here are a few pics of the tube inserts I was having trouble with the threads gauding.....I used the anti splatter spray on em' & it worked like a champ!
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Thread: control arm tube insert welds
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04-08-2009, 06:26 AM #1
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control arm tube insert welds
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04-08-2009, 06:28 AM #2
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O! tig welds were done with my Maxstar 200 STR 1/16" root let it fully cool & then a 1/8" cap. As you can see some of the welds aren't capped yet----ran out of Argon
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04-08-2009, 06:39 AM #3
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Nice welds!
Why did you make the arms adjustable?
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04-08-2009, 07:14 AM #4
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great looking welds. what are you making ? do we get a full pic of the complete toy ??
don't ya hate it when you run out of argon in the middle of something.
i got a backup 80 tank to help keep that from happening. when my big tank is getting close to empty i pull it off and use the 80. this way if the 80 runs out be for i go for a refill there is still a little left in the big one.
although probably not enough to do all the caps.thanks for the help
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hope i helped
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04-08-2009, 07:39 AM #5
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Adjustable control arms just sounds better I guess?
, I will take more pics along the way & post them up.
Dave---not to bad for a "stick" machine hugh? Thanks for all your help BTW getting me all set up to tig on the STR!
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04-08-2009, 07:42 AM #6
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I am building a 4-link rear & 3-link front coilover suspension on a 79' scout.
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04-08-2009, 03:51 PM #7
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Nice work!
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04-08-2009, 04:17 PM #8
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anytime i do a weld like that i use "never seize" or some call it "anti seize"......nice work
i have a 1972 scout i'm going to do a spring over axle conversion....
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04-08-2009, 06:51 PM #9
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The weld shrinking compresses the outer thread. After welding run a tap through it.
David
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04-08-2009, 07:40 PM #10
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I had the same problem when I did some on my tie rod and steering link. Ran a tap through them when I was done welding.
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