I definitely had to fabricate every mounting point on my rig to use those clamps. Funny what a guy will do to save a few bucks.
@StoneD time to break out that welder. Make sure you use galvanized pipe nipples for the added effect of the poisonous gases as the galvy burns away
looks like thatâs what Iâm gonna do.
I hope my bubble gum weld will do.
thinking practice welding a few to a metal plate since the pipe nipples are so cheap
thatâs the right move. Make sure to get black pipe to avoid the galvi like @TwistedStill mentioned.
try to do it with a series of tac welds.
I hear plasma burnt galv. Is the best catalyst for d19. The âorganoâ in that organometal catalyst comes from your organs. Mostly the lungs.
whewâŚgot the right one by accident.
I bought bunch extra âŚgonna practice weld a few different times my plan on piece solid metal to see if I can figure it out
to leave more steel from line do I want a higher V and high line feed
.or low V and slow line speed
are you talking about the wire feed rate?
yes and my welder has another knob like high or low volts (maybe called something else) how hot I guess it gets
voltage and wire speed go hand in hand.
check this out:
https://www.millerwelds.com/resources/article-library/miggmaw-101-setting-the-correct-parameters
Usually the welder manufacturer has a chart stamped somewhere which is a good place to start. Itâs tough to make a suggestion on parameters because until you get into large C.C machines the knobs usually donât have units lol. What unit are you starting with?
Start with the chart like @SidViscous said, you can tweak the settings on your practice pieces to dial it in.
The miller resource @Soxhlet linked is great for dialing in your machine if all the knobs say are 1-10. Also, most of the âpoorâ weld examples on that page look better than my mig welding lol, Iâm a tig and stick guy.
its klutch cheap mig/flux wire welder âŚabout 300$
northern tool special
I only have flux atm I have the gas for mig but no idea how to use it really
If the welder can be hooked to gas, definitely do it! working with the flux really adds another very tricky variable. Try stacking spots with steel mix (Ar and CO2, ask your local welding shop) and youâll get a feel for how much metal to put into the puddle. Once you get used to that you can go back to FCAW and worry about where your flux/slag are going.
gas is so simple to use and shouldnt be your deterrent. Get some solid wire and hook up the gas. You will enjoy welding SOOO much more I promise!
buy a flowmeter, a roll of the wire without flux, and rent a bottle of gas. The settings are very similar. bang boom your welding with inert gas.
however I did practice weld on extra oneâŚmy dad said he can make.a prettier weld but whatâs it really matter
lol here it is for yall to laugh at it
this was several passes. I showed my dad he thinks I should turn it up some and go slower.
I asked.him to come get the setting right. but this was straight bubblegum
Iâd go back over where i thought was weak. is there something i could sand this down w or just say fuck it and paint it and roll bc ummm, youâll never see it bc its behind columns?
this is only my.3rd attempt at flux welding
I would second going slower, if all else fails make the weld in a series of tac welds. Just zap one spot for 2-3 seconds, and go around like that.
My favorite sayingâŚ
Grinder and paint make me the welder I ainât!
practice practice, then practice again. Also learn to âread the beadâ If you can diagnose what is wrong with your welds, you can tune them in. Trust me in no time you will be an old hand at it.
By the way, is the metal you welded the nipple to the same thickness as your frame?
If not, try to get some 1/8 thick material to practice on. This will effect the machine settings you have.
I didnt think of that let me check today when I get off work and Iâm gonna take some yalls advice and keep tryin
If you practice for 25-30 min a day you will get it in no time. Donât forget about the extra income that you can make for small repairs around town too.
