The fabrication thread.

[blu808]

Technically you shouldn't need to do any motion with the tig torch unless it is to help join 2 thin pieces. Control the bead with your food control.

[DisEpyon]

Nice welds peeps, im fixing to weld in my brothers roll cage this weekend, ill see if i can take some good pics.

Hey ditch_bound,
is that rear brace on the very back that bolts to the floor help any? i was planning on making one my self.

[ditch_bound]

Originally Posted by DisEpyon

Nice welds peeps, im fixing to weld in my brothers roll cage this weekend, ill see if i can take some good pics.

Hey ditch_bound,
is that rear brace on the very back that bolts to the floor help any? i was planning on making one my self.

To be honest with you. I bought the car almost a year and a half ago and have never driven it. I used to work in a fab shop that would let me stay and work on my own shit with free material so I just made whatever I could think of.

[ditch_bound]

Originally Posted by blu808

Technically you shouldn't need to do any motion with the tig torch unless it is to help join 2 thin pieces. Control the bead with your food control.

Not every welding machine has a foot control. I agree with you as far as welding small parts but try welding a 30" stainless pipe without moving the torch. I like tig welding but if Im welding a bunch of stuff I would just whip out the mig gun.

[blu808]

Originally Posted by ditch_bound

Not every welding machine has a foot control. I agree with you as far as welding small parts but try welding a 30" stainless pipe without moving the torch. I like tig welding but if Im welding a bunch of stuff I would just whip out the mig gun.

O. I was referring to the tig welding process. All tig welders have either a foot pedal amperage control, or an aftermarket torch mounted ampertrol. I have both.
Also you shouldn't mig weld stainless. It will become brittle.

[ditch_bound]

Originally Posted by blu808

O. I was referring to the tig welding process.
Also you shouldn't mig weld stainless. It will become brittle.

I was refering to tig as well I just meant if I was going to be welding a bunch of crap I would rather mig weld it rather then take all day tigging it. Ive built/welded several things MIG welding stainless, not sure why you think it would be brittle. One thing I learned working in the field (construction) is using a flux core stainless wire with a shielding gas works great.