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Old 05-29-2009, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Most 110 machines will weld 5/16 in a single pass with flux core so it really shouldn't be surprising to do a SAS with one.

However, welding is not just a machine, but knowing how to use it.

If you have access to a 220 machine with MIG then use it for your SAS. A lot cleaner than flux core and you will be assured proper penetration, or at least more leeway for error.

I have a Lincoln Pro MIG 135 and a Miller 251 and love them both and prefer them both for different things.

Yup, If I had a 220 welder id be using it. And yes you have little room for error with a flux core 110, it had better be almost perfect.
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Old 05-29-2009, 11:45 AM
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i welded the whole hangar to make up for any mistakes in my welding...

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Old 05-30-2009, 08:15 AM
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As I was finishing up a cage on the fj43 last night I thouhgt of this thread and decided to take a few shots of some flux core welds before I removed any slag. In these pics the flux smoke is cleaned off, but thats it. It may not be Tig but....

http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/83803...49943185_YizBx
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not bad for a hair lip with a sheet metal welder lol jk..

those are nice welds 4rnr. just imagine what you could do with that miller 180.
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Another little tip, if your weld has alot of convexity, there is a lack of fusion and penetration, if your weld is concave and well fused well you have good penetration , if your base metal turns cherry red by the time your finished welding you most likely have good penetration and a discoloration on the backside of your material. As I am a welder by trade I think my knowledge could help. And I just recently retired my 110v for a 220v.
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See i would have been all over a 220v welder, but we don't have those outlets at our house, so i stuck with 110V.
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Old 05-30-2009, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 904_runner
See i would have been all over a 220v welder, but we don't have those outlets at our house, so i stuck with 110V.
When I lived with my parents I stole the AC's 220 for my plasma
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Old 05-30-2009, 09:29 PM
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WOW 4rnr those flux core welds are realllly nice!!!!

i think im going to make a metal brake from angle iron.. i have to figure out the hinge alreagy got angle cut.. to practice more welding!! i dont want to start on my suzuki till i find a few more projects with scrap!!!
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Old 05-30-2009, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TOYOTA 1
not bad for a hair lip with a sheet metal welder lol jk..

those are nice welds 4rnr. just imagine what you could do with that miller 180.
Hair lip?....Do you think I am the guy in my avatar (it has happened before).
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Old 05-30-2009, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bigt
WOW 4rnr those flux core welds are realllly nice!!!!
Thanks. Iam confident in them.
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i was just messin around.. is that really you though? lol jk
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Originally Posted by 4rnr
Thanks. Iam confident in them.
That cage needs some more triangulations, but is a good start. Beautiful truck.

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Old 05-31-2009, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
That cage needs some more triangulations, but is a good start. Beautiful truck.

No doubt, but it aint getting any triangulation. As that truck is (about) 1 of 6 in the US, he will not be wheeling it! Its more for looks, roof rack structure, and a bikini top frame.
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Old 05-31-2009, 07:38 AM
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got pics of the 40!
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sure its a fj43. this one was imported from Columbia.

Post # 26 has a link to some pics that dont suck...
http://forum.ih8mud.com/il-windy-cit...cage-pics.html
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Old 05-31-2009, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 4rnr
When I lived with my parents I stole the AC's 220 for my plasma

Wow never thought about the A/C.
The unit is on the other side of the house though. . :down:


ANd i would have stole the plug from the dryer but we use gas, not electric so we have a 110v dryer.

Either way the 110v gets it done for me.
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I picked up 100 ft of 10/3 for an extension cord.
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