Drew02a 1997 Lexus LX450

[Silverback]

I wouldn't call it lazy.. I'd call it surviving! I went out and welded up the shock tower on the raisin tonight.. the temp of the metal (in the garage before the sun hit it) was 139! It was hot as balls... I quit.

Not really.. but I sweated my ass off for those 8" of weld.

 

[drew02a]

That's when welding in flip flops like Andy is appealing

 

[Silverback]

LOL.. I welded in flip flops today. But it was the grinding that got me.. burned the heck (PG13) out of the top of my toes.

 

[TacoXpo]

I wouldn't call it lazy.. I'd call it surviving! I went out and welded up the shock tower on the raisin tonight.. the temp of the metal (in the garage before the sun hit it) was 139! It was hot as balls... I quit.

Not really.. but I sweated my ass off for those 8" of weld.

Zoom's waiting for the pic of the 8" 'weld!'

 

[Silverback]

Well it was 8 inches but only a few at a time... its how I tell the wife its 8 inches

Not pretty but I had sweat dripping my eyes

 

[BirdTRD]

LOL.. I welded in flip flops today. But it was the grinding that got me.. burned the heck (PG13) out of the top of my toes.

X2!
I occasionally burn myself welding.

I always fudge (PG13) myself up grinding.

I've ruined numerous shirts grinding. "I just came home from work but I'm just gonna go grind something real quick." [an hour later I come back in the house with mini burns all over my work/casual clothes].

 

[Silverback]

damn, thats what happened to me today. I came in after 15 minutes of hardcore grinding and completely soaked with sweat... considered myself lucky and changed clothes.. but not shoes. 10 minutes later I charbroiled my toes doing some "touch up" grinding.

 

[BirdTRD]

Charbroiled, huh?

Toes look like brazil nuts?

Perhaps you caught the reference to the tacky nickname of those.

 

[TacoXpo]

Well it was 8 inches but only a few at a time... its how I tell the wife its 8 inches

Not pretty but I had sweat dripping my eyes

Nice! I must say, Marlon has spoiled me with welds on my truck. Now I feel I would just eff things up compared to his!

Zoom was impressed but thought it would be thicker!!!

 

[balakay]

After watching the contractors at work lay down beads I feel like anything less than what they could do would just crumble under any pressure. May have to call one of them up when its time weld up my front spring hanger.

 

[Silverback]

I hear ya.. I know guys who just lay down rows of dimes.. like on Pauls pig. We can do it too.. just takes practice.

 

[TacoXpo]

I hear ya.. I know guys who just lay down rows of dimes.. like on Pauls pig. We can do it too.. just takes practice.

That's a blue eyed fact! I remember in college, you couldn't pass the welding lab until you did! It's just a matter of practice and method!

 

[BirdTRD]

When push comes to shove, proper penetration on the welds is a thousand times more important than how pretty it is.

I can have the gun set too low, lay down a gorgeous bead, and proceed to break by hand or with a bang of a hammer because it's just sitting on top of the metal.

Conversely, if the gun is set right, I could lay down the ugliest bird shit bead you've ever seen and know it's never gonna break because I successfully melted those two pieces of metal into one.

Ideally you can do both.

 

[TacoXpo]

When push comes to shove, proper penetration on the welds is a thousand times more important than how pretty it is.

I can have the gun set too low, lay down a gorgeous bead, and proceed to break by hand or with a bang of a hammer because it's just sitting on top of the metal.

Conversely, if the gun is set right, I could lay down the ugliest bird shit bead you've ever seen and know it's never gonna break because I successfully melted those two pieces of metal into one.

Ideally you can do both.

Where else does this apply in life?

Good looks without penetration is worthless! Good penetration is even better!

 

[Silverback]

Rofl. Damn I wish she was my housekeeper!! My housekeeper is in their 50's and doesnt look like that.

 

[TacoXpo]

Rofl. Damn I wish she was my housekeeper!! My housekeeper is in their 50's and doesnt look like that.

When I was younger, my friend had this smokin' hot au pair!!!! I liked visiting! I hate to admit it but well, oh never mind!

 

[Anathollo]

After watching the contractors at work lay down beads I feel like anything less than what they could do would just crumble under any pressure. May have to call one of them up when its time weld up my front spring hanger.

Yeah I knew guys that would do that while smoking, talking, and generally not paying attention. And the bead would be perfect everytime.
I used to grind metal for this one welder named cowboy. He would fall asleep TIG welding bc his helmet was dark and I would have to fix the beads and grind everything down. It was pretty funny at the time. I think we were all delirious from overworking and heat exhaustion!

 

[BirdTRD]

Where else does this apply in life?

A zen statement indeed.

I was actually thinking the same thing when I typed it.

I still think like a teenager. I can't even say the word penetration without giggling and/or getting horny.

...And now back to your regular programming, Lexus- A Love Story.

 

[mdngsfn2]

Cant stand the music but check out TOYOTA vs Jeep in Youtube if you havent --some really nice Landcruzers lifted !!!

 

[drew02a]

Cant stand the music but check out TOYOTA vs Jeep in Youtube if you havent --some really nice Landcruzers lifted !!!

Do you have a link?