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by mallcrawlr
Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:19 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: suspension brackets on diff housing
Replies: 6
Views: 2286

Re: suspension brackets on diff housing

I know that this is kind of an older thread. But, if I recall correctly, Toyota axle housings are stamped steel. The differential is cast. But you wont be welding anything to it. Ive built quite a few 4 link suspensions for Toyota 4x4s. Never had a problem with warpage. Just tack everything in plac....
by mallcrawlr
Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:35 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: new to forum. just saying hello
Replies: 12
Views: 930

Re: new to forum. just saying hello

Rick, I usually set the machine at around 60-70 amps. I pulse with the foot pedal, being careful not to have it maxed out (full power) any longer than it needs to be. Usually just a quarter of a second. Thats just a guess though. I back off the pedal to maybe half. Then move foward a little. I use a...
by mallcrawlr
Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: new to forum. just saying hello
Replies: 12
Views: 930

Re: new to forum. just saying hello

As far as settings, well, that picture is close to a year and a half old. So, i cant remember them exactly. But, id say i was close to 70 on the dial. Using maybe 80% of the pedal. Now, i use a 200 Maxstar that has the pulser feature. To me, thats a night and day difference. I absolutely love those ...
by mallcrawlr
Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:14 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: new to forum. just saying hello
Replies: 12
Views: 930

Re: new to forum. just saying hello

Ok, here is some 3in sanitary tubing that i cut n welded for a drain on a machine at work. I used a maxstar 200 with the foot pedal pulse method.
by mallcrawlr
Sun Mar 23, 2014 4:12 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: new to forum. just saying hello
Replies: 12
Views: 930

new to forum. just saying hello

Hello everybody. Im new to this forum. Been lurking around and watching the videos for a couple months now. So, I decided to join. I work maintenance at a pork processing plant here in NW Missouri. So, that gives me ample oppritunity to hone in on my stainless TIG skills. I weld anything from 18 gua...