Welded grab hooks

[joshuabardwell]

When Mig welding I have a personal policy of running as hot as I can handle it. Out of the hundreds of welding tests I've taken,

Now, I don't know what a "hobbyist" weldor like yourself would be doing taking welding tests! :laughing:

 

[joshuabardwell]

Here is some spray I did with .035 L-56 wire, 90/10 gas, and my Lincoln V350-Pro.

What is it that makes the bead so smooth like that? You can't see any ripples at all!

 

[Shield Arc]

Now, I don't know what a "hobbyist" weldor like yourself would be doing taking welding tests! :laughing:

Umm, umm, umm, well if you don't ever challenge yourself you'll never learn. Yeah, that's it!

What is it that makes the bead so smooth like that? You can't see any ripples at all!

I don't really know, maybe the hotter gas, or the amount of volts required to hit spray transfer. :confused3:

 

[Red Horse]

Our 210 has a nice chart when you flip up side panel to change out wire spools, will give you a good general idea, common sense from there.

My 180 does too-and I use it-but like I said no consistency- I guess practice makes perfect.

 

[Bday]

Here is what I did fo the middle. I also added some 2x1/2 to outside edge of bucket. Hopefully it will help keep it straight.
Hey shield arc, I added a vertical up for you to critique! I use to be a lot better when I burned wire for a living!

 

[sandybeach]

Campbell-Hausfeld WF200000 30A-85A @18V (Max, not duty-cycle)

 

[Shield Arc]

Hey shield arc, I added a vertical up for you to critique! I use to be a lot better when I burned wire for a living!

Well I'm no expert, but it looks a little cold to me.

Campbell-Hausfeld WF200000 30A-85A @18V (Max, not duty-cycle)

I think you're pretty much stuck with .030 wire.

 

[jake98]

Well I'm no expert, but it looks a little cold to me.

yeah, but a classic example of the butt-cheek effect! :thumbsup:

 

[Bday]

Well I'm no expert, but it looks a little cold to me.






I think you're pretty much stuck with .030 wire.

Looks similar to the beginning of your first example. The weave could be tighter, but the heat seemed good. Looked liked it wetted into the edges good. That's a tap machine, it's either too cold or too hot. No middle ground! I've got to buy a miller252 or a Lincoln 265 would work! Just can't convince the wife.:laughing:

 

[Shield Arc]

Looks similar to the beginning of your first example. The weave could be tighter, but the heat seemed good. Looked liked it wetted into the edges good. That's a tap machine, it's either too cold or too hot. No middle ground! I've got to buy a miller252 or a Lincoln 265 would work! Just can't convince the wife.:laughing:

I wonder if anybody makes a Mig machine with hot start? It does take a little bit to get the plate hot. Then by the time you get to the top it is way too hot!

I've never used a machine with taps, I can't ever see myself owning one either.

If you're going to buy a machine, buy one of these, hands down the best machine I've ever run.:cool2:

 

[Bday]

I wonder if anybody makes a Mig machine with hot start? It does take a little bit to get the plate hot. Then by the time you get to the top it is way too hot!

I've never used a machine with taps, I can't ever see myself owning one either.

If you're going to buy a machine, buy one of these, hands down the best machine I've ever run.:cool2:

Yep tap machines suck, but they are good for what they do. Sticking pieces of metal together. I've done some decent welds with them, but just can't do what I could with the big machines. Is that a single phase or three phase machine?

 

[Shield Arc]

Is that a single phase or three phase machine?

Both, just have to throw a switch in the back, and move 1-wire to go single phase, or 3-phase.

 

[Bday]

Both, just have to throw a switch in the back, and move 1-wire to go single phase, or 3-phase.

Are you happy with the Lincoln equipment? Everyone around here at the welding supplies are pushing millers. They claim Lincoln tech and warranty dept. are a pain to work with. I really don't care I'd like to get a new one. I need a Mig, Tig and a plasma cutter. Time to get updated!:thumbsup:

 

[Shield Arc]

I've always been happy with my Lincoln welders. I had a small issue with the V350-Pro when I first got it. In my area there are only two welding repair shops. I've been going to one of them for years, they take very good care of me. They handle Lincoln and Miller for me!
I would really like to get my hands on a Miller XMT-350 to compare it to my V-350-Pro.
My Miller Dynasty 300 made a Tig weldor out of me! Miller vs Lincoln same thing as Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge. I think it boils down to the model that fills your needs.
If anything I lean towards Lincoln for engine drives, and I should know. In 1983 I paid $9,378.00 for this one.

 

[Bday]

I've always been happy with my Lincoln welders. I had a small issue with the V350-Pro when I first got it. In my area there are only two welding repair shops. I've been going to one of them for years, they take very good care of me. They handle Lincoln and Miller for me!
I would really like to get my hands on a Miller XMT-350 to compare it to my V-350-Pro.
My Miller Dynasty 300 made a Tig weldor out of me! Miller vs Lincoln same thing as Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge. I think it boils down to the model that fills your needs.
If anything I lean towards Lincoln for engine drives, and I should know. In 1983 I paid $9,378.00 for this one.

Nice! Do you weld for a living? Where you located?

 

[Shield Arc]

Do you weld for a living? Where you located?

Nope, just a hobbyist. Few miles out of Tacoma Washington.

 

[Bday]

Nope, just a hobbyist. Few miles out of Tacoma Washington.

Wow beautiful state! Good to know you. I'm a grunt working for the auto industry for now. Hopefully in 10 yrs. headed back to doing what I like to do. You have some nice equipment. I plan on starting to add to my collection. If I can get it past the wife!:thumbsup: Happy New Year!