decepticon-- your are right no need for full pen welds on the gate that is what I get for having 3 forums open at once and not paying attention to which forum i am on when answering a question
Grind the area to be welded to remove the coating of galv. and make sure you wear a good respirator while grinding and welding. I would use either 6010, 6011 for the root and then fill and cap with 7018. 6013 is not a deep penatration rod. I would also bevel the area to be welded and weld full...
Good luck on fixing the e21. Looks like it will be fun to work on. I wish I had your enthusiasm for the job. II would probably look for another body with not as much rust. I wish you all the luck and have fun. Do post pictures of your progress
My welder is in the garage. I have a small shipping container that it lives in when I am not using it. Keeps some of my relatives from borrowing it. Used to keep it in the house since my garage is not climate controlled but it was a hassle to take outside to use.
Dog Ban
Well I have several German Shepard's, all of which are trained police K-9's and I would fight tooth and nail to keep them. It is not the dog fault, if they are defending their property or their human.
I have taken a number of dogs in custody for dog bites to humans in most cases the...
Arc Welding
The welds look nice. I have an old Miller tombstone welder and it does real good welds. Only prob I have is it is AC only. :welder::welder:
Shenion__On the bed rails they are made from old rial road tracks, that is why they are so hard on blades and to weld.
Trailer
Very good looking trailer. How long did it take you to make. I have tried to find some plans for a trailer similar to the one you made. Could not tell from the picture how does the gate stay open when you need to haul longer material.
Hi all, I need some help in finding replacement tips for a speedway series 125 amp MIG welder. I also need to know if this welder can handle welding metal up to 1/2 inch thick. I am trying to make a welding table I have plans fro and the plans call fro min 1/2 thick metal. Any help is greatly...
My name is Wes and I am trying to learn how to weld. I bought a cheap MIG welder. So if yopu see any funny questions from me please forgive my ignorance. I will always take any help or advice from anyone willing to help me.