There has been a lot of discussion about welders and how-to lately. I thought it was due time to put together a list of places to get about all the info that one would need on welders. Below are some links that will make for some great reading. I will add more as I locate them. If anyone else has any more links that they can add please do so.
Miller welding library with links to there message boards:
http://www.millerwelds.com/education/library.html _________________ 2003 Honda VTX-1800C
2005 Twister Hammerhead 150cc
3000# winch
UNI redneck intake, gutted exhaust, 130 main jet, 45 pilot jet
9g rollers, 1500rpm spring, manual choke conversion
In the running for top "crash and roll" title current count (2)
Found another link. This one is 15 short videos showing some basic stuff. Here is a quote from the page.
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In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate the ways in which you prepare a welding machine, manage voltage and energy levels as well as techniques for the different modes of operation and equipment. Learn how to use the weld supplies, tig, wig and arc welds and more. Techniques such as the “Push and Pull” are explained and demonstrated, as well as basic information such as setting up the welding machine and an introduction to the gases used for welding are included.
http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/welding-basics.htm _________________ 2003 Honda VTX-1800C
2005 Twister Hammerhead 150cc
3000# winch
UNI redneck intake, gutted exhaust, 130 main jet, 45 pilot jet
9g rollers, 1500rpm spring, manual choke conversion
In the running for top "crash and roll" title current count (2)
There has been a lot of discussion about welders and how-to lately. I thought it was due time to put together a list of places to get about all the info that one would need on welders. Below are some links that will make for some great reading. I will add more as I locate them. If anyone else has any more links that they can add please do so.
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Great info, I bought a 110v Lincoln welder at Home Depot a couple of years ago. I basically suck at welding, I don't even trust my welds they look so crappy. And I really get mad when I blow a hole through the material I'm welding.
I'm going to read some of this stuff.
-Jim _________________ 08 Polaris RZR!
Buggies, Dirt bikes, Scooters
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Ditto that, Jim. I got a Hobart 180 mig and my welding still sucks. I made some real pretty welds at work but had one of the guys there set the welder up for me. So I have a little technique, but no knowledge on settings
I'm gonna watch the videos, bring home some dumpster scrap and try to do better then "puddle and grind"! _________________ _________________
2 Polaris RZRs & a Dune 150. Ridge Runner--Gone. Yerfdog 3206--Gone (but you never forget your 1st!).
Buggy pictures, mods, ideas, how-to's:
http://tinyurl.com/8ltm8
I have found that it just takes a little while to find what the best heat setting is vs the feed for each material. I have even found that lowering the gas output to about 12PSI on the hose side makes a major difference. It is definitely a skill as well as a feel thing. It is pretty easy to lay down a nice weld on flat surfaces and even long radius tubing it is just those small 1.5 and smaller tubes that are a pain in the butt. _________________ Randy
GTR250,GK32,Joyner 650SS, custom buggy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiA8jfczFV8
Really arbuilder, i actually run my gas up around 25 in the garage...what wire diameter are you guys using, i use .023 and i crank it up on light wall tubing....the key is "bacon" if it sounds like bacon frying your good.... _________________ Desert Trail And Sand Fabricators
and not to cause a roar, but its actually cubic inch per minute, not psi....
Just kiddin.. Definetly sounds like bacon fryin. I used to run mine at 20 but it was not getting enough heat for some reason. I turned it down and wham it penetrates great. I use the lincoln super Arch .030 wire. _________________ Randy
GTR250,GK32,Joyner 650SS, custom buggy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiA8jfczFV8
And if you dare, these guys have all kinds of info, not necessarily on welding itself, but tricks, tips, theories etc on everything metal, tubing, horsepower, you name it. I spent 4 whole days reading through their "Shop and Tool Talk". http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ _________________ I don't kill anything I don't get paid to.
250cc Sahara short frame
UNI and 130 jet
250cc Sahara long frame
Time to make this a sticky and I'm moving it to the home built section.
Thanks for posting all this! _________________ 2004 KPX Xterro: pumper carb, oil cooling, 10 gram rollers, Toy junkies pipe, uni
2005 Blade 150 DX: 4 Valve head, 10 gram rollers, East Side pipe, uni
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