HELP 208: Welding and Fabrication [Archive]

NoDestiny

04-13-2009, 02:58 PM

He did my exhaust. Turned out great! No complaints. Look forward to having him do my intake manifold here soon.

e2blade

04-13-2009, 04:38 PM

wanna do my exhaust, seriously.

i need a pipe coming off the o2 housing into my downpipe

MacDrizzle

04-14-2009, 11:52 AM

sure

e2blade

04-14-2009, 12:44 PM

2.5" and i dont have flange or pipe. its gonna be about a foot long

InSepsis

04-14-2009, 12:50 PM

I need a test pipe built for me if you can do it...

It would need it to bolt right up to where my stock midpipe sits....

It would be a replica of my midpipe without the cats...

This is pretty much it... I would just need 2 pipes (not connecting like in the photo)

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/n/w/17.png

MacDrizzle

04-15-2009, 03:55 PM

no sah

MacDrizzle

04-15-2009, 04:03 PM

can't do it

MacDrizzle

04-15-2009, 04:05 PM

impossible

e2blade

04-15-2009, 04:15 PM

Hey E2 i can do those parts for you. No problem. Do you want a two hole flange or a three? I am assuming you would like to go with a donut style. I'll find out how much the pipe and parts will run you?

it goes from a 2 hole to a 3 hole
i have a 3" downpipe, wanna see if we can use it, its for a 2g dsm

InSepsis

04-15-2009, 04:41 PM

So can you make the midpipe if I bring it to you or is that a no? Depending on how cheap you can get it done I will be willing to have you make one... or just cut out the cats/resonators and build flanges on my current midpipe and on the midsection.

MacDrizzle

04-16-2009, 12:15 PM

exhaust

MacDrizzle

04-16-2009, 12:19 PM

turds

e2blade

04-16-2009, 12:34 PM

monday or tuesday, you can come by my house if you wanna look at it

MacDrizzle

04-16-2009, 12:38 PM

nope

InSepsis

04-16-2009, 12:38 PM

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n413/InSepsis/test.jpg

This would be the easiest way to go about it... sorry about crappy sketch but I did it at work. I want the cats cut out and flanges put so I can mount them back in for street use... and the same thing with the test pipe.... I just want to be able to bolt it back on in the middle and use it as needed...

or just get a whole new pipe from header to muffler to replicate my current midpipe without the cats.

Can you give me an idea of what you would charge me for either one of the 2 ? at least an approximation so I can see if I can go through with it or not...

MacDrizzle

04-16-2009, 12:44 PM

fail

InSepsis

04-16-2009, 12:47 PM

If you are off you will eat it ? huh?

And that seems like a decent enough price.

BRINGTHERUCKUS

04-16-2009, 12:51 PM

nom nom nom

MacDrizzle

04-16-2009, 12:51 PM

chicken fried steak

MacDrizzle

04-16-2009, 12:53 PM

cock blocking

BRINGTHERUCKUS

04-16-2009, 12:55 PM

that seems legit.

haha
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/violencebreeds/pyzamnomnom.jpg

MacDrizzle

04-16-2009, 12:58 PM

FLMAO! Git in my bellay!

MacDrizzle

04-20-2009, 08:35 PM

nothing is possible if you don' fit in

e2blade

04-20-2009, 08:36 PM

still waiting on bob, you can come down tomorrow after school if you want though to get a estimate

MacDrizzle

04-20-2009, 08:41 PM

Where? That shop on us95.

MacDrizzle

04-23-2009, 09:40 PM

screw you guys i'm goin home

Evildub

04-24-2009, 08:00 AM

Awesome, i was just going to post up asking if there was anyone that can do some fabrication for a few things i'll need in the future. Guess i wont have to now. I'll get at ya when i have everything sorted out.

MacDrizzle

04-24-2009, 12:58 PM

crap

Evildub

04-25-2009, 11:18 AM

I'll probably be able to get some dimensions and pics of stuff tomorrow.

MacDrizzle

04-26-2009, 10:17 PM

i cant weld
Derek "MacDrizzle"

MacDrizzle

04-29-2009, 11:23 PM

don't know how to do that

randomtuner

05-04-2009, 08:58 PM

Mmm.. I love to weld.

daveyg

05-06-2009, 09:21 AM

Mmm.. I love to weld.

x2 I think it's lots of fun.

MacDrizzle

05-11-2009, 11:51 PM

gotta love stainless, and aluminum ehh guys

spastik

05-12-2009, 10:02 AM

sooo whats the deal with editing all of your post... are you NOT helping 208 then?

MacDrizzle

05-13-2009, 03:44 PM

Thats not it. I get pissed with all the haters. I am willing to help all 208ers. If they need it.

daveyg

05-14-2009, 11:47 AM

Aluminum is no big deal, but stainless is a bitch!:facepalm:can u say take us to warp speed?:spockjerk:

turbo2cam

05-14-2009, 11:52 AM

^^thats funny cause i have had very exerienced welders tell me the exact opposite lol

i am holding a large chunk of titanium in my hands right now...and i have a 2 thousand dollar chunk of 7075 alum. leaning against the wall next to me lol

DICKARM

05-14-2009, 08:52 PM

have any pics of some welds youve thrown down? wouldnt mind seeing what you got

MacDrizzle

05-15-2009, 06:17 PM

have any pics of some welds youve thrown down? wouldnt mind seeing what you got

me or turbo2cam?

InSepsis

05-16-2009, 01:12 AM

You... I don't think t2c does much fabrication and welding...

MacDrizzle

05-16-2009, 11:04 AM

Ill get some pics of my welds

DICKARM

05-17-2009, 11:45 PM

pics of welds plz......we are WAITING

turbo2cam

05-18-2009, 08:00 AM

You... I don't think t2c does much fabrication and welding...

no i dont weld...the only part of fabrication i never got involved in. by trade, i am a CNC Programmer. we have over 15 million dollars worth of CNC mills/lathes. i also do all the CNC Programming for the CMM Inspection machines, as well as shared duties of all the IT bullshit around here. i can fabricate ANYTHING...but i leave the welding up to the guys with a steady hand.

InSepsis

05-18-2009, 08:11 AM

:) hahah, I am still waiting for pictures of welds...

NoDestiny

05-18-2009, 10:00 AM

:) hahah, I am still waiting for pictures of welds...

Here is something I had him weld up for me...
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l131/nodestiny/Minivan/100_2946.jpg?t=1242662306

I tacked it together and had him weld/grind it. It was a total of I think 5-6 separate pieces I cut with a hacksaw ;) So there were some good sized gaps he had to deal with as well. I have ZERO complaints about his welds on this.

DICKARM

05-18-2009, 06:50 PM

^^^^
what does the inside look like tho. is it smooth or did he blow through, fill it, grind to smooth finish. i wanna see pics of some BEADS

NoDestiny

05-18-2009, 09:57 PM

There are some spots where he went through, penetration was good other than that. The beads were thick and consistent. Sorry, I don't have any other pics of this pipe.

MacDrizzle

05-19-2009, 12:04 PM

Lemme get right on welding some beads. When I have some free time i'll post some pics. It will be a bit!

Mac

DICKARM

05-20-2009, 08:48 AM

Lemme get right on welding some beads. When I have some free time i'll post some pics. It will be a bit!

Mac

Yea you probably should. I wouldn't mind seeing what your welds look like. Are you certified?

MacDrizzle

11-17-2009, 04:48 PM

I am looking to take on some custom work. I can make custom interior pieces such as dash inserts, dash pieces, trinkets, custom shift knobs.

I have done some custom test pipes as well as custom mufflers from mellow to obnoxious. I will build them to fit the stock location.

I install prebent cages an rollbars with weld or bolt in floor plates, i don't currently have a mandrel bender.

I will build custom fit adjustable strut braces.

Lemme know peoples!

MacDrizzle

11-18-2009, 11:50 AM

Yea you probably should. I wouldn't mind seeing what your welds look like. Are you certified?

Here is a weld with wirefeed and yes it is a stich weld. Yes I am certified for spray arc, and flux core. Is that good enough?
http://www.garage208.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=249

o_0

11-18-2009, 04:45 PM

i have a mandrel bender. bends 1.75" OD tubing. can we say custom cages!?!

MacDrizzle

11-19-2009, 11:24 AM

i have a mandrel bender. bends 1.75" OD tubing. can we say custom cages!?!

How much do you want for said bending device, son? Here is the rear tire mount I made for the flatbed. It features..........wait for it........... continuous welds!!!! FTW!!!

http://www.garage208.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=280
http://www.garage208.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=278
http://www.garage208.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=279

MacDrizzle

11-21-2009, 01:37 PM

Posted pics. Anyone need work done? I do work.

DICKARM

11-23-2009, 01:36 PM

MacDrizzle

11-23-2009, 02:24 PM

Sorry but those welds look like crap. They are super inconsistent and look like cold welds for how thick the metal is. It looks like you are dragging the pool instead of pushing it, I can tell by how the welds are bubbled up in the middle instead of laying down flat

You are a great guy!!! Mr. Cockarm, you always have kind words to say!!! Keep this up and you may win the Nobel Peace Prize....

DubstepDave

11-23-2009, 02:42 PM

:srs:

MacDrizzle

11-23-2009, 02:58 PM

Here is a weld just for you Mr. Arm. I'm sorry I did not remove the dingle berries completly. I'm sure you will find something wrong with this one too though. Ha Ha!!
http://www.garage208.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=289

DICKARM

11-23-2009, 04:35 PM

Yea that one looks like crap too, your oscilations are really inconsistent. It looks like you started off slow (first inch of the weld) then started speeding up to the point of narrowing out the bead (center where the bead is pinched) then slowed down about the last 2.5 inches of the weld which actually look good. Imagine thar the top edge of the bead had a straight line drawn across it, now compare that to the line made by the edge of the bead.
What welder and settings are you using?

DICKARM

11-23-2009, 04:37 PM

Sorry I'm a weld freak. nice beads=$$$

DICKARM

11-23-2009, 04:40 PM

Crank your welder as high as it will go, get it set, lay down a bead then post a pic. I wanna see how you do on high voltage

DICKARM

11-23-2009, 04:47 PM

Here is a weld I did back in December 07'

.50" inch plate welded to .25" thick 8inch tubing. Short quick oscilations ran verrrry hot. Notice how even the heat transfer is on the plate steel, how clean and neat the bead is and the top and bottom edges of the bead run paralell

DICKARM

11-23-2009, 04:47 PM

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v688/WRIEN/?action=view&current=d1a9cd09.jpg

polishpat

11-23-2009, 04:50 PM

Ooooooooooooooooooooh... Pretty.

DubstepDave

11-23-2009, 06:46 PM

I'd listen to Dickface, he is actually a very good welder. You are both way better than me, but I haven't seen a whole lot of people who can weld better than him.

MacDrizzle

11-24-2009, 12:49 PM

I'm sorry i can't weld. LOL....

MacDrizzle

11-24-2009, 02:49 PM

Some more welds for yall to talk shit about!
High voltage 440
http://www.garage208.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=295
Tig fillet fail.
http://www.garage208.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=294
Butt welds fail
http://www.garage208.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=293

DICKARM

11-24-2009, 03:00 PM

That top one looks way better. See, if you actually concentrate on what your doing and be critical about your own work...it starts to look better

DICKARM

11-24-2009, 03:01 PM

Let's see how you do on vertical down running the same heat with the 440

DICKARM

11-24-2009, 03:03 PM

Then run a spray-arch bead

MacDrizzle

11-24-2009, 03:08 PM

I have to go to my old shop to use the HD machines. Give me a day or two.
As for the tig today would have been the first time in eight mo.

baardoon

11-24-2009, 06:51 PM

how much to cut out my rusted spare tire tub and weld in a new panel?

BRINGTHERUCKUS

11-24-2009, 08:23 PM

welds look good dick but i always learned if your makin "v"s your moving too fast, nice consistant "c"s get deep penetration...lol but for reals. not being a smart ass but what is it you think on that?

ex: a bead like the one on top i have always heard is superb and how i have always made mine look

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n154/violencebreeds/top.jpg

DICKARM

11-24-2009, 09:56 PM

C & V's really have nothing to do with the speed, it's just the way you oscilate.

V's are fine as long as they aren't leafy, or look like they have a serrated edge.

MacDrizzle

11-25-2009, 11:58 AM

BRINGTHERUCKUS

11-25-2009, 01:48 PM

those arent mine, i havent welded for a while

o_0

11-25-2009, 05:15 PM

my welds look like shit, i blame the welder. BUT, i am getting a brand new one after we move into our new house, redoing some welds. they dont look pretty, but they are strong. i have some decent ones when the welder worked perfect, but that damn thing is picky and old. 1500 bucks for a new one, yeah, it's worth it.

DICKARM

11-25-2009, 11:19 PM

If I had a couple thousand to blow on a welder I'd find a mig/tig combo and blast beads on metal all day

(blast beads...metal) fuck yea

RX200013B

12-23-2009, 09:56 AM

hey Mac, can you show us some of the mufflers you have done?

o_0

12-23-2009, 12:32 PM

i am seriously thinking of bending roll bars/ cages for members. we could do a team effort and i can bend them, you can weld them up. further discussions will happen of course, just wait until after i move and get situated. should be a nice setup once ready.