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10-19-2015 02:44 PM #1
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First time welding aluminum
After trimming the wrong side of the block, I had to weld it back on..
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
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10-19-2015 03:46 PM #2
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WHat were you using for torch tip, etc. etc.
The proverbial row of nickels is in there.. now it's practice practice practice..
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10-19-2015 04:29 PM #3
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For the first time....not bad.
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10-19-2015 05:09 PM #4
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Um.. AC, 110 runnin volts, pure tungsten rod, pedal to the metal. I pretty much let the instructor set it up. He welded one side, then I welded the other.
After I finished this, I welded together all the aluminum test pieces my class turned out on the lathe and end mill. After I welded all the pieces together, I started running beads over all the flat surfaces. In the process, I accidentally grabbed a 308 rod, and discovered that it is ridiculously hard to weld aluminum with a stainless steel rod!.
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
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10-19-2015 05:20 PM #5
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That looks really nice for just starting out for sure!Ryan
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I see a picture of his clutch setup.
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