Welding Tips and Tricks

Ive been practicing some more.

Here's one more picture.

That is some sweet stuff.

I need pics like this to keep the fire alive on days when I'm turning metal into junk.


Kym

Thanks Kym. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to sell the welder and quit. It seems like thicker material welds a bit better. This is .078 5052 with 5356 filler. The mounting tabs are thicker yet. John.

I see - thanks for sharing the specifics. I've had good results with 5356, too.

Because what I'm building is for race motorcycles, I'm afraid thicker material isn't an option. I'm always going to be aiming for as thin and as light as I can get. Steep learning curve!


Kym

What machine are you running?

Hollywood1 wrote:What machine are you running?

https://weldingstore.tokentools.com.au/ ... gital.html

This one. Possibly similar to the Everlast stuff available in the U.S. Loving the machine and the local service backup is brilliant. The weakest member of the team right now is definitely me.


Kym

Hey Kym! Is that a pic of you for your avatar? I used to roadrace a bit back in the Eddy Lawson, Wayne Rainey days, worked for the Keith Code Superbike School once a year in Elkhart Wisconsin in exchange for free classes. Me and my buddy were just 2 broke independants having fun....and staying broke....Old saying; if you want to make a small fortune in motorcycle racing, start out with a large one...oh so true

exnailpounder wrote:Hey Kym! Is that a pic of you for your avatar? I used to roadrace a bit back in the Eddy Lawson, Wayne Rainey days, worked for the Keith Code Superbike School once a year in Elkhart Wisconsin in exchange for free classes. Me and my buddy were just 2 broke independants having fun....and staying broke....Old saying; if you want to make a small fortune in motorcycle racing, start out with a large one...oh so true

Hey exnail.

Yeah, the avatar pic is me alright. I still road race as much as I can afford to. The TIG welding I've taken up has a very direct link to my motorcycle obsession...it will help me repair, modify and build parts when I get good enough. Mind you...welding is heaps of fun in its own right! I just enjoy doing stuff that's useful, and welding is helping me do more of that.


Kym

That's a nice looking tank Hollywood. What is it going on?

A Sonoma pickup. Thank you. John.

You going to do a radiator, fuel cell or another bigger project next? Looks like it's time to take the next step.

Working on a 20 gallon fuel cell currently. I'll post some pictures over the next month or so. Thanks for the comments. John. By the way ,your car on your user I'd looks bad pass!

I hate these autocorrect when you type. Your car looks awesome!

I guess you are talking about my Camaro? Thanks. I've had it 31 years.

Freddie

Nice!

Would a furnishing tool work well for this application?

Burnishing

Scotchbrite or steel wool.

Thank you for the ideas. John.