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 First welding project with new welder
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07/07/24 07:41 PM
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Making burglar bars for man cave windows. This one is for the bathroom frames are made for the other windows. I'm sure liking MIG welding. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-63244-424941-img_4614.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-63244-424942-img_4616.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-63244-424943-img_4617.jpg)
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/07/24 09:22 PM
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Looks good đź‘Ť Are those bolted to the steel structure or the wood frame?
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/07/24 11:06 PM
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Sure is easier to MIG that stick the stuff most of us part time welders do. Nice theft protection by the way.
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/08/24 01:02 AM
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Bolted to the wood frame via a 1/4" hole in the frame. The windows are framed out with 2x4's so that is where the lag bolts screw into. I painted the bolt heads so it's hard to see them.
Last edited by angus1956; 07/08/24 01:06 AM.
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/08/24 03:11 AM
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/08/24 01:24 PM
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Yes because it looks cleaner from outside and the metal siding is R panel and does not lay flat.
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/08/24 02:56 PM
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Remember, rebar has a bit more carbon in it than mild steel does. When welding it, it's not a bad idea to pre-heat with a torch. Get the rebar up to a dull glow. Nod your hood down and weld.
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/09/24 12:27 AM
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Thanks for the tip.
What will this do for my welds?
Thanks,
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/09/24 02:15 AM
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Another suggestion is that mig really likes shiny clean prepared material, will bond better.
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/09/24 12:46 PM
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Thanks for the tip.
What will this do for my welds?
Thanks, It will make them actually stay together.
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/09/24 12:51 PM
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Nice work Sir! 
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/10/24 08:51 PM
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All mancave windows are done, on to the next project. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-63244-425147-img_4631.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-63244-425148-img_4632.jpg)
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/10/24 10:47 PM
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All mancave windows are done, on to the next project. I don’t think you’ll have to worry about anyone getting out of there!
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/11/24 12:30 AM
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All mancave windows are done, on to the next project. I don’t think you’ll have to worry about anyone getting out of there! I have a way for people to exit incase of fire but for now I'll keep this to myself.
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Re: First welding project with new welder
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07/11/24 02:35 PM
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