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Any recommendations for a portable welding service

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2seaoat



I have some steel brackets I want attached to an Rv for a deck extension, and was looking for a reliable welding company who has a truck and can go mobile on welds.

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It's amazing how cheaply you can get welding setups used on craigslist right now... if you've ever done it. I bought an acetylene with tanks and torches last month for an old ford truck I'm rebuilding... and just last week got a wire feed for under 200.

The tigs are next to nothing. I'm having a blast... trying to think of more to do with them.

Hallmarkgard



Oats Ya have a PM..

Hallmarkgard



PkrBum wrote:It's amazing how cheaply you can get welding setups used on craigslist right now... if you've ever done it. I bought an acetylene with tanks and torches last month for an old ford truck I'm rebuilding... and just last week got a wire feed for under 200.

The tigs are next to nothing. I'm having a blast... trying to think of more to do with them.

Welding can be a lo of fun Not all that hard to learn the basics...I think you meant MIG not TIG

Hallmarkgard



Any recommendations for a portable welding service Rjjt7b

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Hallmarkgard wrote:
PkrBum wrote:It's amazing how cheaply you can get welding setups used on craigslist right now... if you've ever done it. I bought an acetylene with tanks and torches last month for an old ford truck I'm rebuilding... and just last week got a wire feed for under 200.

The tigs are next to nothing. I'm having a blast... trying to think of more to do with them.

Welding can be a lo of fun Not all that hard to learn the basics...I think you meant MIG not TIG

I did... I'm just learning about them. I had to replace the spring cups on the rear frame. Took me a little while... but it's a good solid job now. I drug out an old trailer and reinforced it... and just bought new pipes and mufflers... I'm hooked... lol.

Hallmarkgard



A old "Tombstone" lincoln ideal arc225 is a great work horse.  a Stick machine is still a good stand by and the various rods can give you great flexibility.  They last forever..Used ones can be picked up cheap but a new on is not all than costly.  Change the connection and use your dryer plug.   http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lincoln-Electric-AC225S-Arc-Welder-K1170/100041326

2seaoat



As I told Hallmark in a PM, I am not able to be around welding with the present condition and decline of my lungs. I will probably drill and bolt, as I only have six connections on this project.

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Too funny... I just saw this today and sent him an email. $150

https://nmi.craigslist.org/tls/5456675978.html

Hallmarkgard



A good place to ask abou welding would be your nearest Welding Supply house. They will know someone.

Hallmarkgard



PkrBum wrote:Too funny... I just saw this today and sent him an email. $150

https://nmi.craigslist.org/tls/5456675978.html

LOL Hope you get it. Be sure to make a rod box (small box with a 40 watt light bulb) or a air tight container for your rods. Moisture kills weld rods. Keep your spools of flux core sealed when not using them..

2seaoat



A good place to ask abou welding would be your nearest Welding Supply house. They will know someone.


When I could still drink, I would simply ask the bartender at my local corner bar, and before the night was over two or three folks would be offering to take the job. I was going to reinforce a steel tube for one of my causeways, when the guy informed me that welding galvanized steel is something I had better leave to an expert with proper equipment and breathing equipment.......that slowed my welding learning curve.

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Hallmarkgard wrote:
PkrBum wrote:Too funny... I just saw this today and sent him an email. $150

https://nmi.craigslist.org/tls/5456675978.html

LOL Hope you get it. Be sure to make a rod box (small box with a 40 watt light bulb) or a air tight container for your rods. Moisture kills weld rods. Keep your spools of flux core sealed when not using them..

Thank you... I'll remember that.

Hallmarkgard



Study the Electrode Id chart.  For A/C E6010 is a good rod but is a little hard to run  E6011 is better for most people but a little harder Vertical.  E6013 is for flat welding and will make you look like a pro.  http://www.weldguru.com/welding-electrode.html#covered

Lincoln Electric has some of the best free training aids..  http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/education-center/training-materials/Pages/training-materials.aspx

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I've just started a welding document to remember all of that... lol. I'll update as I try new things. I'd like to get good.

Thanks again..!!

Hallmarkgard



Find a scrap yard that will let you buy scrap flat bar, etc.  Use a chop saw to hack it up. Then practice on them   Old bed rails are a little Brittle but good to weld on. Put the word out you need every ones old metal bed frames  Vertical down is easier than vertical up.  Post or msg me if I can help in anyway.  Who knows?  Maybe one day you can weld pipe in the 6G position

SAve this link!!!  This the best welding instruction around.  http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/

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Thanks... Saved that too. I read the other links last night. Wow... there are an amazing amount of variables.

I might shift my ambitions from good to merely competent... lol.

Hallmarkgard



I was thinking of your post tonight and thought of this  A "Needle" gun is one of a welders "must have" tools.  You need it to clean the slag from your welds   A must when you make 2 and 3 passes.  They can get pricey but a mid price one should do the job for you.  Also a small angle grinder "Dont buy the cheap wheels, they can explode" will clean up your welds and make them look so much better.
http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm?s=detail&subcat=139&item=165

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-5-5-Amp-Angle-Grinder-AG4031G/205558109


ps Secret fabricators tip.....If your welds are to be painted over, Always remove all of the weld splatter or BBs from the entire area..Why? Because some of them will break off or just fall off as time goes on leaving an unpainted area. Can be a source of rust and resulting in rust streaks and ruining a other wise good job.

Markle

Markle

Hallmarkgard wrote:I was thinking of your post tonight and thought of this  A "Needle" gun is one of a welders "must have" tools.  You need it to clean the slag from your welds   A must when you make 2 and 3 passes.  They can get pricey but a mid price one should do the job for you.  Also a small angle grinder "Dont buy the cheap wheels, they can explode" will clean up your welds and make them look so much better.
http://www.sunextools.com/index.cfm?s=detail&subcat=139&item=165

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-5-5-Amp-Angle-Grinder-AG4031G/205558109

ps  Secret fabricators tip.....If your welds are to be painted over, Always remove all of the weld splatter or BBs from the entire area..Why?  Because some of them  will break off or just fall off as time goes on leaving an unpainted area.  Can be a source of rust and resulting in rust streaks and ruining a other wise good job.

Excellent advice.

I learned both arc and gas welding in high school, way back in the early '60's. I even accomplished welding aluminum. I used both when I started racing motorcycles. The bike I raced was specifically built only for racing and was an unknown brand except in dirt racing circles. At the time, it had a very advanced high strength steel alloy that needed special equipment. I had to take that to a large steel company here in Tallahassee.

There was something very satisfying about being able to lay a really nice bead. I only learned a couple of patterns but they were all I needed.

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