Fetterhund 37 Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 (edited) Figure the #1 thing that has caused me trouble on my build should the next skill I learn. I have a bunch of scraps laying around and a neighbor let me borrow his flux wire welder. It is more fun than I thought it would be. Some things gone better than others, but I like learning things. Going to practice this a bit more and put a gas welder 9n my shopping list. I just have to remember to not get the gun so far from the piece, and not move too quickly. Edit: removed broken picture Edited Saturday at 01:38 AM by Fetterhund Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max 92 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 (edited) Picture doesn't work for me. But good for you getting started learning how to weld. It seems not impossible, but much more difficult to build a racecar without having that resource. A good brand flux core welder can make some decent welds, but converting to MIG will feel like night and day. Welds should be cleaner and less spatter. I have a Hobart 125 MIG that I absolutely love, but I'd say if you have to weld any larger than .095" to go with a higher amperage welder. Edited January 13 by Max Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fetterhund 37 Posted Saturday at 01:51 AM Author Report Share Posted Saturday at 01:51 AM Starting to feel more comfortable. Worked through a few machine setup issues, having to troubleshoot a machine issue was a great learning experience. Consistency at travel speed is my biggest challenge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mender 8,140 Posted Saturday at 02:09 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 02:09 AM (edited) Looks like you're moving a little fast and/or in just a straight line: I'd say to move the tip in a spiral pattern, that should slow your travel speed a bit. Adjust the size of the spiral until you get the right look. Note that heat too low and wire speed too fast looks very similar as does heat too high and wire speed too slow. Edited Saturday at 02:13 AM by mender 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fetterhund 37 Posted yesterday at 12:15 AM Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:15 AM I had some spare roll cage tubing and decided to give it a shot. I learned that the welder will trip the breaker in the garage, and tripping the breaker doesn't help make a good weld (you can probably tell in the pic where I lost power). Still gotta move slower. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fetterhund 37 Posted yesterday at 12:20 AM Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:20 AM For comparison the guy who messed up my roll cage weld job did this... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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