Use the code "6061" to save on any PrimeWeld welding machine: www.6061.com/Mainwelderpage.htm TIG Button variable amperage controller I use: www.6061.com Educational TIG welding aluminum fabrication website: www.6061.com Thanks for watching
Discovering that you had started talking in your videos was a welcome and lovely surprise , and an absolute treat ever since . The welding isn`t bad either 😊😊
You are a practical expert. I have been watching your video's for many years and have learned many things. I routinely need to TIG non-typical things, your vast knowledge helps to point out areas of concern and best practice. Thank you!
Having the dialogue and your opinions and observations are worth their weight in gold. They will also pay for themselves in the lack of scrapped parts and failed projects. Having been a fabricator for years, it's that understanding and info that makes the difference between success and failure.
Brother please keep the commentary. I learn a ton from just listening. You have a very straightforward way of explaining. Keep up the great job. I’m learning over here.
Im all of 42 seconds into this video. And i can say now , these kind of videos - doing projects for someone else , 110% need the rambling! Getting / hearing other people's thoughts and ideas is as important as hard facts when doing , out side of ideal situation, type work
I fore one like the commentary. As a welder/fabricator I like to see how others think through the process. I always seem to learn and pick up details from your videos. Thank you. Mike
Agree with you when you said not to add wax & other things onto the files due to contaminating the weld joint. I usually clean the file with a stainless steel brush to remove gummed up aluminum periodically.
Ive found that if you have a deep pinhole like you have there a pencil grinder with a carbide round burr works really well to locally remove the pinhole and whatever crap is inside it. Then it rewelds with no porosity afterwards.
Tip: try using files cut for aluminum. It will reduce the clogs. Also, keep a file card handy. Your file appears o be too fine. McMaster Carr sells files for soft and annealed metals. The cuts on them are different than what you are using.
What's good Allen? 2 things about welding that i didn't learn in vocational school that I'm curious about. 1. Welding with an aluminum spool gun and 2. Welding or brazing with silicon bronze. Could you educate me on both? Thanks💪🏆
If you can mig you can spool gun, as far as settings I cheated and got a welder smarter then me so I just tell what material and how thick and it figures the rest out lol
Curious question, If I had done this, knowing the forces on a 5" pressure pipe. I think I had done a wide V-Groove to ensure deep penetration where the pipes met in the middle. Would you have done it, likewise, if you started the job yourself ?
I’m a newbie. Is there a problem with welding a good hot weld that’s not to attractive then going back over it with a pulse and no filler to smooth it and make it look better ?
Any chance you have or would do a welding course based around the older synchro wave machines? I’ve got an old 300 without any of the bells and whistles other than balance adjust. Just curious to see if you could replicate the frequency and such and how you’d do it.
Dumb question, do you have different files that are dedicated to aluminum, steel, stainless, etc.? I'm guessing at least files for aluminum and for steel to prevent contamination.
If you coat the file with chalk, the aluminum will no longer adhere to the file.🤓 I don't know whether this influences your welding process Have fun Grüße aus Dakar 🇸🇳
I am curious about your thoughts on using aluminum brightener on older aluminum to clean it before welding. Of course I always use acetone last before welding but I have had some luck with aluminum brightener on old nasty aluminum to make it weldable.
Use the code "6061" to save on any PrimeWeld welding machine: www.6061.com/Mainwelderpage.htm
TIG Button variable amperage controller I use: www.6061.com
Educational TIG welding aluminum fabrication website: www.6061.com
Thanks for watching
You're above and beyond the rest, sir, you do so much to promote and edify professional work ethic and skills of your trade. Thank you! 👍
All the (as you call it rambling and blah blah blah) I DEFINITELY want to hear! It's part of the goldmine of information. PLEASE keep including it.
Call me a welding nerd but, I look forward to watching 6061’s videos. The audio is a bonus! Thanks A.
And that are some sexy welds!
You’re a welding nerd 🤓
@@810Metalworks 😋
Commentary was an unexpected but welcome change. It gives us a chance to hear u explain process and parts
Your comments or thought process are exactly why I watch your videos
Its NOT rambling, its invaluable information for us beginners (and pros im sure!). Keep up the great vids!
Discovering that you had started talking in your videos was a welcome and lovely surprise , and an absolute treat ever since . The welding isn`t bad either 😊😊
You are a practical expert. I have been watching your video's for many years and have learned many things. I routinely need to TIG non-typical things, your vast knowledge helps to point out areas of concern and best practice. Thank you!
Having the dialogue and your opinions and observations are worth their weight in gold. They will also pay for themselves in the lack of scrapped parts and failed projects.
Having been a fabricator for years, it's that understanding and info that makes the difference between success and failure.
Brother please keep the commentary. I learn a ton from just listening. You have a very straightforward way of explaining. Keep up the great job. I’m learning over here.
Im all of 42 seconds into this video. And i can say now , these kind of videos - doing projects for someone else , 110% need the rambling! Getting / hearing other people's thoughts and ideas is as important as hard facts when doing , out side of ideal situation, type work
The audio is definitely needed. The welding looks stellar. Thank you. 👍
Enjoy the ramble here! Thanks from galveston tx! Ramble on sir!
“Not my finest work”. Looks better than anything I have ever welded 😂
I fore one like the commentary. As a welder/fabricator I like to see how others think through the process. I always seem to learn and pick up details from your videos.
Thank you.
Mike
Agree with you when you said not to add wax & other things onto the files due to contaminating the weld joint. I usually clean the file with a stainless steel brush to remove gummed up aluminum periodically.
Just goes to show that even after 20yrs, there's still learning to be done 🤙🏼
This guy is a goldmine of tricks and tips !!!
The commentry is really appreciated ✌️ Love from the UK ✌️
Awesome work. Include the blah blah blah every time. Your knowledge is gold.. Thanks for sharing.
Aaron, we like the rambling….helps us learn! Thanks!
Either way you do the video, with or without commentary, is perfectly fine with me. Just make sure we get some good welding shots. Lol.
Happy days buddy, love the commentary, great job as always, thanks for sharing 🎉
I have used kangaru oil for awhile ,with zero issues.its meant for the Plantex Tiger Shark flappers,but it works on other stuff also
I really liked the supplement01, way cool 👍
Yes definitely like the commentary as is make it more clearly what and why you do things the way you do. Great videos
Still the king!
keep up the rambling there is good info thanks , nice work as always
Great video as always
Great video as usual, thanks. Have the tig button too, love it!
I do want the talking. It’s good to hear all the info and then to see you weld it.
Thanks so much for another great video!
Aaron, you da man! Keep em coming sir. Thank you.
I have drill chased porosity on aluminum and steel welding, saving pant loads of argon. Yes, using a TIG Button.
Ive found that if you have a deep pinhole like you have there a pencil grinder with a carbide round burr works really well to locally remove the pinhole and whatever crap is inside it. Then it rewelds with no porosity afterwards.
Man… I can relate 100%. Thank you for spreading truth!
Great work sir
Please, keep the set up and commentary. That is critically important for learning.
Awesome work 😎
Could you imagine telling this guy hes doing something the wrong way? 😂
Tip: try using files cut for aluminum. It will reduce the clogs. Also, keep a file card handy. Your file appears o be too fine. McMaster Carr sells files for soft and annealed metals. The cuts on them are different than what you are using.
Both files I use for aluminum are "aluminum specific" files. They work great. Been using my small one for at least 18 years now.
I like the explanation.
Wonderful👌👍
I like the commentary
I love the ramblings and bla bla bla.😊
Stainless wire brush on the file takes the aluminium bits off handy
What's good Allen? 2 things about welding that i didn't learn in vocational school that I'm curious about. 1. Welding with an aluminum spool gun and 2. Welding or brazing with silicon bronze. Could you educate me on both? Thanks💪🏆
If you can mig you can spool gun, as far as settings I cheated and got a welder smarter then me so I just tell what material and how thick and it figures the rest out lol
Talking about why you do what you do is good. There has to be a "why." Any pro fabricator's decisions are not random. Experience counts.
Curious question, If I had done this, knowing the forces on a 5" pressure pipe.
I think I had done a wide V-Groove to ensure deep penetration where the pipes met in the middle.
Would you have done it, likewise, if you started the job yourself ?
Love the video.
Sooooo thumbs up!
Mooorrreeee POOOOWWWEEERRRR!
If you have important information or thoughts on things it's not rambling on from my point of view. Is that file one specially cut for aluminum?
Have you ever welded the “odd” alloys like c-2?
Have you thought about using soap stone or chalk on the file. It should blow right off and not hurt anything
I’m a newbie. Is there a problem with welding a good hot weld that’s not to attractive then going back over it with a pulse and no filler to smooth it and make it look better ?
Please leave the commentary in its Bang on.
Any chance you have or would do a welding course based around the older synchro wave machines? I’ve got an old 300 without any of the bells and whistles other than balance adjust. Just curious to see if you could replicate the frequency and such and how you’d do it.
I explain how I set up my old Syncrowave 180 on the website under the "basic welder settings" topic.
@@6061 Thanks! will check it out
Dumb question, do you have different files that are dedicated to aluminum, steel, stainless, etc.? I'm guessing at least files for aluminum and for steel to prevent contamination.
Will your website still be helpful even if I don’t do aluminum?
Idk i find it that pure alcohol doesnt add impurities. And i only use files, no sandpabe or cutting wheels
I welded a bunch of ss tubing for a turbo system on a 5000hp machine. It hasn't run yet, and I'm concerned about the pressure.
Like Led Zeppelin said..."Ramble On". :)
Do you run your welders from a generator?
Sometimes
If you coat the file with chalk, the aluminum will no longer adhere to the file.🤓
I don't know whether this influences your welding process
Have fun
Grüße aus Dakar 🇸🇳
We want the yapping, much more useful than welding footage with no context
Tell em to shut it 😄
I don't think the 10 year old Chinese machinist cares if they leave oil and dirt on the parts. lol
YOU EVER MIG WELD ANY ALUMINUM
more rambling, talking, monologues, yapping, etc. please.
"Not my best work"....
...shows a 99.9th percentile weld...
File card
For those that don't know, a "file card" is for cleaning out files:
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I can’t stand the “don’t back drag a file BS”. I wanna see how these same guys who decry back dragging use a hack saw.
I am curious about your thoughts on using aluminum brightener on older aluminum to clean it before welding. Of course I always use acetone last before welding but I have had some luck with aluminum brightener on old nasty aluminum to make it weldable.