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Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-06-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 50,489
Posted By Rich Pauza
Sheet metal does expand when heated - and shrinks...

Sheet metal does expand when heated - and shrinks when it cools.<O:p</O:p
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You do not see the deformation on your car roof because the curves & crown hide it.<O:p</O:p
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A poor...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 06-30-2011, 01:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 31,482
Posted By Rich Pauza
I have done quite a bit of testing on this...

I have done quite a bit of testing on this subject - and in my opinion, if you weld enough aluminum with a TIG - you will have great results.

Sometimes ( rarely ) you will have crack problems,...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 06-30-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,506
Posted By Rich Pauza
I have had a pedal under my foot as long as Ive...

I have had a pedal under my foot as long as Ive had a TIG torch in my hand. I have hand controls, but rarely use them.

As said, the pedal can also work under your knee, arm, leg - and in some...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-29-2011, 01:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,237
Posted By Rich Pauza
.015 steel perferators ( like razor blades ) ...

.015 steel perferators ( like razor blades )

The butt welds are not to bad - but setting a tac into a corner is a bitch.

It's a weld - or a hole - lol

.045 Tungstun - .030 filler.

...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 06-14-2011, 01:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,037
Posted By Rich Pauza
My favorite is called Baltic Birch. It's...

My favorite is called Baltic Birch.

It's pricey - but it works bad ass.

Two coments - # 1 When using ANY kind of woods - were you will be tac welding ( on buck ) wrap 2 pc's of the heavyest...
Forum: Introductions 06-14-2011, 01:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,810
Posted By Rich Pauza
Thanks Guys- It's nice to be remembered..! ...

Thanks Guys- It's nice to be remembered..!

I will work up some pics for a album & post up in the next month.

Jim - the answer to your question is ( all of them ) lol.

The projects in the...
Forum: Introductions 06-12-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,810
Posted By Rich Pauza
Rich Pauza from NW Chicago

Hey everyone...!

Looking forward to the MB discussions here.

I have been a Tool Maker - Machine Builder - Hot Rod & Race Car - Fast Bike & Air Craft Guy since I could hold a torch - well,...
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