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Advice on using the Meco 'midget' torch for OA welding
I have been having moderate success with my Henrob torch, but when at Kerry's last meet I was impressed with the lighter and more 'nimble' Meco torch and the smaller hoses. Some of my upcoming gas welding projects are going to require that I do some welding on the inside of some shapes, so when I got home I called Kent's business and ordered the Meco torch and the smaller hoses.
My only question was what size tip to use when I get started using the Meco torch. Any advice? Kent? I will be welding .060" 3003H14 with either 1100 or the 4340 filler rod.
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Will |
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yeehaw.
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Kent http://www.tinmantech.com "All it takes is a little practical experience to blow the he!! out of a perfectly good theory." --- Lloyd Rosenquist, charter member AWS, 1919. |
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Thank you for your prompt reply. I am having to plead ignorance here, but I only thought there was 'regular water' and distilled water. What is your suggestion regarding acquiring the correct clean spring water? Is it available commercially/grocery store, or do you have to test it?
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Will |
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Will, grocery stores/Wally World sell distilled water, spring water, and just bottled water from some municipal supply. It's labeled.
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Kerry Pinkerton |
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Thanks Kerry. As much as I know about food, you would think that I know that. Thanks again!
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Will |
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Hi Will
This is the wrong time of the year to get spring water, it would be stale by now. DID YOU see my ?'s about the race truck suspension????? Steve
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Steve Hamilton Hamilton Classics Auto Restoration & Metalshaping |
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That's funny right there, I don't care who you are!! "Git 'er Done".
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Will |
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Very good laugh on that one. thanks ....
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I'm using alcohol to mix the tm flux. But as I understand now that may not the way to go. I like the fact I can apply the flux rather thin.
I'm cuurently using tip nr 4 with a very soft flame to prevent blowing out the puddle. I'm trying not to use any filler rot. What are your thoughts about this? Should I depart from this or proceed learning it this way. I like the fact that without using filler rot the weld is planished out easely and the panel is back in shape. The disadvantage is that the panel should fit with practical no gap. Thanks for helping, Frank
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Clean spring water is better than alcohol for mixing the AGW flux. Fusion welding does require tight fits, especially on .025 or .032" material. Because of the problem always getting tight fits I keep thin filler wire handy, and add as little as possible.
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