Original Posted By: Timothy Willis
Andy, http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com has been an excellent resource for me...Sent from my iPad> On Jul 7, 2014, at 8:13 AM, "AG" wrote:> > > Thanks for your thoughts - > > I would prefer to use to use 4130 - even if it is overkill - because safer isbetter - If I can mig 4130 safely that's the way I'll go. > I guess my only reservation is the ability to test my welds. > > Do you know of any way to test my mig welds on 4130 other than the "bash" test(bash it with a sledge until it breaks)? > > In my reading the concerns with mig on 4130 are that the high localized heatcan create "break points" just beyond the HAZ (heat affected zone) of the weld.> > If oxy/acetylene is much safer with 4130 - I could just start learning (I canget access to a torch). - but like I said I've done quite a bit with mig so myconfidence/proficiency is much higher with mig.> > Thanks,> > Andy> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... 238#426238> > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 10:39:51 -0500Subject: Pietenpol-List: WW post on mags, carbs, and maintenance