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[redsox985]

Sorry. They fit on my little laptop when I scroll right so I figured they they weren't TOO big. You must be running a low resolution. Those are taken straight from my phone (LG Dare 3.2mp). My new Droid X, which is currently in Memphis, TN, packs 8mp. I'M SO EXCITED. And it shoots 720p video so when I finish my PITA kart, there will be some good videos up here.

 

[r97]

those welds look alot better than some stuff iv'e seen (and done, lol), but looking at those reminds me.... i wish i had a gas shielded mig

 

[devino246]

You must be running a low resolution.

I'M SO EXCITED. And it shoots 720p video so when I finish my PITA kart, there will be some good videos up here.

Didnt even think about that. No sure what resolution but Im running Linux so i probably am.

Dude, i can tell. Your like obsessed with this thing.

 

[KieranM]

some welding for my swing arm, using 6013 2.5 rod on the arky sparky (arc welder)

Not the best pic in the universe, but its there

 

[Bluethunder3320]

tuesday i take my first welding class! exited, but im the only kid. we could only fit me in an adult class because there are no kid welders i know of.

 

[KieranM]

heres a few more of mine, welding the frame up now.

 

[oscaryu1]

:O Nice welds on here :O My HF nubwelder splatters too much Get some o' dat anti splatter soon

I'll post up some pics of my meh welds tomorrow (from the school machines... some expensive oldschool arc/MIG's ) Hopefully you guys can help me improve

 

[newrider3]

TIG weld

MIG welds (rear crossmember)

 

[Bluethunder3320]

sweet truck. here are some pics of welds i paid someone almost nothing to do.
(i cant weld just yet)

work beautifully, dont wobble at all even.
the clutch is actually a chainsaw clutch with a kids bike rear sprocket welded to it.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

ok just bought a pos harbor freight 90 amp flux core......... hey its all i can afford

 

[tundrazach]

ok just bought a pos harbor freight 90 amp flux core......... hey its all i can afford

I have that same welder. Use the wire it came with to practice, but when you want to do a project, go buy some good quality wire and put it in there. I wish I would have discovered that fact sooner. Im running Lincoln electric wire right now, muuuuch less splatter and more consistent welds. Also, I found preheating the parts with a torch helps too

 

[devino246]

I like Lincoln Innershield. I used Innershield NR-212 for the welds above. My cousin has HF wire in his welder that I use quite often and i get real good quality welds with it. The one thing you NEED to do, is get a better ground clamp. The crappy ones that come on smaller welders are ****! Even the one on my 90amp Century is crap(which ive been meaning to replace.) Id suggest one of these gigantic old fashion clamps, only $10. At a minumum, fork over $6 for one of these. Trust me, those crappy clamps make the weld sputter and splatter. A good ground is a must for a clean, smooth, quality wire weld.

 

[DirtTrackRacer_07]

I have a harbor freight 220v Flux core/mig 120 amp welder that i got on sell. They get good penetration but the flux core wire splatters to much. When I save up enough money, Im swapping mine to mig. They weld better and you can lay a weld down right after another.

I agree with you on the ground clamp.

It makes the welds crappy and on stuff with paint on it you can't get a ground no where. I have stepped up to the big circle clamp and it helped me a lot.

The ground wire is almost to small on the harbor freight welders as well.

If I weld for a while on a high heat setting my ground wire feels like the rubber coating is goin to melt off the wire.

Could i gain any better performance out of my welder if stepped up to a bigger wire on my ground wire?

My stick welder has 2 gauge wire on it and my hf has a 8 or 10 gauge ground wire on it, maybe.

 

[tundrazach]

I like Lincoln Innershield. I used Innershield NR-212 for the welds above. My cousin has HF wire in his welder that I use quite often and i get real good quality welds with it. The one thing you NEED to do, is get a better ground clamp. The crappy ones that come on smaller welders are ****! Even the one on my 90amp Century is crap(which ive been meaning to replace.) Id suggest one of these gigantic old fashion clamps, only $10. At a minumum, fork over $6 for one of these. Trust me, those crappy clamps make the weld sputter and splatter. A good ground is a must for a clean, smooth, quality wire weld.

You know, Ive wondered about that little clamp it came with. Mainly just the thin surface area that actually comes in contact with the metal. I usually try to clamp the piece in a way that the back side of it touches the workpiece too. I think Im going to go pick up one of those 10 dollar clamps next week. Our huge miller synchrowaves at school have the same clamp as you linked me to.

Oh, and Im about 90 percent sure the wire i bought was the nr-211-mp. I got it from home depot, for like 10 or 11 bucks.

 

[devino246]

Oh, and Im about 90 percent sure the wire i bought was the nr-211-mp. I got it from home depot, for like 10 or 11 bucks.

Actually, I just checked, I have 211. I got tired of paying $10 per pound of wire and just forked over $50 for a 10lb. spool. Saves money in the long run.

Could i gain any better performance out of my welder if stepped up to a bigger wire on my ground wire?

I doubt it, but a bigger cable cant hurt anything. Come to think of it though, if heat is being generated, some amperage is being consumed. Therefore, Id say replace it.

 

[r97]

my Lincoln can only handle the 1lbs spools, i'm thinking of "adapting" it to hold a big spool

 

[devino246]

my Lincoln can only handle the 1lbs spools, i'm thinking of "adapting" it to hold a big spool

Are you sure? I have the smallest welder Century made and it holds 10lbs. Post a pic

 

[Bluethunder3320]

1lbs thats kind of small... most spools are at least 2lbs

 

[r97]

hmmm i swear it said something about only carrying a 1lbs spool, doesn't want to tell you much, http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Catalog/equipmentdatasheet.aspx?p=7104

EDIT: now that i look at it i think it might, ill go find out!

EDIT: ahh cool thanks guys looks like i can just squeeze in a 10lb

p.s. unfortunately a 25lb wont fit, yea i measured, lol, i also use Lincoln NR 211-mp

EDIT: this website any good? huge money saver! http://weldingsupply.securesites.com/cgi-bin/spider.pl?ED016354||1|340| if not ill just get it from HD

 

[devino246]

hmmm i swear it said something about only carrying a 1lbs spool, doesn't want to tell you much, http://www.mylincolnelectric.com/Catalog/equipmentdatasheet.aspx?p=7104

EDIT: now that i look at it i think it might, ill go find out!

EDIT: ahh cool thanks guys looks like i can just squeeze in a 10lb

p.s. unfortunately a 25lb wont fit, yea i measured, lol, i also use Lincoln NR 211-mp

EDIT: this website any good? huge money saver! http://weldingsupply.securesites.com/cgi-bin/spider.pl?ED016354||1|340| if not ill just get it from HD

Never said a 25lb spool would fit. The only welder that could use that cost $1500. A 10lb will fit.