fabrication forum

[Dave]

The mods and admin discussed the idea, We decided that it would be best for fabrication ideas that a new thread just be started. If is a good idea or alot of interest we will make it a sticky

[fordnut85]

I really like the idea, if guys could do a lil write up on what they did it would really help the next guy.

[Blue01F250]

DO IT!

I need to learn how to weld

[Blue01F250]

Hell, could start with Stump's home-made traction bars

[monster energy]

Excellent Idea Always looking to learn things better

[jostaman]

sounds great

[99' Powerstroke]

I came across this old thread and think it's a great idea. I'm trying to get better at welding but i'm having problems with the cheap mig welder i bought from harbor freight. When I try to lay a bead the welder will start and stop intermitently and my weld ends up looking like crap. I don't know if its me or the welder or both. Maybe I have it on the wrong settings or i'm using bad wire....I don't know. Anyone out there that might be able to help?

[somebodyelse5]

good clean connections? fast enough feed?


Is your machine the blue one? I think mines from harbor freight too (that place is AWESOME)

[TODDC]

I don't know if it has it...it should though? Under the cover where the wire goes and comes out the front. There should be a tensioner wheel there? I have yet to see a MIG welder without one. This is used for setting wire thickness or more pressure. Might not be tight enough and causing the problem? Check it and see.

[RC51]

Originally Posted by powershooter

heck , we could even teach someone how to weld on here .

Cool can you teach me how to use my syncrowave 250 and my ironman 210