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70' GMC · 03-28-2010, 09:24 AM

I passed mig and tig but the tig booth I had had a draft in it so I had to sit in the corner n bump up the argon a lil my vertical looked awesome good bead and good penetration. I like stainless the color is cool and it don't burn through like aluminum. What will I be tigging with aluminum

**El Jay** · 03-28-2010, 10:19 AM

Sounds great, Travis.
Keep it up.

70' GMC · 03-28-2010, 10:30 AM

I like the welding better than food inspector

724wdcopper · 03-28-2010, 10:46 AM

welding is a lot of fun. good job! keep it up!

TennesseeZ · 03-28-2010, 11:40 AM

Travis that is great news, so much better than what you were posting about a couple years ago! Keep it up, Soldier.

1974ChevyC10 · 03-28-2010, 12:31 PM

good job man glad to hear your enjoying what your learning/doing.keep up the good work.

Schwinn68 · 03-28-2010, 12:40 PM

welding is a great skill to have and can help you into a great career. We have a helmets to hardhats program that is designed to do this very thing. It helps soldiers transition into civilian live and gets them into a great career. A very good friend of mine took advantage of this. He came out of the Marines and we served our apprenticeship in the same class

dammitmitchell · 03-28-2010, 05:14 PM

DUDE food instpector seriously? EFF THAT!
if they give you a chance take an aviation unit's back shops.. you'll have the most diversity of welding there, you will do everything from little trailers all the way up to complicated welds on acft..

GOOD LUCK! and GOOD work kiddo! keep your head on straight and avoid the MORONS...
later!

67ChevyRedneck · 03-28-2010, 06:02 PM

Keep it up, you'll be able to fix your truck on your own before you know it

**Stocker** · 03-28-2010, 06:08 PM

Good job, Travis! That skill will help you work on trucks later on

or could land you a good-paying job. Never stop learning, you're doing great!

70' GMC · 03-28-2010, 08:25 PM

I'm not doin under water welder a little too dangerous and I can't swim

70' GMC · 03-28-2010, 09:12 PM

I'm not doin under water welder a little too dangerous and I can't swim

tcb-1 · 03-28-2010, 10:11 PM

proud of you, Travis. the skill of welding is not just a good occupation while your in the service, but a very well paying job (union or not) in the civilian sector.

**N2TRUX** · 03-28-2010, 10:15 PM

Awesome news Travis. No matter what happens later in life, welding is a skill that you will appreciate having. Keep up the good work soldier.

chevyboy55 · 03-28-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 70' GMC

I'm not doin under water welder a little too dangerous and I can't swim

That could make it dangerous

GOOD JOB Travis we're pulling for ya!

big blue 72 · 03-29-2010, 08:56 AM

Great job on the welding, but you DO need to learn how to swim.
Comes in very handy in life.

70' GMC · 03-29-2010, 06:49 PM

I can't wait to get to a unit and weld all day and then get deployed and be stuck in a shop welding.

ERASER5 · 03-29-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 70' GMC

What will I be tigging with aluminum

FYI, the machine shop that I used to be associated used tigged aluminum 99% of the time. If they were welding steel, good chance it was a G job.

Aluminum is tough to TIG, but well worth learning. Personally, I struggle with aluminum TIG also, but then I am an old fart and can't see like I used too.

cableguy0 · 03-29-2010, 07:40 PM

Knowing how to weld with anything put in front of you will pay off. Lots of shops dont want specialty people. They want a guy who can do whatever needs done. Welders are always in demand. Its a skill that goes with so many different jobs its crazy but having the welding certs etc will get your foot in the door.

70' GMC · 03-29-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cableguy0

Knowing how to weld with anything put in front of you will pay off. Lots of shops dont want specialty people. They want a guy who can do whatever needs done. Welders are always in demand. Its a skill that goes with so many different jobs its crazy but having the welding certs etc will get your foot in the door.

I know and my welds have to be top notch I don't want a ****ty weld with no penetration I don't want to live knowing that my welds didn't hold and killed the guys in tanks that I had fixed that would mess me up. I'm doing my job the best to my abilities and I will ask my unit can I goto a college to get more training or see if I can talk them into nadc or wyotech

tcb-1 · 03-29-2010, 09:33 PM

keep your head on straight, stand tall, and ask good questions. talk to your c.o. about more schooling.

70' GMC · 03-30-2010, 06:55 PM

I hope I start welding sometime Wednesday or thursday

70' GMC · 04-01-2010, 06:36 PM

The trailer can do it all but its a loud diesel engine even with ear protection

03-28-2010, 09:24 AM	#1
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating I passed mig and tig but the tig booth I had had a draft in it so I had to sit in the corner n bump up the argon a lil my vertical looked awesome good bead and good penetration. I like stainless the color is cool and it don't burn through like aluminum. What will I be tigging with aluminum __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

03-28-2010, 10:19 AM	#2
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating Sounds great, Travis. Keep it up. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

03-28-2010, 10:30 AM	#3
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating I like the welding better than food inspector __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

03-28-2010, 10:46 AM	#4
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating welding is a lot of fun. good job! keep it up!

03-28-2010, 11:40 AM	#5
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating Travis that is great news, so much better than what you were posting about a couple years ago! Keep it up, Soldier. __________________ 93 Yukon 89 Silverado Z71 SWB Sport 91 K 2500 Silverado "Lobuk-Worktruk" A MAN OF HONOR DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO. Gettin' old ain't for sissies. Last edited by TennesseeZ; 03-28-2010 at 11:41 AM.

03-28-2010, 12:31 PM	#6
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating good job man glad to hear your enjoying what your learning/doing.keep up the good work. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

03-28-2010, 12:40 PM	#7
Schwinn68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minooka IL Posts: 191	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating welding is a great skill to have and can help you into a great career. We have a helmets to hardhats program that is designed to do this very thing. It helps soldiers transition into civilian live and gets them into a great career. A very good friend of mine took advantage of this. He came out of the Marines and we served our apprenticeship in the same class __________________ Ben _____________________________________ 1971 Chevy shortbed 350/4-speed sold 2005 Chevy Duramax EC/4x4 Local 597 Pipefitters certified TIG MIG and stick welder

03-28-2010, 05:14 PM	#8
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating DUDE food instpector seriously? EFF THAT! if they give you a chance take an aviation unit's back shops.. you'll have the most diversity of welding there, you will do everything from little trailers all the way up to complicated welds on acft.. GOOD LUCK! and GOOD work kiddo! keep your head on straight and avoid the MORONS... later! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

03-28-2010, 06:02 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating Keep it up, you'll be able to fix your truck on your own before you know it __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-28-2010, 06:08 PM	#10
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,809	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating Good job, Travis! That skill will help you work on trucks later on or could land you a good-paying job. Never stop learning, you're doing great! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-28-2010, 08:25 PM	#11
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating I'm not doin under water welder a little too dangerous and I can't swim __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

03-28-2010, 09:12 PM	#12
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating I'm not doin under water welder a little too dangerous and I can't swim __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

03-28-2010, 10:11 PM	#13
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating proud of you, Travis. the skill of welding is not just a good occupation while your in the service, but a very well paying job (union or not) in the civilian sector. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-28-2010, 10:15 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating Awesome news Travis. No matter what happens later in life, welding is a skill that you will appreciate having. Keep up the good work soldier. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-29-2010, 08:56 AM	#16
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating Great job on the welding, but you DO need to learn how to swim. Comes in very handy in life. __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club



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03-29-2010, 06:49 PM	#17
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating I can't wait to get to a unit and weld all day and then get deployed and be stuck in a shop welding. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

03-29-2010, 07:40 PM	#19
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating Knowing how to weld with anything put in front of you will pay off. Lots of shops dont want specialty people. They want a guy who can do whatever needs done. Welders are always in demand. Its a skill that goes with so many different jobs its crazy but having the welding certs etc will get your foot in the door. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

03-29-2010, 09:33 PM	#21
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating keep your head on straight, stand tall, and ask good questions. talk to your c.o. about more schooling. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-30-2010, 06:55 PM	#22
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating I hope I start welding sometime Wednesday or thursday __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

04-01-2010, 06:36 PM	#23
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: doing good in welding moving sometime to armor plating The trailer can do it all but its a loud diesel engine even with ear protection __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!

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