10-17-2012, 06:06 PM | #29 |
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Hey....Harley's? My first one was a 37 knuckle....sure wis I never would have sold it!!!! Had the side car frame and all.
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10-17-2012, 06:19 PM | #30 |
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I know what you mean. If I made a list of all the cars and bikes I had when I was younger someone would dope slap me for ever letting them go. The thing is I don't get attached to them, it seems once I build or modify them the thrill is gone and it's time to move on. The Camaro I have now may be an exception, I have many plans for it and will most likely take sometime to finish, should get me into my old age.
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10-21-2012, 09:15 PM | #31 |
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Anybody here TIG copper?
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10-21-2012, 09:20 PM | #32 |
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10-21-2012, 09:27 PM | #33 |
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10-22-2012, 02:07 PM | #34 |
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never seen it done, until jesse james did it on one of his shows, only two people tig copper. not easy, I would probably burn every torch head I had. but would give it a try
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10-22-2012, 02:15 PM | #35 |
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Try it, it is not a problem. After you inquired about it I messed around with it when at the shop earlier. It is not that difficult. I used a high amp setting to start and then bached off quite a bit with the foot pedal. You also need to use a larger cup than welding a similar thickness steel or aluminum. When I go in tomorrow I will snap a quick picture of the test piece I did. Besides if Jesse James can do it, anyone can LOL.
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10-24-2012, 02:08 PM | #36 |
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thanks for the input i will try this. pics will be great
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10-25-2012, 11:44 AM | #38 |
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I took a quick picture of the test weld. As I mentioned I've never had a request to weld copper so did not have a filler rod or copper stock so I took a couple of pieces of 1/2" copper water pipe and flattened them with a hammer. I then stripped a piece of 10 gauge Romex to use as a filler rod. Considering the thickness of the tubing and filler rod I used I'm sure super clean welds can be easily achieved using proper methods.
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10-25-2012, 12:46 PM | #39 |
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That looks good, I would have a mean weave. mixing coffe with a weld process. lol
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Nice copper weld! Never tried it before, never had the need. |
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10-25-2012, 05:00 PM | #42 |
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I've never had the need either with all the years I've been doing this stuff but when it was brought up I figure there is only one way to find out and now I/we know it's no problem.
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