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by MichaelP
Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 7
Views: 1270

Re: New Member

Thanks for sharing your project link! Very interesting so say the least. 8-) "I do my best to always keep the doors closed when doing something noisy, but my neighbors probably still hate me!" Just wait till you fire that bad boy up about 2:00 AM!!! Then you'll KNOW they hate you. :lol: h...
by MichaelP
Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:21 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: 4130 Weld Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 2546

Re: 4130 Weld Problems

Problem solved! One main issue and one smaller one. Biggest issue was I ASSumed that since I never touch pre-flow adjustment it would be where I always leave it set. We had a bunch of people over Saturday morning, and I'll bet one of the kids went in the garage and bumped into the dial. It was set a...
by MichaelP
Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:28 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: 4130 Weld Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 2546

Re: 4130 Weld Problems

I should have mentioned, I tried 3 different Argon bottles from 2 suppliers with the same result. Weird :o To me that does look just like the weld being affected by oxygen. Have you checked all gas hose's that they don't leak? Yup, the hose isn't leaking now, but was at one point (just held togethe...
by MichaelP
Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: 4130 Weld Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 2546

Re: 4130 Weld Problems

I should have mentioned, I tried 3 different Argon bottles from 2 suppliers with the same result.
by MichaelP
Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 7
Views: 1270

Re: New Member

Thanks for the welcome! I posted my question under the TIG forum:
http://forum.weldingtipsandtricks.com/v ... f=5&t=2778

Here is a link showing my project (towards the top there is a link to the prior posts):
http://www.isspro.com/blog
by MichaelP
Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: 4130 Weld Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 2546

4130 Weld Problems

I have had an issue suddenly pop up as I finish up the main certified cage portion of my chassis (drag racing SFI 25.2). This is all 4130 tubing, varying from 1" x 0.058" to 1.625" x 0.083" (and the problem joints are mostly where those two are joined together). I haven't knowing...
by MichaelP
Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:52 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 7
Views: 1270

New Member

I was fortunate enough to have my late grandfather teach me how to gas weld at age 4 (yes, 4!), then stick weld at age 5 (I am 45 now). Back in high school I MIG welded for my family business, making pallet racking in a small production shop. Eventually supervised the welding shop. I rebuilt a drag ...