The Renault Welding Thread

[DaveL485]

Whats peoples opinions on what to coat the bare metal in if you dont have time to finish up before welding. Something to coat and protect while sat there waiting?

Weld through primer like this UPOL WELD#2 Weld Through Zinc Rich Aerosol 450ml U-POL WELD/AL 5010796103392 | eBay

 

[gordini stu]

Can’t remember if I have said before . I was folding a few door thresholds to day and fucked one up so Had a play and turned it in to a sill section . So if you get stuck we may be able to make a panel . Restricted to 1.8 m long thoug

 

[Dan5Gtt]

So this week i joined the team and brought myself a welder!!! And tonight has been my first attempt ever at welding!!!

It's going to take some serious practice!!!

 

[Duncan Grier]

Welcome aboard

Which welder did you go for? Which setting / gas are you using?

Getting the initial setup is improtant and then keep praticing noting the changes and what went well / bad will help

 

[Dan5Gtt]

Thanks, i went for a cheap basic unit to get me started. The Clarke 102NG (gasless), i have a mate with a better gassed one but for simple spot welded panels i thought this would be ideal.

You're right, trying to get the initial set up and working out what happens when you adjust the wire speed or heat has been interesting. Just been messing around with it tonight and am going to do some real testing tomorrow night.

 

[gordini stu]

Had to weld a few brackets today . I remembered to take a pic before they saw paint .Did it in a rush But turned out ok

 

[Duncan Grier]

Anyone welded their own roll cage? I am fairly confident in my welds penetrating enough and tidy enough but as with most things like this when it's not your job and more hobby based.......you question your abilities and if safe etc

Certainly a few companies that can mandral bend cage tube to your drawings and save a chunk of cash

Welcome views & feedback.....I would say I am around @DaveL485 levels of madness in the workshop and he is leaving it to the experts.....my wife agrees with Dave and told me to just finish house renovation lol

 

[Aldo]

Trying out little projects to practice. This turned out okay, a torch holder out of a g clamp and some bar.

 

[DaveL485]

Welcome views & feedback

Would you bet your life on it? Or your ability to walk? Because thats what might be on the line.

I'm confident @Mark_L has the skills and experience given his job and credentials and experience.... I absolutely do not have that behind me.

 

[Duncan Grier]

Would you bet your life on it? Or your ability to walk? Because thats what might be on the line.

I'm confident @Mark_L has the skills and experience given his job and credentials and experience.... I absolutely do not have that behind me.

@DaveL485 you are correct and while could be confident in welds would not bet my life on it........although that is prob true of even the thing that is my job lol

@Mark_L want to build a bad boy cage for my 7 style kit car?

 

[DaveL485]

@Mark_L want to build a bad boy cage for my 7 style kit car after Dave's 21 is done?

Edited...get in line boyo

 

[Mark_L]

@DaveL485 you are correct and while could be confident in welds would not bet my life on it........although that is prob true of even the thing that is my job lol

@Mark_L want to build a bad boy cage for my 7 style kit car?

I can do that for you, I have my own hydraulic tube bender now so not a problem.

Trying to build on my tools so I can do more for myself, not that we have that much here, has improved since I started.

 

[DaveL485]

Still plugging away.

 

[Duncan Grier]

Looks spot on Dave

 

[Gary]

Looks great that’s Dave

I am seriously contemplating buying a tig welder and I saw a training method where you draw lines and Mimic the movement of the torch head between the lines with a highlightpen so had a go this morning
Be great to see any competent tig welders do the same to see what motion they use, circular, side to side etc

 

[DaveL485]

Looks spot on Dave

When I found a sweet spot for the thin stuff on the settings I marked the dial positions with a sharpie. Just a little dot. It might sound silly but it's been really useful. The right of the three lines above is 1mm replacement steel to 0.8mm original steel butt joined and i'm dead pleased with that.

 

[Brigsy]

Jumping in on this one, as welding is something i have rarely done over the years. Been looking at the Extra, its still rock solid in the general scale of things, but i will need to get the knotted wheel on a few bits soon and get on top of it, which will reveal some small holes no doubt.

Looking at spending up to £1k on a mig setup that will last me basically forever, what would be a nice set to start with. Ive used the clarke sets in the past which were ok, but wondering what else is out there.

 

[Duncan Grier]

I looked around a fair bit and while tempted with a few 'more' expensive options settled and very happy with the rtec mig180

While the rtec 180 welder is not £1k throw in a decent auto dimming mask, trolly, big bottle of gas deposit, some steel you quickly are at £1k some gloves and clamps also if you dont have them

I ran mine on 13amp plug until recently with no issues for power setting used. When I had our consumer unit upgraded recently was rude not to get stuck in and wire a dedicated 16amp feed to give full power if needed

 

[Brigsy]

Would be nice to get a full kit and pub bottle for a grand if its doable. Got to be domestic plug as no 3 phase in the garage, got a beefy supply set up ready, my sparkie done the electrics with welding in mind so can get some decent poke in that respect.

 

[Brigsy]

Just had a look and the Rtec looks good, euro torch too. Might see if i can get a decent set of overalls too, as last time i done a bit of welding ten year ago, set meself on fire