Topic: cummins discussion thread. (Read 136786 times)

jay · « **on:** March 03, 2010, 12:35:17 PM »

lol im pretty sure the welder is broken (most likely im just retarded

)

the hand control does not work.. (its more like an on off switch

)
no matter how high or low i set the hand control the bitch is psycho..

also i dont think i even noticed a difference between dc + and dc -

what the fuck am i supposed to look for..

i was under the impression that im supposed to weld ss with dc-

im pretty sure the vice has contaminated the ss :p whatever metal the vice is made out of when i brushed the welds it also brushed the vice and got the vice metal into the ss :p

ok im done for now i have to go somewhere i will most likely try again tomorrow after getting alot more input doing ALOT more reading.. and i also need to get me a higher work place and a chair to sit on to get more accurate control..

the gas may or may not be flowing through the machine.. or if it is its not at a high enough rate.. im removing the gas line tomorrow (or tonight) to have a look at it.. lol

cant get an arc started without touching the tungsten to the metal no matter how close i come to the metal...

first attempt

scared the fuck out of me (im in an uncomfortable welding position crouching on the floor..)

welder jumped around lol

finally got what looked like a decent bead lmao

then the tungsten did this :p

cleaned it with a file and metal brush

how i have the tungsten extended

2nd attempt just as hideous

after a quick brush

hideous i tell ya.. hideous lmao

overall. not as bad as a first attempt as i thought it would be :p

jay · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:36:27 PM »

also i only beveled the metal using a file :p so the bevel isnt as big as id like it to be :p

im 1000000% more motivated now that i actually welded two pieces of metal together rofl

turbob16hatch · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:40:26 PM »

Dude put a damn point on that tungstun. WTF man.

post a picture of your set up. including your ground clamp and you torch. also post picture of your regulator. You should hear the gas hissing as it comes out of the torch while welding. start at 15 CFH.

damn dude thats worse then when i started. READ THE BOOK ON HOW TO SET UP THE MACHINE

jay · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:51:03 PM »

Quote from: turbob16hatch on March 03, 2010, 12:40:26 PM

Dude put a damn point on that tungstun. WTF man.

post a picture of your set up. including your ground clamp and you torch. also post picture of your regulator. You should hear the gas hissing as it comes out of the torch while welding. start at 15 CFH.

damn dude thats worse then when i started. READ THE BOOK ON HOW TO SET UP THE MACHINE

yeah i know about putting a point on the tungsten i ignored it

lol ill take some pics now

just ran downstairs a second ago i ran a bead while holding my breath (also switched to the smaller tungsten (the green ones)) and it came out ALOT better

ratcityrex · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:00:08 PM »

Go get the book "tig welding for dummies"

jay · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:13:02 PM »

Quote from: ratcityrex on March 03, 2010, 01:00:08 PM

Go get the book "tig welding for dummies"

lol ill see if i can find it at the library :p

ground clamp

regulator

second welding attempt (i doubled up and twisted together the filler) and i just layed a "bead" across the material
that huge hole was there before..

3rd attempt (wasnt holding my breath) FAIL lol the gap between the materials is too big this is after a quick brush.. the pic i took before didnt upload for some reason..

jay · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:15:18 PM »

overall im happy... my right eye is starting to tingle.. could be psychological tho.. well see..

turbob16hatch · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:24:54 PM »

Please tell me your ground clamp is attatched to the metal you welding?

jay · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:30:26 PM »

Quote from: turbob16hatch on March 03, 2010, 01:24:54 PM

Please tell me your ground clamp is attatched to the metal you welding?

yes it is.. do you really think im that stupid

t_cel_t · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:35:02 PM »

i dont think you have4 any gas coverage, take the torch and dip it in a glass of water and see if the gas is flowing

turbob16hatch · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:36:09 PM »

You have zero gas coming out that regulator to produce those garbage burned holes. YOu need to see 15cfh while your welding.

What cfh is it at?

What amps are you at?

How fast are you moving?

Are you trying to tack it?

malichite · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:54:06 PM »

First, Get rid of that regulator. You need one that does flow.

One like this

Or this

Yours does PSI and wont not work, but not what you want. Kind of like this one.

Next, you need to sharpen your tungsten. Your arc will wonder all over the fucking place if you dont.

For Sch10 SS, I run about 70 amps

Last, for welding stainless, stay on DC-

malichite · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:56:31 PM »

Also, is your torch broken? Make sure there are no leaks anywhere along the line and especially at the torch itself.

fysh · « **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:18:45 PM »

Quote from: jay on March 03, 2010, 12:51:03 PM

Quote from: turbob16hatch on March 03, 2010, 12:40:26 PM
Dude put a damn point on that tungstun. WTF man.

post a picture of your set up. including your ground clamp and you torch. also post picture of your regulator. You should hear the gas hissing as it comes out of the torch while welding. start at 15 CFH.

damn dude thats worse then when i started. READ THE BOOK ON HOW TO SET UP THE MACHINE

yeah i know about putting a point on the tungsten i ignored it

lol ill take some pics now

just ran downstairs a second ago i ran a bead while holding my breath (also switched to the smaller tungsten (the green ones)) and it came out ALOT better

Buk, the green ones are for aluminum.

monty007 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:20:59 PM »

looks like no gas and too many amps

bigwig · « **Reply #15 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:29:45 PM »

Buk,

WTF are you doing? Why do you do this to yourself? Go on Craigslist and make an Ad for a "welder needed" and then in the body say you need a private welding instructor and you'll pay $15/hr. I'd imagine there are a few in the Detroit area that are out of work and could use the money. 6-8 hours with a real pro will put you so far ahead of the game. $90-120 is nothing if it turns you into a decent welder.

If you don't get legit help or actually read a book on welding, this will be one of your biggest failures. Time to nut up you silly Arab.

BoostedSchemes · « **Reply #16 on:** March 03, 2010, 03:59:39 PM »

I approve of this thread.

bigdaddyvtec · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2010, 04:06:21 PM »

There is alot of win in your fail Buk... LOL...

Well played. :yes:

Durka

jay · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2010, 05:48:48 PM »

Lol had no idea the regulator was the wrong one..

The torch seal thingy is broken but it doesn't leak..

Had no idea that the tungsten had to be that sharp

I know the greenn onnesss are for aluminum

Yuriy can suck a fat cock

N/a michael can go fuck himself

this welder scared me.. this isn't no pussy flux core welder.. and again I was crouching.. I'm gonna get a desk for me to work on and try again tomorrow. Right now I'm making some moniez picking up a car with my cousin from ohio

Posting from my phone so sorry if I missed someones post

jay · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2010, 05:51:36 PM »

Thank you malichite for your input

Btw the tingling right eye was a false alarm.. I justdrove 4 hours to ohio and I'm fine

glustic · « **Reply #20 on:** March 03, 2010, 05:56:11 PM »

I love your failures, keep it up.

nock · « **Reply #21 on:** March 03, 2010, 06:23:41 PM »

looks like no gas or bad gas, what kind of machine are you using, what kind of torch are you using, and if your current control isnt working right your never going to be able to weld shit.

TunerToys · « **Reply #22 on:** March 03, 2010, 06:33:09 PM »

Buk,

Torrent that Ron Covell Video that someone here posted a while back. Also, check in at your local shop and they can prob help too.

Craig

SgtB · « **Reply #23 on:** March 03, 2010, 07:05:00 PM »

Leave the filler rod on the table until you make the first root pass. Start at 60 and adjust from there. If the pipe has a quarter size red glowing spot when you lift, you're too hot, or going to slow. At the right amperage you have lots of time to get a good puddle and then walk it around. Try to drag the puddle back and forth in the weld. It will follow the heat if you do it right. SHARPEN YOUR TUNGSTEN PROPERLY. It's 1000x easier to control. The slighted little blob on the tip makes the arc blow around.

Start your gas a second before you strike. Post flow your welds. Read the manual for your welder. If it sputters and sparks you're not getting gas.

danz · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2010, 07:11:18 PM »

these manifolds are guaranteed not to crack.

glustic · « **Reply #25 on:** March 03, 2010, 07:42:55 PM »

Quote from: danz on March 03, 2010, 07:11:18 PM

these manifolds are guaranteed not to crack.

Only the metal is guaranteed not to crack, the welds are a different story

^^ Make sure you read the fine print

snm95ls · « **Reply #26 on:** March 03, 2010, 07:54:30 PM »

Holy fucking hell!

You sure did pick some expensive material to royally fuck up because you were too lazy/ignorant/impatient to even attempt to do shit right the first time out.

Wow.

Good luck dude.

chris · « **Reply #27 on:** March 03, 2010, 08:01:41 PM »

Community college welding classes. GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

glustic · « **Reply #28 on:** March 03, 2010, 08:27:06 PM »

I love the waste of money in this thread. Awesome!

Jorsher · « **Reply #29 on:** March 03, 2010, 08:30:22 PM »

Quote from: glustic on March 03, 2010, 08:27:06 PM

I love the waste of money in this thread. Awesome!

Fucking up cheap metal to learn is for losers.

True ballers fuck up good material.

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