Hey guys I was asked if I could weld some mods on a walker like the one in the pic, now I know its aluminum but how do you tell what type or is there a particular filler rod u can use as a general pupose rod. Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance guys!!!
thanks, Scott
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- by smaliden2
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:45 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: weld modify a walker for the old peeps
- Replies: 1
- Views: 364
- by smaliden2
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 4:58 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Everlast PowerPro 256s
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2952
Re: Everlast PowerPro 256s
I just bought an everlast power pro 205s about a month ago and here is a link to a post below. http://forum.weldingtipsandtricks.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4687 I cant speak as to how well these machines will hold up or how well tech support is,(havent had any issues yet) but it has a very smooth a...
- by smaliden2
- Sun Mar 23, 2014 4:24 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Now I'm starting to feel a lil more confident!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 799
Re: Now I'm starting to feel a lil more confident!!!
I just started to tig about a month ago when i bought an everlast 205s. Although I cant speak for how long this unit will last I can tell you it has a very smooth arc & very easy to set and control once you understand what each knob does. So from your comments I'm guessing that it seems to be go...
- by smaliden2
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:46 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Now I'm starting to feel a lil more confident!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 799
Now I'm starting to feel a lil more confident!!!
in the first pic I think my welds are starting to look a lilttle better. The second pic is the back side, and I dont know if thats how it is supposed to look or if I just used too much heat. I am finally getting to the point where I can see the etching zone and see when things are starting to go wro...
- by smaliden2
- Fri Mar 14, 2014 7:54 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG critiqueing needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 538
Re: TIG critiqueing needed
Thanks, its only about a total of 4 hours practice I just don't have a lot of time right now, I'm in the process of building my dream shop 24' x 45' and it is taking a lot of my time. And as far as using the pedal you are right its like chewing gum, walking, and rubbing your head at the same time! B...
- by smaliden2
- Fri Mar 14, 2014 12:35 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG critiqueing needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 538
TIG critiqueing needed
Well from the photos it should be obvious where i started. I want to say tanks to " weldin mike27 " for posting a link to some very helpful videos that jody posted thanks jody for all your efforts!!! CAM00300b.jpg CAM00301b.jpg I guess I am just wondering how sound these twelds look to you...
- by smaliden2
- Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:59 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: My first TIG welds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 591
Re: My first TIG welds
Thanks that was very helpful!!!!
- by smaliden2
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:49 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: My first TIG welds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 591
Re: My first TIG welds
Does anyone have some type of settings chart for tig cause this manual dont say squat.
in this pic the alum angle on top is 1/16'' and the alum flatbar in the center is 3/16'' and at the
bottom is 1/8 steel square tubing.
in this pic the alum angle on top is 1/16'' and the alum flatbar in the center is 3/16'' and at the
bottom is 1/8 steel square tubing.
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- by smaliden2
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:44 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: My first TIG welds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 591
Re: My first TIG welds
Here is a pic of the knobs toooooooo many to figure out right now.
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- by smaliden2
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:42 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: My first TIG welds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 591
My first TIG welds
Below is a pic of My first TIG welds. Yesterday My new EVERLAST POWER PRO 205S came in and today even though I have no idea how to set up the dam thing, I said what the hell and gave it a go. Any and all criticism welcome. One thing I noticed was that while welding the aluminum even when I didn't di...
- by smaliden2
- Thu Oct 31, 2013 8:15 am
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: What the hell is happening?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2251
Re: What the hell is happening?
Hey guys I just want to start by saying thanks yall are very very helpful. I actually bought Jody's DVD'S so maybe that will help to. Just to be clear you say even on the thin stock I should preheat with a propane torch and then when I start welding as the weld progresses I need to move faster and f...
- by smaliden2
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:52 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: What the hell is happening?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2251
Re: What the hell is happening?
ok I think we got it figured out to some extent, and now I need a lot of practice. I noticed an immediate improvement after changing the polarity, but aluminum seems to be as thin as water and I keep getting blowouts . Is there a certain pattern I should do or should I just keep going in a straight ...
- by smaliden2
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:54 am
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: What the hell is happening?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2251
Re: What the hell is happening?
Wow, thanx for the info guys very helpful!
- by smaliden2
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:58 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: What the hell is happening?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2251
Re: What the hell is happening?
What about the mig wire I am using ER5356 is this the right wire or should I use the 40 30 something or another?
- by smaliden2
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:55 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: What the hell is happening?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2251
Re: What the hell is happening?
Ya know what I knew I was doing something wrong. I was welding with flux core and even though I read in the manual and know I AM SUPPOSED TO SWAP THE LEADS I FORGOT! Well I guess tomarrow i will swap the leads and dive in head first. Will up date tomarrow. Thanx again.
- by smaliden2
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:01 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: What the hell is happening?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2251
Re: What the hell is happening?
Although I am not certified I can weld steel quite well. have been welding steel for a few years and thought I would try aluminum. What a joke, I suck!!!
- by smaliden2
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:58 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: What the hell is happening?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2251
Re: What the hell is happening?
The settings were the sugested settings on the chart inside the cover. it was 5 and 75 on the wire speed.
- by smaliden2
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:55 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: What the hell is happening?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2251
Re: What the hell is happening?
Its not tig, I am using a hobart handler 210 MVP and spool runner 100 on 115 volts. the mig wire is ER5356 I am using 100% ARGON and the aluminum I bought at tractor supply I guess its just stock aluminum you can pick up at lowes or home depot. and i am 100% positive it is user error.
- by smaliden2
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:14 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: What the hell is happening?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2251
Re: What the hell is happening?
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- by smaliden2
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:13 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: What the hell is happening?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2251
What the hell is happening?
HH 210 MVP ON 115 volt, 1/16 aluminum
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- by smaliden2
- Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:45 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: First builds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1442
Re: First builds
Thanx guys, thats a lot of helpful info!!!
- by smaliden2
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:57 am
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: First builds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1442
Re: First builds
For my next project I was thinking of building a utility trailer maybe 6' x 14'. Im thinking 2'' x 2'' x 3/16'' angle on the main frame and 2'' x 2'' 1/8'' on the rails with 3500# single axle. Does this sound adequate or do I need heavier steel?
- by smaliden2
- Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:52 am
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: First builds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1442
First builds
Here is a couple deer stands I just finished. Nothing fancy, took a full day of cutting and welding. It was a lot of work flyin solo without any type of lift. From the floor down is 1.5'' x 1/8'' square tubing and above the floor is 1'' x 1/8'' square tubing.
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