First collector attempt
 

hi guys,

Been working on making a collector. Using the TIG to weld it up. Still pretty new to TIG welding. Had about 1-2 hours of practice so will need a bit more before I complete the collector. Used a bandsaw to cut the pieces up. The pieces are 4 inches long. It not as close a fit as I had hoped but it's good enough for the first try I guess.

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Just tacked it up for now. I also ran a little bead to see how my welding was on the pipe. I think I need to clean the pipe a bit more. Does anyone know if I can use nail polish remover or paint thinners to clean the metal up? I don't have any acetone.

Thanks for looking

Re: First collector attempt
 

nice, but you should cut them much longer b/c now you won't be able to weld runners to your collector :-*

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Not bad it looks good. But how do you plan on welding the other pipes on?

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Hmmm yes.. I can see that being a problem now...I guess what i could do now is break it apart and weld say an inch of straight pipe on to the ends. What do you think?

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just curious to what welder are you using??

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I'm using an inverter fusion 200hf. It's a british made machine. it cost me £700 ($1390). Very nice machine and very portable. I need to get a foot pedal though.

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So I cut some 1.5 inch pieces. What do you guys think? is it too much or could I get away with the extension being half the length? Sorry for the bad pics.

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thanks

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how are you even going to weld those on? I think you need to start over with longer original pieces.

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Well I cut the tack welds off and welded the pipes on just now. I'll clean it all up again and tack them all back together now. The next one I do will definately be longer. This one is kind of a practice one as I want to learn how to weld it inside and out. Welding it inside is gonna be a real challenge though. I just don't know how I'm gonna do it yet.

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You can use what you have but will have to weld the tubes all together where they meet insted of welding them all independently of each other.