I had run a few short stitches where we removed 3" from the axle tube with the mig. I wasn't happy with the penetration (of course not - .023 wire in a mig is no match for ~1/4" wall thickness) so I ground the mig welds down. After welding the un touched portions of the joint, I went back over the previously mig welded portions - one thing I love about the TIG - you can see what's happening - in a few cases I was able to see the mig weld melt and fall into the previously un penetrated portion of the joint as I was moving the puddle and adding filler rod (1/8" steel).
I sure give the guys a lot of credit that weld certed roll cages - that takes talent - especially since they can't rotate the joint like I could with the axle - welding overhead when you can't see with your head jammed between a roll bar and the roof of a car - that takes practice!
Bishir - falcon's aren't THAT small - the plans are for Mark 8 buckets, console, and rear seat..... let's just hope I don't have to go rummaging through a walmart at ~10pm looking for parts to fix a rear axle leak!
I sure give the guys a lot of credit that weld certed roll cages - that takes talent - especially since they can't rotate the joint like I could with the axle - welding overhead when you can't see with your head jammed between a roll bar and the roof of a car - that takes practice!
Bishir - falcon's aren't THAT small - the plans are for Mark 8 buckets, console, and rear seat..... let's just hope I don't have to go rummaging through a walmart at ~10pm looking for parts to fix a rear axle leak!
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