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by clive_su
Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:38 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Internal butt/overlap joints
Replies: 5
Views: 567

Re: Internal butt/overlap joints

Hi, I have a CK17 air cooled torch but was thinking I should get a CK9 or CK24 torch with large Pyrex cup and gas lens to be able to extend the tungsten out, remember I am new at this so will practise on some dummy parts first.
by clive_su
Sat Oct 22, 2016 5:46 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Internal butt/overlap joints
Replies: 5
Views: 567

Re: Internal butt/overlap joints

Hi, need a collar as each tube is clamped individually to cyl. Head and I am using slip joints into a merge collector using springs to hold each tube into collector, this is a common way of doing things on motorcycles, thanks.
by clive_su
Fri Oct 21, 2016 10:57 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Internal butt/overlap joints
Replies: 5
Views: 567

Internal butt/overlap joints

Hi, Clive here, I am attempting to make my own 4 into 1 exhaust system for my Kawasaki GPZ900R. All parts 304L SS 1.5 inch x .063 inch wall thickness tubing and 0.125 inch wall thickness collars with .063 inch wall thickness sleeve for added support and good tight fit. Would like to Tig weld exhaust...
by clive_su
Fri Oct 21, 2016 10:03 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 3
Views: 244

Re: New Member

Thanks, yes very remote with lots of flies and 45 degree Celsius + days in summer!
by clive_su
Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:30 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 3
Views: 244

New Member

Hi, my name is Clive originally from Rhodesia, I now live in Western Australia and am new to Tig welding, over the years as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic in the Mining industry I have done some rough stick and Mig welding when there was no qualified welder available. I am sure I will learn a lot from this...