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[Don-F]

That smoke is really really bad for you.

Yes I have the miller filter. It combined with all the other steps seems to work fine. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BZAHQMS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[toglhot]

This is a. Battery carrier I built for the bike I'm building. Made of 3mm aluminium, it's mount in rubber for vibration. I had to weld. A bracket across the frame for the carrier to rest on. The two front mounts are. Also mounted in rubber.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Yes I have the miller filter. It combined with all the other steps seems to work fine. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BZAHQMS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Nice.

 

[tarmy]

Not sure that “odor” filter is a great idea. Read the spec for it and it comes up short.
Galvanized coatings can be deadly too. The way to save your lungs is with a real filter…your call OP.

 

[EndlessHydro]

Cut and welded up some old shelving to make a railing for my loft stairs.

 

[zmotorsports]

A couple of welds on a stainless steel keg for a client.

 

[Don-F]

Not sure that “odor” filter is a great idea. Read the spec for it and it comes up short.
Galvanized coatings can be deadly too. The way to save your lungs is with a real filter…your call OP.

You didn't bother reading the description did you?

Miller LPR-100 Half Mask Respirator with Nuisance Level OV Relief ML00994 The Miller ML00994 Half Mask Respirator filters 99.97 percent of welding fumes and mists and removes nuisance level organic vapor odors. P100 nuisance level OV relief filters have a carbon layer and are designed for use with organic vapor concentrations not exceeding OSHA PELs or other applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower. The replaceable P100 filter cartridges have an assigned protection factor (APF) of 10 and effectively remove airborne particles and oil aerosols, hazardous solid dust particles, metal fumes and mists including: hexavalent chromium metal, stainless steel, galvanized steel, steel/manganese alloys, aluminum, cadmium and lead fumes. Features P100 filters have added layer of carbon to help remove Organic Vapor Odors (below OSHA PEL) that can be found in

 

[PugetDude]

A couple of welds on a stainless steel keg for a client.

Pure unadulterated weld ****.

 

[Loga_3]

Fabricobbled this 1961 Imperial rear end sofa for my brother. I don't care for them much but he likes 'em so...

Update on the project:

 

[Swervyjoe]

Drink lots of milk. It'll help. (Welding galvanized)

 

[Don-F]

Drink lots of milk. It'll help. (Welding galvanized)

Here is the steps I use = No Milk Required, no Headaches, no BS - 1st step grind all the galvanizing off the area you are going to weld. Grind and then grind some more. This was thick hot dipped (not plated) with a really thick coating and its stuck on the metal well. Getting this off takes care of 90% of the problem. 2nd get the Miller mask off amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BZAHQMS/?tag=atomicindus08-20 3rd open the garage door and place a fan at the entrance to move the air. My biggest mistake at first was not grinding enough and still having the surface contaminated. When that would happen the mask would still filter the smoke/fumes, but the weld may be compromised depending on how much was in the weld.

The miller mask is made for welding and it does a good job. I will change out the filters at the end of the project and have it ready for the next project if needed. Its worth the investment for sure.

Miller LPR-100 Half Mask Respirator with Nuisance Level OV Relief ML00994 The Miller ML00994 Half Mask Respirator filters 99.97 percent of welding fumes and mists and removes nuisance level organic vapor odors. P100 nuisance level OV relief filters have a carbon layer and are designed for use with organic vapor concentrations not exceeding OSHA PELs or other applicable government occupational exposure limits, whichever is lower. The replaceable P100 filter cartridges have an assigned protection factor (APF) of 10 and effectively remove airborne particles and oil aerosols, hazardous solid dust particles, metal fumes and mists including: hexavalent chromium metal, stainless steel, galvanized steel, steel/manganese alloys, aluminum, cadmium and lead fumes. Features P100 filters have added layer of carbon to help remove Organic Vapor Odors (below OSHA PEL) that can be found in

 

[DeeDubz]

Finished my Arrow to put on my exit sign.

 

[TTMotorsports]

Finished welding up my trailing arms today for my 1968 Ford Prerunner.

 

[DeeDubz]

I stole someones idea for making a metal rose. I had some time to kill yesterday while the wife was at work. I think it turned out ok. Not as good as the one I saw on this forum. This one is for my mom, im gonna make another one for my wife to put in her office.

 

[mielked]

Here are a few older metal working projects I've made:
1. Sprinkler valve cover w/ trex decking.
2. Surfboard rack with horizontal, vertical board storage and a place to hang wet suits.
3. Fitness item storage solution.

 

[harley jim]

I making a dragon also.
Great job on the rose DeeDubz!

 

[y'sguy]

I've already checked on Utube and found a few examples of converting an old Lincoln 225 AC to a DC Combo. This is something I would like to try to do to my machine and wondered if any of you experts have ideas on it. I got the Lincoln for free so I can afford to do some upgrades to it for improvement. This is just something to get me going as I am a newbie welder and want to have some fun with it.
Can you show me what you may have done to your AC machines?

 

[PugetDude]

I've already checked on Utube and found a few examples of converting an old Lincoln 225 AC to a DC Combo. This is something I would like to try to do to my machine and wondered if any of you experts have ideas on it. I got the Lincoln for free so I can afford to do some upgrades to it for improvement. This is just something to get me going as I am a newbie welder and want to have some fun with it.
Can you show me what you may have done to your AC machines?

After I bought my first MIG I mostly used my Lincoln buzzbox running junk rod on 225A as a cuttting torch.
Ended up giving it to my flight instructor when he showed an interest in welding.

 

[IMCA38]

Made a “multi tool” for my skid loader. Has a receiver tube straight out to use for moving trailers. Also put on a second receiver angled up at 60 degrees, and I made a 8’ boom that can be put in that. Can also put a tow hook insert in one on the receivers to use for tasks such as pulling fence posts, etc. There are three loops on the left side to hold/store additional receivers and an ammo can on the right side to store a chain, hitch pins, etc.
Another thing I intend to use it for is to reach up into trees to dislodge “widowmaker” branches that are hung up. I do have additional pieces of tubing and I may set them up to lengthen the basic 8’ boom for more reach into the trees.

 

[harley jim]

Cool attachment

 

[Slednut]

Built my first welding table, been using a workmate with a piece of 1/8 aluminum on it for years. This has a 48x48x1/2" top. The rest is 2x2x1/8" square tubing.

The casters are retractable, made the drawers out of 16 gauge. Top drawers are 17x24" the bottoms are 17X30". My welding helmet quit half way through so I borrowed a HF helmet that was uncomfortable but it worked well.

Using a pick-eye I can lift the table or just the top using my engine hoist.

 

[PugetDude]

Nice job! I need to build a bigger welding table, really like your design.

Are the drawerr pulls just square tube?

 

[sweetk30]

Pile of scrap / drops and 4ftx6ftx1" a36 plate = table for my buddys brand new repair shop .

 

[BlueSteel]

Wasn't happy with the way my exhaust fit for years. Decided to redo it and use v bands instead of those crappy exhaust clamps and try out an x pipe.

 

[Slednut]

Nice job! I need to build a bigger welding table, really like your design.

Are the drawerr pulls just square tube?

They're drawer fronts, piece of metal with two bends at the top and are screwed to the drawer. Welded a little cap on the ends of the pull.

 

[VR6ix]

Made some T-bar clamps for this little project: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/chainsaw-holders-for-atvs

Cut the heads off some stainless bolts with a Dremel, v-grooved the cut end and rounded it out with a Dremel stone to kinda match the Ø1/4" round rod. Zap zap zap, wire brush brush brush, good enough. For reference both the round rod & threaded rod are Ø1/4" x 1.75" long.

More to come...

 

[bradpac]

Made some T-bar clamps for this little project: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/chainsaw-holders-for-atvs

Cut the heads off some stainless bolts with a Dremel, v-grooved the cut end and rounded it out with a Dremel stone to kinda match the Ø1/4" round rod. Zap zap zap, wire brush brush brush, good enough. For reference both the round rod & threaded rod are Ø1/4" x 1.75" long.

More to come...

Smart work with a simple little jig to make them all perfect.

 

[zmotorsports]

Made some T-bar clamps for this little project: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/chainsaw-holders-for-atvs

Cut the heads off some stainless bolts with a Dremel, v-grooved the cut end and rounded it out with a Dremel stone to kinda match the Ø1/4" round rod. Zap zap zap, wire brush brush brush, good enough. For reference both the round rod & threaded rod are Ø1/4" x 1.75" long.

More to come...

Nice work. I too like to use jigs or small fixtures when making multiples of something. Keeps them uniform and consistent. Very well done.

 

[letMeIn]

still learning to weld, but heres my latest build

 

[mielked]

Deck over trailer with custom ramps and storage, not my design but will be used on relatively flat roads.

 

[LXCam]

Mielked, first off I spy a pretty cuul ride on the lift..wuz up?. But I'm not following the tail design on the trailer. I get its a ramp and obviously its a dedicated design for something. But with that overhang being so low you don't have any concerns about it getting hung up on dips and entrances or is that not a concern?.

Just wondering.

 

[PugetDude]

Mielked, first off I spy a pretty cuul ride on the lift..wuz up?. But I'm not following the tail design on the trailer. I get its a ramp and obviously its a dedicated design for something. But with that overhang being so low you don't have any concerns about it getting hung up on dips and entrances or is that not a concern?.

Just wondering.

I had the same question when I saw the pics- I was looking for the hinges....
Welding looks great.

 

[bsaint]

Made a cart

 

[bggrnchvy]

It's detailed in my buggy build, but I've been messing around welding both A36 to forged steel and Domex 100XF to nodular iron with ni99 for my front axle. There's some ER70 in there for A36 to 1018 or Domex 100XF to 1026.

 

[Mario428]

304 stainless steel, Christmas gift for my better half

 

[STIBuilder]

Building a containment style plasma table.

 

[Muckin_Slusher]

Made a “multi tool” for my skid loader. Has a receiver tube straight out to use for moving trailers. Also put on a second receiver angled up at 60 degrees, and I made a 8’ boom that can be put in that. Can also put a tow hook insert in one on the receivers to use for tasks such as pulling fence posts, etc. There are three loops on the left side to hold/store additional receivers and an ammo can on the right side to store a chain, hitch pins, etc.
Another thing I intend to use it for is to reach up into trees to dislodge “widowmaker” branches that are hung up. I do have additional pieces of tubing and I may set them up to lengthen the basic 8’ boom for more reach into the trees.

Neat multi-tool.

Hope you want constructive criticism. I don't think your tension ******** the long crane "stick" is doing anything. That piece of tubing will just fold up right where it exits the 2 inch receiver. Those tension straps help on something like an engine hoist where the lift cylinder is directly under the riser for the tension strap.

I'm often wrong though.

 

[bustedcrawler]

Took a look in the scrub bin and made a cart for the plasma. Got tired of it being either in the case or on the floor.

 

[IMCA38]

Neat multi-tool.

Hope you want constructive criticism. I don't think your tension ******** the long crane "stick" is doing anything. That piece of tubing will just fold up right where it exits the 2 inch receiver. Those tension straps help on something like an engine hoist where the lift cylinder is directly under the riser for the tension strap.

I'm often wrong though.

Actually I considered that.
First off, the square tubing is 1/4” wall. When I welded the truss on, I hung around 260# of weight off of the middle to tension it, and it barely bowed.
But, I did feel that the end of receiver was now the likely point of failure as you suggested. So, I took a piece of 1 1/2” tubing about 3’ long and sleeved the bottom 3’ of the tube. The sleeve is held in place with multiple 1/2” plug welds, and I welded a bead around the end of the two tubes.
Lastly, I did some testing with it and the boom barely flexed trying to lift the front of my car trailer. In fact, the point of overload was between the hydraulics of the loader and the rear of the loader trying to come off the ground due to leverage.
Obviously load capacity is increased by having the boom in a more vertical position.

 

[Olafur]

20 ton wheeled excavator was doing too much figure skating on the frozen ground. Decided to try to slow her down. Used 12x40mm flat bar. Could have used more amps but 200 was all I had. Works quite well actually.