(03-13-2015, 01:52 PM)f350ca Wrote: [ -> ]Your in poor shape when you need us to give welding advice.
No, not at all ....... worked last time
plus you all have a lot more experience with welding than I do.
DaveH
Thanks Greg,
So after I finish at 2, I start to weld from 5 to 3 remembering to clean up the tack at 3 ......... is this correct.
DaveH
Dave, if I were in your shoes I would go with a 2.5mm electrode in something equivalent to our 6010 rods. Not too much penetration, and it is a "fast freeze" electrode which means the weld puddle solidifies quickly and helps prevent burn through. And give your material a few minutes to cool down a bit in between each bead you lay down, to prevent too much heat from building up in your parts.
But since I'm in MY shoes, I would TIG it.
Disclaimer:
I am not a professional welder, nor do I play one on TV or the interwebs. Use your own best judgement, grain of salt, etc., etc., etc.
(03-13-2015, 03:27 PM)Highpower Wrote: [ -> ]But since I'm in MY shoes, I would TIG it.
Disclaimer:
I am not a professional welder, nor do I play one on TV or the interwebs. Use your own best judgement, grain of salt, etc., etc., etc.
Thanks Willie,
If I had a TIG I would also TIG it
I find welding long beads troublesome. Can I weld a tack at 8 and 4 and then weld up to the tack, stop and have a rest I might find that a little easier for me.
DaveH
Dave,
Use MIG. You know how well it works for me.
Ed
(03-13-2015, 04:11 PM)EdK Wrote: [ -> ]Dave,
Use MIG. You know how well it works for me.
Ed
Hi Ed,
If I had a MIG ..................................
DaveH
(03-13-2015, 04:13 PM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ] (03-13-2015, 04:11 PM)EdK Wrote: [ -> ]Dave,
Use MIG. You know how well it works for me.
Ed
Hi Ed,
If I had a MIG ..................................
DaveH
Oops! I thought you had a MIG welder. Come on over and use mine.
Ed
(03-13-2015, 02:18 PM)DaveH Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks Greg,
So after I finish at 2, I start to weld from 5 to 3 remembering to clean up the tack at 3 ......... is this correct.
DaveH
2 is in the middle of a side, i'd try to do the sides in continuous passes. If you need to stop to change rods, scratch you're ear whatever, clean up the end of the weld with a thin disk to be sure there's no slag to leave a pin hole.
Or 3 to 5, just going around the cap, once its tacked it should stay flat.
Drop it off on the front porch in the morning and I'll do it for you while you wait, if it stops raining.
DA