Aukai H-M Supporter - Diamond Member H-M Lifetime Diamond Member Joined Oct 4, 2016 Messages 7,164 May 28, 2023 #1 I was looking at my aluminum welding coupon, and a light went on. Why not make my soft jaws from that. So...
I was looking at my aluminum welding coupon, and a light went on. Why not make my soft jaws from that. So...
C-Bag Ned Ludd's bro H-M Supporter Gold Member Joined Feb 9, 2017 Messages 5,543 May 28, 2023 #2 Sooooo, how did you do those fancy bends?
Aukai H-M Supporter - Diamond Member H-M Lifetime Diamond Member Joined Oct 4, 2016 Messages 7,164 May 28, 2023 #3 it was for the 4 jaw, I put the plate under the jaw, and tightened it down, and hammered to final fit on the closed jaw(softly)
it was for the 4 jaw, I put the plate under the jaw, and tightened it down, and hammered to final fit on the closed jaw(softly)
Aukai H-M Supporter - Diamond Member H-M Lifetime Diamond Member Joined Oct 4, 2016 Messages 7,164 May 29, 2023 #4 I thought I might add the full view that the first shot did not show. Last edited: May 29, 2023
C Cadillac Registered Registered Joined Mar 12, 2018 Messages 2,469 May 29, 2023 #5 Annealing first will soften for a crisp bend.
Aukai H-M Supporter - Diamond Member H-M Lifetime Diamond Member Joined Oct 4, 2016 Messages 7,164 May 29, 2023 #6 Very true forgot about that.
keeena H-M Supporter - Gold Member H-M Supporter Gold Member Joined Jun 10, 2019 Messages 540 May 30, 2023 #7 Now how are you going to practice your TIG welding?!?!
Aukai H-M Supporter - Diamond Member H-M Lifetime Diamond Member Joined Oct 4, 2016 Messages 7,164 May 30, 2023 #8 On that subject, I'm actually feeling more comfortable with it, not any better, but more comfortable.
On that subject, I'm actually feeling more comfortable with it, not any better, but more comfortable.
forgot about that.
