Welding,cutting, and pit building tips for the beginner.

[Boomer]

k.a.m.


Real nice job you and SoEzzy did on the new forum.
I am sure that it will get allot of use from novices to
experienced welders.

Again great job
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about her

boomer
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[k.a.m.]

Thank You Boomer, I also think everyone will benefit from this section that likes to work with metal.
Debbie say's Thank You and Hi. Please say Hi to Debbie as well.
All the best my Friend.
Kevin
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[hvac81]

Nice addition to The Smokering!

K.A.M. how about the low down on MIG settings as well as wire types and sheilding gas.The correct polarity and such

[k.a.m.]

Thank You hvac81, If you or someone that has the needed info for such a chart and would like to put it together I will surely add it to the top. You can P.M. me the info and I will post it to the top.
I do not Mig weld enough to keep up with the needed info for a good chart, but I feel it would be a very good addition to the list. Thank You for the idea.
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[hvac81]

Well much can be discussed (and argued) about the correct settings. Whenever I need to look something up, I simply point my browser to:

http://www.hobartwelders.com/elearning

At this link you can select the welding process you are interested in.
I describes in detail what you would be looking for as far as correct set up.
It helps if you understand the basics of the process you are attempting.

Hope this helps

[k.a.m.]

hvac81, I have that link on page one in the list. It is very good for a help list.
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[hvac81]

oops! totally missed that one

[k.a.m.]

hvac81, that's okay. I am constantly looking for more info for the thread and consider it a joint venture in motion by and for the members. If you find an interesting link please let me know so I can place it.
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[Oz]

Shirt tucked in when grinding. Don't Ask!

[icecoldkicks]

Thanks for tha refresh KAM! there were a couple of useful threads for me!
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Slow & Low, That is the Tempo!!

[k.a.m.]

That is a good tip Oz.
Your welcome icecoldkicks I am glad to see you posting again it has been awhile.
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[Rodburner]

A couple things on MIG settings and gases. All newer machine's and most older ones have a chart on the machine somewhere that gives voltage and wire speed settings based on material thickness. In my experience these are a good place to start and then adjust to your personal taste/ skill level from there. As far as shielding gas goes, an Argon/CO2 mix provides the best overall performance but is more expensive. Straight CO2 also works fine, but does leave more spatter to clean up. Flow for either gas will vary with the conditions, but generally 20 to 25 pounds on the flow meter will be enough for normal indoor conditions. The above would be for solid wire and gas shielded flux core. Self sheilded flux core should function in any environment,
Hope this helps some of you that are less experienced with MIG
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here is the new link to the trailer info, if someone cares to update it: http://www.redneck-trailer.com/Portals/4/web_content/files/A.pdf

[k.a.m.]

[Hot Grill on Grill Action]

[Baldwin BBQ]

Kevin, Here is another link to welding videos. This is the same guy who does "WeldingTipsandTricks.com" Except these videos are on his video host instead of going through YouTube.

http://welding-tv.com/

[k.a.m.]

[TrailerBuilder]

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[k.a.m.]

Fixed it Troy. Thanks.
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