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Multiple Pass Welding Question...

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by FinoCJ, Dec 2, 2019.

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  1. Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

    Yup, I can tell a good weld from a bad weld by the sounds it's making...
     
    Admiral Cray, Dec 3, 2019
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  2. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    thanks Chuck - maybe boxing in the front frame rails would be a good project....I definitely think I need to 'adjust the settings' more to get a better feel for how that changes things....I've been hesitant to move too far away from the 'suggested' settings on the machine chart.

    when i was taught - I was told it should sound like frying bacon....now I see what my problem is....:)
     
    FinoCJ, Dec 3, 2019
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  3. Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

    Mmmmmm... Bacon... :drool;
     
    Admiral Cray, Dec 4, 2019
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  4. aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

    I was told angry bees. But I like bacon better.

    Practice, practice, practice. Post up some more picts after running a bead and we can look at them.
     
    aallison, Dec 4, 2019
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  5. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Just did that on Jim's 3b for his steering before leaving town for a week or so... the 'stick time' even on TIG is important. When I moved to TIG from stick, the hardest part was teaching my hand not to 'burn down' as I welded :drool; - TIG was easier as it's just an 'electric' version of 'gas' welding :cool:
     
    Warloch, Dec 4, 2019
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  6. Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

    TIG welding is just fun... :clap:

    But MIG is just so easy... :bananatool:

    Now Heliarc... :oops:
     
    Admiral Cray, Dec 5, 2019
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  7. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    :confused:
    Heliarc is TIG.
     
    ITLKSEZ, Dec 5, 2019
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  8. 47v6

    47v6 junk wrecker! 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    From my understanding, Linde invented GTAW, (TIG) and used only helium for shielding gas. They trademarked it "HeliArc". I do know that some of the tings i work on are very specific to the process of "Heliarc" welding for the design sheets. Also in my understanding, helium as a shielding gas can produce better penetration with its better shielding characteristics. Since I have no firsthand knowledge of this, its just conjecture on my part.
     
    47v6, Dec 5, 2019
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  9. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    TIG . nothing is better for aluminum
    requires a steady hand . well two of them .
    all of my industrial welding over the years . I've always been a two hander . one to hold stinger and the other to hold my control hand steady
    this applied to all my welding . stick . mig . flux core . and all was position welding . flat /overhead /vertical /round
     
    Twin2, Dec 5, 2019
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  10. 47v6

    47v6 junk wrecker! 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    This the only way I can even remotely make my welding look anything remotely acceptable. Good position, good bracing, seated if I can and relaxed with 2 hands while not breathing and other times remembering to.
     
    47v6, Dec 5, 2019
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  11. Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

    You learn something every day... :shrug:

    I'm still not good at it... :oops:
     
    Admiral Cray, Dec 5, 2019
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  12. commanlerwrangdo

    commanlerwrangdo Member

    I agree completely. That's why I say I'm an electron relocation specialist rather than "a welder'. To me, the machine is the welder. You need to watch the flow. Speed of movement is better maintained by watching the wet puddle.
     
    commanlerwrangdo, Feb 15, 2020
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  13. Admiral Cray

    Admiral Cray I want to do this again.. Staff Member

    What does that make me when I plasma cut besides a god...

    (Not "the God" , just "a god"...)
     
    Admiral Cray, Feb 15, 2020
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  14. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    I know what it makes you through my dyslexia...
     
    ITLKSEZ, Feb 15, 2020
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  15. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    :lol:
     
    Glenn, Feb 15, 2020
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  16. todd hofsaess

    todd hofsaess Member 2022 Sponsor

    Take a welding class at the local community college.
    I’m doing that now and and am glad I am.
    Figured I could learn more in 30 hours there than trying to self teach
     
    todd hofsaess, Feb 16, 2020
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  17. Fireball

    Fireball Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I did the same. It was a great way to learn things faster. The only downside is not many community colleges have trade-type classes anymore. There were 4 community colleges closer than I went to, but none of them had welding classes.
     
    Fireball, Feb 16, 2020
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