Question for our metal fabricators!!! - Lateral-g Forums

wiedemab · #1 01-09-2011, 11:00 AM

Hopefully, not too much of a hi- jack....if so, please disregard.

I have also done the mig to tack, then tig to fill in with good results. As Greg said the ability to more easily grind the tig filler and hammer and dolly it helps a ton. I'm very far from great at this BTW, but I try.

Has anyone used "ez grind" mig wire before? I haven't, but am curious about it. It supposedly has properties closer to the tig weld for grinding and hammer and dolly work.

Oh and fit up, fit up, fit up is huge........i struggle sometimes to pitch a patch in the trash, but if it isn't right......do it and make one that fits right. You will be better off in the end.

**Sieg** · #2 01-09-2011, 11:33 AM

How does Lincoln's Superarc L-56 wire perform in the OP's situation?

DEIGuy38 · #3 01-09-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wiedemab

Has anyone used "ez grind" mig wire before? I haven't, but am curious about it. It supposedly has properties closer to the tig weld for grinding and hammer and dolly work.

I am using the ESAB ez grind. It does seem a little easier to work with than standard mig wire. I found out about it from a fabricator at a rod shop.

**DOOM** · #4 01-10-2011, 04:21 PM

Talked to Jason (WAR) yesterday and he set me straight. I was making MANY mistakes. But he has me dialed in now, so it should go a little smoother . Will see, if not he's getting a plane ticket real soon!!!

**GregWeld** · #5 01-10-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOM

Talked to Jason (WAR) yesterday and he set me straight. I was making MANY mistakes. But he has me dialed in now, so it should go a little smoother . Will see, if not he's getting a plane ticket real soon!!!

Good to hear buddy!

It is one of those "ah ha" moments when all finally goes as it should.... and then you're off and running! Today a patch panel - tomorrow an entire tube chassis!

**DOOM** · #6 01-10-2011, 04:34 PM

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Good to hear buddy!

It is one of those "ah ha" moments when all finally goes as it should.... and then you're off and running! Today a patch panel - tomorrow an entire tube chassis!

Ya..... All I have to do is apply it now Greg!!

bdahlg68 · #7 01-10-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOM

Talked to Jason (WAR) yesterday and he set me straight. I was making MANY mistakes. But he has me dialed in now, so it should go a little smoother . Will see, if not he's getting a plane ticket real soon!!!

Any tips for the rest of us newbies?

DRJDVM's '69 · #8 01-10-2011, 11:47 PM

I'm always looking to learn some tips and tricks....dont be shy Mario....

**DOOM** · #9 01-11-2011, 06:32 AM

Well my mistakes were numerous! First the wire I'm using is .35 I had to change that to .23. My gas preasure was to hi I had it at 40 brought it down to 20. I also learned.... SLOW DOWN and keep everthing cool, very important.. Jason also told me that he prefers not to but the metal up to tight he likes to leave a little gap. It gives the metal a little room to move around. I will start with the recomended settings on the machine and then adjust from there. I was all over the place with my wire speed and voltage. Make sure you can see what your welding!!! This is one of MY biggest problems, it sounds crazy but it sure does make a difference I tried it a little yesterday. Bought some new lights and man I can see!!!! Then we got into grinding the welds and I never thought of this. Jason uses a angle grinder with a cut off wheel instead of a grinding disc to first grind his welds. This knocks down the high spots of the weld with out thinning the surrounding metal. A big problem I was having,as I was grinding the weld to knock it down I was thinning the metal around it so when I wanted to fill a little spot I would blow right through and then start wandering all over the place chasing the holes I kept making. Next thing you know I have this big blob of sh^t . Now I have more of a mess!! I really liked this tip from Jason I think this is going to help me alot.. This may be basic stuff for alot of you guys,but it really set me straight and gave me direction instead of being all over the place. I have a starting point now. Now its up to me. I can't say enuff about Jason he was a huge help to me.

bdahlg68 · #10 01-11-2011, 08:24 AM

Awesome! THanks for taking the time to summarize!