thanks for this

[lowredcruzr]

just wanted to thank Larry for putting up a fabrication forum i really think this will help us grow and show off some of our work.
Justin

[yodaddyguido]

+1. :wiggle:

[edg3h_91]

+2 haha can't believe this actually got done... larryD sure knows how to run s*** around here..

can't wait to see more DIY type things.. =)

[v3bahumut]

Well you guys got it.....now lets see some custom parts get designed and built.

[jlitman]

Hey sweet! So who's modding the forum? Shizuma?

[Skooter]

Yeah a big thanks to Shizuma and larry for making this possible. Pretty cool to see an already great forum update and expand itself. I'm sure this section will store a bunch of valuable information overtime.

[danno]

Yeah a big thanks to Shizuma and larry for making this possible. Pretty cool to see an already great forum update and expand itself. I'm sure this section will store a bunch of valuable information overtime.

^x2

[Soon2beriding]

ah! you guys got your section. kewl

[Entranced]

wow, I LOVE THIS! I'm taking a welding class in the next few weeks, i'm sure i'll put this to some good use!

[bman365]

What will the class be covering? Probably just basic oxy-acetylene welding/cutting and stick welding. Mig and tig are better than those old school methods.

[Klint]

very nice

[yodaddyguido]

Mig and tig are better than those old school methods

i would hope the class would cover these lol.

[Entranced]

^ if it didn't cover that i wouldn't be taking it. haha. I just picked up a used TIG welder for $300 <3

[7th Gen]

very nice should be a another sweet section of the forum.

how much? lol.

[bman365]

i would hope the class would cover these lol.

They are more of an advanced method...usually the basic starts out with how to control heat, control the puddle and get a rhythm down; also how to weld flat, vertical and upside down (and different joints)...which is always done on oxy-acetylene and stick welder.

Mig is really simple..tig is easier than oxy-acetylene, but every class I took we always started out with the oxy-acet. and stick welding. Mig and tig is more on how the machine is setup for the different thickness/type of metal.

[Pool Playen Bob]

.tig is easier than oxy-acetylene

other way around for me :( as soon as i added filler i was ****ed. i could do it with out filler fine. sucks.

stuff like that takes skills and time/ and practice. took me a long time to be able do what i can today and its junk lol :gap:

[bman365]

I think it's easier because you can control the heat with the pedal (or knob on torch)..so you can get the puddle started faster and add/lessen heat when you need to.

Guess that proves that you do need oxy-acet before tig..it's all about learning first.

Filler definitely takes some practice.