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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 12-01-2017, 10:07 AM
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Posted By Mike Motage
Jim and Jerry, I tried having 1 long weld seam...

Jim and Jerry,
I tried having 1 long weld seam tacked using a newer inverter style Tig machine. I was having trouble keeping the 2 panels aligned and needed a second set of hands. He is better Tig...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-30-2017, 09:33 PM
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Posted By Mike Motage
There is an interest in the old school ways...

There is an interest in the old school ways relating to autos and motorcycles. Partly because someone is building repairing something old. Sometimes, we just want to learn and practice old school...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-30-2017, 08:09 PM
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Posted By Mike Motage
Beautiful work! I would have Tig welded that as...

Beautiful work! I would have Tig welded that as well. I can't Tig weld as well as you. But I can gas weld very well and chose that method on my car. A couple weld seams are 50"+, next to highly...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-30-2017, 07:21 PM
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Posted By Mike Motage
I started gas welding aluminum because so many of...

I started gas welding aluminum because so many of master coach builders around the world do, including my local hero Mike Kleeves. That was enough for me. So an obscure artist who hasn't shown his...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-30-2017, 08:09 AM
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Posted By Mike Motage
You guys are right.

You guys are right.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-29-2017, 01:18 PM
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Posted By Mike Motage
Greg, I've been using.035 1100 aluminum mig wire...

Greg, I've been using.035 1100 aluminum mig wire and flux only the very edge of the metal and filler. Of course I scuff the pieces and wire. With that thin wire, it melts as soon as it touches the...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-29-2017, 08:45 AM
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Posted By Mike Motage
Greg, try using less flux and smaller filler...

Greg, try using less flux and smaller filler wire. Do some practice coupons before welding on piece that you have a lot of time on. I'm assuming that you are still trying to master gas welding...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-27-2017, 09:46 AM
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Posted By Mike Motage
Mark, I measured the height of the bead/root on...

Mark, I measured the height of the bead/root on the backside. It was about .025 tall. After planishing the panel flat, it was only. 020 max. The poor lighting of the pics and shadow made it look...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-22-2017, 03:02 PM
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Posted By Mike Motage
Will, I was wondering if someone would notice the...

Will, I was wondering if someone would notice the rough planishing. Yes I used a round blade shovel on a rough anvil:D

Mark, I practice both full penetration and minimal. I change torch angle to...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-21-2017, 07:46 PM
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Posted By Mike Motage
Clint, I used a smallish standard torch, I think...

Clint, I used a smallish standard torch, I think is made by Goss. But I have used a Henrob Cobra with good success. I've been using a variety of tips in an attempt to become flexible with different...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-21-2017, 03:00 PM
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Posted By Mike Motage
Thanks Kent! Your flux, lightweight hoses and...

Thanks Kent! Your flux, lightweight hoses and headgear are fantastic products.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-21-2017, 08:45 AM
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Posted By Mike Motage
Here's the root side. 44205

Here's the root side.
44205
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-21-2017, 08:43 AM
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Posted By Mike Motage
Practicing my aluminum welding

Periodically I will grab the torch, flux and some coupons that I keep ready to practice. I want my aluminum gas welding to be top notch when I weld those panels which I have so much time shaping to...
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