noobie to welding. looking for answers to questions
#2
Re: noobie to welding. looking for answers to questions
Just weld the pipe up and then grind out the obstructions. Bolt the flange to a spare head for welding, or tack weld it and go an inch at a time in opposite spots to let it cool slightly before working on that area again.
#3
Re: noobie to welding. looking for answers to questions
first you make a jig and ovalize the round tubinh to the correct size.
second you get a piece of 1/2" plate and bolt the flange up to it then weld away but first tack all the tubes in 3-4 spots.
second you get a piece of 1/2" plate and bolt the flange up to it then weld away but first tack all the tubes in 3-4 spots.
#4
Re: noobie to welding. looking for answers to questions
Ive never built a mani. before but when I get around to Im going to put the bends in a vise and smash them to try and ovel the ends out so they fit the flange.Now thats seems like it would work in theory but Ive been aching to try it.
as far as welding it so it wont warp,if you dont have a spare head just get a scrap piece of flaat stock drill holes in it and bolt the flange to it.
as far as welding it so it wont warp,if you dont have a spare head just get a scrap piece of flaat stock drill holes in it and bolt the flange to it.
#7
Re: noobie to welding. looking for answers to questions
1/2" isn't thick enough. i bolt mine to a 2" thick plate i drilled and tapped the holes into. every hole gets bolted to the plate to ensure flatness. i don't take it off until i can do so without wearing gloves.
#9
Re: noobie to welding. looking for answers to questions
Originally Posted by weirRacing
1/2" isn't thick enough. i bolt mine to a 2" thick plate i drilled and tapped the holes into. every hole gets bolted to the plate to ensure flatness. i don't take it off until i can do so without wearing gloves.