Tig/Schmig! How 'bout truly traditional? I wanna see some beautiful (in the eyes of the beholder) buzz box arc welds. There have to be some traditional artistes who can chew gum and hold rod at the same time. Let's see 'em!!
I don't have a buzz box right now, but maybe I'll get some pics of some 7018 welds done on a/c with a rectifier....Anyone else got pics??? Here are some more tig, and a couple mig... These are some junk tool steel pieces that I put togther before they get scrapped: -Josh
WOW.......Josh & Rich - you guys got it going on..... I am humbled. Thanks for the props Josh - I luv aluminum. Paco
Do you use de-oxidized wire? Cool stuff for sure! Well, what time is it? I think I'm still employed by Chrysler I also started a small welding business earlier this year; I'm a millwright by trade but welding is really where my passion is. Whatever happens in the future, I'll be welding somewhere It shows! I love aluminum too, except for when I hate it It can be so beautiful, and yet so fickle....at least in my hands. -Josh
Thanks Dudes, I have used de-oxidized filler - but I do not like it. I strip 16 & 18 Gage Solid core elec wire & clean with alky or Acetone.
Dude, if anyone hasn't taken the time to look through Rich's photo album on metalshapers DO IT!!! I was thinking the jig you made for the '32 is awesome, then I looked through the sculpture album and realized that EVERYTHING you do is awesome The Butterfly bench is way cool, and the fact that you seem have some many techniques at your disposal is amazing. I can weld, but my metalforming is is in its infancy. Your shit is off the charts! -Josh
There is some very nice work on these pages. Here are some I did at work yesterday. Raw aluminum Raw and anodized. The plate with the holes is anodized.
Yeah, it's a radar arch for a boat. We build T-tops and archs and all kinds of aluminum stuff for boats. This one is going to be powder coated.
Great welds in here. I love it. I finally laid my first TIG beads yesterday. I'm using a Hobart stick machine for power, scratch start. I'm trying to learn on stainless, since it seems to welds prettier. Once I get that down I'll apply that to carbon steel and aluminum. My dad is a welder by trade, and has been working with me on my stick technique, and now we're gonna move on to TIG. I had no teaching here. Just some hot tips from welders and Ron Covells TIG DVD (great purchse). Just wanted to get an arc. Mixed results.
First few are 17-4 stainless on some surgical instruments I weld for a local company. Shame they then polish the welds smooth then beed blast. This is just a bit of ally I did for a guy turbocharging some hot hatch thingie.
This thread is awesome!! If I can pick up the part after welding with out leaving a piece on the work bench I'm happy!
I know exactly what you are saying, I can't lay near as nice beads as shown on this post, Im a machinist, and I go out of my way all the time to make my machine work stand out, even if it's a freeby for my buddie's, if for nothing else just to please myself, even though the average Joe wouldn't even notice, I figure my work has my name on it, therefore, it's need's to be the best I can do. I think more craftsman need to have this mindset. OK now that I've got that off my chest, this is a great post with some very talented fabrication & welding skills, wish you guy's lived closer, we'd cut some deals
WOW! All I can say is that a post like this inspires me . . . so much of this is pure art as far as I'm concerned (but good strong penetrating art ). I was a bit scared to tackle TIG, but I figured . . . what the hell . . . I want to fabricate my own frames/suspensions and I used to be pretty good with gas and stick, so I bought a suitcase Miller (can't go wrong with Blue!). Anyway, I've just been practicing - decided to build my own rotating frame jig. Great way to learn is to keep practicing . . . before I weld on my own frame! Also, having a frame jig that can rotate means that I don't have to do "upside down" welding . . . which is more than I can tackle at this early stage of learning. For those who are pondering TIG, but are a bit nervous . . . just jump in and practice. I only have about 10 hours of TIG under my belt (learning at home on my own), but I really like the technique - though I have MUCH to learn. For now, I'm trying to make sure I have good prep, good penetration, the right materials and good setup . . . the "beauty" will come with time. Here is one of my welds (frame jig) after about 5 hours of learning . . . now don't laugh boys . . . cause I have a LONG ways to go . . . and I don't do this for a living! I believe I'm about ready to apply at 'Wrigley Gum' . . . as is obvious with my skill level . . .
"Here is one of my welds (frame jig) after about 5 hours of learning . . . now don't laugh boys . . . cause I have a LONG ways to go . . . and I don't do this for a living!" That's a good looking weld........nothin' to be ashamed of there !
This is a video I shot mostly for this thread, since I had some people asking about the 'pulse' method. The second part shows the foot pedal. I still have to figure out a way to record from behind the mask without feeling like you're staring at the sun. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NURWaprX_to&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NURWaprX_to&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
The other thing this method does is keep the heat relatively localized... instead of going like this < it's more like this =. In a very simplified sort of way.
Is that stick weld with slag on that lower weld? I remember way back, I think 7013 rod that produced neat welds. Maybe the numbers have changed.
Here's a dumb question ...when you guys are using a mig...do you weld right to left or left to right...or doesn't it matter. pardon my inexperience.
Thanks WelderSeries. Looks good. Although I've not utilized your product (yet) I do like the concept very much. Keep coming up with new & kewl items. Maybe someone will bring one to me to finish.... Paco
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