Drains
Yeah, nah.
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I'm well made up - went to BOC and got some pureshield and some rods this avo, set up the tig and off we go!
I must say i'm really impressed, like oxy acet but so much more control. I messed about on a few different thicknesses of m/s, blew the hell out of the tungsten a few times by bad scratching or worse - forgetting to turn on the gas (plonker), but generally enjoyed the amazing ability you get to control the penetration. Here are some photos. Bear in mind Snowcat, Lorenzo, Hugh and all you boys who do this for a living, this is my first hour of fannying about, and i'm still looking for a reason to do this! (I never buy tools that don't pay for themselves. Broke the cardinal rule here - waiting for a yachtie with some bent rails!)
Sorry, can't do the proper upload with comments cos i can't work it out, so these photos are
1. 4mm plate, not tacked enough so root closed up as I went.
2. more 4mm plate, prepped, tacked and walking the cup, for fun. (ignore the top weld, that was just laying material on top)
3. penetration of above weld. Looks dodgy cos the plate is well rusted, but believe me, the penetration was bang on (but i'm not about to pass an asme test!)
Note. I will make a pedal for this set (got the wiring diag from Lincoln) - would love that extra control for the end crater)
BTW, these are not photogenic welds! (like i'm not a photogenic welder
)
I must say i'm really impressed, like oxy acet but so much more control. I messed about on a few different thicknesses of m/s, blew the hell out of the tungsten a few times by bad scratching or worse - forgetting to turn on the gas (plonker), but generally enjoyed the amazing ability you get to control the penetration. Here are some photos. Bear in mind Snowcat, Lorenzo, Hugh and all you boys who do this for a living, this is my first hour of fannying about, and i'm still looking for a reason to do this! (I never buy tools that don't pay for themselves. Broke the cardinal rule here - waiting for a yachtie with some bent rails!)
Sorry, can't do the proper upload with comments cos i can't work it out, so these photos are
1. 4mm plate, not tacked enough so root closed up as I went.
2. more 4mm plate, prepped, tacked and walking the cup, for fun. (ignore the top weld, that was just laying material on top)
3. penetration of above weld. Looks dodgy cos the plate is well rusted, but believe me, the penetration was bang on (but i'm not about to pass an asme test!)
Note. I will make a pedal for this set (got the wiring diag from Lincoln) - would love that extra control for the end crater)
BTW, these are not photogenic welds! (like i'm not a photogenic welder
)
curiosity. In time I may do some R/C engine repairs that will need it. It will allow me to finally do Aluminum welding.
