welding

I just acquired a Yamaha chop. It was mostly assembled. After disassembling I noticed the “custom” hard tail was out of plumb almost an inch. I lopped off the rear section and purchased a tc bros hard tail. The cover bracket on the backbone where the top section of the hard tail Mates to the...

So I plan on hardtailing my 79' xs650 soon. I'll be installing a TC hardtail and I'm trying to figure out the best way to lift and secure the frame so I can remove everything but the engine for cutting the back half off and tack welding the hardtail in place. The issue is that if I use my...

Hello, I am 100% new to this website and wasn't able to locate what I am seeking; hence creating a brand new thread. First off, my apologies if someone has already answered this or started a thread. Looking to find a fabricator in Metro Vancouver Area, BC, Canada who is able to work with me to...

I have been welding for a little over 10 years. My first welding project was a set of intercooler hard pipes for a turbo Supra project back in college. They turned out terrible. I ended up having to cut all the pipes apart and have a friend help me get all the pinholes out. I figured...

Hey folks. I'm In Vancouver BC and need some welding done. Hey there. Anyone in Vancouver BC willing to do some welding for some dough re me? I need mounts for my rear master cylinder. Really close to being done my first build, and itching to get it on the road! Thanks for yer time...

I am building a cheap exhaust system with the origional pipes. I cut the mufflers off and got some 1.5 aluminized extensions from the auto parts store. My question is how should I prep these for welding? Grind off the chrome and aluminized coating? Thanks

I'm in the market to purchase a good used welder for my project! I want to weld a hardtail kit on myself! :yikes: I have some skills so I do think i'm capable :D. I can't afford a Tig :(so whats the next best welder to purchase USED? Please include type of machine whether it be an...

Today I went to a different welding supply place, because the one I used to go to really irritated me. I'd asked about getting a bottle of Argon mix to replace my pure CO2. At the old place they told me the adapter would be "about $75" and didn't even check - just assumed the price was gonna...

I posted in this thread a while ago about the steel plates I got to use as a top for a smallish welding/fixture table. Well I finally got around to making a stand so I thought I'd show you guys what I've been up to. The top is only about 32" x 42", but 1-1/4" thick so it weighs about 525lbs...

so, for some reason my TV ended up on American Chopper and I'm watching an episode where they're interviewing and testing possible new employees. And they had to do some butt-welds. I gotta believe it's the equipment! they must have top of the line welding machines. It shows them (I guess...

I may have mentioned this before, but here is a great site for anyone learning to weld or old pros looking to steal a few tricks. http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com

I just won an ebay auction for this unit http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-3in1-50A-PLASMA-CUTTER-200-AMP-TIG-STICK-ARC-WELDER-/390253243931?pt=BI_Welders&hash=item5adce7ee1b#ht_4518wt_932 I paid $384 plus $30 shipping. They are selling every day for $400 or less.

Just wondering if it is a MUST to tig weld the hardtail. I have worked with a few buddies who mig welded theirs, and they came out fine, but I am reading on here so many people who blast weld jobs that arent tig welded. Just wondering cuz I have a great Mig setup, and dont want to deal with...

Obviously if you weld on a tank, it will need to be able to hold liquid - but what about other non-tank welds? This probably isn't important, but here goes: I welded a large coped bung, vertically (sticking up) to the backbone of my frame to use as a rear tank mount. Did the welds once...

Yesterday afternoon I welded a large (for 3/8 screw) coped bung to my frame backbone, to use as the rear mount for my gas tank. Welding went very well. Nice looking welds all around except for the very front portion - which I will redo tonight. Anyway, I was careful to cover the lower portion...

Just read a bunch of threads on gas tanks, leaky petcocks, etc. Nothing leaking here - my issue is an ancient tank. Not sure if it is a Wassell replica, or a real one or just some kind of old chopper peanut tank they used to sell. Got it from a Brit bike guy who was unloading chopper...

Fellow riders. I am learning to MIG weld with a lincoln electric pro mig 175 that my brother had for his muffler shop. I am learning by watching videos and reading what I can. I am also going to approach a welding teacher in the school district I work for to get more advice and training...

You'd think a flat trailer fender would be the easiest thing in the world to mount up and have look half way decent on a hardtailed frame, right? Wrong. Well at least for me. Tried a couple of different methods and always ended up unhappy with how far the fender was from the tire and with the...