What welding projects are you working on? Are you proud of something you built?
How about posting some pics so other welders can get some ideas?
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The base is a rim from a 10 wheeler dump truck..

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Set my mig to max power..dont know the voltage my welder has no digital read out..

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I cant see any logic installing two vises in one stand..but the client want it that way..

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That is truly different and awesome! You have that Mig like Tig down don't you!!
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Nice stand Bugel!!!!
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Nice, I like the second vise!
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Superiorwelding wrote:That is truly different and awesome! You have that Mig like Tig down don't you!!
-Jonathan
Hi jonathan..thanks! I think this is the result of watching jody's channel in you tube..really very helpfull to a newbie like me :D
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Question to everybody..can i ran stainless mig wire in 75/25 shielding gas..i been looking for a trimix gas here in my area unfortunately there is no one selling here..they didn't even know what it is :shock:
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Yes, you can do 308 & 309 wire with 75/25. Youll get more spatter, and you'll have to set your machine hotter. The finished weld will tend to have a grey appearance from the amount of CO2, which may take a little extra effort with a wire wheel to make shiny.

It's not the best way to do it, but it may be the best way available to you.

Your LWS needs to wake up a bit, I think.

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Here's my pipe stands I built a while ago.
That's a 1/4in steel plate setting on top of those brake drums.
Welded on with 6013.....

I've seen lots of things welded to brake drums....

Got to get fusion.

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Don't leave them outside AK - the wind may blow the uprights off those welds - we've talked about this before - 6013 - what were you thinking about ! - was there a WPS for those stands ? - I doubt they'll pass any code let alone a SWL test - what were they meant to hold up ? maybe conduit ? !!
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AKweldshop wrote:
Got to get fusion.

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Looks like a good place to rest your beer arm of the BBQ is running a bit long. :drinkup:
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noddybrian wrote:Don't leave them outside AK - the wind may blow the uprights off those welds - we've talked about this before - 6013 - what were you thinking about ! - was there a WPS for those stands ? - I doubt they'll pass any code let alone a SWL test - what were they meant to hold up ? maybe conduit ? !!
Hey, I have noticed John is welding more things with 6013 lately, maybe we have finally converted him :o

Those stands look great, I never really considered using brake drums for the various thing I get to see posted on here.
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I never used brake drums - but over the years I made a few stands from truck wheel rims - most the ones for 10.00 * 20's or trailer 22.5's - they work pretty well & weld easily - ( I may have used devil rods ! )

Not sure we about AK suddenly admitting to using 6013 - may he's just "coming out " ! - there's no shame in using them - & he is doing mostly farming stuff - so why not ! ( just don't need to see many more bulls testicles though ! )

I liked the portable vice - I might do something similar - you do get to see some interesting ideas here.
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noddybrian wrote:I never used brake drums - but over the years I made a few stands from truck wheel rims - most the ones for 10.00 * 20's or trailer 22.5's - they work pretty well & weld easily - ( I may have used devil rods ! )

Not sure we about AK suddenly admitting to using 6013 - may he's just "coming out " ! - there's no shame in using them - & he is doing mostly farming stuff - so why not ! ( just don't need to see many more bulls testicles though ! )

I liked the portable vice - I might do something similar - you do get to see some interesting ideas here.

noddy,
I have a second castrating video, I haven't uploaded yet....
Much improved version....

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I welded those stands several years ago, and its still standing.... I know, right???
I work on conduit....

I've had up to 100lbs on them....
They are a very handy tool.

But don't worry,
I'll never use 6013 again....
Unless, I come up with this magic rod you guys harp about, that can turn any bum into a 6013 master....
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I am just struck by how dumb I can be.

I work with a lot of 4m and 8m lengths of steel, quite light usually, max 90mm square hollow section, and it sticks out of my shop roller door and I rest it on a roller stand, or on saw horses, or in a jaw horse.

All of these are a nuisance: the steel slips when I don't want it to, or won't advance when I pull on it, or it is not steady when I am trying to cut it.

But that vise on a stand is a great idea. I've always had my vises mounted on benches or other work tops (rolling steel-top welding table). But a robust, 150mm vise on a stable base that I can move quite easily is just a super idea.

Great idea, and good welding, too. Well done, and thanks.

PS How is the second vise used by your client?
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Bugel, ask for 98% Argon, 2% O2.
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Cool project and nice welds.
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AnvilJack wrote:I am just struck by how dumb I can be.

I work with a lot of 4m and 8m lengths of steel, quite light usually, max 90mm square hollow section, and it sticks out of my shop roller door and I rest it on a roller stand, or on saw horses, or in a jaw horse.

All of these are a nuisance: the steel slips when I don't want it to, or won't advance when I pull on it, or it is not steady when I am trying to cut it.

But that vise on a stand is a great idea. I've always had my vises mounted on benches or other work tops (rolling steel-top welding table). But a robust, 150mm vise on a stable base that I can move quite easily is just a super idea.

Great idea, and good welding, too. Well done, and thanks.

PS How is the second vise used by your client?
I really dont know how he used the second vise..maybe he use it while sitting in a chair doing something..
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Cope wrote:Bugel, ask for 98% Argon, 2% O2.
Thanks cope,one of these days i will ask my supplier if they have that kind of gas mix.
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TamJeff wrote:Cool project and nice welds.
Thanks TAmJeff :)
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would someone give me "Jodys" channel on YOUTUBE??? I need more inspiration?
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crazycarl wrote:would someone give me "Jodys" channel on YOUTUBE??? I need more inspiration?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq70A ... ApS_m_6mPw
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Superiorwelding wrote:
crazycarl wrote:would someone give me "Jodys" channel on YOUTUBE??? I need more inspiration?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq70A ... ApS_m_6mPw
-Jonathan
Thanks Jonathan!
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