On that note, I do think we should start a DIY welding thread for people (me) to post up welds and have everyone else critique them. Probably challenging with photos though since I assume that multiple issues can cause similar looking welds.
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On that note, I do think we should start a DIY welding thread for people (me) to post up welds and have everyone else critique them. Probably challenging with photos though since I assume that multiple issues can cause similar looking welds.
Irving, why dont you just get a 6.5cm barrel for your axis?
You can always mock up with scrap or run practice bead first.
Are you tacking the pieces first?
You can tack pieces to table to hold as well. Just grind tack and dress as needed when done.
No sizzle sounds like gas issue.
Savage won't sell barrels separately. Rob at Bowers tells me that there are plenty of aftermarket barrels available. Do you have to get a new bolt for 6.5 when moving from .308? I hear the mags are the same.
I could, but I figure I can sell everything I have that goes with my Axis, and roll into that tactical for not much more. I like the 10/110 tactical since it has the Accu-trigger, ACIS mags, and factory threaded barrel. I fantasize about trying some long range match in the future and might as well upgrade everything all at once since it won't cost much more. If I wait long enough to change that I'm working again I might just keep the Axis, except for I don't have room for it.
I've already started some bad habits of not tacking stuff, or just one track and then start welding. I've gotten away with it before, but after welding this piece that moved on me, I've learned a lesson to keep that in check in the future. Also reinforced that I need a table so I'm not holding stuff together with my hands on my driveway.Quote:
Originally Posted by buffalobo
What's wrong with saw horses and plywood for temp bench? Block project up with tube or 2x4's and weld between them if needed. Little scorched plywood, meh.
I weld on a laminate bench most of the time for small repairs. For small fab projects I have several cast iron table saw table extensions that I throw on lam bench so I can tack parts/jigs for fitting/welding.
I've done the saw horses with plywood and some 1/8" steel plate over the wood. That's probably the way I'll go when I want to serious weld on a project. I thought I'd hurry and throw together the duelling tree tonight but quickly realized that to do it right would have taken more time than I had, and that I had more important things to finish. I did put together what was a neat way to hang my plate, but found out the difference between the idea in my head and the physical application. Still works though. I'll try to remember to get pics tomorrow.
One thing I'd like to figure out is how to weld round stock to flat stock without completely burning up (melting) the round stock. By round stock I mean something like 1/4" metal dowell. When I was tacking up the yard art project for my wife I did okay turning the settings down to the next thinner setting, but that was for tacking two rounds together.
Has it been two days since we've heard from OBC?
I might sell my 88 xj, with 143K on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrAK
As to tacking, it is integral part of the craft of fab and welding. Take time fitting and tacking. The better the rough in the better the finish.