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Forum: Automotive Projects 12-01-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 138,179
Posted By Johnny C.
Those interested in welding brass go up to #38 of...

Those interested in welding brass go up to #38 of this thread by David Gardiner
Forum: General Discussion 09-28-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,057
Posted By Johnny C.
Hi Richard, I'm sorry to read about your medical...

Hi Richard, I'm sorry to read about your medical issues. I'm sure I am only one of the many who have benefited from your contributions to this group. The threads you started and your posts have...
Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line 08-21-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 39,679
Posted By Johnny C.
I think Wray's series on the Jag bonnet is great....

I think Wray's series on the Jag bonnet is great. Disregard the flexible pattern if you like, but he shows many techniques seldom seen in other videos. Some of things he shows are tedious but good...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 04-28-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,209
Posted By Johnny C.
Hi Kent, Looks like some deep scratches might...

Hi Kent, Looks like some deep scratches might indicate an attempt to clean the sample with abrasives rather than chemicals or stainless brush. If aluminum oxide paper was used some of the grit...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-29-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 156,354
Posted By Johnny C.
Hi David, I was given proper instruction in the...

Hi David, I was given proper instruction in the handling of oxyacetylene welding equipment in a 10th grade metal shop glass. My instructor took a no nonsense approach; and after 48 years as a...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 10-05-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,112
Posted By Johnny C.
Hi Brett, I think you did a pretty good job of...

Hi Brett, I think you did a pretty good job of making, fitting and welding the patch. I think the grinding and finishing stages need a little more finesse. I think if you would only grind enough to...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-31-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 138,179
Posted By Johnny C.
Hi David, Your welding looks better than ever!...

Hi David, Your welding looks better than ever! Are you using your favorite coated rod or have you had to find a substitute? Thanks
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-20-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 138,179
Posted By Johnny C.
Thanks Nico that sounds like a good idea.

Thanks Nico that sounds like a good idea.
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-19-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 138,179
Posted By Johnny C.
Hey Guys, I tried to do some research on the flux...

Hey Guys, I tried to do some research on the flux I have. It appears to be a Borax and Boric acid based product (common since the early days of metalwork). The active temperature for this product is...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-17-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 138,179
Posted By Johnny C.
Hi David, On page 4 you stated that a change of...

Hi David, On page 4 you stated that a change of flux has made welding brass more difficult than when you could use your favorite flux. Have you found a flux you like better yet? Today I oxy welded...
Forum: Posting Pictures 04-06-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,527
Posted By Johnny C.
Hi Administrators, and thanks for what you do, I...

Hi Administrators, and thanks for what you do, I am getting more serious about showing some of my work. I started an album and used fastone resizer as suggested by Kerry. It worked well but I...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-06-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,162
Posted By Johnny C.
You are right about the flux David. It was...

You are right about the flux David. It was brushed on so neatly that it looked like a highlight line or reflection to me. Good observation on your part. Thanks
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-06-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,162
Posted By Johnny C.
I have fuse welded aluminum with o/a with some...

I have fuse welded aluminum with o/a with some success. What I don't understand is the lack of back cracking when he is welding. As for the flux; I think he has a flux pot that delivers the flux...
Forum: General Discussion 12-19-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,422
Posted By Johnny C.
Thank you Nico, I really liked the video. The 2...

Thank you Nico, I really liked the video. The 2 ended short stump looks like a good idea.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 12-15-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,271
Posted By Johnny C.
John, I will be eager to see what you find. I...

John, I will be eager to see what you find. I have been using most processes since 1970 (welding and fab school),but have not done any Oxy/Hydrogen or plasma torch welding, so maybe I can get some...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 12-15-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,271
Posted By Johnny C.
Hey John, Is your interest in Oxy/Hydrogen...

Hey John, Is your interest in Oxy/Hydrogen welding in relation to welding aluminum? I was very interested in Oxy/Hydrogen until I got proficient with Oxy/Acetylene, then the advantages no longer...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 05-19-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,695
Posted By Johnny C.
Good morning, My friends and I put together a...

Good morning, My friends and I put together a small group buy with Central's Chicago location; they couldn't have treated us better. We are very satisfied.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 05-03-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,215
Posted By Johnny C.
Along with Christopher Rathman's warning about...

Along with Christopher Rathman's warning about using garden hose to supply breathing air, DO NOT under any circumstance breathe air from a compressor unless you are sure all contaminants have been...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-26-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,491
Posted By Johnny C.
Hi Mark, I have done a lot of production silicon...

Hi Mark, I have done a lot of production silicon brazing of small mild steel parts using the tig process. Sometimes it would go beautifully, other times the puddle didn't want to travel and a green...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-04-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,120
Posted By Johnny C.
Something I didn't see anyone address is the fact...

Something I didn't see anyone address is the fact that shearing different thickness sheet requires different blade clearance. A quick example: the shop I worked in routinely sheared 14 and 16 ga....
Forum: Introductions 09-19-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,767
Posted By Johnny C.
Hi Bill, I had the pleasure of meeting you many...

Hi Bill, I had the pleasure of meeting you many years ago when you were working in old chicken sheds in Longmont CO. Our mutual friend Monty let me ride along with him on that occasion. The...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-14-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,903
Posted By Johnny C.
Hi Ronnie, I have a machine that looks just like...

Hi Ronnie, I have a machine that looks just like it. Mine is a Lennox Metalmaster 150. My motor is direct drive , 115 volt and 1/2 hp. If your motor is a lot bigger you probably have a bigger machine...
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 04-16-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,686
Posted By Johnny C.
I broke one of my own rules: "never say something...

I broke one of my own rules: "never say something about someone you wouldn't say to their face." I will try to focus on metalshaping content in the future. I am sorry I caused time and space here to...
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 04-13-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,686
Posted By Johnny C.
I wouldn't mind seeing Bob and the other guys at...

I wouldn't mind seeing Bob and the other guys at Austin Speed Shop get a shot at a show. Considering how long Jesse has been at it his skills don't impress me. He has a good work ethic though (maybe...
Forum: General Discussion 01-14-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,706
Posted By Johnny C.
Hey Guys, What do you think happens when you mix...

Hey Guys, What do you think happens when you mix grain directions in a panel made of several peices?
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