Around And Around And Around We Weld..

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More Machine chucks to rebuild..These get beat up pretty bad..Just look at the abuse the key has put up with..Shoulder is gone..So after cleaning this is what I like to do..Go around just the outside edge and build a little valley to fill in..Next!...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Valley..Filled..Next!.....zap! Attached ImagesI am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Dont ask me why all the repeat picsWell anyway..Repeat the edge deal..After that its laps up the side..Here's the "Play Pen"..Torch..Same tungestion without re-grinding from start to finish..Now some will say "Why not just stick weld it?"Because its cold out..Stick = Smoke in shop..Smoke in shop = doors wide open so those with resperatory problems won't cry..Heat is on..1075$$ Gas bill last month!!Just doing my part to conserve heat and it's really good sideways practice anyway..Thats why..I get all the fun jobs.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Looks goodI have never tig weld before so i have a question.would stick weld have been easier or better in anyway for this job than tig?
Reply:I like your double bass setup in the second to last pic.Miller Syncrowave 200Hobart Handler 140Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 38E-Z Tube BenderPlasma Cam DHC2
Reply:Stick welding..Kinda yes..Kinda no..Faster..maybe..But more clean up to deal with..With Tig what you see is what you get..No guessing if its filled enough...No mess to deal with after..Matter of choice so My choice is Tig everytime.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Hey Zap,Nice work.... as usual.A couple questions: Do you jog or run super slow?That's a chunk of steel....what amps/filler did you use?My boss enlightened me we have a job(maybe) that is going to require welding a tube 1.5" OD X .072 wall X 3"L to a baseplate 3.5" sq. X 1/8" thick. The first order is going to be 600 pcs. I was informed to start designing a setup for some serious production if we get the bid. I have an old, like new condition TV Tenna Rotor motor that has some great torque & control unit to make a homemade positioner. My neighbor said he can easily configure a footpedal for continous/jog operation. The company requested samples of MIG & TIG to determine the asthetic quality for their application. Just wondering if continous rotation can be effective in either MIG or TIG....your opinion? Thanks.... DennyComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:Originally Posted by QuciferI like your double bass setup in the second to last pic.
Reply:Originally Posted by yorkiepapHey Zap,Nice work.... as usual.A couple questions: Do you jog or run super slow?That's a chunk of steel....what amps/filler did you use?My boss enlightened me we have a job(maybe) that is going to require welding a tube 1.5" OD X .072 wall X 3"L to a baseplate 3.5" sq. X 1/8" thick. The first order is going to be 600 pcs. I was informed to start designing a setup for some serious production if we get the bid. I have an old, like new condition TV Tenna Rotor motor that has some great torque & control unit to make a homemade positioner. My neighbor said he can easily configure a footpedal for continous/jog operation. The company requested samples of MIG & TIG to determine the asthetic quality for their application. Just wondering if continous rotation can be effective in either MIG or TIG....your opinion? Thanks.... Denny
Reply:Hey Zap,That's what I was looking for and my thoughts also. I did a trial run with the MIG with a setup on the lathe in back gear, and the welds came out good. Had to up the heat/WF a notch, but once I got the feel, it was quite easy. I'm going to finish the positioner this week and I'm sure the setup in the vertical position will go nicely. If they like the finished prototypes & we get the contract, they are going to order an additional 3400 just for this year. My boss said I can work at home......YUP!!!! CAN DO!!! Thanks bro'.......  DennyComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:Nice job ZapIdamiggedit!DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Gees Zap I don't know how the hell you do it so neat. You must be as steady as a surgeon. This is why I like hanging out here when I can so I'll have a quality goal to reach for. My hats off to you man. PaulMiller 302 Trailblazer/Custom TrailerMillermatic 350P/Spool gunMillermatic 252Miller Spectrum 875Miller Dynasty200DxHypertherm Powermax 85Tracker CNC 4X8 Pro Table (Down Draft)Visit us @ www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com
Reply:Well Zap, I have a suggestion for your bosses if they want to save some money in labour and they will still be able to keep the doors shut, 1.Buy a MIG2. I guess you guys have a little welding area and your gear does not move around alot then? well simply install a small exhaust fan on the side of the shed with a bit of flexable pipe leading to over your welding area, that will suck up all the fumes and keep your friends happy.
Reply:Have you ever considered a torch with an internal wire feeder in it?  Or is that mainly used for automated production lines?  Seems to me that that would be nice on a job with that much welding...Oh...and last week in class (3rd class in lab), I worked my way up to (6) 4" beads without sharpening...lolLast edited by 700R; 02-10-2008 at 02:16 AM.Miller Syncrowave 200MillerMatic 180 AutoSetHobart Airforce 500iVictor O/A (80cf)
Reply:Internal wire feeder? you must be thinking of a Robot.
Reply:Hey zap,What size/make of torch is that in the (2nd last??) photo?