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 Nov 17, 2010 - 12:56 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%)  |
  bought a welder from HF. LOL, its fun, wish i had more metal to play with. First timer, only 10 mis of experience.. Splatter is my specialty. Got to be less afraid... -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Nov 17, 2010 - 1:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '10 From Great White North Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Looks like a fluxcore mig
Just some tips for ya - Keep your metals clean, clean gounds, and dont let the pool cool to where it stops glowing youll be fine just practice. if you weld something and you can beat it with a hammer and the WELD doesnt break your good. |
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Nov 17, 2010 - 5:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 12, '09 From Hull, England Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
build one of them scrap sculptures as practice
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Nov 17, 2010 - 5:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
nah just did this...
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Nov 17, 2010 - 5:58 PM
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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Nov 17, 2010 - 4:35 PM)  nah just did this... i have no idea what im looking at -------------------- A work in (extremely slow) progress
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Nov 17, 2010 - 6:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
lol
hood latch silly --------------------  1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Nov 17, 2010 - 8:00 PM
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looks good for the first day, what kind of welder did you pick up? I'm going to get one in a few weeks or so if all goes to plan.
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Nov 17, 2010 - 10:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
i extended the hood latch.
its the 90 amp from harbor, for 120 bucks.. -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Nov 18, 2010 - 5:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
You have a lot of splatter, it won't hold due to too many weak joints. Make sure you sand or grind a little bit of the materials before you start joining them.
EZ and slow usually does the job, then grind off the splatter balls, you will see what you missed. |
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Nov 18, 2010 - 7:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
yeah, its fun though. I was scared at first, thats why you see all that. but the hood latch, i beat it like crap, and its holding.
Its heap of fun, anybody can do this! -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Nov 18, 2010 - 7:43 PM
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Im tempted to pick one up! Its something to learn on and better than jb weld!
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Nov 18, 2010 - 8:54 PM
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Its worth the money. I mean it aint no lincoln or miller but it'll get the job done. only if I had 220 outlet in the garage I would pick up the gas welder from HF.
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Nov 18, 2010 - 9:15 PM
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nice Berto
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Nov 19, 2010 - 9:50 AM
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QUOTE (lagos @ Nov 18, 2010 - 7:43 PM) Im tempted to pick one up! Its something to learn on and better than jb weld! totally do it art. you'll LOVE welding. i know i do! -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Nov 19, 2010 - 1:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
Its all about heat control!!!
Art youll love it, make sure u are in a ventilated area, the smoke makes you drowsy!!!! -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Nov 19, 2010 - 5:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '09 From Appleton, Wisconsin 54915 Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
I have a miller 110 mig welder and it was perfect for when i finished off my downpipe and work bench supports.
Can you attach a gas tank with regulators to your welder? If so, you should get a 75%/25% CO2/Argon mix tank and some copper coated wire and you won't have as much spatter. The flux-core stuff is horrible when it comes to spatter sticking to the metal.  A wire brush comes in handy as well. |
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Nov 19, 2010 - 6:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 8, '08 From Penn Valley,Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I love welding! My dad has a 220 volt miller welder with Argon, and I have been using that for the past few months. If you haven't picked up a grinder yet DO it! I am hoping to take a Tig class next semester since I am done with my auto classes. Does anybody here have Tig experience?
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Nov 21, 2010 - 11:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Why yes I do. its WAY easier than it looks, especially steel. Aluminum is difficult but not bad, of course take this with a grain of salt from someone who thinks 6010 keyhole vertical up butt joints are 'fun' :lol: and as someone who can actually oxy-acetly weld.
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Nov 22, 2010 - 11:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%) |
i just picked one up this past weekend. Wanted one for a long time..
 Going to get an angle grinder soon as well. Should make things a bit easier. |
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Nov 22, 2010 - 12:29 PM
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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Nov 19, 2010 - 1:57 PM) Art youll love it, make sure u are in a ventilated area, the smoke makes you drowsy!!!! Haha, I guess I'll wait till spring to pick one up then! Does it come with a basic helmet to get your started? -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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