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Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-12-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,115
Posted By G. Anderson
And PLEASE use some vibration absorbent gloves...

And PLEASE use some vibration absorbent gloves when using ANY air or electric sander, or ANYTHING that vibrates!!!!

Personal experience;
40 years an automotive painter = DESTROYED nerves and...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 01-01-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,646
Posted By G. Anderson
Also get the ground as close to the weld as you...

Also get the ground as close to the weld as you safely can!
Any kind of Vise grips make an excellent place to clamp a ground.
Same goes for a Kant Twist or steel C-clamp!

Your Pal, Gary
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 01-01-2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,067
Posted By G. Anderson
If those headers are mild steel, you do NOT need...

If those headers are mild steel, you do NOT need a back purge.
You can if you want to.....
Stainless steel (304, 321) needs a back purge of 100% argon or Solar B flux on the inside to prevent the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-11-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,112
Posted By G. Anderson
Ford Custom

Beau; that FORD is SUPER neet!!!
Love the streeeetch!

Sometimes the problem with old car guys, is if they see something different than what THEY WANT or picture, they get their panties ALL...
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,245
Posted By G. Anderson
Met a guy today!

Had a chance to meet and bs with Dan Pate this morning.
If you haven't met him or talked to him, DO!

What a nice and knowledgable guy!

Very peasant guy to talk to.

Turns out it was like...
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,528
Posted By G. Anderson
Back purge TIG

For stainless you can also use Solar Flux "B".
Have the welding supply order it, if they can't or won't,
CHANGE WELDING SUPPLIER!!!

Mix with red bottled HEET (methanol).
Available at the gas...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 02-23-2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,112
Posted By G. Anderson
Fixing a hood

Beau;
Give me a call.
I have all the tools and experience you need.
You can bring the hood over and I could teach you some body shaping stuff and how to fix that hood.
With time, ANYTHING can be...
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 11-27-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,772
Posted By G. Anderson
Pullmax P9 at auction

Pullmax P9SL 59040-04
Auction
www.k-bid.com (http://www.kbid.com)
Electric Machine Auction
Ends December 10 2013
Inspection December 9 2013
800 Central Sve NE
Minneapolis, MN
I may go to the...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 10-26-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,762
Posted By G. Anderson
Wash the vehicle well and use a good wax and...

Wash the vehicle well and use a good wax and grease remover on the car before you do any repairs.
Down Draft booth too

Your Pal, Gary
Forum: General Discussion 10-23-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,468
Posted By G. Anderson
Cast Iron

Try some of the steel yards on 2nd Ave North, Minneapolis.
Discount Steel
Garelick Steel
Just off Broadway and Interstate 94

Your Pal, Gary
Forum: General Discussion 10-23-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,350
Posted By G. Anderson
Do All band saw

Nightperson

We have a 1941 16-12 band saw, Adjustable speed, blade welder, air pump, works like a champ.
120" blade.
Go to the DoAll website and it has ALL the lube points,what kind of lube to...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 10-23-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,762
Posted By G. Anderson
Rust Prevention

Spray the underside with a WD-40, trans fluid mix, or spray with deisel oil.
Something that is water proof and resists washing off.

Spray from all angles and HOSE IT ON!!!

Have you ever seen...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 10-07-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,973
Posted By G. Anderson
Cutting .063 Aluminum

Make your self a fence, use something that is straight and long enough.
A piece of angle, aluminum, steel, or wood if it is straight.
You can also do round shapes with wood also.
Just use your...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 09-23-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,815
Posted By G. Anderson
Popping

With a neutral flame the hottest portion (roughly 6400*F.) is 1/16" in FRONT of the neutral flame cone.
That (1/16" in front) is where you want to be with the weld puddle and filler rod.
Popping...
Forum: Shop Safety 09-23-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,067
Posted By G. Anderson
Safety Stuff

I have both a 12" disc sander and a 6"x48" belt sander.
#1 DON'T use gloves!!!
#2 Adjust the gap between the table and the cutting surface to the absolute MINIMUM!!!
Mine are adjusted to ALMOST...
Forum: General Discussion 08-06-2013, 01:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,884
Posted By G. Anderson
Motherlode

NNIIIIIIIIICCCCEEEEE!!!!

Your Pal, Gary
Forum: Shop Safety 02-03-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 22,733
Posted By G. Anderson
SS fumes

IF all this is true, I'M SCREWED!!!

Years ago used ASBESTOES as a heat sink gas welding, and don't mention the brake dust that was blown out of the drums...

Last 25 years doing a lot of...
Forum: Heads Up Announcements 01-27-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,878
Posted By G. Anderson
Yoder Power Hammer

www.jalopyjournal.com (http://www.jalopyjournal.com)
The H.A.M.B
Classifieds
Parts for sale

Yoder power hammer parts, everything but arms and the guy has the steel for that too.
$6000.00
...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 11-14-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,888
Posted By G. Anderson
Try Ebay.... "Lista", "Stanley", etc Last...

Try Ebay....
"Lista", "Stanley", etc
Last time I looked there were a HUGE amount of them, but some are kinda $pendy!

Your Pal, Gary
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-10-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,898
Posted By G. Anderson
Honda tank

Body picks (or ANYTHING, make a poky thing if you have to) through the fill hole, work the dent out, anneal as necessary.From an old time body and paint guy.

Your Pal, Gary
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 10-20-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,652
Posted By G. Anderson
60961 t6

Have been welding 6061 T6 to it's self and 3003 and 5052 aluminum for years.

Normal prep, and cleanliness, I use 5356 (this works the best with my machine), 0 problems, paints and polishes to a...
Forum: General Discussion 10-18-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,415
Posted By G. Anderson
You want a cold saw that is capable of around...

You want a cold saw that is capable of around 40-55 RPM, VERY slow, for steel, the higher speed can be used for aluminum.

Good, used, steel cutting cold saws are EXPEN$IVE, because of the slow...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-27-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,207
Posted By G. Anderson
What you have is a COMPLETE body mans set of...

What you have is a COMPLETE body mans set of dollies, less some roughing hammers.
You have an adjustable Vixen file, a number of what was called "caulking irons", those are the big, heavy curved and...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 09-13-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,380
Posted By G. Anderson
" Besides, the copper coating is just to prevent...

" Besides, the copper coating is just to prevent rust. . .if it has gone through that, it is junk anyway. "

The copper coating on ALL welding rod is to make it flow thru the forming dies...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 09-13-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,988
Posted By G. Anderson
Brazing

Using Silicone Bronze rod to join two pieces of steel together IS brazing, the EXACT same thing as using flux coated brass rod with oxy/acetelene.

What is happening when you use SiBr or brass, you...
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