The last set of Schwalbes I bought were the same price per as my truck. Ridiculous, but oh so nice
I'm still a Maxxis and Continental fan though
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Haven't been posting much lately. Still at it. Need to order more coupons and filler rod ASAP.
Had a good session TIG brazing. Hard not to melt any of the parent metal using the usual welding settings. Tried using less amps, but 65 was fast and fun.
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Set up the table and got the home TIG fired up. First beads weren't very inspiring.
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Definitely different from the school TIG. Arc seems hotter. A lot more penetration. Just trying to get used to it.
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I guess progress is slow because I'm trying different techniques and machines. Keeps it interesting, though.
Had a good session TIG brazing. Hard not to melt any of the parent metal using the usual welding settings. Tried using less amps, but 65 was fast and fun.
Set up the table and got the home TIG fired up. First beads weren't very inspiring.
Definitely different from the school TIG. Arc seems hotter. A lot more penetration. Just trying to get used to it.
I guess progress is slow because I'm trying different techniques and machines. Keeps it interesting, though.
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Have to practice basics in Thursday class. All steel. Was able to get a fillet weld going. Not good, but way better than my first try.
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Found out my new magnet clamps won't take much heat.
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Friday class was aluminum practice. Should be better next time. Was making a mistake, trying to keep the puddle size small.
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First bead was okay, then went downhill from there.
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Found out my new magnet clamps won't take much heat.
Friday class was aluminum practice. Should be better next time. Was making a mistake, trying to keep the puddle size small.
First bead was okay, then went downhill from there.
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Looking good. Whats the inside like? Betting it's pretty goodTried some moto pie cuts on Saturday.
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My little folding welding table. Not much more than a glorified TV tray. Very happy with it, so far. Hopefully, soon I'll make room in the garage to keep it set up. Raining today, so I can't weld.
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First time welding aluminum on the home TIG. Trying different stuff. Guess it'll take some time to get dialed in.
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Pics from last week. Friday is aluminum day. I did more than this, but some stuff goes straight into the waste bin.
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3 of these 4 outside corner beads were not bad. 2 of the beads are good enough to go on any of my custom bikes. The other 20 or more beads I laid down definitely don't make the cut.
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If I can get to the point where I can consistently make good looking beads, I'll start looking at the penetration and quality.
First time welding aluminum on the home TIG. Trying different stuff. Guess it'll take some time to get dialed in.
Pics from last week. Friday is aluminum day. I did more than this, but some stuff goes straight into the waste bin.
3 of these 4 outside corner beads were not bad. 2 of the beads are good enough to go on any of my custom bikes. The other 20 or more beads I laid down definitely don't make the cut.
If I can get to the point where I can consistently make good looking beads, I'll start looking at the penetration and quality.
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The problem is, I don't know what it should look like.
For tubes that flow gas or liquid, it makes sense that the inside of the tube should be smooth. In other words- zero penetration beyond the thickness of the metal. Not sure what the pro fabricators do.
For now, I'll keep working on acceptable-looking beads. No matter how strong the bead is, I won't be happy if it looks like crap.
Hey smoker thats pretty good. You should be well pleased with that. I've seen a lot worse (lack of penetration voids pits excessive material flow etc etc etc) from (some) guys who do weld stuff for a living. Keep practicing. I've just had a nasty shock over the price of sheild gas so keep using the college supplies for as long as you can!The problem is, I don't know what it should look like.
For tubes that flow gas or liquid, it makes sense that the inside of the tube should be smooth. In other words- zero penetration beyond the thickness of the metal. Not sure what the pro fabricators do.
For now, I'll keep working on acceptable-looking beads. No matter how strong the bead is, I won't be happy if it looks like crap.
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