This is awesome. I'm going to be teaching myself how to wed soon enough. If it fails miserably I'll invest in a class. My older sister welded professionally for a bit then changed gears and moved out to the west coast but left all of her welding gear at my parents. So I think it's about time I put it back to good use!
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Built this out of 2x2 square tube. I just migged it.
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New Hawtness: 1995 540i/6 Claptrap
Defunct too: Cirrusblau m30 Project
Defunct (sold): Alta Vista
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Originally posted by Exodus_2pt0 View PostWho has welded 2 cans together? I've tried a couple times but failed miserably.
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Thank you, I'll try that out! Need to get my own machine, but luckily my employer encourages me to mess around with the welder when things are slow! Makes it easy to keep myself busy.No E30 ClubOriginally posted by MrBurgundyAnyways, mustangs are gay and mini vans are faster than your car, you just have to deal with that.
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So, I just started learning how to mig weld at work recently, and my biggest problem is keeping my welds straight and not leaky. Sometimes, I bust through the exhaust piping and have to patch and weld over, or gas weld any leaks shut.
Do any of you have some good advice for a beginner?"Leafeon" '92 Lagunengrun 325i Vert (Daily Driver/Project)
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The stickers make it go faster. :nice:
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Originally posted by UlrichFennec View PostSo, I just started learning how to mig weld at work recently, and my biggest problem is keeping my welds straight and not leaky. Sometimes, I bust through the exhaust piping and have to patch and weld over, or gas weld any leaks shut.
Do any of you have some good advice for a beginner?
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I am discovering that wire speed and heat levels are absolutely critical. I know that's an obvious statement, but you just can't throw the recommended setting on and run with it.
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New Hawtness: 1995 540i/6 Claptrap
Defunct too: Cirrusblau m30 Project
Defunct (sold): Alta Vista
79 Bronco SHTF Build
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Originally posted by Exodus_2pt0 View PostWho has welded 2 cans together? I've tried a couple times but failed miserably.
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I feel like my old auto-darken helmet isn't providing much (if any) protection, so it's time to buy a new one. I'm just doing the occasional exhaust patch or other small random stuff, so I don't need a professional helmet. That being said, I plan to buy one helmet to use it for years and don't want my eyes to feel itchy after welding.
Anyone have any suggestions? This HF helmet is going to be $43. Is that a good idea, or being risky with my eyes?sigpic
1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Originally posted by McGyver View PostI feel like my old auto-darken helmet isn't providing much (if any) protection, so it's time to buy a new one. I'm just doing the occasional exhaust patch or other small random stuff, so I don't need a professional helmet. That being said, I plan to buy one helmet to use it for years and don't want my eyes to feel itchy after welding.
Anyone have any suggestions? This HF helmet is going to be $43. Is that a good idea, or being risky with my eyes?
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View PostIt's got great reviews.. I'm actually interested in one now...
Mine is taking forever to switch from light to dark, and it's super annoying...
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