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I'll take one, too! A small one will do. :lol:
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Some more practice had machine right around 190 amps controlled with the pedal 3/32 tungsten and filler had to tighten it up last time i think i should have held longer on the sides any critiques please
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My son and I built 20 of these today. All with the finger switch method at 250 amps. Each frame also has 2 solid break away fittings. On each cope, I start as far down as I can reach and pull the torch uphill without letting off the switch. The rod dips create the fish scales. Once I start coming up around the cope, I bump the weld with the switch, switch hands, and then fly down the opposite side. I end up with about a 3rd of the joint left to weld on the opposite side, which gets it just hot enough for an invisible tie in, and cool enough to tap-tap-tap the crater away, I was completing each frame in just under 20 minutes, which also includes assembling the parts and securing them in the jig.

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My son finishing up the last set of breakaways. He has had a crash course in what would be considered 'intense' aluminum welding, if not just for the pace alone. I have been watching him and telling him that whenever you get a chance at some "open road" in the joint, hold the switch on and see how far you can go before it starts getting away from you. Now I hear him leaving it on longer and longer and the dips controlling the heat and he is putting out some really nice looking beads. I will get some bead shots tomorrow.

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Waaaay up there TamJeff
You guys are machines.
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you guy rule!
did obi build that jig or is it
something manufactured?
looks it you built it
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I envy those who get to measure their welding process and turn out all of those textbook quality welds. We rarely get that opportunity, seeing as we are now essentially competing with 3rd world standards, or what the yuppie market will allow. Either way, all these parts get a rather heavy powder coat and we make our money where we can. Basically, it's knowing what you can get away with, all in the name of production and tight wallets. This project will eventually even out to where I can do nicer, or at least more realistic paced work and the welds will turn out nicer. But for the time being, it's just clench up your butt cheeks and don't "f" up. We got it done. 80 machined billet parts in just under 6 hrs today. I even have time to get to the grocery store tonight. :) I'm 53 yrs old and I feel like it tonight. 5 years ago there would have been no stopping me.

I built both jigs. The first one while simultaneously building a boat tower from hell, and the 2nd while feeding the first jig. As it is, we are now surpassing their machinist supply so now the heat is on them. They want 36 more parts by Wed, but their machined parts won't be here until Tuesday. Not gonna happen.
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CornerStone wrote:Custom turbo manifold for a cobalt ss
Nice bit of fitting there.
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I've always wanted to try building a set of headers. Just haven't had the chance yet. How did you purge inside?
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big gear head wrote:I've always wanted to try building a set of headers. Just haven't had the chance yet. How did you purge inside?
They are fun when there done...lol I actually enjoy making them, but its some work to make them flow and fit correctly, at times you make sacrifices due to how they have to run. I tape them off and purge away through the flange or collector. 100% argon, although I'd like to try a Nitrogen purge
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TamJeff wrote:I envy those who get to measure their welding process and turn out all of those textbook quality welds. We rarely get that opportunity, seeing as we are now essentially competing with 3rd world standards, or what the yuppie market will allow. Either way, all these parts get a rather heavy powder coat and we make our money where we can. Basically, it's knowing what you can get away with, all in the name of production and tight wallets. This project will eventually even out to where I can do nicer, or at least more realistic paced work and the welds will turn out nicer. But for the time being, it's just clench up your butt cheeks and don't "f" up. We got it done. 80 machined billet parts in just under 6 hrs today. I even have time to get to the grocery store tonight. :) I'm 53 yrs old and I feel like it tonight. 5 years ago there would have been no stopping me.

I built both jigs. The first one while simultaneously building a boat tower from hell, and the 2nd while feeding the first jig. As it is, we are now surpassing their machinist supply so now the heat is on them. They want 36 more parts by Wed, but their machined parts won't be here until Tuesday. Not gonna happen.
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Way to pump those out Jeff, looks like you've passed the knowledge and skill to your son as well. Time is money...
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Tamjeff,

All I can say is wow...great work
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Thanks y'all.

Anybody in the Tampa/Brandon area that can run a halfway decent aluminum TIG, that can move their feet, and not afraid of learning a new way to weld, we may have an opening soon if anyone's interested.
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Getting the week started.
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zank
does the heat ever mess with the threads when you get
close to the edges?
super looking welds....
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therbrig wrote:Well I broke my anti cavitation plate pulling my lower unit off to change the water pump...left a bolt in on underside up anode (imagine that). And I've changed them many times. Anyways figured why not try to fix it. Eventhough I've never tigged aluminum much less cast aluminum. Well it turned out little better than I thought it would:
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Nice work.
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Getting the week started.
Sweet.
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Doing an Evo 8/9 stock replacement manifold today. I back purge these with a plate and fitting on one side and aluminum foil on the outlet.
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Cornerstone,

Those are the FUN welds! You can turn it however on the bench, but you still have to figure out how to get that arc in that spot and maintain gas coverage... Keeps your brain busy all day, and the day passes fast.

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That my friend will not be fun to weld...lol nice job looks good!
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I did NOT weld these (but I wish I did):

http://canyouactually.com/15-satisfying ... ks-of-art/
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RocketSurgeon wrote:I did NOT weld these (but I wish I did):

http://canyouactually.com/15-satisfying ... ks-of-art/

Is this welded by a human being?
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Wow, that's nice!
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Nice tank Hollywood1. Outside corners have always been hard for me. I can't seem to make them look good.

I made a hand rest this week. I've needed one many times but never took the time to make one.
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