Welding/Fabrication thread

[4A10SHN]

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My manifold

[4A10SHN]

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Lukes side pipes with V-Bands...

[AGIT8D]

Have you binned the LSx idea? Plenum looks mad. Pipes sound mad!

[4A10SHN]

I can fit more polished bits under the bonnet if I go 4ZE1 and can also go trimatic/stall Dan. Blown grout filled LS1 in the EJ when you get more cashed up ;)

[cplagz]

My pants shifted at the sight of that inlet.

[4A10SHN]

Wait till you see where the alcohol injectors are going.... Jizzz

[180SXTCY]

looks mint joshie boy!

[AGIT8D]

My pants shifted at the sight of that inlet.


Wait till you see where the alcohol injectors are going.... Jizzz

cplagz wants one of these made for his Beemer, Josh:

http://666fabrication.smugmug.com/Products/M20-short-runner-intake/13/1029843323_U4d44-M.jpg

http://666fabrication.smugmug.com/Products/M20-short-runner-intake/33/1029843519_DLuWZ-M.jpg

:D

[4A10SHN]

That's easy!

[cplagz]

That's easy!

For under $1k :D

[-Luke-]

Those welds make me want too fap.......I feel so diiiiirty:D

[4A10SHN]

For under $1k :D

Still possible!

[Sfidz]

You made any plenums for RB25's before Josh?

[4A10SHN]

Na just fitted up lots of china ones and made nice cooler piping

[180SXTCY]

that intake plenum looks really skinny at the last cylinder

[AGIT8D]

Possibly for even pressure distribution but it does drop off quite a bit eh.

[cplagz]

Because the wide opening will slow intake velocity, it needs to narrow towards the end to get the same amount of distributed airflow.... need someone with a fluid/pressure dynamics degree to explain in technical terms :D

[4A10SHN]

^ What he said

[-Luke-]

Anybody out there got any Tig filler rods suitable for welding cast iron (commweld gp cast or similar) I need to weld a 50mm stand off to an exhaust manifold for my W/Gate and dont fancy spend $100 on a box of rods when I'l only use half a dozen or less.


Happy too pay Beer/Kesh

[crabman]

Can anyone here get me a couple of 100x100 to 120x120, 4-6mm thick bits of stainless steel plate?? Want to put proper tow hooks on the transom of my tuppa-ware boat so need some big washers.

[-Luke-]

I have a couple of offcuts that are 70 X 500mm X 3 if you could make that work?

[crabman]

Cheers man but I will wait until I can find some 100mm wide bits, boat manufacturer recommended that as a minimum size.

[magic1]

Anybody out there got any Tig filler rods suitable for welding cast iron (commweld gp cast or similar) I need to weld a 50mm stand off to an exhaust manifold for my W/Gate and dont fancy spend $100 on a box of rods when I'l only use half a dozen or less.


Happy too pay Beer/Kesh

did you get some rods?

[-Luke-]

Yeah mate I did :D

[P100_Ute]

Anyone here familiar with welding Cast Alloy? Or can recomend a shop SOR. looking to put a small notch in a sump. to clear steering rack (need to drop engine about 15mm).. dunno best way to tackle problem.. was thinking of some pipe cut in half to use as notch.. but if someone here is a tig welder. and has a better idea and takes cash. let me know a price and time and i'll bring the sump and material (unless you have material there i can buy)

pix of the job.
http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/P100_Ute/cake/tee-eff/SAM_1499.jpg
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[duste]

Won't the notch affect oil flow/drainage to the very bottom of the sump? ie. It will pool up on one side of the notch without draining down.

[P100_Ute]

It shouldnt affect anything. theyres no pickup in that area. its just where the pickup tube runs along which is easily solved..
this shows the area your thinking of.
http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/P100_Ute/cake/tee-eff/SAM_1502.jpg

[AGIT8D]

It's a bit of a pain in the ass, but Josh can do it. 4A10SHN / josh@metalcraftmarine.com.au

[P100_Ute]

Cheers, will e-mail him.

[4A10SHN]

Wont be an oil problem there it's much the same as my sump, Also email received and replied

[crabman]

I have a couple of offcuts that are 70 X 500mm X 3 if you could make that work?

These still up for offer and not in a scrap bin?? Just ordered some hooks so figured I could get away with cutting and tacking something like this up to do the job.

[-Luke-]

Yeah mate still have it, have two more that are the same thickness and width but approx 750 long so plenty if you cutting abd shutting, do you have gear to weld stainless?

[crabman]

I have a dc tig I am yet to try out, i was just going to use the mig to tack it together. the bolt through the transom should hold it together for the most part.

Where abouts are you located??

[[FL0SSIN]]

Quick question, I need a fitting welded on to a rocker cover, it's just an old pressed steel job, not cast or anything, seems all the fittings are either stainless or ally, can either be welded to the rocker cover?

[-Luke-]

Ss yeah, ally no.

[[FL0SSIN]]

That's kinda what I figured, now... Who want to do it!?!?!? :D

[4A10SHN]

Drop it off if your SOR

[4A10SHN]

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All done

[P100_Ute]

Superb welding/Fabrication done by Josh and it fits like a glove Hits mounts before sump hits Steering Rack which is a Win.
Will be coming to see you again soon for more work.
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[Turbo2.6L]

Are you leaving that barra NA or will it get some snail love?

[4A10SHN]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/4A10SHN/20120218_160315.jpg

Split pulse merge made for customers gtx setup

[4A10SHN]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/4A10SHN/20120301_155117.jpg

Part 1 of 10 custom made Ferrari exhaust parts...

[thrtytwo]

How's the rest of the fezza pipes coming along?

Here's a few boxes I made. MIGed ally turns out pretty good.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/IMAG0117.jpg
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[4A10SHN]

Nice!

Yeah good just gotta get time to go out there and finish the rear section

[DCIEVE]

Anyone have a 2" straight ally offcut lying around or know of a supplier in Perth other than gogear (they're all out) that will sell in 1m lengths?

[-Luke-]

How much do you need? I have some lengths at home but I cant recall if the smallest is 2" or 2.25"

Either way MTQ carry in 1 mtr lenghts around $40 a length. If you only need a couple of hundred mil and the bit I have is 2" your welcome to a piece.

[DCIEVE]

If you have some that'd be mint, only need a very short length for bov recirc. Local MTQ don't carry stock locally anymore unfortunately.

[-Luke-]

Okay, MTQ where able to o/night it for me last time I checked. I will check tonight and make sure it's 2"

[-Luke-]

Sorry mate the smallest I have is 2.5"

[James_2007]

knocked this up during the week

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g384/james_ve/Snapbucket/4B0C33E5.jpg

[Deke]

Build a weld in cage on the weekend into my drift car with a mate.

ps. all was positional welding so dont mind some of the shitty ones :p

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[Deke]

probably just gonna leave it for now till i paint the whole inside together at once.

[ONETEN]

Sold my old UNI-TIG transformer AC/DC Machine and looking at upgrading to one of the following:

UNI-TIG 200A AC/DC Inverter, $1600 from Gentronics:

http://www.gentronics.com.au/catalogue_product.asp?product=54&category=10&subcategory=25

OR
Cigweld just released a new Weldskill entry level inverter 200A AC/DC Tig:

http://www.daysindustrial.com.au/tig-machines/787-cigweld-weldskill-200-ac-dc-tigh.html

Will be $1750 from Gentronics when it comes into stock, due in 20th of May. Has a slightly higher duty Cycle than the UNI-TIG and also a thumb wheel for current control. Has no native foot pedal support (the UNI-TIG does) but the user manual contains the pin-outs and specs (just a 5k Ohm pot) so I could rig one up easily enough. The Cigweld also has digital controls as opposed to the UNI-TIG's knob's.

I loved my UNI-TIG Transformer welder, it was a trooper & never had a problem, and Ive never used a CIGWELD welder before, so looking for some opinions on the them? I am probably more keen on the CIGWELD due to features but at the end of the day how well it welds will be my swaying factor.

[schnoods]

I have used the Weldskill 200, smooth as fark.

While i was a tech making a still (for moonshine), it was great, pulse welding 1mm stainless. Was also handy being able to store settings as it takes the fine tuning out too. Was smooth for AC tig as well, duty cycle wasnt really an issue welding 150ish amps for a couple of hours in Darwin heat either. Couldnt really fault it.

[Deke]

Iv never used a uni tig but i use a cigweld everyday , i think it the model up from the one you have posted. I weld flat out some days for 8 hours striaght with minimal breaks and then other days just to tacking or smaller job and have not once had a problem with my cig or duty cycles.

[jaybee]

that's a good effort! are you going to brace it to the b-pillar? the difference in terms of rigidity is massive, even for a half cage.


Probably better than some bolt in off the shelf junk they sell these days.

can't even compare! bolt in's may offer a little bit of safety protection, other than that they do absolutely nothing other than add weight!

[4A10SHN]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/4A10SHN/20120516_110010.jpg

Custom fold down targa bar

[4A10SHN]

that's a good effort! are you going to brace it to the b-pillar? the difference in terms of rigidity is massive, even for a half cage.



can't even compare! bolt in's may offer a little bit of safety protection, other than that they do absolutely nothing other than add weight!


Couldn't agree more. I refuse to manufacture bolt in roll cages

[Deke]

that's a good effort! are you going to brace it to the b-pillar? the difference in terms of rigidity is massive, even for a half cage.



can't even compare! bolt in's may offer a little bit of safety protection, other than that they do absolutely nothing other than add weight!

yea mate thats just the rear section done , next weekend ill finish the front half off with side intrusion bars etc and also look at bracing the main hoop up against the body and also up near the front window , ill post up more pics once its finished :-)

[Fozzy]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/4A10SHN/20120516_110010.jpg

Custom fold down targa bar

How does it fold down? Assume its so he can get it in a garage?

[4A10SHN]

Made a system at the baseplate that has a pin and stainless steel O ring with M8 thread. Works good

[wooly]

nice idea with the third bar holding the rod holders. i might steal that.

[4A10SHN]

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Just something i have been working on in spare time over the past 8 months. All hand made apart from the cnc belly plate with bellows at the end of the runners. Also made a machine to bend up the 1 piece runners.

[thrtytwo]

fuuuaaarrrk, customer has got to be happy with that!

[KAL SPL]

Whiteside's ? thats a shiny farking manifold !

[4A10SHN]

Yeah whiteside, Jumping up and down like someone who just got their car back from pimp my ride....

[eScoRt20]

why the 3 threaded holes per runner? i can't think why you would need 3....

[KAL SPL]

Fuel nos and nitro :p

[4A10SHN]

8 ports in hat. 2 at the back if the blower for the bearing. Option of 3 in each runner and one on the back of each intake valve....

[iluv2moan]

anyone know of a place that sells 1.25" and 2.25" stainless piping suitable for an exhaust? would need a combination of 90/45 deg. bends.

Cheers

[4A10SHN]

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Big bore manifold I made up

[JAM3S]

Awesome work, Looks like an angry octopus lol

[Milhouse]

Manifold looked crazy when i popped in today

[KAL SPL]

Someones a comedian ...

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/Calais/IMG_3372.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/Calais/IMG_3374.jpg

Surge tank for my Calais thanks to James_2007 :)

[4A10SHN]

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Just a quick one of how that manifold came out after being coated. It's running alcohol so no silly comments about the silver coating falling off thanks

[wormbo2]

God damn!!!
I dont know about anyone else, but custom, chromed/polished, unique or just flash stuff....
Like that ^^^
always makes me wish I could make/have sweet stuff like it!

[V70R]

Who in town is good at welding 304 stainless steel piping?
I need someone to cut some 2" pipes, weld in flange plates etc. Or simply just weld pipes together. (exhaust)

[James_2007]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/376356_234041653383963_1378938471_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/487312_234042076717254_381560058_n.jpg

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g384/james_ve/Snapbucket/8B09845E.jpg

http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g384/james_ve/Snapbucket/7A38F11C.jpg

also do alot of the faber type boxes but a little different and make them to however the customer wants them.

[Fozzy]

You make a pretty good looking Box!

[James_2007]

thanks mate :)

[Fozzy]

Any recommendations for ali welding north of the river?

Need some small holes on the new boat filled up (seriously who drills below the waterline) and a couple of transducer mounts welded on the transom more than likely less than an hours work for someone with the right gear. Also possibly extending the railing.

[James_2007]

wish i could help u but i live in kalgoorlie

[Fozzy]

I know you do and as much as I loved the place when I was there its abit far to tow the tub for half a dozen holes.. I was just asking in general :)

[-Luke-]

Where about's are you mate? I'm in the North Eastern burb's and have a tig setup that's been used to glue bits on boats before?

[wormbo2]

What's approximate price on that blue box James??
Me like.

[V70R]

http://crazylukesspeedshop.wordpress.com/

This dude's pretty nifty with welding pipes in exchange for less dollars than usual.
Yeah keen but no contact info?

[duste]

Yeah keen but no contact info?

Did you try clicking the 'CONTACT' link up the top?

http://crazylukesspeedshop.wordpress.com/about/


If you want work done then email me at

lukepomlett@hotmail.com

Yeahbuddy

[V70R]

Did you try clicking the 'CONTACT' link up the top?

http://crazylukesspeedshop.wordpress.com/about/
Smartass.
Contact was added after my post.

[34jzgte]

these caliper brackets should be getting put through the cnc soon

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/CAD_designs/TA6BRSKY1.jpg

[34jzgte]

stage 1 complete,
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/caliperbrackets-stage1.jpg

[Dugle]

these caliper brackets should be getting put through the cnc soon

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/CAD_designs/TA6BRSKY1.jpg


What program did you use to model them ?

[thrtytwo]

MS Paint

[Alt_F4]

LOL Paint... it's solidworks by the look of it.

[34jzgte]

i use 2013 CAD, then Inventor for finalizing.

[180SXTCY]

nice woke Marco. I modelled a set simular contest for a bloke to fit f40 brembos to a s15 but it was about 400 per bracket to be cnced. he ended up finding a set on yahoo cheap as.

[34jzgte]

I can have it made at almost 1/4 of that cost per bracket. most places will give you the pineapple sideways because they are putting through all the mining stuff all the time and if you want in on that line they make you pay.

[180SXTCY]

Next time i need some cncing done mate, ill get into contact with you.

[4A10SHN]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/4A10SHN/20120828_175537.jpg

Exhaust on blown alcohol torana 420ci

[Sack]

I was getting annoyed at having to bend up brackets and sheet metal in a vise, so i went out and got a cheap SCA 6T shop press and made up a bending jig. I'm not much of a welder or engineer but I reckon it will work pretty good for folding 3mm max sheet metal.

Constructed it from 6mm angle and flat bar for the top folder.
6mm angle, flat bar and 3mm tube for the base.
50x6mm tube for the press shaft guide.
Boxed the ends in for a little more rigidity and strength.

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1376/imag0257o.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255/imag0257o.jpg/)

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[wormbo2]

Would the pressure/ strength diminish over the distance towards the ends?
Very sweet fab job though, so much easier and cheaper than a press-brake system.

[Sack]

More than likely with mild steel items. I have though about putting long M12 weld bosses at each end of the base, so I can adjust the base flat with M12 bolts and have the ends supported. Also wouldn't hurt to add some supports from each end of the top folder to the top of the shaft guide so the ends can't flex.

I did consider cutting it in half but I need to do a couple of jobs over half a metre in length.

[[Jacek]]

Never welded before.

Anything wrong with spending $200 on a welder off ebay for very occasional use? Thinking about a couple of things out of automotive sheet metal, namely fixing some non-structural rust in my car.

This is the one in question:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Rossi-155Amp-MIG-Gas-Gasless-Portable-Welder-Welding-Machine-MAG-Inverter-/130753050644?pt=AU_Welding&hash=item1e717d3814#ht_3168wt_1399

[reNEGade]

I would also like to know. My dad and I want to but a Tig or Mig welder to weld car chassis and body panels.
I don't want to blow holes in the panels.
I have read Tig gets to hot and warps panels. But Tig is more delicate, neater weld.
Where can I buy a reasonable entry level welder?

[Sack]

;1035372']Never welded before.

Anything wrong with spending $200 on a welder off ebay for very occasional use? Thinking about a couple of things out of automotive sheet metal, namely fixing some non-structural rust in my car.

This is the one in question:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Rossi-155Amp-MIG-Gas-Gasless-Portable-Welder-Welding-Machine-MAG-Inverter-/130753050644?pt=AU_Welding&hash=item1e717d3814#ht_3168wt_1399

I'm no gun boilermaker but the age old answer of "you get what you pay for" would ring true here. You would be better off getting one from Bunnings/Masters for a little more, that way if it does shit itself you can just go take it in store rather then deal with a compuer. MIG's arent too good for sheet metal either as they tend to blow holes in it a lot easier, trust me.


I would also like to know. My dad and I want to but a Tig or Mig welder to weld car chassis and body panels.
I don't want to blow holes in the panels.
I have read Tig gets to hot and warps panels. But Tig is more delicate, neater weld.
Where can I buy a reasonable entry level welder?

MIG for spot welding, TIG for anything else IMO. I've only got a MIG which I find is good for 3mm and above, but anything like stainless for an exhaust and the MIG will blow a hole in it unless the cuts are perfectly square the whole way round. There's also a lot of griding involved with MIG as the beads sit quite high compared to TIG. MIG's are good for tacking everything up as you can use one hand to get to hard to reach spot's, especially if you need to do something on the car itself.

Hope this helps from a hobbyist welder

CIGweld for entry level but if you can afford a little more, I would go a Lincoln (what I use)

[Risk10k]

Hey Fucks, who do you guys use for mild steel supplies? I'm getting close to needing some mandrel bends (one 5" specifically) and a length of 4" to make up my dump. I can turn up a piece of 5" to make a v-band flange from my understanding, otherwise I'm looking at ordering it from these guys;

http://www.bestmufflers.com/

[3BEPKA]

CIGweld makes good little inverters.I would recomend WeldSkill 130amp for doing shit at home,does stick and dc tig (carbon,s/s) and I payed about $350 few yrs back.

[heavyduty1340]

CIGweld makes good little inverters.I would recomend WeldSkill 130amp for doing shit at home,does stick and dc tig (carbon,s/s) and I payed about $350 few yrs back.

As above, or I have a BOC Gas invertor welder which is 100% duty at 150amp - never trip and light as to carry around

Also just bought a CIG 135 amp mig welder ($340)- Ive arc welded for 25 yrs as a noob, but never really mastered it - bought the mig and fark me are they the bomb - I have found them a piece of piss tro work and the welds look great


I also bought some s/s arc welding rods from BOC - I previously didnt know you could arc s/s, - welded a couple of kegs together for a mate to use as a reflux still grog with and they worked grouse

[matty12]

Mig is cheaper and very versitile and have no prob usuing to do rust repairs on the kinger, you cant do a run of weld on something so thin just little tiny spots that overlap, if done right you dont have alot to grind off otherwise you have too much wire speed or the welds to cold.

Tig is the gun for fussion welding but welds on panels that require beating on as its pliable unlike a mig weld. It a two hand operation so burning up an exhaust on a car aint so easy if theres small gaps to fill. I tig weld my headers up as a mig is alittle point and shoot.

I have both and can do the same jobs on both machines.

with a mig on 1.2mm steel.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj296/1uzvl/kingers/HQ045.jpg

[[Jacek]]

Awesome, good info - and yeah you can just as easily get a $200 jobbie at bunnings with one year warranty etc, take it back each year for a new one!

[OzGTR]

I've been looking to buy a tig/stick inverter machine. I've currently just got an old transformer based stick welder, but tig would be nice, and something to do DC stick would be good too.

Apparently this guy on e-bay is in Perth and allows you to come pick up. Also seems to be well priced: http://stores.ebay.com.au/weldingsupplies

I'm considering buying one of these:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WeldSmart-200A-Ac-Dc-Tig-Arc-Pulse-Inverter-Aluminium-/120548300950?pt=AU_Welding&hash=item1c113d1896#ht_5108wt_1180

He also has some cheap machines that might be good if you're wanting something really basic in the $150 range for Stick, but I'd be looking at this as a minimum just purely for the stick welding current:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WeldSmart-170-Amp-MMA-Lift-Tig-Inverter-Arc-Welder-built-in-VRD-/120821303030?pt=AU_Welding&hash=item1c2182c6f6#ht_4194wt_1180

Cheers :)

[34jzgte]

brake hats to be CNC, suits 32gtr to run 376x36mm v8 supercar rotors.

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/CAD_designs/GTRrotorhats.jpg

[-Luke-]

I've been looking to buy a tig/stick inverter machine. I've currently just got an old transformer based stick welder, but tig would be nice, and something to do DC stick would be good too.

Apparently this guy on e-bay is in Perth and allows you to come pick up. Also seems to be well priced: http://stores.ebay.com.au/weldingsupplies

I'm considering buying one of these:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WeldSmart-200A-Ac-Dc-Tig-Arc-Pulse-Inverter-Aluminium-/120548300950?pt=AU_Welding&hash=item1c113d1896#ht_5108wt_1180

He also has some cheap machines that might be good if you're wanting something really basic in the $150 range for Stick, but I'd be looking at this as a minimum just purely for the stick welding current:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WeldSmart-170-Amp-MMA-Lift-Tig-Inverter-Arc-Welder-built-in-VRD-/120821303030?pt=AU_Welding&hash=item1c2182c6f6#ht_4194wt_1180

Cheers :)

I have a Krieger WSM200 same/same as the Weldsmart just yellow in color. Can't fault it. Have also purchased from Weldsmart before FYI cash talks if you go there. Don't be afraid to bargin with him

[OzGTR]

Thanks for the info Luke, Good to hear some positive feedback on the machine I wanna buy :) Cheers!

[James_2007]

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[DCIEVE]

Any recommendations for a fabricator interested/capable of doing some suspension modifications?? May require a jig etc but otherwise fairly simple.

[mitcho]

Josh @ Metalcraft Marine could probably help you out - 0408 008 537

[DCIEVE]

Thanks mate, I'll give Josh a call tomorrow.

[Dugle]

Anyone know where I could get some boiler tube/seamless pipe?

I am gathering bits to make a manifold, the bends are easy enough to get but I am having trouble with the straight bits.

I have rang a couple of suppliers but they only sell full lengths.

The sizes I need are 1" and 1 1/2", both shedule 40.

Cain.

[IWARNDU]

Require some 5mm steel checkerplate.
Anyone know of any. doesnt have to be new.

DANIEL

[Endless]

If anyone is nearby the city with a welder and could do a literally TINY favour for me - dot of weld on a dump pipe - shoot me a PM. Will reimburse your time with some beer etc. Cheers :)

[34jzgte]

Back on track, 3.5" dump pipe modded for twin tial waste gates and full vband exhaust.

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/Forsale%20items/twingates3.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/Forsale%20items/twingates2.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/Forsale%20items/twingates1.jpg

[Milhouse]

^ Wow nice fab work, will there be much turbulence where the 2 gate lines meet the front pipe ? Seems a bit tight at the bend going in before the V band is all

Might just be the angle of the photo tho.

[34jzgte]

Wastegate pipes dont see much exhaust flow so its not an issue.

[OmEg_A7]

Niiice, needs moar HPC.

[4A10SHN]

Waste gate pipes see a LOT of air flow bud, especially with a 3.4L. Even more so if you end up running E85. That isn't how I would have done it that's for shizzle!

[4A10SHN]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/4A10SHN/20121029_193120.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/4A10SHN/20121029_184154.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/4A10SHN/20121029_184319.jpg

[34jzgte]

Waste gate pipes see a LOT of air flow bud, especially with a 3.4L. Even more so if you end up running E85. That isn't how I would have done it that's for shizzle!

there is something wrong with the car if twin gates see alot of flow, most people run a single 44mm gate without issues, this runs one for each bank of the engine so 3cyl per gate, they only flow when the engine maintains boost and as the exhaust cools down which is why they are the length they are they loose velocity and pressure, then there is also clearance issuses, this is for a 3l block running pump.

[34jzgte]

The fabricator that does this only charges $30per/h and thats not mates rates, i know the owner of this aint complaining.

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/twingates4.jpg

[Turbo2.6L]

Details on workshop?

[180SXTCY]

looking good there marco and the rate is crazy cheap

[thrtytwo]

$30p/h. ..wtf. that's less than my base rate. my company charges $100p/h for my work lol.

that's insane. how do you pay yourself and your overheads for that...

[Turbo2.6L]

Working from a shed at home & using company supplies you 'borrow' limits overheads. Would assume something like this is what's going on...

[4A10SHN]

It's not marco doing it, it's just someone that lives down the road from him or something? Marco works with rocks and sticky tape =P Oh and autoCAD

[34jzgte]

It's not marco doing it, it's just someone that lives down the road from him or something? Marco works with rocks and sticky tape =P Oh and autoCAD

Yer derr, thats why i said the fabricator thats doing this, no where did i imply that it was me, your the one who asked me to tape stuff up to bring to you to tack up so the tape thing being your idea.

[34jzgte]

Working from a shed at home & using company supplies you 'borrow' limits overheads. Would assume something like this is what's going on...

Yeah thats the way he rolls, hes certified pipe welder at an engineering joint has his own shed set up at home.

Even tho i know the guy and his welding is cheap i still use josh for some parts of mine to weld up because on a fabricating sense josh is more experienced with customizing stuff.

[4A10SHN]

Marco the rock baws :-)

[ryanr32]

That's a sweet pile of rocks there Marco

[thrtytwo]

fuuaaarrr...need to start a rock stacking thread. you must be awesome at tetris!

[4A10SHN]

Marco can you stack firewood too? :-)

[monk_13]

fuuaaarrr...need to start a rock stacking thread. you must be awesome at tetris!

When did this become SilviaWa?

[34jzgte]

Marco can you stack firewood too? :-)

I dont think i will get payed enough for that kind of work haha.

[34jzgte]

This is was sitting in the workshop when i dropped stuff off a while back, its actually not what you think.

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/rockcrawler.jpg

[Fozzy]

I think its an RC Crawler.

[Evman]

Looks to be a 4 wheeler conversion or something of similar size

[H1GHROLLR]

Proline rubber gives it away.

[34jzgte]

Hats front and rear to suit 32GTR with v8 supercar Acon C-hook rotors floating front and rear keeping the handbrake.

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/CAD_designs/hatsampbobbins1.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af16/34jzgte/CAD_designs/hatsampbobbins.jpg

[Deke]

heres one i made for my brothers rb25 before i cleaned it up a little bit.iv been using a 200 buck ebay welder for so long now i think its about time i upgrade its lacking in alot of areas. sorry about crap pic

http://i49.tinypic.com/frrf9.jpg

[ASSASIN]

http://www.toxicfab.com/

Check out the quality of work from this guy.

[Deke]

making my bros exhaust and i/c piping atm , turbo dump that i started today
http://i45.tinypic.com/2m3o6cg.jpg

[Deke]

cooler piping for my brothers car

http://i45.tinypic.com/qri32h.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/11r3sy1.jpg

[Deke]

intake i did today

http://i48.tinypic.com/2q3u9w4.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/24ccsxz.jpg

[Deke]

low mount dump/front pipe for rb25

http://i49.tinypic.com/2vijc5h.jpg

[Brett_J]

I've made a few exhaust systems over the years, is there any reason for the lobster bends where a mandrel will work just as well?

[Deke]

yeah man main reason being the guy my brother orderd some bends off 3 weeks ago still havnt arrived and we didnt really wonna wait so i just made do with what we have. the one on the intake i did because i needed quite a tight 90

[Mofo]

Nigel Petrie from engineeredtoslide.com

Young bloke from over east, does all this from his shed at home...

Words cant describe how awesome this guy is...


http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/23319.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/23311.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_8093.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_1124-900x599.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_1123-900x599.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_8100.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_1129-900x599.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_1126-900x599.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_1135-900x599.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_8080.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_1175.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/IMG_1189.jpg

http://images.engineeredtoslide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_7799.jpg

[1SPRINT]

I just made a mess in my pants!

[Scaf]

I watch the engineered to slide blog like a hawk, his work is art.

[Yakky Bear]

Saw this at what last year, spent a good 20 mins just looking at it.

[bgtx3]

simply breathtaking!! the attention to detail, the quality, the style, materials used... farkin superb!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mofo]

Yeah its sick. They are actually tuning it right now, you can watch it live at http://new.livestream.com/High-Performance-Academy/ETS-Webinar

[Mofo]

The end result...


http://vimeo.com/64809578

[cplagz]

fucking wow. I was waiting for someone to walk into the vice when he does the skid lol

[Deke]

heres an intercooler pipe i did for a 180sx ( throttle body side)

http://i42.tinypic.com/357iu0h.jpg

[DESAM8+PANIK]

I have done a weld or two in my time, have done all of my own cars fabrication too (and there is plenty of them ....... here are some exaples of stuff that I have built

My brothers Stegea, full cooler and my signature 4-6 inch intakes
http://i42.tinypic.com/33v19g0.jpg

My old race patrol, did a full cage and bracing in the front for the RB26/30
http://i39.tinypic.com/30crvgx.png

Twin turbo buggy for Borneos old man including manifolds and all cooler and air intakes and exhaust
http://i40.tinypic.com/9lhpqp.png
http://i41.tinypic.com/2rzuky9.png

RRobs exhaust manifolds for VQ30 in an R32 with external gate, air intake, exhaust and cooler piping for "Gloria"
http://i41.tinypic.com/bgwcv7.png


Not bad for a H/D mechanic ;)

[Deke]

bit of work i did for a friend

http://i40.tinypic.com/3x080.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2mqp1ts.jpg

[RoarPwr]

Anyone know of any fabricators that are after a cashie to help me out with setting up my Skylines front bumper as a quick bolt / clip on, bolt / clip off type of set up???

[cplagz]

Anyone know of any fabricators that are after a cashie to help me out with setting up my Skylines front bumper as a quick bolt / clip on, bolt / clip off type of set up???

Dzus clips? or do what Limmet did and use bonnet pins

http://www1.garaget.org/gallery/archive/93655/large/889713_fj9wx1.jpg

[ONETEN]

Damn it I've had a frustrating night.

Why the fk is ally welding so much harder than steel.
I can weld ally OK on a flat, or when there is heaps of space to attack the job, but in this case I have stuffed it up twice now and getting ready to throw the whole new radiator in the bin and put the old one back in.

Basically needed to change the top 34mm water outlet from a straight pipe to a 90 degree angle (made from 2 x 45 degree cut sections). I weld the two 45 together first to have my 90, and then attempt to weld the 90 onto the top radiator tank.
Its challenging but it welds OK, but as soon as I try to weld underneath the section of the 90 angle (which is parallel to the radiator) it all goes to hell. The gap is perhaps 12mm wide also.

I cant fit the torch cup (smallest I have, #5 cup) under it to get the tungsten any closer than about 12mm, so the arc just goes beserk.
Tried extending the tungsten right out of the cup, and cranking the argon but I cant get it weld properly. I either touch the tungsten on the job or the bead goes where I dont want it.
For the second time now I've got a nice ugly contaminated bird shit weld that i am going to have to re do.

Any suggestions for welding ally in such tight spaces where the torch doesnt fit?
Some welders seem to be able to weld 1 inch down in a bees dick gap, while I am no pro these guys are either born with a torch in their hands or I am doing this wrong.
Please, I need some tips before I smash this brand new radiator with a hammer out of frustration.

[matty12]

you can get cups that are longer and skinner for tighter spots and also you can get a torch that doesnt have the 90 degree bend so it just straight.

[Oversteer]

Damn it I've had a frustrating night.

Why the fk is ally welding so much harder than steel.
I can weld ally OK on a flat, or when there is heaps of space to attack the job, but in this case I have stuffed it up twice now and getting ready to throw the whole new radiator in the bin and put the old one back in.

Basically needed to change the top 34mm water outlet from a straight pipe to a 90 degree angle (made from 2 x 45 degree cut sections). I weld the two 45 together first to have my 90, and then attempt to weld the 90 onto the top radiator tank.
Its challenging but it welds OK, but as soon as I try to weld underneath the section of the 90 angle (which is parallel to the radiator) it all goes to hell. The gap is perhaps 12mm wide also.

I cant fit the torch cup (smallest I have, #5 cup) under it to get the tungsten any closer than about 12mm, so the arc just goes beserk.
Tried extending the tungsten right out of the cup, and cranking the argon but I cant get it weld properly. I either touch the tungsten on the job or the bead goes where I dont want it.
For the second time now I've got a nice ugly contaminated bird shit weld that i am going to have to re do.

Any suggestions for welding ally in such tight spaces where the torch doesnt fit?
Some welders seem to be able to weld 1 inch down in a bees dick gap, while I am no pro these guys are either born with a torch in their hands or I am doing this wrong.
Please, I need some tips before I smash this brand new radiator with a hammer out of frustration.


12mm gap is going to make it very difficult.....one big reason is the back side of the gap is not purged and therefore contaminating and repulsing your weld with air.

To get in those tight areas I have found that having a clean job, no sharp edges etc to make the arch wander and back purging with c02, argon shield(of the mig bottle) or argon makes it 10000 times easier.

Maybe devise a better way and order of putting the pieces together and try limit those big gaps, and back purge welding is the shiz ;)

[-Luke-]

^whs also, what style gas diffuser are you using?

[ONETEN]

Cheers for the advice. I picked up a really long skinny cup today which the shop calls a "Stubby setup", so the stepped section of the cup toward the torch end doesnt bulge out much at all to accommodate the collet.
It should enable me to squeeze the torch in the gap and get the tungsten close to the job.

As for the 12mm gap, I probably wasnt clear enough sorry but I am not trying to close a 12mm gap, I meant I have a gap of about 12mm between the right angle radiator outlet neck and the radiator tank for which I have to squeeze the torch into. I couldnt fit it at all with the #5 cup on the torch. The actual gap I am trying to weld is tiny, just getting the torch, the rod and being able to see & work on the weld in that small gap is what I am struggling with.

Someone did mention purge welding to me (a pro welder) but this is a home setup and I don't have a second bottle to purge with. BOC are bastards enough for what they charge me for 1 x G size.
Anyway the next step is to re-make the 90 degree bend with a longer end on it (so it sits further from the radiator tank, therefore creating a bigger gap for me to fit the torch into) and try again. I will update.

[ONETEN]

As for gas diffuser, No idea to be honest. Whatever CIGweld supply standard?
EDIT: looks like this: http://www.thorweldingsupplies.com.au/c/55-category/17-series-18-series-26-series-tig-collet-bodies.jpg

[-Luke-]

try and source a diffuser setup similar to this:

http://www.burnsstainless.com/Newsletters/Articles/Welding/TIG-Torch_diffuser-sm.jpg

helps with a more even gas flow/dispersion so your electrode will stay cooler and arc will be more targeted further out. But it sounds like back purging is what you need. You dont need a second bottle setup, just run a tee off the bottle before your flow meter and use a simple ball valve to regulate the purge gas flow.

[Deke]

yeah , those defusers are nothing but trouble. you want a gaslense which is what luke has shown you. what i do at home is i run a Y peace of my bottle for purging my stainless etc , saves the hassle of getting 2 bottles.

[Simon]

Meet Coleman.

http://i.imgur.com/Ua2Rdbw.jpg

Half man, half Coles.

Made this tonight out of pure boredom. I wanted an engine stand suit B series motors that would allow me to work with the gearbox attatched to the engine and also not.
Tomorrow ill hang the engine and box to finalize gearbox mount points.

He a lubly sing, tru dard unna

[Tre-Cool]

while searching the web for something to suit my needs, come across this.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212350

Work of art in the manifolds!

[Deke]

a while back i put a weld in cage into my drifter , did it at work. Made from CD pipe.

http://i41.tinypic.com/2wexhya.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/mhy7wz.jpg

[Evman]

I think that rear strut brace is now redundant!

[Deke]

yeah thats long gone :p took out out straight after i was done

[Turboesky]

Any of you guys tried these http://images.machineryhouse.com.au/O0183/0/375
http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/O0183

I have some tig welding to do in the next couple of weeks and cringe when i think of bottle hire again.

Also a good place to buy 3" stainless mandrel bends and straight pipe in perth.

[180SXTCY]

Stirling's Australia probably have the pipe

[Deke]

yeah i get all my stainless through stirlings , as for those bottles there okay but they dont last very long at all.

[crabman]

Gasless wire for my mig... Thinking of buying a roll to do a few jobs I have lined up and just have there so I don't have to resort to the arc welder when random stuff needs a quick weld here and there.

Anyone got recommendations for what to steer clear of? I haven't touched the stuff since I was in primary school lol. Is it all the same or is there low hydrogen flux core etc like your rods that make for better welds/welding etc.

I just have a little 175A unimig so probably looking at 0.8-0.9mm I am guessing

[4A10SHN]

Few jobs? I'd go hire a small gas bottle for a month and go about it that way

Gasless is terrible

[Turboesky]

The fumes gasless wire produces are pretty nasty too.

[crabman]

Few jobs? I'd go hire a small gas bottle for a month and go about it that way

Gasless is terrible

The thing that sucks about this is, you are still stung for a full bottle of gas even if you consume fuck all right? The last bottle I had lasted me about three and a half years. But the bottle rent on something I wasn't using for 3/4 months at a time also sucked. I dont want to hire a bottle for 3 months and get stung for a full bottles worth of gas when I use not even 1/10 of the gas.

[Deke]

when you have a small machine like something you have , you will struggle for options with your gasless wire , your really limited too what bunnings has too offer you. if you are going down that track just work with it. iv used gasless wire alot , if you know how too use it it will work fine , but theres no substitute for gas wires be it solid or fluxcore unless you use an arc welder ,i would prefer stick welding over gasless anyday

[MMM]

Bit of a plug here.

If anyone needs any welding supplies I have a eBay store that stocks pretty much everything.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Hampdon-Aus

If you want to order anything or need a quote just shoot through an email to sales@hampdon.com.au

[KAL SPL]

Took up welding last year after starting a panel beating apprenticeship and been teaching myself how to refine it , up until now I haven't welded in my life , never had the need to because had mates that could do it.
Figured instead of buying an engine stand I may aswell build my own , how hard can it be ?

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/e54dc57e2839015ec74caea1982227ee.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x127/KAL_SPL/f6e319f2a0dd3bad1154901372818c04.jpg

Just got to finish some plates over the wheels and the engine plate , hopefully doesn't fall apart on first use !
So far it owes me about $30 for the wheels and $20 in steel , I couldn't fit 2 round tube off cuts that fitted snug so I improvised :)

Feedback welcome :)

[SLY346]

Bit of a noob question but for someone whose only done oxyacetylene welding in the past how much harder is it to step up to tig, any good night classes that people recommend?

[thrtytwo]

Bit of a noob question but for someone whose only done oxyacetylene welding in the past how much harder is it to step up to tig, any good night classes that people recommend?

Not too much different, TIG is possibly slightly easier. Seeing as it uses an arc instead of a flame, it's much easier to get your materials up to working temperature. But the skill required is probably similar really. In the sense that you still have to melt two materials and introduce filler wire, as opposed to MIG.

[Turboesky]

Bit of a noob question but for someone whose only done oxyacetylene welding in the past how much harder is it to step up to tig, any good night classes that people recommend?

Youtube is your friend. Heaps of how to videos.

Anything DC is pretty easy (mild steel, stainless). just need to keep a steady hand. biggest mistake I kept making was accidentally touching the weld pool or filler rod with the tungsten. its just a matter of resharpening and your off again,

AC (Aluminum) however i always struggled with until i bought a foot pedal. This lets you vary the amps as you are welding.

[kurbn]

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx164/bangnrb25/Mobile%20Uploads/20140906_191318_zpsfb311613.jpg

Heres my mig which I used for the first time today. Running 0.6mm on argon.

Question I have is im a noob and ive watched a few vids on starting out with it.
Now with welding 1mm sheet, should a welder of this size be used at the first voltage setting? Also unsure if I should be using the lowest wire speed to match. And if 8l/min is correct for the argon in doors.

Only reason I ask is it spits and crackles and noticed black soot around the end of the tip. Thinking I may need to crank the wire speed up or im too far away from the metal

Also mmm turns out I got my .6mm wire from you haha

[Volatile Rob]

Excellent... Will hit you up for some TIG wire this week

You are in Noranda right?





Bit of a plug here.

If anyone needs any welding supplies I have a eBay store that stocks pretty much everything.
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Hampdon-Aus

If you want to order anything or need a quote just shoot through an email to sales@hampdon.com.au

[Turboesky]

Heres my mig which I used for the first time today. Running 0.6mm on argon.



Argoshield (argon /CO2 mix) is what you should of got. Argon is "too cold" for mig and you won't get good penetration.

[kurbn]

Shitballs. Be ok for stitching butt joints on 1mm steel?

[to4garret]

Apparently there is a place in rockingham (speedgas?) that sells bottles and does refills instead of the hiring only bullshit air liquide/boc only do.

Sounds perfect for the home setup where you are not burning through bottles a month.

Does anyone know who it is?

[Turboesky]

Shitballs. Be ok for stitching butt joints on 1mm steel?
Yeah. The weld will just protrude more.

Only reason I ask is it spits and crackles and noticed black soot around the end of the tip.
Is the metal your welding nice and clean? any paint will crackle and leave a black soot.

[mys1]

http://www.speedgas.com.au/perth/

[kurbn]

Yeah. The weld will just protrude more.

Is the metal your welding nice and clean? any paint will crackle and leave a black soot.

Had a second play today, Cut some slots in an old sunroof panel I had to practice stitching. It is as you say, the welds sit up high, I can get it to pool but requires sitting there for a bit longer (but blows through). Fuck welds are a bitch to grind down at that height. Good learning experience tho.

With the popping im finding I get more of it with more stick out, so now welding a lot closer and its greatly minimised and watching for any splatter in the nozzle.. night and day difference when its clean! I hear cooking spray is a good thing to spray in the nozzle?. And Fiddling with the wire setting I can get it to reduce too. Should I wipe the steel down with alcohol or prepsol to ensure its clean before welding?

Now, the body of my E30 is Galv. I understand the dangers of welding galv, and how its crucial that I rub the steel back. Because the steel was once treated am I going to find spitting or snapping regardless of how well I rub it back? Just better preparing myself for the job. I need to a good welding mask before I even attempt this too.

[thrtytwo]

Now, the body of my E30 is Galv. I understand the dangers of welding galv, and how its crucial that I rub the steel back. Because the steel was once treated am I going to find spitting or snapping regardless of how well I rub it back? Just better preparing myself for the job. I need to a good welding mask before I even attempt this too.

The galv is a coating on top of the steel, if you want it to weld well, you need to fully remove that coating, not just rub the steel back. It can be welded, but the weld will be porous and there will be poisonous fumes/smoke that hangs in the air and a load of spatter and shit.

[Turboesky]

Yeah I had the same deal when tryed using my mig with argon. See what it will cost to swap for Argoshield. It will weld heaps better.

[kurbn]

I will give BOC a call tomorrow and ask, I would of thought once opened too bad too sad. Which would suck at 180 bucks a bottle.

Hard to find a straight answer on this. For arguments sake-

- say I have a piece of steel laying flat with the earth attached to it.
- wearing gloves, not standing in water and correct PPE worn
- say I want to weld a 100mm bolt at a 45 degree angle to the plate, but nothing to hold it up with.

Can I hold the top of the bolt with my left hand, and the torch with my right. Touching the bolt to the plate and put a tack at the base to hold into position?
Or will I get zapped.


The galv is a coating on top of the steel, if you want it to weld well, you need to fully remove that coating, not just rub the steel back. It can be welded, but the weld will be porous and there will be poisonous fumes/smoke that hangs in the air and a load of spatter and shit.

So a rub back with 80g after the metal surface has shown?

[mys1]

I will give BOC a call tomorrow and ask, I would of thought once opened too bad too sad. Which would suck at 180 bucks a bottle.

Hard to find a straight answer on this. For arguments sake-

- say I have a piece of steel laying flat with the earth attached to it.
- wearing gloves, not standing in water and correct PPE worn
- say I want to weld a 100mm bolt at a 45 degree angle to the plate, but nothing to hold it up with.

Can I hold the top of the bolt with my left hand, and the torch with my right. Touching the bolt to the plate and put a tack at the base to hold into position?
Or will I get zapped.



So a rub back with 80g after the metal surface has shown?

Highly unlikely if you are wearing an insulator (such as heavy leather gloves)

[thrtytwo]

Nah you're fine, you can hold whatever you want (assuming as you said, not standing in water, correct PPE etc) It will take the path of least resistance, which will be the metal, not your hand.

[kurbn]

found out I can swap to the argon-shield and its cheaper. Win.

[to4garret]

Where is a good place to get metal stock?

Like lengths of flat bar/inch tubing?

[ForgedV6]

Slightly off topic gents. I have a Ozito gas/gasless MIG welder that has just ran out of warranty and has failed. Ive only used it twice. Wheres the best place in Perth, preferable NOR for welder repairs?

Cheers

[protecon]

Could be something simple like a fuse?

If not, it's probably cheaper to get a new one than repair.

[[Jacek]]

Not sure if this is the thread that I originally saw this in, but the latest episode of Project Binky is up. These guys are welding/fabrication gods from the look of it! Start from Episode one if you have a chance.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0wMIF6EPfY

[Nugs]

Love Project Binky.

[crabman]

http://www.speedgas.com.au/perth/

Thinking of getting a small bottle again as I now have to make up a new dump pipe for a turbo upgrade, is there a massive difference in weld quality between the argon mixes for welding with stainless steel? I will mainly be working with mild no doubt but interested in welding stainless in the future, but at the same time, not looking for show car spec welds, just functional. Definitely don't see myself going down the Ali road as a mate already has a decent welder to do this. (and I have a DHC-2000 I plan on learning to use when I have the spare cash for a oxy and acet bottle set to use for a week to see if it is everything it claims to be http://www.cutlikeplasma.com/ don't judge me I bought it ages ago for unknown reasons lol)

[Deke]

just get normal argon dude will cover you for stainless and carbon steel

[MMM]

Thinking of getting a small bottle again as I now have to make up a new dump pipe for a turbo upgrade, is there a massive difference in weld quality between the argon mixes for welding with stainless steel? I will mainly be working with mild no doubt but interested in welding stainless in the future, but at the same time, not looking for show car spec welds, just functional. Definitely don't see myself going down the Ali road as a mate already has a decent welder to do this. (and I have a DHC-2000 I plan on learning to use when I have the spare cash for a oxy and acet bottle set to use for a week to see if it is everything it claims to be http://www.cutlikeplasma.com/ don't judge me I bought it ages ago for unknown reasons lol)

Hey mate

If you don't need a lot of gas we sell disposable kits.

We have Pure Argon
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Disposable-Gas-Bottle-PURE-ARGON-2-2-Litre-Combo-Kit-Hampdon-MIG-TIG-/121425859546?pt=AU_Welding&hash=item1c458b93da
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Disposable-Gas-Bottle-PURE-ARGON-2-2-Litre-2-x-Bottle-Combo-Kit-MIG-TIG-/121425869947?pt=AU_Welding&hash=item1c458bbc7b

We also have Argon/C02 but its currently out of stock
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Disposable-Gas-Bottle-ARGON-CO2-2-2-Litre-Combo-Kit-Hampdon-MIG-TIG-/121425864029?pt=AU_Welding&hash=item1c458ba55d

Ignore the price of the Ar/C02 its the same as the Pure argon

[thrtytwo]

Nothing fancy, but something a did at work a couple weeks back.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140731_122541_zpsdxguswcl.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140801_083406_zpshbmkkepf.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140801_110154_zps5gbvjblo.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140801_120450_zpsx5jam8cu.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140801_132735_zpsqu9x0mth.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140804_074940_zpswqiznihq.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140804_090224_zps7hp2gnft.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140804_090240_zpsonafew9z.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140804_105833_zpsw8z4edts.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140804_094154_zpsdzmzhe2u.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140804_105809_zpslqlurczf.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140804_121006_zpshkd8dd8y.jpg
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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140806_113813_zps8dpij0ca.jpg
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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20140808_124234_zpsn1uwplzy.jpg

[red_spider]

try and source a diffuser setup similar to this:

http://www.burnsstainless.com/Newsletters/Articles/Welding/TIG-Torch_diffuser-sm.jpg

helps with a more even gas flow/dispersion so your electrode will stay cooler and arc will be more targeted further out. But it sounds like back purging is what you need. You dont need a second bottle setup, just run a tee off the bottle before your flow meter and use a simple ball valve to regulate the purge gas flow.

boc gas have these and the ceramics to suit.i think i got two of these and two size 8 ceramics for 20-30 bucks from boc welshpool when i was in a rush one day

[red_spider]

i'll post up some pics when i get my computer back :)

got some pics of some repairs to a friend's off-road buggy and trophy truck and then some exhausts and dumps and stuff...can include the mining stuff if anyone wants to see it?

at home i use a lincoln 180c mig and a boc smootharc 185 ac/dc.got both of them for a good price and neiher has failed me yet

though i do prefer my machine at work...water cooled with foot controll

only just found this thread :O

[Turboesky]

i'll post up some pics when i get my computer back :)

got some pics of some repairs to a friend's off-road buggy and trophy truck and then some exhausts and dumps and stuff...can include the mining stuff if anyone wants to see it?

Keen to see some TIG shots.

Just got a foot pedal for my UNI-TIG and makes welding ali so much easier.

Check this guy out for absolute quality welds! Mind blowing how neat he can weld.
https://www.facebook.com/ToxicFab

[red_spider]

Keen to see some TIG shots.

Just got a foot pedal for my UNI-TIG and makes welding ali so much easier.

Check this guy out for absolute quality welds! Mind blowing how neat he can weld.
https://www.facebook.com/ToxicFab

will do! ive got a Lincoln 350 ac/dc that's water cooled with just a normal button that i use too

lately it's been more mig stuff and doing a lot of stuff for mining applications

just did a 2g test on 20mm plate with 1.2mm solid wire with the argosheild 52 on the other day

first thing monday got to do the same 2g test on 20mm plate but with 1.2 flux core with co2

we have a job on that's pretty much all 20-32mm plate...that has multiple pieces from 6-12m long

i love toxicfab! :D

[thrtytwo]

I work for an irrigation company, we deal mostly with bores not really sprinklers. Deep bores on sporting grounds, mine sites, lots of government facilities.

A pump will be put down the hole on lengths of column which are usually 6m each, so it's lowered down, clamped at ground level every 6m, and you add another length of column. Then un clamp it, lower it down, and repeat.

There are different types of column depending on your budget. The cheap option is galvanised steel which is threaded on each end. It's a pingpingpingping because trying to screw together two 6m lengths of pipe vertically isn't very fun and the thread can get fucked easily/degrade over time.

The more expensive but much quicker to work with and longer lasting option is something called permaglass. It's basically a type of fibreglass constructed column with male and female ends that slip together. A wire is then pushed through an external hole in the female coupling, which feeds into aligned grooves on both sides, and locks it in place.

We had a permaglass join fail and drop a pump 150m down a hole at a public sporting facility recently and I had to make a fishing tool to get it out haha.

This is what I ended up making;

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20141120_073347_zps26xavyk6.jpg
These parts were for the bottom of the springs to attach to. The 'wings' in the next pic had to be spring loaded so that they would snap into place once they found the groove of the permaglass.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20141120_073358_zpsb4usvljj.jpg
The wings were what actually picked it all up, they slipped into the groove I mentioned earlier and lifted a few tonnes up by about 2mm each side. Tolerance was pretty tight. You can see where the springs hooked onto the to create tension.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20141120_074919_zps5qehmrkk.jpg
Because the 'wings' were so thick (16mm) they were offset across the centre. You cant tell in the pic, but the ends followed the curve of the pipe so that they would seat correctly when it locked into place. The slots (which were a pingpingpingping to cut out with a 5" cutting disc) stopped the wings from going too far up, and made sure they sat level when the spring tension was applied.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20141120_104831_zpsh8igbwud.jpg
The point is a centralising guide, the column is a smaller diameter than the bore, so if it was sitting off centre the centraliser would locate into it.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20141120_122503_zpspki62hhe.jpg
I put a ring around it so that it couldn't keep going once it hit the permaglass, this ring had the same outside diameter as the column and would stop as soon as it made contact. Then when you lift, it should lock the wings into place.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20141121_075819_zps4yobwpdz.jpg
Added a larger centraliser to keep the whole thing in the centre of the bore.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20141121_094949_zpso39zld6v.jpg
The finished job.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e283/thrtytwo/Mobile%20Uploads/20141121_100446_zpsz6bnbcd8.jpg
Pulled out first try.

All hand made with just a 5" grinder, a drill and a welder.

[RUSSGT]

Awesome work mate! Well played!

[crabman]

Finally picked up a bottle of Argon from speed gas distributor in Rocko. Hoping to try play around with some mild steel scrap Sunday.

Read this a couple of times now lol

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/tig-setup.htm

[Jase]

Anyone here coded to weld SAF2507 (super duplex)?
If so shoot me a PM, small job to quote :)

[Deke]

Might be late but pm sent

[jOh4n]

Hi all,

would there be anyone willing to fabricate an exhaust tip for a 4.5 inch diameter tip? I have a tomei expreme ti on my 34r and although i love the sound, it can be overbearing sometimes.



i am specifically after an exhaust tip silencer in design to this:

http://www.dreamconceptz.com/car2010/jpgmuffler/MU-SIL.jpg

except with the main exit pipe to be of drilled hole type.



estimates of cost would be appreciated too!

[cactus]

Probably not the most appropriate thread - anyone recommend a material for making gaskets? Need to make a new one for turbo housing/dump pipe. Current one is made out of copper, but cant seem to get my hands on any more copper (need 3 or 4 inch pipe).

[DJDINO]

Can any welders recommend a good MIG for garage stuff (car floor and some heavier if need be) so 15A resi power supply, will run with gas, up to $1000 ?

[KAL SPL]

Lincoln 180 is what I bought fits description and it's awesome

[S85FI]

Bought one of these sets for $285 on the weekend at Hare and Forbes.

http://www.truwater.com.au/plumbing-parts-accessories/soldering-welding/bernzomatic-bromic-pro-oxyset-oxy-map-pro-1811160?gclid=CJm7sqL6qcQCFUgIvAodURMAUA&zenid=e4828c59b0a360f0db73ec582b15b783

Came with bottles.
got pissed off with BOC oxy and accet fees for the home jobs these days.

Brazed up some copoer pipes and tried silver solder too and no drama.

Also did some fusion welding with some 3mm plate steel no drams.

On top of this Bunnings WA is going to do oxy and acetylene hire. One off bottle deposit. No time limit. Return bottles for deposit back or just get a refill for around $100.

That should take out the monopoly in WA. They trialled it over East with success and its expected here around June.

[DJDINO]

Thanks guys, yes had my eye on the Lincoln 200C, will go have a look tomorrow.

[jnr]

Hope they do the same regarding bottle hire for migs

[MMM]

Can any welders recommend a good MIG for garage stuff (car floor and some heavier if need be) so 15A resi power supply, will run with gas, up to $1000 ?

We sell UNIMIG gear and have had no issues with the product and they come with 2 year local warranty.

http://www.unimig.com.au/

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MIG-MAG-WELDER-Gas-Gasless-180-Amp-UNIMIG-Welding-Machine-Gas-Less-KMM180-/121490123183?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item1c496029af

It is available for local pickup just call or email if your interested.

sales@hampdon.com.au

08 92757332

Mb 0459298438

[crabman]

Finally pulled my finger out and gave TIG welding a try this morning as I broke my mig hand piece yesterday. First time, no practice runs due to cbf finding scrap that was similar. Other side looks worse, where I started, but I think the 2mm gap between the flange adapter and tubing didn't help.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11076274_10153085882763159_736000193223472338_n.jp g?oh=3a0c3348684cceb63323b87c9bbdd1f3&oe=55AE7167&__gda__=1437944527_1dc03497dbfd05a48472f206ef7e653 7

Once I get this job done I will have to buy some 38mm stainless tubing and go about actually learning properly whilst making a new screamer pipe.

[Simon]

Not too much work on tonight. Spent the evening repairing a dinghy I got for $50 with a licensed trailer and 30hp motor.
Got it cheap because a flare caught alight while parked up and melted a nice section of the side.

Melted section cut out

http://i.imgur.com/YWAgmvk.jpg

Replacement panel folded up with 83thou al-clad and tig'd in

http://i.imgur.com/EKyqIlR.jpg

Weld example

http://i.imgur.com/RNCbyf5.jpg

tomorrow pending aircraft work the plans to manufacture a new floor panel, front seat and a full rewire.
Then last stage is a sand back and coat of white. Keen for crabbing

[James_2007]

Fitted some light bars to a patrol a while back.

Cut the side hoops off.
Filled in where the indicator, park light holes in and powder coated it
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g384/james_ve/patrol/20130810_1656571.jpg (http://s1099.photobucket.com/user/james_ve/media/patrol/20130810_1656571.jpg.html)
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g384/james_ve/patrol/20130816_204006.jpg (http://s1099.photobucket.com/user/james_ve/media/patrol/20130816_204006.jpg.html)
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g384/james_ve/patrol/48b952ff-3990-4d7f-b550-30c56f8496f1.jpg (http://s1099.photobucket.com/user/james_ve/media/patrol/48b952ff-3990-4d7f-b550-30c56f8496f1.jpg.html)

[Unkn0wN]

So its time to get more gas, and once again look into other options than renting from Boc.

Guy on ebay does C size bottles, exchange, no rental.

Found this guy on Gumtree, has anyone used his service?
Buy and exchange only when needed? - sounds better for people like me who use SFA gases on a regular basis.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-details.html?adId=1075792152
http://www.travelcool.com.au/main/page_home.html

[perthute]

i use the boc D size (small) and that has a volume of 2m for roughly $100 rental and $100 to fill
that C size is very small at only 0.6m :?
i have heard of disposable gas bottles but been to lazy to look into it .

[Mr Bender]

im pretty sure my bottle is from travelcool.
I have a E size argon one for about 3 months now , i ordered it on a Thursday lunch time and he dropped it off 3 o'clock the same day!
The free Delivery makes it easy and he will drop/refill the bottles off at anytime too.

way cheaper that BOC in the long run.

[perthute]

what price are you paying for the bottle mr bender and refill cost ?

[Turboesky]

I managed to source a "E" size cylinder years ago and now just fill it with a transfer hose i made.

If you fill from a full "G" you get about 70% back in there.

[Greg Rust]

Probably not the most appropriate thread - anyone recommend a material for making gaskets? Need to make a new one for turbo housing/dump pipe. Current one is made out of copper, but cant seem to get my hands on any more copper (need 3 or 4 inch pipe).

The gasket sheet you want is Garlock 3125SS. It's foil laminated pure graphite sheet. I think they're in Belmont and will cut you from scrap any pieces you want. Leo is the manager there.

I cut mine with Stanley knife and wad punches.

[Mr Bender]

what price are you paying for the bottle mr bender and refill cost ?

the bottle full of gas was $530 includes delivery
refills are $190 includes delivery

[Mr Bender]

I managed to source a "E" size cylinder years ago and now just fill it with a transfer hose i made.

If you fill from a full "G" you get about 70% back in there.

is the transfer hose just a gas hose? or is there more to it?

[Turboesky]

is the transfer hose just a gas hose? or is there more to it?
Essentially Just a gas hose that can handle over 200 bar. You then need a nipple at the empty bottle end so it depresses the one way valve.

Crack both valves slightly and let it do its thing. Surprising how hot the empty bottle gets.

[MMM]

So its time to get more gas, and once again look into other options than renting from Boc.

Guy on ebay does C size bottles, exchange, no rental.

Found this guy on Gumtree, has anyone used his service?
Buy and exchange only when needed? - sounds better for people like me who use SFA gases on a regular basis.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-view-details.html?adId=1075792152
http://www.travelcool.com.au/main/page_home.html

We sell a disposable set up if thats the way you want to go?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Disposable-Gas-Bottle-PURE-ARGON-2-2-Litre-Combo-Kit-Hampdon-MIG-TIG-/121425859546?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item1c458b93da

We can also sell you the travel cool bottles at the same price.

If you want any more info you can send us an email at sales@hampdon.com.au

[Mr Bender]

We sell a disposable set up if thats the way you want to go?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Disposable-Gas-Bottle-PURE-ARGON-2-2-Litre-Combo-Kit-Hampdon-MIG-TIG-/121425859546?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item1c458b93da

We can also sell you the travel cool bottles at the same price.

If you want any more info you can send us an email at sales@hampdon.com.au


do you sell oxy and acetylene bottles too?

[MMM]

do you sell oxy and acetylene bottles too?
No sorry we don't.

[caibs]

i tried lobster welding 3" mild pipe today with my mig.

l o l


fuck that for a joke.

[RUSSGT]

Anyone with a AC tig keen to let me hire it for a day or so? Or even do a job for me? Ali tig job.