TOTM welding tips/tricks
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Originally Posted by desertdog
I'd love to help you out as well, but apparently any tips, advice, or insight into the wide world of welding is construed to mean I think I'm the only one on the board who knows how to weld. And diesel dan is right, he definitely likes to use lots of heat. Speaking of heat, that is generated by amperage. On a typical MIG welder, when you increase the amperage, the wire speed also increases. The voltage will affect penetration. If you have too much wire and not enough voltage, the wire won't melt fast enough and it will push against the gun and generally not weld nice. If you have too much voltage, the wire will burn back and the arc won't stay continuous. I like to set my voltage/wire so that i get just enough filler to maintain the arc. Makes a flatter weld. I don't like puffy caterpillar welds. Yep, that means only I know how to set a machine and run a bead. Just ask Trev1006. Everyone knows that Canadians can't weld. And what happened to them all being nice?
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From: Lufkin, Texas
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I will try and get this back on topic!!!
If I get say the small HF welder to do floor patches, or weld small tabs, holes in sheet metal, etc,
1) Is there a general purpose wire that Lincoln makes for general auto type welding?
2) Is it ok to use an extension cord on an 110v machine?
If I get say the small HF welder to do floor patches, or weld small tabs, holes in sheet metal, etc,
1) Is there a general purpose wire that Lincoln makes for general auto type welding?
2) Is it ok to use an extension cord on an 110v machine?
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I will try and get this back on topic!!!
If I get say the small HF welder to do floor patches, or weld small tabs, holes in sheet metal, etc,
1) Is there a general purpose wire that Lincoln makes for general auto type welding?
gas machine or flux?
2) Is it ok to use an extension cord on an 110v machine?
Yes...get as short as possible..and the heaviest guage you can get...try and use a kitchen outlet if possible...many are 20 amp rated verses your standard 15 amp.
If I get say the small HF welder to do floor patches, or weld small tabs, holes in sheet metal, etc,
1) Is there a general purpose wire that Lincoln makes for general auto type welding?
gas machine or flux?
2) Is it ok to use an extension cord on an 110v machine?
Yes...get as short as possible..and the heaviest guage you can get...try and use a kitchen outlet if possible...many are 20 amp rated verses your standard 15 amp.
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From: Tunkhannock PA
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Home depo has ratings on there extension cords for how long what gauge will support what amp. I got a 20 or 25 for like 35$ it also is able to run my air compressor which wouldnt run on a regular household ext cord.
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From: Castle Rock
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Hey I was looking into getting a welder, and I found a 90amp flux welder, is this worth my time, I am a first time welder, an no nothin about them, thanks for your help.
BTW here is the link for the welder I found: http://www.harborfreight.com/welding...der-68887.html
BTW here is the link for the welder I found: http://www.harborfreight.com/welding...der-68887.html
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From: Dalton, MA
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Yes it's worth your time, I've been using mine for over a year now and ive built a roof rack, bumper, tire carrier, welded new rockers on, repairs holes on my floor, and a few other small projects. It is a very capable machine for the money is surprisingly reliable. Once you learn on this machine you can decide if you want cleaner mig welder, or something more powerful. Great machine for beginners.
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From: Castle Rock
Year: 1992
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Yes it's worth your time, I've been using mine for over a year now and ive built a roof rack, bumper, tire carrier, welded new rockers on, repairs holes on my floor, and a few other small projects. It is a very capable machine for the money is surprisingly reliable. Once you learn on this machine you can decide if you want cleaner mig welder, or something more powerful. Great machine for beginners.
Thanks, that is exactly what i was looking for!
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From: Elk River, Minnesota
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Looks good but one would really only know with an X-ray or by cutting it. I would cut it since its a practice weld and it will tell you what your welds are really like.
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From: Tunkhannock PA
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Yes it's worth your time, I've been using mine for over a year now and ive built a roof rack, bumper, tire carrier, welded new rockers on, repairs holes on my floor, and a few other small projects. It is a very capable machine for the money is surprisingly reliable. Once you learn on this machine you can decide if you want cleaner mig welder, or something more powerful. Great machine for beginners.
Get the black one blue are left over old models, the new one has some improvements,i love mine