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

Boomer · Posted: Sun Oct 17 10 8:25 pm Post subject:

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

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k.a.m. · Posted: Tue Oct 19 10 7:00 pm Post subject:

Thank You Boomer, Very Happy

I also think everyone will benefit from this section that likes to work with metal. Smile

Debbie say's Thank You and Hi. Very Happy

Please say Hi to Debbie as well.
All the best my Friend. Very Happy

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hvac81 · Posted: Fri Nov 26 10 8:34 pm Post subject:

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. · Posted: Fri Nov 26 10 9:29 pm Post subject:

Thank You hvac81, Very Happy

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. Very Happy

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. Very Happy

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hvac81 · Posted: Fri Nov 26 10 11:46 pm Post subject:

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. · Posted: Sat Nov 27 10 12:05 am Post subject:

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

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hvac81 · Posted: Sat Nov 27 10 3:03 am Post subject:

oops! totally missed that one Embarassed

k.a.m. · Posted: Sat Nov 27 10 3:07 am Post subject:

hvac81, that's okay. Smile

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. Very Happy

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Oz · Newbie Joined: 27 Jun 2006 Posts: 65 Location: Fl.

Shirt tucked in when grinding. Don't Ask!

icecoldkicks · Posted: Tue Feb 01 11 2:22 am Post subject:

Thanks for tha refresh KAM! there were a couple of useful threads for me!
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k.a.m. · Posted: Sun Feb 06 11 5:46 pm Post subject:

That is a good tip Oz.
Your welcome icecoldkicks Very Happy

I am glad to see you posting again it has been awhile. Very Happy

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Rodburner · Newbie Joined: 06 Feb 2011 Posts: 37 Location: NE Kansas

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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-dirt- · Joined: 09 Mar 2012 Posts: 1

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. · Posted: Fri Mar 09 12 10:47 am Post subject:

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Baldwin BBQ · Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2012 Posts: 43 Location: Baldwin, MI

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. · Posted: Fri Sep 07 12 1:09 am Post subject:

TrailerBuilder · Posted: Sat Nov 24 12 12:22 am Post subject:

-dirt- wrote:

k.a.m. · Posted: Sat Dec 01 12 11:13 pm Post subject:

Fixed it Troy. Thanks. Very Happy

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