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Alexis · 10-10-2004, 05:23 PM

I never really had someone tell me if my welds were good or bad. If i'm doing it right or wrong. Or still need to mess with the settings. So I thought I'd show the board and see what insight I could get. I've been messing with the settings and I'm running the line pretty hot and feel the wire speed is good but I might slow it down a bit I don't get any poping when welding. I run my argon at "30".

ebfabman · 10-10-2004, 05:31 PM

Alex, looks real good from here. Can you get a closer pic?

Alexis · 10-10-2004, 05:39 PM

heres a closer shot

ebfabman · 10-10-2004, 05:46 PM

Yes, those are good welds. Are you going to dress them down or just clean up and prep for refinish?

Alexis · 10-10-2004, 05:50 PM

since the windshield gromet crovers this section and much more I'm not to much into detail here but do put in work . Plus the body shop will get down to detail everything.

Heres a link on what this project(upper windshield) consisted off. check it out and any input would be nice.

http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=122912

ebfabman · 10-10-2004, 05:53 PM

Looks like a real solid repair. Have you considered coating the insides of the channels?

Alexis · 10-10-2004, 05:58 PM

Yeah, I am, once I do the the other side of the winshield which should provide a better clearing to spary it down inside. The good thing which I was amazed about was you could see fresh metal inside, which was a sign of relief to me.

ebfabman · 10-10-2004, 06:05 PM

Yeah, Fresh metal is always a good sign! Keep up the excellent work. When you're finished, I'd like to check it out in person

Blue Beard · 10-10-2004, 07:29 PM

What are you using for a welder?

Alexis · 10-10-2004, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Beard

What are you using for a welder?

Millermatic 135 , Mig Welder with Argon

TXfirefighter. I turned up the heat a little. I just don't want to burn through the metal. Slowly but surely I'm getting the hang of this welder.

Tx Firefighter · 10-10-2004, 08:15 PM

I'd use more heat and less wire. I like my welds penetrated very deep so not much is above surface level.

Tx Firefighter · 10-10-2004, 09:27 PM

I'm kind of semi serious about my welding. I'm actually starting a little welding and fence business right now.

Anyway, I weld real aggresively. I hit it fast with a lot of heat, right on the ragged edge of meltdown. Of course, each weld demands a different approach, but that area is very strong and not likely to warp, so you have more cushion under you there.

Sheetmetal in a big panel of course requires as little heat as possible and quick work.

By the way, you have the finest 110V Mig welder made.

ebfabman · 10-10-2004, 09:33 PM

Excellent choice in a welder. The way to tell about penetration is the color and amount of discoloration on either side of the weld. You are getting good penetration without a lot of heat and because you're are using a faster wire speed, you have plenty of material to remove and make a smooth joint.

rusted75 half ton · 10-11-2004, 11:01 PM

Hello,mr.ebfabman,saw your website sent you a PM. Thanks,

Russell · 10-10-2004, 10:37 PM

Hmm, I have a Millermatic 135 with Blueshield 8 gas, and I cannot for the life of me get a good weld out of the thing, it just seems to have no balls... Maybe I am just too used to stick welding, but I either burn through, or I just build mountains with the thing... Using a thinner wire (.23 I do believe) BTW

Looking extremely good Alexis, I can only hope that my attempt at bodywork turns out as nice...

67cst · 10-11-2004, 04:38 PM

alex, once again you amaze me, it took me a year at trade school to get those kind of results, your self taught from what i understand, thats pretty impressive bud

Alexis · 10-11-2004, 06:16 PM

Most of my credit go's to this board. I just try to run with what the "VETS" say what to do and run off the DVD i got and photo's posted here. So thank guys.

**lock** · 10-11-2004, 09:17 PM

Nice work. Whats your techniqe to get those nice welds? Im learning myself.

10-10-2004, 05:23 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Good welds or bad? I never really had someone tell me if my welds were good or bad. If i'm doing it right or wrong. Or still need to mess with the settings. So I thought I'd show the board and see what insight I could get. I've been messing with the settings and I'm running the line pretty hot and feel the wire speed is good but I might slow it down a bit I don't get any poping when welding. I run my argon at "30". Attached Images

10-10-2004, 05:39 PM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	heres a closer shot Attached Images

10-10-2004, 07:29 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	What are you using for a welder? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-10-2004, 08:15 PM	#11
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I'd use more heat and less wire. I like my welds penetrated very deep so not much is above surface level. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-10-2004, 09:27 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I'm kind of semi serious about my welding. I'm actually starting a little welding and fence business right now. Anyway, I weld real aggresively. I hit it fast with a lot of heat, right on the ragged edge of meltdown. Of course, each weld demands a different approach, but that area is very strong and not likely to warp, so you have more cushion under you there. Sheetmetal in a big panel of course requires as little heat as possible and quick work. By the way, you have the finest 110V Mig welder made. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-10-2004, 05:31 PM	#2
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Alex, looks real good from here. Can you get a closer pic?

10-10-2004, 05:46 PM	#4
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Yes, those are good welds. Are you going to dress them down or just clean up and prep for refinish?

10-10-2004, 05:50 PM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	since the windshield gromet crovers this section and much more I'm not to much into detail here but do put in work . Plus the body shop will get down to detail everything. Heres a link on what this project(upper windshield) consisted off. check it out and any input would be nice. http://207.44.196.117/vboard/showthread.php3?t=122912

10-10-2004, 05:53 PM	#6
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Looks like a real solid repair. Have you considered coating the insides of the channels?

10-10-2004, 05:58 PM	#7
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Yeah, I am, once I do the the other side of the winshield which should provide a better clearing to spary it down inside. The good thing which I was amazed about was you could see fresh metal inside, which was a sign of relief to me.

10-10-2004, 06:05 PM	#8
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Yeah, Fresh metal is always a good sign! Keep up the excellent work. When you're finished, I'd like to check it out in person

10-10-2004, 09:33 PM	#13
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Excellent choice in a welder. The way to tell about penetration is the color and amount of discoloration on either side of the weld. You are getting good penetration without a lot of heat and because you're are using a faster wire speed, you have plenty of material to remove and make a smooth joint.

10-11-2004, 11:01 PM	#14
rusted75 half ton More trusty Less rusty Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colorado Posts: 152	Hello,mr.ebfabman,saw your website sent you a PM. Thanks,

10-10-2004, 10:37 PM	#15
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Hmm, I have a Millermatic 135 with Blueshield 8 gas, and I cannot for the life of me get a good weld out of the thing, it just seems to have no balls... Maybe I am just too used to stick welding, but I either burn through, or I just build mountains with the thing... Using a thinner wire (.23 I do believe) BTW Looking extremely good Alexis, I can only hope that my attempt at bodywork turns out as nice... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-11-2004, 04:38 PM	#16
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	alex, once again you amaze me, it took me a year at trade school to get those kind of results, your self taught from what i understand, thats pretty impressive bud __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724



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10-11-2004, 06:16 PM	#17
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Most of my credit go's to this board. I just try to run with what the "VETS" say what to do and run off the DVD i got and photo's posted here. So thank guys.

10-11-2004, 09:17 PM	#18
lock Insert funny comment. Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Concord NC Posts: 621	Nice work. Whats your techniqe to get those nice welds? Im learning myself. __________________ ------------ - Mark -My Build Thread... -68 C10, LT1 - Undergoing Frame off resto -86 IROC-Z T72 turbo 355, M6 -70 Camaro http://www.iroc-ss.com

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