Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Thanks to all and another question

[Jim Rudholm <jimrudholm@gmail.com>]

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On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 5:38 AM, glen brown <glenbrown@vodamail.co.za> wrote:
> Hi Paul
> I am also building a K350 I agree with Frank when I started I could weld but
> not the kind of welding demanded by the construction of a pressure vessel I
> had a mig machine but it was not strong enough so with the advice of the
> psubs group I went the stick route I obtained an old 400amp machine and only
> use E7018 and 316L  4mm rods for the fine work I use Tig I also purchased
> Welding Secrets Revealed CD-ROM through one of the members sites it helped
> stacks
> In the beginning I used the grinder allot grinding out bad welds but now I
> would not let anyone regardless of there qualifications weld any part of my
> sub not only that but I purchased a lathe and have learnt so much and love
> every moment of manufacturing the different componenants
> I found building my sub has taught me discipline and that's the key I
> believe to the whole process.
> All the best
> Glen South Africa
>
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> To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 7:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Thanks to all and another question
> Hi Paul. I'm an old welder and I would recommend you learn to stick weld
> first.
> Although MIG welding is used much more than stick in pretty much all
> industries now, the basics of welding are better learned through stick
> welding.
> An advantage to stick machines are that a simple TIG set-up can be added for
> a very small additional cost.
> On my pressure hull, I ran TIG root passes, stick welded the joints, and
> then finished with TIG cover passes.
> The welds are strong and I'm confident in the quality.
> Once you learn how to "control the puddle" with stick welding, learning to
> TIG is a breeze, and a TIG can be used to weld almost anything.
> It's a slower process, but it has some clear advantages over all other types
> of welding.
> It's not too tough to learn the basics of stick welding, and lots of
> practice at home will give you the confidence to tackle all kinds of welding
> tasks.
> Take a basic course at the local college, and in a few weeks you'll feel
> comfortable with your new skills.
> MIG is a great process but has some limitations that only years of
> experience and "learned tricks" can over come.
> Frank D.
>
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