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Shev · 06-06-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Twisted Minis

I like the weave on the hitch.

Those are the best welds I've EVER seen on a hitch...LOL...

BuiltByBrooks · 06-06-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazooka

Wow..

Do you own a shop or what? If not you do side work at your house or something?

No I wish my garage is getting full of equipment.. I do side work at home if it something I'm interested in....

BuiltByBrooks · 06-07-2009, 12:37 AM

Mig Weld

XXL · 06-07-2009, 12:44 AM

You guys think YOU can weld? ...

BuiltByBrooks · 06-07-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

You guys think YOU can weld? ...

Ha Ha.....

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-07-2009, 01:23 AM

Those welds are beautiful....... And I'm not talking about the bird **** weld posted directly above my post

ShowSS12 · 06-07-2009, 03:42 AM

dude clean the brid crap off before you lay ur bead down....

**N2TRUX** · 06-07-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

You guys think YOU can weld? ...

I'm not there yet, but I am working on it.

SCOTI · 06-07-2009, 12:14 PM

XXL's got mad skill . . ....

**scotts62** · 06-07-2009, 12:19 PM

yeah id be mad about it

jlaird · 06-07-2009, 12:33 PM

Can you explain in detail your technique on those mig welds? Push or Pull, angle, what pattern and are you pausing at a certain point, distance from surface your working, etc. I want to know EVERYTHING! Those welds are beautiful!

XXL · 06-07-2009, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

XXL's got mad skill . . ....

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Originally Posted by jlaird

Can you explain in detail your technique on those mig welds? Push or Pull, angle, what pattern and are you pausing at a certain point, distance from surface your working, etc. I want to know EVERYTHING! Those welds are beautiful!

Thanks! And sure, I'd be glad to... first you make sure the material has a nice factory coat of lube on it (some of those fancy pants welders refer to this as "contaminants"). This not only reudces oxidation while the material is being warehoused, it also ensures you don't get too hot with your weld and burn through it. Next, if you're low on gas, as often happens, just cut back on how much you're feeding the welder. Contrary to what those fancy-pants welders will tell you, the gas' main purpose is just to blow away the smoke from your weld so you can see better as you're working. Once you strike an arc, be sure to move up and down, and side to side in a random pattern, so as not to build up too much heat in any one area. Don't worry about the crackling and popping sound. That just tells you that your welder hasn't popped a breaker and is still working. Just imagine that someone's making a fresh batch of hot buttered popcorn for you.

I hope that gives you some basic tips on how to create welds like mine. Please feel free to ask any more questions. I'm here to help.

XXL · 06-07-2009, 12:45 PM

ehem... someone has just pointed out that jlaird's request may not have been directed at me

ksbrktracer · 06-07-2009, 12:52 PM

XXL you have too much time your hands .....dont you....LOL...!!!!!!! Morbid...all I can say is WOW....wish I could weld half that good............Keep up the pics, motivates me to become better........!!!!!!

Tommy

fixit-p · 06-07-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Contrary to what those fancy-pants welders will tell you, the gas' main purpose is just to blow away the smoke from your weld

And if your a smoker just shut the gas off when you feel like lighting up

BuiltByBrooks · 06-07-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Thanks! And sure, I'd be glad to... first you make sure the material has a nice factory coat of lube on it (some of those fancy pants welders refer to this as "contaminants"). This not only reudces oxidation while the material is being warehoused, it also ensures you don't get too hot with your weld and burn through it. Next, if you're low on gas, as often happens, just cut back on how much you're feeding the welder. Contrary to what those fancy-pants welders will tell you, the gas' main purpose is just to blow away the smoke from your weld so you can see better as you're working. Once you strike an arc, be sure to move up and down, and side to side in a random pattern, so as not to build up too much heat in any one area. Don't worry about the crackling and popping sound. That just tells you that your welder hasn't popped a breaker and is still working. Just imagine that someone's making a fresh batch of hot buttered popcorn for you.

I hope that gives you some basic tips on how to create welds like mine. Please feel free to ask any more questions. I'm here to help.

Seriously funniest $hit i read in awhile.....

68laydout · 06-07-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

Can you explain in detail your technique on those mig welds? Push or Pull, angle, what pattern and are you pausing at a certain point, distance from surface your working, etc. I want to know EVERYTHING! Those welds are beautiful!

x2....pls let us know your technique. I'm trying to get my mig to look like that, but not having much luck. Very nice work!

68laydout · 06-08-2009, 05:56 PM

Come on man, help us less-gifted people out! How do you make those pretty mig welds?

BuiltByBrooks · 06-08-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 68laydout

Come on man, help us less-gifted people out! How do you make those pretty mig welds?

Its to hard to write what to do the best way to learn honestly is to see the technique in person....

BuiltByBrooks · 06-08-2009, 08:41 PM

Got my floor finished and fire wall and some of the chop welded up can't wait to get this thing on the road again

BuiltByBrooks · 06-08-2009, 08:42 PM

**scotts62** · 06-08-2009, 08:43 PM

Cool! im on my way!

Wish i was closer because i would definatly come by and check it out!

That is very cool, Nice work!

BuiltByBrooks · 06-08-2009, 08:44 PM

BuiltByBrooks · 06-08-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Cool! im on my way!

Wish i was closer because i would definatly come by and check it out!

That is very cool, Nice work!

That would be cool...

Thanks, for all the comments. All you guys on the forum have given me lots of motivation to get this thing going again..and i thank you for it

PBFAB.COM · 06-08-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 68laydout

Come on man, help us less-gifted people out! How do you make those pretty mig welds?

He could tell you... but then he would have to kill you.

Trucks looking good! Now make some room for the blazer!

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06-07-2009, 12:33 PM	#86
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: What do you guys think? Can you explain in detail your technique on those mig welds? Push or Pull, angle, what pattern and are you pausing at a certain point, distance from surface your working, etc. I want to know EVERYTHING! Those welds are beautiful!

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06-07-2009, 12:52 PM	#89
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: What do you guys think? XXL you have too much time your hands .....dont you....LOL...!!!!!!! Morbid...all I can say is WOW....wish I could weld half that good............Keep up the pics, motivates me to become better........!!!!!! Tommy

06-08-2009, 05:56 PM	#93
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: What do you guys think? Come on man, help us less-gifted people out! How do you make those pretty mig welds?

06-08-2009, 08:41 PM	#95
BuiltByBrooks Argon User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Qc, AZ Posts: 353	Re: What do you guys think? Got my floor finished and fire wall and some of the chop welded up can't wait to get this thing on the road again

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BuiltByBrooks Argon User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Qc, AZ Posts: 353	Re: What do you guys think?

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scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: What do you guys think? Cool! im on my way! Wish i was closer because i would definatly come by and check it out! That is very cool, Nice work! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62 Last edited by scotts62; 06-08-2009 at 08:44 PM.

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