aluminum wing tanks

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Dude dropped off a bunch of 5052 to be welded. Plasma cut parts are a pain to weld, Dude looking for a deal so I didn't take time to dress edges. Original tanks were riveted and sealed with pro seal, which is leak prone, so welded is being tested. Actually I did a pair that has been flying a year now. I thought I wouldn't see another pair. My Syncro has a #1 ground so I rigged a twist lock with a #4 and easier to use clamp, folded piece of al sheet to prevent any arcing on the 16ga tank. 4043 filler because its less likely to crack. Mig tacked internals because it was hard to reach with tig and also much faster.Peter Attached ImagesEquipment:2  old paws2  eyes (that don't look so good)1  bad back
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Reply:Very well dun done! What was the big flanged hole for on the side?
Reply:I like the vise grip ground camp! I may steal that idea.Miller 180SDLincoln weld pak 180Hobart 250ciMill Lathe
Reply:Cardboard???...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:Originally Posted by metalman21Very well dun done! What was the big flanged hole for on the side?
Reply:Originally Posted by mnrjohnsonI like the vise grip ground camp! I may steal that idea.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterCardboard???...zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by castweldSlide al on steel table= scratches. Cardboard no scratches!
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterCardboard???...zap!
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Reply:Originally Posted by castweldSlide al on steel table= scratches. Cardboard no scratches!
Reply:Is it a hard job to seal around the mounting lugs where youre going from a corner joint to a lap. Nice job BTW....Mike
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Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749Yup. Any "pretty" aluminum job is always a pain. I'm speaking mainly from more of the metal finishing end of things, where you have to go to great lengths to protect the finish when repairing, or finishing out a part after the work is done.I avoid most stuff like that if I canGreat as always Peter.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterI know that..just bustin'  yer azz...I use rubber roofing material and have a ton of it...I will send you some if you wish .....zap!
Reply:funny you mention protecting pretty surfaces.   I just picked up some rubber belting for this purpose.Vantage 500's LN-25's, VI-400's, cobramatics, Miller migs, synch 350 LX, Powcon inverters, XMT's, 250 Ton Acurrpress 12' brake, 1/4" 10' Atlantic shear,Koikie plasma table W/ esab plasmas. marvel & hyd-mech saws, pirrana & metal muncher punches.
Reply:Originally Posted by 7A749I'll take some
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Reply:What kind of aircraft?Hobart cutting/welding torch.MM252, and nothing else.  My first welder.  Buy once, cry once....but I really would like a nice 50/60A circuit to run it at full strength.A bunch of ideas, and not enough time and money to bring them to life.