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 Topic: Anyone able to weld ALUMINUM?
Posted: May 04 2007 at 11:06am |
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I would like to install a rack to hold my MH's in my canopy that can be
pushed back to get my arm in the tank without getting burnt. The
only thing I can think of that can span the nearly 5 feet without
sagging would be 3/4" or 1" aluminum. It would likely be just a
really wide H with the top and bottom closed into a rectange nearly 5'
wide, by about a foot front to back.
Let me know if any of you can help me weld some aluminum. I would
bring the pieces all cut, just need to lay it out and weld it up.
Thanks,
Fax
PS I am willing to pay some $ for your time and supplies.
Edited by fj40fax - May 04 2007 at 11:10am
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Posted: May 04 2007 at 11:19am |
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How about rivets.
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Posted: May 04 2007 at 12:01pm |
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I am afraid that rivets wouldn't hold up to the torsional
stresses. I would also have to stack the square tubing which
could be difficult, and consume more space.
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Posted: May 04 2007 at 12:17pm |
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welding aluminum is fairly specialized compared to "normal" welding. it requires different welding tips and preferably a different gas mixture. unless we have someone who is a professional welder on the board (maybe?) most home welders don't have the set up to do aluminum. unfortunately a lot of professional welding shops don't have the equipment to weld aluminum either
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Posted: May 04 2007 at 1:10pm |
Good luck. Personally, I would try to triangulate it as much as possible and use rivets in lieu of welding. David is right- it takes skill to weld it right.
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Posted: May 04 2007 at 1:13pm |
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i can but i am a ways a way Roosevelt Ut, i work in a metal shap so i should be able to help you
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Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.
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Posted: May 04 2007 at 1:32pm |
If you want to bring it up to bountiful it can be done 
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Posted: May 04 2007 at 10:26pm |
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I have a friend that can weld it for you when do you need it done maybe this weekend if he has some gas and rod
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out with the large and in with the nano
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Posted: May 05 2007 at 10:49pm |
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Sorry for not looking here for awhile, my email notification is not working.
John you are close so Mon I will go grab a stick or two from metal mart
and get to cutting. Thanks, tell your friend I can chip in some $
for rods/gas/time.
Dion, a road trip to bountiful will definately be in order, but after I get the tank up and running.
Thanks All,
Fax
John, PM me your phone num again, can't seem to find it...
Edited by fj40fax - May 05 2007 at 10:57pm
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Posted: May 05 2007 at 11:53pm |
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argon!!! good stuff!!!!
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55 Gal Reef.
30 Gal Fuge.
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Posted: May 05 2007 at 11:56pm |
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Yes. I am guessing John's friend has a tig with straight argon since he commented about rods...
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Posted: May 07 2007 at 7:23pm |
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John, I got all the pieces cut today, it is all ready to go. PM me your number and I'll call you.
Thanks Again,
Fax
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Posted: June 05 2007 at 12:38am |
no one mentioned www.durafix.com
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Posted: June 05 2007 at 8:27am |
Fax, how's the project going?
Mike
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