fabrication forum

[Baller1771]

Lets do this for sure. My buddie and I just built a Freestyle MX ramp out of wood and were now starting to build a steel one.

[icedevil]

If anyone in the AZ area needs a quick lesson, i would be glad to instruct. I have a Lincoln Powermig 200 series and has performed better than anything I have ever used. When considering a welder, look at the duty cycle. The higher rating on the duty cycle the better and longer welds you can do. Also, again just from my experience, using a tank of Argon CO2 mix performs much better than the self coated wire. General tips: if you are welding something structural, try to weld on flat surfaces so the penetration of the weld will sink into the material better. If you cant, weld in a downward direction. I know the price of steel is up there, but if you can find a junk yard or just some scrap steel, try a few different settings and hand techniques to get different looking welds. If anyone needs any other assistance, please dont hesitate to ask. I can always take some pictures and maybe the jolly ol fella will bring me a video camera for christmas!

[99' Powerstroke]

Yeah I think I need to try the argon gas. My welder spatters really bad and I think the gas is supposed to prevent that.

[cchase]

you should see what we have welded... My whole plow is custom, and my own welding.

[RRonning1984]

I think this thread is a great idea. I love being able to be creative in the shop!

[cchase]

oh yeah, I also have alot of drawings made up for ideas, just waiting for the time to fab it up, I wouldnt mind sharing if we had a area for it

[icedevil]

The argon gas does prevent some splattering, however there is a spray that prevents the slag from sticking to the material you want to protect.

Spatter Mist Anti-Spatter, Weld Spatter & Nozzle Protection

I have not used the product, however they recommend it on Extreme 4x4.

Good luck!

[GM Duraturd]

I would love to see some pictures of what you guys have fabbed up.

[Rodslinger]

We'll go ahead and add it as a forum, we've got some really talented members who have a lot of helpful knowledge and ideas in this area. For example, I'm sure we're ALL just dying to know how Stump makes his Natty beer hat.

I'll add the forum this mornin'.

[bigcountrysg]

Originally Posted by Rodslinger

We'll go ahead and add it as a forum, we've got some really talented members who have a lot of helpful knowledge and ideas in this area. For example, I'm sure we're ALL just dying to know how Stump makes his Natty beer hat.

I'll add the forum this mornin'.

I think it starts out with a case of natty being gently placed into a cooler. As the cans get drank he starts folding the cardboard case the Natty came in.