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From: Monroe VA
As far as one being better than another...It would depend on which welder you asked on what day. HA HA. Naw it would really have more to do with the type of material(thickness, type, etc.) being welded, as to what kind of rod is better weld it with.
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How deep are the sono tubes? If you don't mind broadcasting it, how much did you get for that? As for pure size I think I can beat that tomorrow if I can scan the one and only picture I have left of one I did in Alaska a couple of years ago. It is a 40x40 octagon and the 18" in fact on edit here I think 24" sono tubes are 4' deep. It is only 10 feet off of the ground, but is free standing. I had better be able to scan that picture after running off at the mouth here.
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From: Monroe VA
Sounds like you may be moving to fast and not putting enough motion into the weld(puddle)
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This is at the high point, now I'm just being cocky... Having coffee 25' up on a ladder in the mud. I was trying to show my employees that stuff has got to get done, one way or the other.
This is at the high point, now I'm just being cocky... Having coffee 25' up on a ladder in the mud. I was trying to show my employees that stuff has got to get done, one way or the other.
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From: Monroe VA
Thats what I would also call a Tee joint. Just be sure you get your puddle started and join the two pieces and dont go to fast. With the 6011, 6010 type rods I found it easy to do a whip motion once I got the puddle started. I hope this stuff I'm telling you makes since. I can show people better than I can try to explain. That,s why I'd never make a good teacher.
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From: horicon Wi
Thats what I'm thinking is the problem. If I get any time to weld in class tomorow I will try moving the weld pool slower. The machines was using today was a lincoln TIG/stick combo welder. Now I know why I like MIG so much better.
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From: Rochdale MA
worse thing about 7018 if you don't have a rod oven it will absorb moisture and deteriate flux capabilities
when this happens it is no more than a mild steel rod that splatters a bunch
this is why I use 7014,after it ages it still welds the same and is a lot smoother burn than 7018 and you an also use it on A/C machines
7018 is still necessary if you need quick freeze capabilities(like for welding cast steel) but has to be dry
when this happens it is no more than a mild steel rod that splatters a bunch
this is why I use 7014,after it ages it still welds the same and is a lot smoother burn than 7018 and you an also use it on A/C machines
7018 is still necessary if you need quick freeze capabilities(like for welding cast steel) but has to be dry
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From: Columbia, MO
Here's a link for what the numbers mean. WELDING ELECTRODES
What to you mean by needing quick freeze capabilities?
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From: Monroe VA
Speaking of that what shade lens do yall use and have you ever had any problem seeing with it? Have they let ya'll try TIG yet?
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From: horicon Wi
Thats what I would also call a Tee joint. Just be sure you get your puddle started and join the two pieces and dont go to fast. With the 6011, 6010 type rods I found it easy to do a whip motion once I got the puddle started. I hope this stuff I'm telling you makes since. I can show people better than I can try to explain. That,s why I'd never make a good teacher.