miller 180 mig good enough for SAS?
May 29, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Most 110 machines will weld 5/16 in a single pass with flux core so it really shouldn't be surprising to do a SAS with one.
However, welding is not just a machine, but knowing how to use it.
If you have access to a 220 machine with MIG then use it for your SAS. A lot cleaner than flux core and you will be assured proper penetration, or at least more leeway for error.
I have a Lincoln Pro MIG 135 and a Miller 251 and love them both and prefer them both for different things.
However, welding is not just a machine, but knowing how to use it.
If you have access to a 220 machine with MIG then use it for your SAS. A lot cleaner than flux core and you will be assured proper penetration, or at least more leeway for error.
I have a Lincoln Pro MIG 135 and a Miller 251 and love them both and prefer them both for different things.
May 30, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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As I was finishing up a cage on the fj43 last night I thouhgt of this thread and decided to take a few shots of some flux core welds before I removed any slag. In these pics the flux smoke is cleaned off, but thats it. It may not be Tig but....
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/83803...49943185_YizBx
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/83803...49943185_YizBx
lol jk..
May 30, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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Another little tip, if your weld has alot of convexity, there is a lack of fusion and penetration, if your weld is concave and well fused well you have good penetration , if your base metal turns cherry red by the time your finished welding you most likely have good penetration and a discoloration on the backside of your material. As I am a welder by trade I think my knowledge could help. And I just recently retired my 110v for a 220v.
May 30, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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May 30, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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WOW 4rnr those flux core welds are realllly nice!!!!
i think im going to make a metal brake from angle iron.. i have to figure out the hinge alreagy got angle cut.. to practice more welding!! i dont want to start on my suzuki till i find a few more projects with scrap!!!
i think im going to make a metal brake from angle iron.. i have to figure out the hinge alreagy got angle cut.. to practice more welding!! i dont want to start on my suzuki till i find a few more projects with scrap!!!
May 30, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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May 31, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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No doubt, but it aint getting any triangulation. As that truck is (about) 1 of 6 in the US, he will not be wheeling it! Its more for looks, roof rack structure, and a bikini top frame.
May 31, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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sure its a fj43. this one was imported from Columbia.
Post # 26 has a link to some pics that dont suck...
http://forum.ih8mud.com/il-windy-cit...cage-pics.html
Post # 26 has a link to some pics that dont suck...
http://forum.ih8mud.com/il-windy-cit...cage-pics.html
May 31, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Wow never thought about the A/C.
The unit is on the other side of the house though. . :down:
ANd i would have stole the plug from the dryer but we use gas, not electric so we have a 110v dryer.
Either way the 110v gets it done for me.
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