Building a 1934 Ford Street Rod
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Jerry Uttrachi's love affair with hot rods began in the late 1950s. While he was still in high school, he built a 1941 Ford Opera Coupe, using a 1/8" over-bored 1951 Olds engine that he built in his basement. Jerry entered the welding field in 1963. He learned a good bit about welding along the way, eventually becoming the 2007 president of the American Welding Society.
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Worm Tracks...Causes and Cures |
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Have you ever encountered worm tracks in a horizontal fillet when using an E-71T-1 wire? The problem can be easily fixed by switching to an E-70T-1 flat and horizontal position cored wire.
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Gary McBride of Duluth, Georgia, created this "lawnmower chopper" by combining a Craftsman LT 4000 lawn mower with the front fork and wheel of a 1960s motorcycle. "This all started on a dare/bet from a friend of mine who said I couldn't do it," Gary says. "That was all I needed." He bought the lawn mower on eBay for $150. The front fork and wheel came from a dismantled 1960s chopper, and the gas tank from a Harley Sportster. The steering neck and bearings were also purchased on eBay. More» If you've had an unusual welding project or just had some great success working with ESAB welding or cutting equipment, let us know! We'd like to share your story with others. All published stories earn the submitter an ESAB FASTRAK promo kit including:
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And The Winner Is... Did you ever wonder if anybody actually wins something at the annual American Welding Society Convention? My name is Kenneth Karwowski and this is my story. More» |