I welded this lap joint with my lincoln idealarc this time wired correctly, I think I was using AC at around 100 amps, 6013 rod, pictures at end, second picture I think I got less penetration, these welds are being done to my latest project a ghetto shifter cart, its not gonna look very good, but it will be built well and will be very fast, I am puttin an air cooled 175 cc engine (2 stroke) in it, when completed a video will be posted, I expect to have it completed in under 2 weeks, we will see how it goes, stay tuned!!
October 11th, 2008
thanks for the tips man
October 11th, 2008
6011 is a pipe rod and used for nasty coditions like rusty or painted metal, and its also a fast freeze rod and so is 6010, 6013 is a nice rod for light conditons but the all around best rods are 7014 18 and 24.
October 11th, 2008
use 6010,6011 for deep penitration and 7018,7024 for stromer better looking welds never use 6013 its cheap crap
October 11th, 2008
sounds good man thatas a fuckin awesome deal jump on it right away!!!
October 11th, 2008
I am going to look at a Lincoln Ranger 8 tomorrow. It is an 8K generator with 4-110 and 1-220 AC outlets. It is also a 200Amp AC/DC welder that can do Stick, Mig and light Tig welding. I can add a plasma cutter attachment to it. The guy is asking $1300 for it.
My house only has 100Amp service so I need a generator/welder. The original owner used it for welding aluminum fence.
October 11th, 2008
all i no how to do is arc weld and gas weld i weld 3 inch thick 18 foot diameter pies all day long at work
October 11th, 2008
haha i hate arc welders im gonna buy a wire feed
October 11th, 2008
i make skateboard rails, just to let you know brandon, hahahahaha
October 11th, 2008
yes thats a very nice weld, i will post some videos of my own personal weldage for you my new companion.
October 11th, 2008
i agree, almost runnin out!!
October 11th, 2008
6013 has very little spatter its nice to weld with.
October 11th, 2008
ya that would be some cool footage, I might do some welding tonight or tomorow, I will post videos of it, your info was very helpful, thanks a lot.
October 11th, 2008
Something I used to underestimate myself, and lots of people still do is joint matching and cleanliness depending on the steel thickness a loose fit can be your worst enemy, along with painted, or rusted steel. Use a flap disk and clean the area at least 1 inch to each side of the joints to be made.
October 11th, 2008
MUCH better keep practicing. If I get the chance I’ll go in some weekend and video some of my welds, not to say that I’m an excellent welder, it’ll just let you see some of my personal techniques. That is, If i get the chance, the plant is laying a lot of people off, so it’s got people on their toes, people start asking questions and acting funny now when they see my video camera.
October 11th, 2008
cool