tepid1

v8killaz that gold coating looks like cadmium coating.

FabChild

Thanks V8killaz and Rvs51 Those were just forward and pause. but i do circles and a variety of other ways depending on the joint and position.

FabChild

Finally got this picture uploading thing figured out lmao! Anyhow Z32 TT 2.5" intercooler pipe build and random pics from work cheers!

FabChild

Sorry for the huge pics!

hpmx18

its not pretty like all you guys but much practice im doin

aluthman

I finally have something I feel is worth posting in here.



This is the start of the water/meth tank I'm making for my car. I've got a ways to go on it, but I'm really happy with how it's turning out. I just started TIG welding about 2 months ago, and have been learning mostly with 16 ga aluminum scrap. This is my first real project and is 0.100" 6061 aluminum.

98vtec

What are you guys using to cut your aluminum sheet?

aluthman

http://m.harborfreight.com/14-gauge-4-amp-heavy-duty-metal-shears-68199.html

This and a steady hand.

v8killaz

bandsaw cuts through like butter

rvs51

Foot shear for the thin stuff(.125 and under). Skill saw with a carbide tipped blade for anything thicker.

98vtec

I have been trying to determine how i wanted to do more than just tube cuts which are more than just flat plane and a standard disc grinder just melts the aluminum instead of cutting it (.125") and was looking for an easier solution

2fast4u831

I have an older sears vertical table bandsaw I picked up used for like $120. It cuts through .120" like butter and I have cut up to 1.5" by 1.5" solid bar. I only use it for AL.

98vtec

what blade are you using?

2fast4u831

14 teeth per inch bi-metal blade.

98vtec

awesome thanks. going to see if sears does anything for cyber-Monday.

2fast4u831

I have one like this. I get my blades from mcmaster.

98vtec

More practice and getting better daily. Middle beads done today. Top was done freehand and has a stop/restart in the middle. Bottom was done with the help of the tig finger and has a stop/restart in the same place. Tig finger allowed me to gain control of my movement and I got a little more comfortable maneuvering around the pipe. Bead consistency picked up big time. Everything went great until I got to the end to joint the welds and I hit the tungsten. Grrrrr!!

ef4dr

I haven't been on here in a long time. Thought I'd share some of my recent stuff for you guys.

EE2bitsk

damn dude, nice work.

dragneon

Hood Exit SRT4 by JonathanEme, on Flickr

typeR_s

typeR_s

dragneon

pretty consitent, looks nice

abnaasefmb

Aluminum

98vtec

do you happen to have "fit up" pictures before running beads?

if you dont want to post it here, can you please PM me?