elobire's build thread

**psycho_fling** · 21st June 2010, 19:59

to weld ti and ali well you really need to know your stuff

steel is fine and a good point to learn from

**elobire** · 22nd June 2010, 16:11

im trying to learn how to weld better before i buy the materials, so far what i can weld is too weak for what i want.
i think the welder is a gassless mig with a coil thing.

im going to go look for some guides on the net as well, see if i can pick up any tips.
still havnt ordered the axe mechanism yet, i have to go to the bank first but i want to order them this week so they are here just after i finish my exams (monday).

**typhoon_driver** · 22nd June 2010, 17:07

MIG welding is the simplest form of welding and a good one to start out on. Best advice i can give is to first relax, find the correct distance from the material and then move the torch in a slow steady manner along the weld path keeping it that same distance from the material

**xtreme** · 22nd June 2010, 19:06

Get Calum to help you out with welding, Im sure hes got a few spare pigeons.

Seriously tho Mig is nice and easy, Its harder to get a good weld with gasless mig than using mig with argon/co2 but should still be good enough for what you need. It can be tricky at first getting the right power and wire feed speed combination.
Make sure you have enough power to penetrate (thats what she said) then just play with the wire feed.
It would probably be easier sombody showing you if theres anyone you know close by that can weld.

**calumco** · 22nd June 2010, 22:00

yh i can sell u some pigeons no problem just pm me :P

**elobire** · 23rd June 2010, 14:22

whats a pidgeon?
also how do i connect the motor for my axe to the reciever, will i need another speed controller?

**typhoon_driver** · 23rd June 2010, 14:52

You will need some form of interface to allow the receiver to control it. Either a speed controller however I'd be more inclined to use a big relay activated by a remote controlled relay (dimension engineering battleswitch or similar controlling an automotive relay or bigger).

Others have wired up relay based axe systems in the past so they will be able to advise you on a suitable diagram (can't think of it off the top of my head atm)