Gas welding tips

TOMJAK11 · Post by **TOMJAK11** » December 31, 2010, 6:32 pm

I have a medical condition which will not allow me to arc weld. I would like to learn to gas weld and then teach my boy. I'd even do a slick vacation road trip to look over a should. [/i]

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » December 31, 2010, 6:42 pm

i taught myself how to braze weld when i was about 14 years old...
get the oxygen & acetylene bottles with a torch set ...
some brazing rod & flux , goggles and gloves
and practice and practice
disadvantage of brazing VS arc welding is penatration
arc is much stronger on heavier material ( think frame )
youtube is a great way to learn things also ....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZojIpKCo4TQ
a good welding supply business will give you tips too

62galxe · Post by **62galxe** » December 31, 2010, 8:14 pm

last gas welding i did involved a torch and clothes hangers. worked pretty good.

TOMJAK11 · Post by **TOMJAK11** » December 31, 2010, 9:07 pm

I heard that today from an old-timer near buy and I thought he was pulling my leg. Going to try it in the morning.

Thanks!

62galxe · Post by **62galxe** » December 31, 2010, 10:09 pm

when you say arc welding are you refering to stick rod? is your condition due to fumes or electricity. ive never been shocked with a mig welder.

charliemccraney · Post by **charliemccraney** » January 1, 2011, 3:05 am

62galxe wrote:ive never been shocked with a mig welder.

I have felt the tingling sensation, and then realized I was touching the metal.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » January 1, 2011, 4:40 am

charliemccraney wrote:
62galxe wrote:ive never been shocked with a mig welder.
I have felt the tingling sensation, and then realized I was touching the metal.

Charlie, I have too!, but it was HOT!

TOMJAK11 · Post by **TOMJAK11** » January 1, 2011, 8:37 am

Pacemaker/ defib can't begin the area hem there's mig welding. Shouldn't even go under the hood of a running car.

TOMJAK11 · Post by **TOMJAK11** » January 1, 2011, 8:39 am

Sorry can't be near anything with high voltage due to pacemaker/ defib. Almost went off when boating on a pontoon this summer.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » January 1, 2011, 5:07 pm

Tom, there`s a oxy welding torch they advertise in the local car magazines, that they reckon welds like a mig!, high temp small flame.
I`ll see if I can find it and post a link for you!, a double 00 tip works well on body parts!.

TOMJAK11 · Post by **TOMJAK11** » January 1, 2011, 5:52 pm

Thanks Alan

rickairmedic · Post by **rickairmedic** » January 3, 2011, 11:45 pm

Alan Mclennan wrote:Tom, there`s a oxy welding torch they advertise in the local car magazines, that they reckon welds like a mig!, high temp small flame.
I`ll see if I can find it and post a link for you!, a double 00 tip works well on body parts!.

I have one picked it up at the Street rod nats this year . Been looking at them for years and broke down this year . I have yet to try it out

but have watched they guy selling them play with it and it is pretty amazing what you can do with it ( once you learn how to use it

. Heres a linky.

http://www.cobratorches.com/

Rick

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » January 4, 2011, 12:15 am

Thanks for posting that link Rick!, let us know how you go with the torch!

TOMJAK11 · Post by **TOMJAK11** » January 4, 2011, 4:01 am

Thanks Rick.
That thing is super cool.
Any idea on price $$$?

Tom

rickairmedic · Post by **rickairmedic** » January 4, 2011, 12:14 pm

Tom for the full kit I think it was somewhere between $250-$350.at the car show . Heres another link that shows them at $369.

http://www.cut-like-plasma.com/

Rick

TOMJAK11 · Post by **TOMJAK11** » January 4, 2011, 8:58 pm

Ordered mine today. Can't wait to get to work. Thanks for the tip. Should be in the shop by Saturday.
Stay tuned!

Tom and Jakson

TOMJAK11 · Post by **TOMJAK11** » January 4, 2011, 9:00 pm

Oh btw...if you find a dealer they will work on the price. Direct they hold firm to be loyal to their dealers.

rickairmedic · Post by **rickairmedic** » January 4, 2011, 10:33 pm

Tom good to hear . I looked at it for years before I bit the bullet . I honestly got it more for its cutting ability than welding . I have a 185 amp Mig for welding but I do intend to play with some copper , stainless and aluminum with it

. I figure I couldnt get a good plasma cutter ( used ) for what I have invested in the torch ( and the $250.00 ) I paid for a nice set of bottles and cart off of craigslist .

Rick

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » January 4, 2011, 11:25 pm

I have requested a quote from the local dealer, for the basic kit!. Lets see how much they are going to try and sting me for it!

I see it was invented by an Aussie inventor!

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » January 5, 2011, 1:38 am

Just got the reply back from them!, basic kit + free hoses+ postage and tax!=$532.00, you could buy a mig for that!!!
Here read it for yourself

_______________
Hi Alan,

* Please find attached kit prices for January 2011 & only
available for current shipment.

* These great prices are due to the excellent current exchange
rate with the $US, these kits were priced $200 to $300
higher last year so please order promptly to avoid
disappointment as we cannot guarantee prices will remain
this low.

* You will see the Deluxe kits are specially priced. For the
extra $100 you receive all the optional extras which would
cost you over $250 if purchased individually.

* We accept Master Card, Visa, Cheque, Bank Transfer (ask us
for our bank account details)

You can also use PayPal. Send the funds in Australian dollars via your PayPal account to amweld@tpg.com.au

* We can also send via COD, where you pay for the goods on
receipt at your Post Office.

* You can also use out LAYBY option, where you can have up
to 3 Months to pay.

Regards

American Welding Distributors Pty Ltd

Gas welding tips

Gas welding tips

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