So what do you do with a 1/2 or even 3/4 of a rod, if you put it back into the tube you won't be able to get it out??electrode wrote:Nope, the first part of the assembly was pvc cementing the lower cap in place.LtBadd wrote:Looks good, do the tubes pull out?
What welding projects are you working on? Are you proud of something you built?
How about posting some pics so other welders can get some ideas?
How about posting some pics so other welders can get some ideas?
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He sends them to me and I weld them back together and use'emLtBadd wrote:So what do you do with a 1/2 or even 3/4 of a rod, if you put it back into the tube you won't be able to get it out??electrode wrote:Nope, the first part of the assembly was pvc cementing the lower cap in place.LtBadd wrote:Looks good, do the tubes pull out?
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Yes, getting old does suck...But here is what I do with the short pieces.
Never mind the rust on the welding table as I have yet to clean it up again, but I made a little ground clamp attachment (not pictured) that works pretty well but is a work in progress.
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I'm stealing your railroad spike third hand idea and claiming it as my own
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Maybe cause he's a goddamned machinist posing as a welderRudy Ray wrote:Now why would a welder use wood to make anything?
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Now why would a machinist use wood to build anything?exnailpounder wrote:Maybe cause he's a goddamned machinist posing as a welderRudy Ray wrote:Now why would a welder use wood to make anything?
Because he used to be a woodworker. Actually being a jack of all trades gives you many options. I bought my first TIG welder in June of 2008 and that is when I built the first filler holder (out of wood). I may have done it before the machine was delivered or shortly after. I built the second one to match the first one. I do powder coating too but I don't powder coat everything. And I built my own powder coat oven but not out of wood. I did build the spray booth out of wood though.Rudy Ray wrote:Now why would a machinist use wood to build anything?exnailpounder wrote:Maybe cause he's a goddamned machinist posing as a welderRudy Ray wrote:Now why would a welder use wood to make anything?
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I use a .040 pure tungsten, myself. One end is pointed, the other ground flat like a screwdriver. Works great!electrode wrote:I knew that. So you use filler rod for tooth picks?Rudy Ray wrote:Just giving a hard time. As a welder, you should expect no less out of me.
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I figured somebody was gonna say that... This guy used thoriated:Otto Nobedder wrote:I use a .040 pure tungsten, myself. One end is pointed, the other ground flat like a screwdriver. Works great!electrode wrote:I knew that. So you use filler rod for tooth picks?Rudy Ray wrote:Just giving a hard time. As a welder, you should expect no less out of me.
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That will work. Jody has a dual cap setup for different length rods from what I remember in one of his videos. You improved on it. I use all my stubbies asap when I can for little insignificant welds or tacks before I grab a new rod.
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I could make a joke right here about you using your stubbie...but I won'telectrode wrote:That will work. Jody has a dual cap setup for different length rods from what I remember in one of his videos. You improved on it. I use all my stubbies asap when I can for little insignificant welds or tacks before I grab a new rod.
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That's my other stubby. And I also use it asap when the occasion arises.exnailpounder wrote:I could make a joke right here about you using your stubbie...but I won'telectrode wrote:That will work. Jody has a dual cap setup for different length rods from what I remember in one of his videos. You improved on it. I use all my stubbies asap when I can for little insignificant welds or tacks before I grab a new rod.
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Was that an intentional choice of words?electrode wrote:... when the occasion arises.
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Brilliant. Well done, you!electrode wrote:Yes.Otto Nobedder wrote:Was that an intentional choice of words?electrode wrote:... when the occasion arises.
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