KYBOY
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You really should learn the proper techniques and practice quite a bit. Then study befor you take the test. Most of what I have done has been 6010 root welds with 7018 cap welds. Its not really that hard after you have learned the proper way of doing it. Dont over look the little things like good dry rods and cleaning your root pass really well.
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When I passed my first stress test it was a ground smooth weld. If your careful and the penetration is good grinding a weld shouldent hurt it. the most important part of a weld in the "inside"....;)
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Weldability of a Soda pop Can
KYBOY replied to Hillbillysmith's topic in Welding/Fab General Discussion
Popcans use to be the "big thing" at some of the local trade schools. Brazing them together. You didnt have bragging rights until you could do it. It takes a lot of practice but its not out of the question by any means. My torch is set up on propane and I dont have any propane brazing tips or id give it a go..:D -
I live just north east of Harlan a bit in Floyd county.
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Thanks guys. Yea coal is one thing we have plenty off. I can buy it by the truckload for around $50 a ton or so. usually though Ill go to friends and familys coal piles(who still use coal for heat) and get the "scag" coal from the bottom of the pile (small coal about dime sized). Looks like a great forum.:)
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Howdy. New here. Ive been a welder/fabricator for a long time but just got into smithing the last couple years. Dont laugh to hard but heres a pic or two of my homemade forge. It works well. One thing about Eastern,Ky coal is vastly abundant,LOL Pic of the couter weight balanced ash drop and air flow. Topside...