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sevt_chevelle · 05-03-2007, 09:47 AM

A member of another forum I visit posted a short video on how to do a invisible weld seem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wntAnn4EowM

Bamm · 05-03-2007, 10:01 AM

Nice...........

martinkh · 05-03-2007, 12:20 PM

My welding supervisor office mate isn't impressed.

The inappropriate use of the cut off tool for grinding was not cool for a demo, and the welding wasn't the best.

*Shane* · 05-03-2007, 02:33 PM

so show us a video of how it's "suppose to be done" then ...

69BBsuburban · 05-03-2007, 02:55 PM

Instead of all that grinding and filler rod.....with a panel as easy to access as that, why not hammer weld it with a torch, no filler rod or TIG needed.....

sevt_chevelle · 05-03-2007, 04:13 PM

Instead of all that grinding and filler rod.....with a panel as easy to access as that, why not hammer weld it with a torch, no filler rod or TIG needed.....
Today 01:33 PM

The reason is because probably 90% of the restores out there use a mig welder.
The process shows you HOW to get that smooth seem regardless of what method you use. No matter what welding method you use you NEED to remove the proud weld bead before you planish it.
Pretty much all metal shapers Ive meet and talked too use a TIG because it creates less warpage.

Martin,
Whats your welding sup think of this one.
http://fergusoncoachbuilding.blogspot.com/
He too uses the uncool use of a cutoff wheel for grinding as well as 100% of all body man Ive worked with. I guess we are all hacks

69BBsuburban · 05-03-2007, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sevt_chevelle

No matter what welding method you use you NEED to remove the proud weld bead before you planish it.

I agree with ya, except hammer welding WITHOUT filler rod doesn't produce a bead, as it's hammered down during the welding process.............

And I too use a cutoff wheel for grinding.....works very well in certain circumstances.....wear proper protection.

Nothing wrong with the repair in the video......

larry may · 05-03-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sevt_chevelle

A member of another forum I visit posted a short video on how to do a invisible weld seem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wntAnn4EowM

Thank You for sharing this. I find the video to have some very good techniques that will be useful. Good information.... Larry

Rokcrln · 05-03-2007, 07:30 PM

Here's the funny thing, I go thru about 100-200 4" cut off wheels a year and very rairly use one to cut something off

They are the only thing I have found that get into 90* corners and are controlable.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

cooters · 05-03-2007, 10:09 PM

cutoff wheels also produce less heat while grinding than grinding disks.

WinDancer · 05-03-2007, 10:55 PM

The fella in the vid went to a lot of work to share his technique with others. I like the repairs that require no bondo or skim coats, and all with common tools. I also use my cutoff tool for almost everything EXCEPT cuttin' stuff off.
Thanks for posting it. It wasn't as much fun as watching Jesse James make a gas tank with a BFR and his planishing wheel, but I have the tools for this

combustion · 05-04-2007, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinkh

My welding supervisor office mate isn't impressed.

The inappropriate use of the cut off tool for grinding was not cool for a demo, and the welding wasn't the best.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-04-2007, 02:28 AM

me being a metal worker i always enjoy seeing new techniecs

but also i could get the same effect by just using a metal buffing pad on a grinder, i know, ive seen me do it

but even with that said i commend the guy for going through the trouble to show others howits done

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-04-2007, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinDancer

The fella in the vid went to a lot of work to share his technique with others. I like the repairs that require no bondo or skim coats, and all with common tools. I also use my cutoff tool for almost everything EXCEPT cuttin' stuff off.
Thanks for posting it. It wasn't as much fun as watching Jesse James make a gas tank with a BFR and his planishing wheel, but I have the tools for this

gotta love Jesse James

jaros44sr · 05-04-2007, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Here's the funny thing, I go thru about 100-200 4" cut off wheels a year and very rairly use one to cut something off

They are the only thing I have found that get into 90* corners and are controlable.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Maybe we should change the name to 4" grinding wheels, since everyone does it. My son gave me a wheel for my grinder, it has a bunch of stacked emery paper. Cleans up welds real nice and doesn't wear out...just a thought J.

Rollie396 · 05-04-2007, 06:30 PM

yup the flap wheels are my tool of choice for finishing welds.they polish things up very nicely while not being over aggressive.

jeffspower · 05-04-2007, 06:49 PM

Using the edge of a cutoff wheel instead of the face of a grinding wheel makes a lot less heat & allows you to work the high spots with great control. But you must have great control to do it. Not everyone can get a feel for it. Just like porting cylinder heads. Either you pick up on the technique that works for you and learn rapidly how to hone your skills, or you don't learn and remain a butcher

05-03-2007, 09:47 AM	#1
sevt_chevelle Lost amongst the CORN Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Iowa Posts: 1,072	Invisible weld seem video A member of another forum I visit posted a short video on how to do a invisible weld seem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wntAnn4EowM __________________ Currently working on How To Videos and custom metal 70 Chevelle gettin Sliced and Diced Anything But STOCK 70 Chevelle SS455 not a typo its a BUICK BABY 49 and 72 Chevy Trucks restored to original...close to it Drommer Stor....Norwegian for Dream Big http://s969.photobucket.com/albums/a...lle/?start=all https://www.flickr.com/photos/47922830@N03/ Pictures of my work and projects

05-03-2007, 10:01 AM	#2
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: Invisible weld seem video Nice........... __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-03-2007, 12:20 PM	#3
martinkh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boise Posts: 107	Re: Invisible weld seem video My welding supervisor office mate isn't impressed. The inappropriate use of the cut off tool for grinding was not cool for a demo, and the welding wasn't the best. __________________ '70gmc 3/4ton 4X4, re-arch and 2" add-a-leaf lift. '77 400sbc, '82 axles, d60front, 14bolt rear. Probably some 285/75/16 Toyo m/t's on my stock rims coming up.

05-03-2007, 02:33 PM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Invisible weld seem video so show us a video of how it's "suppose to be done" then ...

05-03-2007, 02:55 PM	#5
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: Invisible weld seem video Instead of all that grinding and filler rod.....with a panel as easy to access as that, why not hammer weld it with a torch, no filler rod or TIG needed..... __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A

05-03-2007, 04:13 PM	#6
sevt_chevelle Lost amongst the CORN Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Iowa Posts: 1,072	Re: Invisible weld seem video Instead of all that grinding and filler rod.....with a panel as easy to access as that, why not hammer weld it with a torch, no filler rod or TIG needed..... Today 01:33 PM The reason is because probably 90% of the restores out there use a mig welder. The process shows you HOW to get that smooth seem regardless of what method you use. No matter what welding method you use you NEED to remove the proud weld bead before you planish it. Pretty much all metal shapers Ive meet and talked too use a TIG because it creates less warpage. Martin, Whats your welding sup think of this one. http://fergusoncoachbuilding.blogspot.com/ He too uses the uncool use of a cutoff wheel for grinding as well as 100% of all body man Ive worked with. I guess we are all hacks __________________ Currently working on How To Videos and custom metal 70 Chevelle gettin Sliced and Diced Anything But STOCK 70 Chevelle SS455 not a typo its a BUICK BABY 49 and 72 Chevy Trucks restored to original...close to it Drommer Stor....Norwegian for Dream Big http://s969.photobucket.com/albums/a...lle/?start=all https://www.flickr.com/photos/47922830@N03/ Pictures of my work and projects Last edited by sevt_chevelle; 05-03-2007 at 04:18 PM.

05-03-2007, 07:30 PM	#9
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Invisible weld seem video Here's the funny thing, I go thru about 100-200 4" cut off wheels a year and very rairly use one to cut something off They are the only thing I have found that get into 90* corners and are controlable. Kevin LFD Inc.

05-03-2007, 10:09 PM	#10
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: Invisible weld seem video cutoff wheels also produce less heat while grinding than grinding disks.

05-03-2007, 10:55 PM	#11
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Invisible weld seem video The fella in the vid went to a lot of work to share his technique with others. I like the repairs that require no bondo or skim coats, and all with common tools. I also use my cutoff tool for almost everything EXCEPT cuttin' stuff off. Thanks for posting it. It wasn't as much fun as watching Jesse James make a gas tank with a BFR and his planishing wheel, but I have the tools for this __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

05-04-2007, 02:28 AM	#13
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Invisible weld seem video me being a metal worker i always enjoy seeing new techniecs but also i could get the same effect by just using a metal buffing pad on a grinder, i know, ive seen me do it but even with that said i commend the guy for going through the trouble to show others howits done __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-04-2007, 06:30 PM	#16
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Invisible weld seem video yup the flap wheels are my tool of choice for finishing welds.they polish things up very nicely while not being over aggressive. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

05-04-2007, 06:49 PM	#17
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Invisible weld seem video Using the edge of a cutoff wheel instead of the face of a grinding wheel makes a lot less heat & allows you to work the high spots with great control. But you must have great control to do it. Not everyone can get a feel for it. Just like porting cylinder heads. Either you pick up on the technique that works for you and learn rapidly how to hone your skills, or you don't learn and remain a butcher __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car



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