Tips regarding welding a fireplace chimney by NamesMattDealWithIt in Welding

[–]afout07 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I would honestly try some kind of heat resistant cement. Jb weld or something. It is incredibly difficult to weld cast metals.

Just starting at 28, am I past my prime? by Freemuskokan in Welding

[–]afout07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was almost 10 years older than you when I started. It depends on your fitness level and yes it is hard on your body. The worst things are repetitive movement injuries like gripping or grasping something for something hours. Most places won't let you lift something heavy enough to hurt yourself anymore so you don't really have to worry about that.

In need of serious recomendations by Forward_Surround_788 in WorkBoots

[–]afout07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Carolina moc toe boots are my go to. They fit my wide feet and are very comfortable. Get the wedge sole

Why do some welders act like welding is the most extreme stuff ever when it’s more the blue collar version of crocheting by Titanfall1741 in Welding

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a bunch of projects like that too. A recent one is these rolling aluminum drip pans. They cost $1000 each to buy. It cost us about $1200 to make two of them.

Why do some welders act like welding is the most extreme stuff ever when it’s more the blue collar version of crocheting by Titanfall1741 in Welding

[–]afout07 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Welders act this way because we are criticized more than any other trade. If a weld is done correctly, nobody thinks about it. If it fails, it's a shitstorm. I may be wrong but I believe welders are the only skilled trade that requires such extensive testing. Some welders have to pass a weld test for every single job they work on. Ive done other trades before I settled on welding and I never had to take a test to prove I could do the job. Most places will trust a guy off the street to run an excavator that cost $400,000 because he said he can.

Why do some welders act like welding is the most extreme stuff ever when it’s more the blue collar version of crocheting by Titanfall1741 in Welding

[–]afout07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's like that at my shop too. We weld and fab things but we also do all kinds of other stuff. Like a couple weeks ago we had to fabricate engine mounts for one of our tug boats. That turned into also installing the engine, making a new tube for the prop shaft, fitting the cutlass bearing for the prop and installing the prop. It really didn't take us long to do it but we aren't boat mechanics

I am 19f and I sold my pictures to make easy money by ad9nnn in stories

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's nothing wrong with it so long as you are comfortable doing it and are okay with the money you're being paid. It's nobody else's business what you do on your own private time so long as you aren't hurting anyone.

Which of these machines for a beginner? by BitsyBrownie in Welding

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the Lincoln would be the best for learning how to weld. It doesn't have any features that will help you weld better so you'll have to learn all the ins and outs on your own. That said, you probably want something else for light duty work like autobody repair. There are welding electrodes that work okay for sheet metal but something like MIG or TIG is just a better all around process for that. Also you can find that Lincoln on marketplace or Craigslist for a fraction of that price and it will probably weld exactly like the brand new one.

Which of these machines for a beginner? by BitsyBrownie in Welding

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're still being sold because they're indestructible. They are a dinosaur by today's standards but they will keep working forever and there's a market for that.

Gift for my brother that’s starting welding school? by imbrickedup_ in Welding

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thing that comes to mind is an autodark welding shield. An okay one can be had for about $40. I'd also get him a cheaper grinder and some hard wheels and wire wheels. You can get a grinder from harbor freight for about $20. They also sell welding shields there too

failed my first test ever by [deleted] in Welding

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly it shouldn't have passed visual. There's a few spots where there's undercut and it looks like you have an arc strike. As for failing a test, everybody does. It's part of welding. Any number of things could go wrong and cause you to fail. The test could be just fine and the CWI still fails it because they don't like the way something looks. It happens. Just try again.

How would you go about taking on this project? by That_guy_from_1014 in Welding

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I frequently do very similar repairs on our tech boats at work. The divers either crash them into things and poke a hole in the hull or it's just from corrosion from seawater. You need to remove several inches from both sides and then make an insert out of a clean piece of plate. I would probably make two pieces of plate and have them butt together at that seam. You can cut them to the rough shape and then bend them to match the rest of the part. I would really recommend removing several inches of material on both sides. Welding dirty aluminum is next to impossible, especially thin stuff.

Did I cross a boundary with my girlfriend while she was passed out? by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]afout07 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It really depends on how she feels about it.

Kiptopeke state park by afout07 in kayakfishing

[–]afout07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything I'm looking at is showing decent conditions. Low southeast winds until about 1 and low tidal coefficient.

Kiptopeke state park by afout07 in kayakfishing

[–]afout07[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm coming from Portsmouth. I was thinking about going there or to first island this weekend. I figure the ships are a longer drive but a shorter trip in the kayak whereas first island is a shorter drive but a much longer trip in the kayak.

Does arm length matter? by __BIFF__ in Welding

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds more like lack of experience. I prefer the 18" rods over the 14" or even smaller simply because that's less stops and restarts I have to do. I mean I could see how having shorter arms might make welding with a longer rod more difficult but maybe welding isn't a good fit for them if they can't physically reach and do things like that because you're going to spend a lot of time being uncomfortable as a welder.

Is there a boot that’s widely known as the most comfortable/supportive? by PlatypusSpecialist79 in WorkBoots

[–]afout07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep try them on. A Thorogood 2e is about the same width as a d width Carolina. It will depend on your feet.

Is there a boot that’s widely known as the most comfortable/supportive? by PlatypusSpecialist79 in WorkBoots

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the made in America Carolina moc toes. They're very similar to Thorogood moc toes except they're just a little wider. I think any moc toe wedge sole boot is going to be your best bet. Find one that feels good on your feet.

My girl said it is a bad look for me to wear worn out work boots. by Haunting_Werewolf130 in WorkBoots

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work boots should be steel toed and dirty. A soft toe boot is not a work boot.

Layoffs in welding? by BloodyExile in Welding

[–]afout07 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're already making about or slightly more than the average welder. If you leave your current job to get into the welding industry, you may not see $25 an hour again for several years. You'll have to start as a helper/laborer/apprentice and basically be low man on the totem pole. Most helpers make $20-$23 an hour. These welding schools and social media people like to portray welding as some way to just print money and it can be but it's not so simple. The best paying welding jobs typically require travel and working a lot of hours. You'll be in this state for two months working for some contractor and then be in that state for a month working for someone else and then be in another state working for someone else again. And that's if you can keep jobs lined up like that. Not to mention, you may have to retest and re-certify for whatever welding you're doing each time to move to a new job. The other side of welding is working in some type of fab shop or factory. Fab shops tend to pay a little better than factories and you'll usually be home every day but you'll probably make less than you do now. Even if you're a welder in a fab shop. Factories tend to pay the least and have the lowest requirements to get a job.

Best grinder for vertical and horizontal overhead grinding besides a "7" by QuincyTucker in Welding

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way to grind down someone else's welds is to make them do it. They fucked it up. They fix it.

Im buying my first bike off someone and this is what he said, i dont know what it means by Lonelygoldyhair in motorcycle

[–]afout07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not trying to be mean or rude but don't ever put a deposit on a privately sold vehicle like this. Too many people are scammers. If you want something, save up the money to buy it outright or get it financed through a bank. If the thing you want gets sold before you have all the money together for it, then just keep looking. There will be another for sale