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RE: Log Splitter - DaveH - 03-13-2015
(03-13-2015, 01:52 PM)f350ca Wrote: Your in poor shape when you need us to give welding advice.No, not at all ....... worked last time
plus you all have a lot more experience with welding than I do. 
DaveH
RE: Log Splitter - DaveH - 03-13-2015
Thanks Greg,
So after I finish at 2, I start to weld from 5 to 3 remembering to clean up the tack at 3 ......... is this correct.
DaveH
RE: Log Splitter - Highpower - 03-13-2015
Dave, if I were in your shoes I would go with a 2.5mm electrode in something equivalent to our 6010 rods. Not too much penetration, and it is a "fast freeze" electrode which means the weld puddle solidifies quickly and helps prevent burn through. And give your material a few minutes to cool down a bit in between each bead you lay down, to prevent too much heat from building up in your parts.
But since I'm in MY shoes, I would TIG it.
Disclaimer:
I am not a professional welder, nor do I play one on TV or the interwebs. Use your own best judgement, grain of salt, etc., etc., etc.
RE: Log Splitter - DaveH - 03-13-2015
(03-13-2015, 03:27 PM)Highpower Wrote: But since I'm in MY shoes, I would TIG it.
Disclaimer:
I am not a professional welder, nor do I play one on TV or the interwebs. Use your own best judgement, grain of salt, etc., etc., etc.
Thanks Willie,
If I had a TIG I would also TIG it
I find welding long beads troublesome. Can I weld a tack at 8 and 4 and then weld up to the tack, stop and have a rest I might find that a little easier for me.
DaveH
RE: Log Splitter - EdK - 03-13-2015
Dave,
Use MIG. You know how well it works for me.
Ed
RE: Log Splitter - DaveH - 03-13-2015
(03-13-2015, 04:11 PM)EdK Wrote: Dave,
Use MIG. You know how well it works for me.
Ed
Hi Ed,
If I had a MIG ..................................
DaveH
RE: Log Splitter - EdK - 03-13-2015
(03-13-2015, 04:13 PM)DaveH Wrote:(03-13-2015, 04:11 PM)EdK Wrote: Dave,
Use MIG. You know how well it works for me.
Ed
Hi Ed,
If I had a MIG ..................................
DaveH
Oops! I thought you had a MIG welder. Come on over and use mine.
Ed
RE: Log Splitter - f350ca - 03-13-2015
(03-13-2015, 02:18 PM)DaveH Wrote: Thanks Greg,
So after I finish at 2, I start to weld from 5 to 3 remembering to clean up the tack at 3 ......... is this correct.
DaveH
2 is in the middle of a side, i'd try to do the sides in continuous passes. If you need to stop to change rods, scratch you're ear whatever, clean up the end of the weld with a thin disk to be sure there's no slag to leave a pin hole.
Or 3 to 5, just going around the cap, once its tacked it should stay flat.
RE: Log Splitter - DaveH - 03-13-2015
OK, Thanks Greg.
DaveH
RE: Log Splitter - dallen - 03-13-2015
Drop it off on the front porch in the morning and I'll do it for you while you wait, if it stops raining.
DA