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by 5DIMES
Thu Aug 27, 2015 11:50 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Gimmick?
Replies: 3
Views: 824

Re: Gimmick?

Thanks. I only have a cell phone and can't get it to load attachments right on here.
by 5DIMES
Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:48 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Gimmick?
Replies: 3
Views: 824

Gimmick?

Is this just a gimmick or is it the real deal? Anyone use one instead of a TIG?[youtube]https://youtu.be[youtube][/youtube]/bBWy3SPFGe4/youtube]
by 5DIMES
Sun Jul 05, 2015 1:35 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Muffler Pipes???
Replies: 6
Views: 5787

Re: Muffler Pipes???

Ive used "used" exhaust pipe many times, always MIG welded. you can almost always get it for free from car dealerships if you just ask. Ive worked in dealerships where we were replacing exhaust under warranty for some of the dumbest reasons. mid 80s mustang had SS and it was corroding arou...
by 5DIMES
Wed Nov 05, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Bumper welding
Replies: 13
Views: 2444

Re: Bumper welding

I have to add to 5DIMES' comment... Defeating the hydraulic shock also defeats the DOT mandated 5 MPH bumper impact apsorption. Will anyone in authority ever notice? Not likely. Unless you are rear-ended by a Mercedes, and you try to sue for your whiplash... Expect a thourough investigation then. (...
by 5DIMES
Tue Nov 04, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Bumper welding
Replies: 13
Views: 2444

Re: Bumper welding

Heres how you weld those bumper struts. 1drill a 1/8 inch hole in the strut body near the back wear eye/face protection it helps to drill thru a shop rag. When the drillbit pops thru it will spray the hydraulic oil inside out so keep your head back once the fluids out you can weld right around it. I...
by 5DIMES
Tue Nov 04, 2014 5:04 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Welding positioner- homemade
Replies: 14
Views: 11618

Re: Welding positioner- homemade

This is my first post so I'll give this a shot. I saw this about a year ago, keep saying Im going to build one but never seem to get around to it. [urlwelding table: http://youtu.be/_OnF6_V28DM/url]