MIG welding tips? George?

[sixgunrunner68]

I'd stay with TIG. It's more aesthetically pleasing when done by a competent welder.

 

[george68hemirr]

so pretty but takes forever.....i am so used to go-go-go......dont have time for that slow process.....whatever

 

[sixgunrunner68]

so pretty but takes forever.....i am so used to go-go-go......dont have time for that slow process.....whatever

You're retired now, you have time.

 

[peresvet24]

this is an interesting post!

thank you George, Chris!

it was good advice

I am also self-taught, "semi-automatic welding" I was watching YouTube, and then I did some time to practice.

 

[george68hemirr]

i will tell ya there is some great information on youtube for welding

 

[metalstorm]

I got some welding done this week by a pro.

 

[sixgunrunner68]

Nice!

 

[cj69RR]

Looks like you found the right guy to do it up. Looking good!!!

 

[george68hemirr]

he did a awesome job

 

[Big John]

Did he kick it or hit it with a hammer to see if the welds were good??








Sorry.... Couldn't resist...

 

[george68hemirr]

Did he kick it or hit it with a hammer to see if the welds were good??








Sorry.... Couldn't resist...

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

 

[peresvet24]

I have been using my sears 110v mig lately to weld some headers and I have not used the welder for 8yrs I would say but my biggest problem is patience.I have to learn some on doing back gass in the tubes when I finish welding them or they will crack I am told.

Here's my :cents: . I'm a welder by trade and have been for a couple decades now. I tig,mig,stick , aluminum, stainless, steel. So IMO I have a pretty good background. Now when I say what I'm about to say I'm not saying anyone is wrong. But in realty purging pipe is typically done in high purity applications,ie: food and pharmaceutical . It may also depend on the substrate being welded,I don't think you're fabricating titanium headers.I truly believe that if you use the correct filler metal, no backing gas will be needed. Keep everything clean and tight and you'll be successful

while I welds the "semi-automatic welding" with no gas and welding seam was very durable!
I hit it with a hammer and it did not fall apart.

 

[ACME A12]

Great thread. So how is it coming along, Harry?