the project, so had plenty of time to grind and fabricate. I am a LONG way from being professional.Edit: Nice steelwork though way, if you did all the steel work on the Dana 44 yourself you should go into business! Polish up on the welding and make your millions...
I prefer working with Lincoln GMAW (gas metal arc welders, or commonly called MIG) welders. I do not own my own welder, but used one from a shop in Durango that I work for. It was a Snap-on with digital readouts and a bunch of wierd stuff on it (not sure of the model number though). Basically on that one you plug in metal thickness and it sets it up for you. I have lots of practice welding 1/4" and 3/8" but my expertise in the thin stuff and setting up machines is an area I need to work on. I usually waste a few pieces of scrap getting is dialed in prior to welding on anything at all.What machine do you use?
Actually you get better penetration from dragging the weld than from pushing.. Pushing is better for welding thinner stuff like sheetmetal..willymutt said:I reccomend pushing not dragging. That is a great way to get good penetration:emb3:. That is the only way I weld now.
Erin
Toyota_Jim said:Well lets see here, I did this my first time with a stick welder and 7014 rods. first welds ever.
Its just like welding with a steel filler rod.Way said:Wow with a coat hanger. Always heard stories of that, but have not seen it in person. What is it like? Anything out of the norm?
Way
except for the impurities, but hey were not doing no avaition quality x-ray welding here.Its just like welding with a steel filler rod
you actually do get better penetration from pushing, its virgin steel, while dragging sounds good because its hot, you have the built up pool which is adding to the thickness slightly and therefore creating less pentration. try an experament, drag then push the weld, cut it in half down the weld bead and see for yourself.Actually you get better penetration from dragging the weld than from pushing.. Pushing is better for welding thinner stuff like sheetmetal
did it at school. thats 5 layers... around 150 rodsChief Yelling Alot said:
thats going to be one big eletricl bill
how long that take ya
BwahahahaahToyota_Jim said:
did it at school. thats 5 layers... around 150 rods
Sorry but pushing the weld gets more penetration. also weld uphill when ever you can (if you gots the skill :flipoff2: )hy_desert_4wheeler said:
Actually you get better penetration from dragging the weld than from pushing.. Pushing is better for welding thinner stuff like sheetmetal..
my garage floor is level, next time i am out, ill weld up in the grass on the hill. never tried it before...lizard said:
Sorry but pushing the weld gets more penetration. also weld uphill when ever you can (if you gots the skill :flipoff2: )