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All Things Considered => General Discussion--Non food Related => Topic started by: Bentley on April 17, 2023, 04:44:49 PM

Title: Just for Fun...
Post by: Bentley on April 17, 2023, 04:44:49 PM

So, I have friend who is a recently retired welder.  He invited me to his shop (Wow) to expand a lawn mower lift so it will fit the new Husqvarna.  I have never use a wire feed with gas.  Only my flux core Harbor freight $110 110 volt machine.  Boy howdy, does gas make a difference.

Can ya tell which is his bead and which is mine?

(https://i.imgur.com/Y5pMecAh.jpg)

Title: Re: Just for Fun...
Post by: BigDave83 on April 17, 2023, 06:05:13 PM

Off to the welding shop for a new Miller, tomorrow, no doubt.

Title: Re: Just for Fun...
Post by: 02ebz06 on April 17, 2023, 06:20:18 PM

That's one hobby I never started.

Title: Re: Just for Fun...
Post by: Canadian John on April 18, 2023, 09:33:39 AM

 The bead on the right is perfect - by me. The one on the left is a good one for a first timer...

  The ART of welding has advanced by leaps & bounds in recent decades.. It used to be gas(acetylene & oxygen) & arc/stick welders for most everything.  Heck, now there is even plastic welding.

Title: Re: Just for Fun...
Post by: Brushpopper on April 18, 2023, 10:32:18 AM

A mig with gas is a game changer.  Especially when you get the wire speed right.  Don't get spoiled.  :D

Title: Re: Just for Fun...
Post by: Bentley on April 18, 2023, 03:21:54 PM

And the one on the right is the professional!

Quote from: Canadian John on April 18, 2023, 09:33:39 AM

 The bead on the right is perfect - by me. The one on the left is a good one for a first timer...

Title: Re: Just for Fun...
Post by: Bentley on April 22, 2023, 12:58:25 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/eP3Px8Qh.jpg)