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Did these tailpipes for a buddy. .065" wall 304. Spent a great deal of time taking measurements and doing the math for a good fit and tight joints. Never welded something like this, it was definitely a learning experience.
 

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Bad ass bud, single wall right? Time to get out the Mother’s and clean them up.
 

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Bad ass bud, single wall right? Time to get out the Mother’s and clean them up.
Thanks, yeah no jacket, these will go with a set of cmis on a 496. The cmi headers dump the water at the end of the collector. They are at the polisher now
 

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Did these tailpipes for a buddy. .065" wall 304. Spent a great deal of time taking measurements and doing the math for a good fit and tight joints. Never welded something like this, it was definitely a learning experience.
Nice job. What are some of the things that you learned?
 

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Nice job. What are some of the things that you learned?
Thanks. I already knew this so I guess you could call it reinforcement; measure twice, cut once, preparation is key. An accurate, tight fitting joint produces a much nicer welded connection ( especially for an amateur welder ).

Learned better torch and amperage control, big deal when welding thinner materials.

Learned about purging, and why its vital to stainless tubing joints. If I end up doing more of this, I'll put together a better purge set up, I used a lot of gas purging these. Thinking I could waste less and achieve good results
 

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Thanks for the information. Have you spent much time welding before this? I ask all because I want to pick up torch once more. I started back in the day brazing then welding. I have also done stick and mug.

I assume that you are doing right and that is what I am after to do as it is the one I have not done.

Are you in Havasu? If so I’d like to check out your set up some time.
 

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Thanks for the information. Have you spent much time welding before this? I ask all because I want to pick up torch once more. I started back in the day brazing then welding. I have also done stick and mug.

I assume that you are doing right and that is what I am after to do as it is the one I have not done.

Are you in Havasu? If so I’d like to check out your set up some time.
Very little welding experience prior. A little bit of mig and now learning tig. Had the welder next to the shop I work at give me some pointers, reading and of course some you tube.

I live in temecula, so if your wife decides you guys need to go wine tasting give me a shout
 

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Very little welding experience prior. A little bit of mig and now learning tig. Had the welder next to the shop I work at give me some pointers, reading and of course some you tube.

I live in temecula, so if your wife decides you guys need to go wine tasting give me a shout
We are in CA often. Might have to reach out when we are in the area and have some time. Would it be during business hours or a time after hours?
 

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We are in CA often. Might have to reach out when we are in the area and have some time. Would it be during business hours or a time after hours?
Weekend is best, at work during the week. Shoot me a message when you're headed this way
 
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