Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Russ on February 07, 2022, 09:44:59 pm
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So im taking a machine tool welding class and i was working on my T-Welds on the arc welder today. I already got my beads done and my lap welding for the unit on Arc welding and let me say, i am actually really good at this (at least in my head!). I surprised my teacher with how fast i got the hang of it! I have MIG welded before and i have my Welding merit badge so i guess im not a complete newbie! hahaha! anyways, i wish i had more photos! but until i either dig out my old welds (which i probably will tomorrow) or i start my MIG welding unit, heres a picture of one of my passing T-welds!
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Not perfect, but not bad for my first day of T-Welds!!!
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two weeks ago my group learned how to use a plasma cutter! heres a picture of what i cut out!
hope you guys enjoy!
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Great skills to learn Russell.
Bjrogg
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You've got a CNC plasma, try it by hand >:D
Our CNC is awaiting a much needed update to modern software.
The arc welder is the electric one that spits wire out the front right? That's what I used last fall and it was fun, though it did spatter.
I also got to use a CNC Lathe briefly, and I would kind of like to turn field tips on it.
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Very nice weld Deerhunter 21.Good talent to have.
It's good to be creative and strive for perfection no matter what the occupation.
Feeling proud of your work is a good thing.Being your own worst critic gets you there.
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Nice work and nice skill to learn no matter what you wind up doing for a living, it will come in handy all your life.
Pappy
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Like everyone says good skill to learn
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Looking good. A good welder can always get a job. Get good at pipe welding.
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Thanks guys! Welding is a really good skill to know and its pretty fun!
Trad, plasma cutting by hand would be hard! Id probably end up accidentally putting holes in everything >:D
Arc welding is also called Stick welding, its the one where you hold the electrode stick and feed it by hand. Mig welding is fun and all but once i got used to arc welding, I realized i like it a lot more!
Im Just now finishing my work on the Metal lathe. We are making a hammer handle and next week I will be making a hammer head!
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Ya, most know what stick welding is. Try Tig also.
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when you can weld its amazing how many friends you have...
learn to tig weld .
if you can tig weld stainless and aluminum you will always find work..
im in my 34th year of welding for a living..
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That’s really good stuff. I took a course here at the tech school some years back that gave an intro to the types. I’ll do Mig work out back when need be. Really respect the old school machinists and people who can work a lathe.
That’s a great skill. Good for you.
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Thanks guys! Welding is a really good skill to know and its pretty fun!
Trad, plasma cutting by hand would be hard! Id probably end up accidentally putting holes in everything >:D
Arc welding is also called Stick welding, its the one where you hold the electrode stick and feed it by hand. Mig welding is fun and all but once i got used to arc welding, I realized i like it a lot more!
Im Just now finishing my work on the Metal lathe. We are making a hammer handle and next week I will be making a hammer head!
Yea, lathe, hmmm ... Let's just say I prefer a mill. The CNC lathe was nice, but I screwed up pretty badly cutting threads on a manual lathe in aluminum.
Has anyone noticed that aluminum is pretty much the balsa wood of metals?
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Any skill you can learn is useful and in demand. Plumber, welders, electricians, construction.
Always take advantage of the opportunity to learn a new one
Bjrogg
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Years ago and older widowed friend met a lady he liked, married her and moved into her lake house, his house and shop were full of stuff. He mentioned that had a small Lincoln stick welder in his shop that was getting rid of, I offered to buy it. He said he needed help loading stuff on his truck to move so I drove over to help with money in my pocket for the welder. We loaded his stuff and I pulled out my cash and made him an offer on the welder, he refused to take it and gave me the welder for free. That was the way he was, his opulent house was fully furnished with everything from silverware to TVs, he called a charity and offered them the contents which they gladly accepted.
Now, I can't weld but I can stick things together, in the past if I broke a part on my tractor equipment I had to take it some where to get it repaired. After my friend gave me the welder I have fixed all of my broken stuff quickly and easily. His gift turned out to be one of the best I have ever received.
I have a granddaughter who always liked to make things in my shop, one day I said "Taylor, want to learn how to weld"? she never turned down any offer to learn something so off to the shop we went. She actually picked it up pretty quickly, she is probably the only downtown Nashville city girl that can weld a little, she was 14 then and 26 now.
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Very nice Eric! My two oldest gkids are only interested in electonics and legos. The other 5 gkids like to be outside more. One who is not close by currently need to get into something like welding or other hand crafting to keep his mind challenged and occupied.
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That is great.
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Very cool story Eric! That was a very good thing you did for your granddaughter!
Here is the hammer handle I made on the lathe
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I went to a college prep highschool and never had shop class which would have served me better than college prep. I won't say what I learned in college. ;D ::) 8)
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Nice lathe work Russell. That’s something I ever really have done. We actually even have a old metal lathe now to. I’ve never actually run it though. My brother and nephew usually run it.
I had a friend who passed now, but he did some awesome stuff on wood lathe.
We had a excellent wood shop, metal shop and drafting class in high school. Not anymore though. Now it a county skill center. Still worthwhile, but not as nice as what we had.
I learned a lot of that stuff you learned in college Pat when I went to electronics trade school. Course I got a head start in high school. :o
Bjrogg
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gotta love the 60's and 70's. 8) )P(
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Here are some of my first mig welds! I just started today!
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A very useful skill that I never learned! Keep up the good work!
Russell, are you coming to MoJam this year? Shinin' times!
Hawkdancer
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I sure hope so Hawk! Would love to meet you in person! I know that I’m going to be at the Marshalls rendezvous, but hopefully I can go to the mojam also!
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Nice welding, Russell. Your machine work looks good too. :OK
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You got the bug now.
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Looks like some nice even beads Russell.
Bjrogg