55.2-59 Ol' Blue

[dsraven]

when you do the tack on tack style of mig do you start the next tack on top of the existing tack? thats what I like to do as it forms a more continuous weld when done, no pin holes between tacks. I always let everuthing cool well, so I could stick my tongue on it with no issues (yeah, but i wouldn't, right?) I use compressed air to cool the weld spots off. a hammer on dolly helps after each tack too as it helps with shrinkage. tack, hammer, cool. spot weld in different spots around the patch so heat stays minimal and patch doesn't end up off kilter from shrinking as the weld cools.
nice job. if it has waviness try the old laundry iron held on the spots and then after it has warmed up the high spots remove the iron and wipe the area with a wet rag. the iorn only hits the high spots so this method shrinks the highs down. it only needs to be hot enough to make a bit of steam when you run the wet rag over it. sorta like a cheap mans shrinking disc.
make sure to clean the iron off well before sneaking it back into the house, lol.

[8man]

Thanks guys.

Raven, I can't get to the back side to do any dolly work. I will see if I can sneak the iron out and try that, as it makes sense.

[Tempest67]

Nice job on the patch.

Time to try Fitzee's 'Cut and Butt'


Keep it going

[8man]

Tempest, I've watched Fitzee for years. I actually used the cut and butt on the top right side. It got too tight after I tacked it in and I had to cut a slit to let me move it around a little.

[Tempest67]

I think Fitzee is amazing and a great teacher.

Did you see his recent one when he made the door handle piece for Crusty?


Keep up the great work, I enjoy following along

[8man]

Didn't see it yet. I will.

Thanks.

[Tempest67]

Here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Ct6DfMebc&t=132s