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I have been experimenting with fabricating zinc bar tops. All knowledge so far has been gleaned from web videos and actual trial and error. So far, I have learned that when soldering two flat sheets together, they can not be glued down first, because the soldered joint will crack the next day when the sheet metal contracts. I have also learned that you can get a pretty good seam if you flip the material upside and bevel the two edges to be soldered together. Still, this requires alot of heat and can warp the sheet. What I am looking to learn is what am I doing wrong and what are the correct ways to weld two sheet together? Are there any good videos out there that show the proper way to do this? Are there any places I can go where I can be taught how to do this?
Reply:Kent White, TM Technologies would be happy to teach you this. Call his company and he can set up a class to teach you whatever you need to know. I've done his "Mastering the Torch" class and I can highly recommend him as an instructor. He is usually happy to answer questions by email, but you could also set up your own custom class with him, to learn this.KevKevin / Machine_Punk from The Aerodrome Studio - Lincoln PowerMIG 210 MP - Meco N Midget w/custom welding station - Vintage Victor 100Current Projects: The Aerodrome Studio
Reply:Thanks for the tip. Loved peeking into your studio. You might want to add a automatic air valve to the end of your extended drain. You can set it to open every 45 minutes for ten seconds. Voila! No rust or scale in your tank. They're available from Grainger at about $100.00.
Reply:Thanks for the tip on the automatic drain.I'm glad you enjoyed looking around The Aerodrome Studio (the thread, anyway). Keep checking back...I add all my new projects to that thread.Kevin / Machine_Punk from The Aerodrome Studio - Lincoln PowerMIG 210 MP - Meco N Midget w/custom welding station - Vintage Victor 100Current Projects: The Aerodrome Studio |
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发表于 2021-8-31 23:10:06