Anyways its my first time with this welder. I used a flux-core craftsman before..... Anyways im using 25% CO2 and 75% arogone(sp). I dont know the CF cause the freakin gauge is broken Got a auto darking helment( works great for only 110 bucks).. This is mild steel, i used a wirewheel to clean it up a little.


dont laught at my custom cart lol. Im going to make one soon.

settings of the welder

the weld

 

Little droopy and crooked but you saw that. Other than that looks like mine!

 

First things first:
For your own safety; stand that gas bottle upright and chain it to something sturdy!!

 

Not bad for just starting. I'm also a first time welder and that looks similar to mine.

OT: How does your epoxy flooring due with the welding sparks? I want to do that in my garage but I'm unsure of it's durability with welding.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Niles &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">First things first:
For your own safety; stand that gas bottle upright and chain it to something sturdy!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly what I was going to say. At least stand the bottle up and tie it to that white shelf with a rope or something. Weld looks especially good for someone who just started welding. You could use a more wire speed though.

 

yeah i strapped it up lol.... I dont want to have a missle yet. Yeah i'll try more wire speed. Im just going to be doing IC piping, exhaust and maybe a downpipe

 

looks like my mig welding so it's really good.

what did you paint your floor with and how is it holding up?

 

my first thoughts where, damn, that floor looks good. lol. everyone is thinking about you floor and not the weld. i am getting ready to do my basement over, i hope it comes out that good

 

That floor looks great I wish mine was like that, The welds are ok its a mig welder

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2point2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks like my mig welding so it's really good.

what did you paint your floor with and how is it holding up?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Its this expoxy stuff from home-depot. Its a kit and works very good.

 

Looks good, what gas did you go with?

I have a similar welder and have the mig attachement, different wire and regulator...need to pick up the gas...flux cure = gh3y..

 

Weld looks good, what PSI did you have the output of the tank set to?

I have the same type of epoxy floor. I weld on it, throw sparks on it from a metal chop saw and a grinder and it doesnt hurt it one bit. I've even spilled acetone on it. Only when I drag something ruff against the floor does it scratch.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vegaskurt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Weld looks good, what PSI did you have the output of the tank set to?

I have the same type of epoxy floor. I weld on it, throw sparks on it from a metal chop saw and a grinder and it doesnt hurt it one bit. I've even spilled acetone on it. Only when I drag something ruff against the floor does it scratch.</TD></TR></TABLE>
gas is 25% Co2 and 75 arogon i believe. Anyways welding shop will tell you anyways. I think theoutput was a little over 2k psi maybe 2200

 

I apologize to the thread starter if I go off topic but since everyone is asking I figure I would give them an answer. The product quickgti used it most likey and I'm 100% sure to be H&C Shield-Crete Epoxy Concrete Garage Floor Coating. This stuff is great and can be found at your local Sherwin-Williams or Home Depot like also mentioned.

It comes in a variation of 4 different colors. Here is a link to the product site and specifications: http://www.hcconcrete.com/product/shieldCrete.asp. I work for Sherwin-Williams and I figured I would share the 411.



Good Day,
RH.

 

Nice Welds, Nicer Floor