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I took a photo. I just brushed off the rusty metal and welded through the rust. Surprising power for a 115V welder.
Labonte.r
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I took a photo. I just brushed off the rusty metal and welded through the rust. Surprising power for a 115V welder.
Make sure you get good penetration on both prefixes to me looks like the lower weld is on top of metal.
Looks like sh*t.....
panama
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Well I am getting closer to being done. I upgraded the bolts and the pivot metal so I gained some weight but it’s strong jumped hard and the strap is the flex point. Where do you guys mount the versa button on the upright?
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You couldn't break it. This is 115V input at 100 amps output. There is good penetration beneath the added weld.
What electrodes?
That weld is full of inclusions and will fail.....
That weld is full of inclusions and will fail.....
6011 1/8" This was my first test of this cheap inverter welder and I would not be happy if these welds were on a platform I was standing on. Could I break a platform made with 12 or so welds by me on 1/2 rebar by jumping on it? Probably not.
If the platform was made of solid 1 inch steel I would be less happy carrying it. I hadn't welded in over a year so this is a poor example. Certainly not my best welds. I just wanted to point out the power of this welder in such a small package.
I'm not trying to be standoffish.....as long as you realise your own capabilities. With technology the way it is, pretty much all new welding machines are very capable. Take the time to properly prep each weld to give yourself the best shot. Rebar is made from the lowest grade of steel and shouldn't be used for anything us hunters want/need. Stay safe and have fun making things. All any question you need want..... There seems to be a handful of qualified people to answer welding/fabrication questions.
6011 OK but clean your material and look into 7018
6011 OK but clean your material and look into 7018
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Eagle sh*t we call it
Gorilla snot or in this case.... Wagon tracks.....amps to high and slag freezing over before the hydogen can escape
Isn't this a contradictory statement? If amps are too high how can it freeze too quickly?
Sounds funny but once you understand how the shielding gas works it'll make sense.
All the research that goes into the ropes and biners should also go into welding if you're gonna make your own gear IMO.
I see lots of shoddy welds on here and usually don't say anything.... You may be facing the brunt of my frustrations and i may have been to harsh.
I would teach you, and anybody else, if you were local.
I can make a liquid molten puddle move against gravity vertically...... The laws that hold back normal men don't apply to skilled welders.....
@Weldabeast your username is starting to make sense.
That's a sure shot Scott
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Just wouldn't want it breaking on ya! Do the 'ol bounce test at ground level and give it a go! Doesn't have to look pretty for it to stick!I have to be careful of posting non-perfect results on the internet.
This is a stick welder I am talking about. If you are a professional welder then you know more than me.
I have not yet welded anything to stand on. If I do, I will make sure it is better than my example.
I doubt I am going to be standing on a piece of rebar welded to a railroad track nut but you never know.