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Hey all,
Finally got a chance to try out the MM211. Here are some pics of my very first beads....ever! LOL!
I really dont know why Im posting these or what I expect u all to say, I just thought I would share....:D
These are on an old leaf spring that I cut up to make a slapper, so the thckness varies. The pic of the beads is first on right then goes left. The first 2 I just tried to go straight down and keep a steady hand. The next 2 I tried some "U"'s as I went.
The other pics are of 2 pieces I welded together. I tried to push it in "U"'s. It doesnt look like it really penetrated till the end, but thats where the steel got thinner. I was set at 4/55 with .030 wire.
I put it in the vise and beat on it with a bfg, didnt break, so I guess the penetration was okay.
Anyways, like I said, just thought I would share.
Thanks!
 

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shovelon said:
Uhmm, I don't think this is the first time, ever. So you chose some of the most difficult steel to weld, left it a bit crusty, and just did it? Certainly you did some school?:D:D

Did you mean first ever on this machine? :cool2:
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Ok, even tho I get the feeling yur messing with me shove... no, this is the first time I have ever welded anything. I did a small amount of soldering in shop class 20 years ago, but was too busy chasing the girls around the shop to pay attention to what I was doing....lol. :D
No school, but I will be starting a class at the community college in Febuary. Its your basic intro to welding class.
Btw, why is the leaf springs considered some of the most difficult steel to weld? Cuz of the different thickness?
Do u recommend I practice on something else?
I was just posting some pics to be a nerd, but now Im curious if I am maybe going about practicing the wrong way....
Id like to get started on building my table and cart, but want to make sure I am ready (or should I use these projects AS the practice?)
Thanks for enlightening the newb...:D
 
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