Build Adventure Cruiser "Rosey" - How Many More Times...

[Hojack]

3 times... sorry

 

[BMValentine]

Yea i’ll Be grinding those off and re welding I’ve gone out of my way to make sure everything has been perfect so far no sense in cutting corners now. That’s not the land cruiser way!

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Move the mounts have you fully welded everything?

 

[BMValentine]

Move the mounts have you fully welded everything?

Yea those mounts are fully welded, I was using a real s***ty MiG welder previously to tack and then I hired someone come weld fully. The tacks kept failing and I needed to set the pinion so I just (wrongfully) went for it.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Your pinion angle will change also never fully weld anything until it has been mocked up with the weight on it and double check all angles and measurements

 

[Hojack]

I haven’t seen your welds but practice. It’s a great trade to know.

 

[Hojack]

Wire feeding needs a shielding gas. I run 75%argon and 25%CO2.

 

[BMValentine]

Wire feeding needs a shielding gas. I run 75%argon and 25%CO2.

Would you go wire feeding over a stick welder for this use? The goal would be something I can weld up bumpers and sliders with in the future.

 

[Hojack]

What brand wire feeder do you have? Also you are looking for penetration. Select a high setting. On my Lincoln I run E @4-5 speed setting. When your welding it should sound like cooking bacon.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Mig welder

 

[BMValentine]

I was borrowing a buddies real cheap MiG welder. I believe the brand was northern industries.

 

[Hojack]

Would you go wire feeding over a stick welder for this use? The goal would be something I can weld up bumpers and sliders with in the future.

I stick weld at work on well casing all the time. Stick welding has more slag as pieces shoot off everywhere. Wire feeding is your friend. Stick takes time to master and depending on the rod size and heat you could burn through just about anything, frame included.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

I have used a klutch welder from northern tools my buddy has one they are not to expensive i have used all kinds of welders for the price it not a bad welder

 

[Hojack]

The wire feeder brand shouldn’t matter... unless it’s not working correctly. You will notice by your welds. If they flow and penetrate.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

I have welded up tube chassis axle housings for pro mega trucks with the welder i am talking about ill get a pic tomorrow

 

[Hojack]

Here’s my mount for the hydro assist. That mount was shorter on the inside. Added a plate and welded to the mount. Shaped and welded to the axle.

 

[BMValentine]

So I’d like to get my own MiG machine what are some recommendations?

 

[Hojack]

Miller or Lincoln personally. A cart with a gas cylinder holder too.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

What can you afford?

So I’d like to get my own MiG machine what are some recommendations?

 

[BMValentine]

Under a grand for the whole setup.