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Old May 18, 2015 | 09:20 PM
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Actually it wasn't galvanized.
I think it was nickle plated.
It was one of the shiny ones from Home Depot.
Hmm... all that white and yellow crap looks like burnt galvanize to me. Either way, it's hard to bust through with a mig gun. Just clean it off next time, and I bet things will go smoother.
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 09:25 PM
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Chill da fug out man, but you were a lineman, so it makes sense. You guys are kinda like pipefitters.
I guess that like classifying your welding to a seamstress? Real Nice stitching though... Lol.... Just to clarify though I am a Steam Fitter.
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tmanbuckhunter
Hmm... all that white and yellow crap looks like burnt galvanize to me. Either way, it's hard to bust through with a mig gun. Just clean it off next time, and I bet things will go smoother.
Yeah the flash on the camera does make it look like a galvanized nut doesn't it?
FWIW I did grind down the socket to get a good level platform with no chrome on it and I ground the nut to try and create a gap for the weld to get into.

As I said my skills leave a lot to be desired!!!

I wish I had more scrap to practice on.
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
I guess that like classifying your welding to a seamstress? Real Nice stitching though... Lol.... Just to clarify though I am a Steam Fitter.
A welder can't do his job without a pipe fitter, but it's still fun to make fun of pipefitters.
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tmanbuckhunter
A welder can't do his job without a pipe fitter, but it's still fun to make fun of pipefitters.
Without a doubt. We as well rely on your quality welds... Thank You....
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 10:21 PM
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Without a doubt. We as well rely on your quality welds... Thank You....
My pleasure.
 
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Old May 18, 2015 | 11:14 PM
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How's this?
As Donald Trump would say "YOUR FIRED"...........
 
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Old May 19, 2015 | 08:08 AM
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As Donald Trump would say "YOUR FIRED"...........
Good morning laugh. Thanks. That was me and 2 other neighbors that just got an old stick welder from a relative. The weld held a few bfh blows and now my mower deck is fixed.
 
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