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[DaveH]

(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

[DaveH]

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

[Highpower]

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.



 

[DaveH]

(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

[EdK]

Dave,

Use MIG. You know how well it works for me.

Ed

[DaveH]

(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

[EdK]

(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

[f350ca]

(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.

[DaveH]

OK, Thanks Greg.  
 
DaveH

[dallen]

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