Gas welding aluminum

[@robjackson41]

I've gas welded aluminum but have to say you made it look effortless. Nice.

[@readchesterton]

Hey Sean it is texasstar and Zeke from DTT! We are starting the new year out by watching you!

[@monkeyBsilent]

Hearing some explanation would have made a huge difference

[@donnh8004]

I had a high school shop teacher do an aluminum weld for me and he did it just like that. I was amazed. I guess that it just takes practice plus watching this video is helpful. Thanks for that.

[@SuperHurdman]

Sean what is the name of the flux you used? I see someone asked but I guessed you missed it!

[@adamellison2220]

Best instructional video ever! Not a word spoken, just get on with it and it's done!

[@freedomisntfree131]

except the fact that he isn't welding anything. he's brazing. huge difference. weaker joint.

[@11statamn]

Flux type and how low of a lense that you can see the ripples?

[@happytobereligionfree9648]

It looks like you're using a carburizing flame. Is that to reduce oxidation of the aluminum from reduced oxygen in the mixture?

[@gustavoadriangiudice397]

Yes.

[@matthiasschulze393]

your were like painting the stick on for the convex side...when you touched up the concave side, are you seeing a molten weld pool?...have you proven good penetration on other pieces of aluminum welded this way?

[@kbtube8125]

to bad there was no mention of torch heat, what he brushed on, the filler rod, why he went over the inside bead with the troch only, if the bead should be hammered out or sanded. what type of gas, the importance of working clean.

[@LT1derland]

Fantastic work by a very skilled individual.

[@cristianpopescu78]

Amazing! Is it propane suitable too?

[@rb26dett32]

I'm a noob to oxy acetylene welding. I've used torches for heating, bending and cutting but never for welding and literally nothing with aluminum. I was just wondering if you "NEED" a welding tip to do welding or is it possible to weld with a standard cutting torch tip? Just asking because I have so many random cutting torch attachments but not a single welding tip. It seems like it would use a whole lot less gas and it's also a lot smoother it seems. The tips are also not that expensive but I was just wondering if you knew. Thanks!

[@smp4616]

I'd recommend a welding tip, doing aluminum this way is about the hardest method for aluminum, why add to the difficulty by using less than optimal tools

[@SirHenryofRR]

I can only agree with that statement - if only because a standard cutting torch produces a much wider flame that could put too much heat into the rest of the piece(s) being brazed.

[@mtrltoolman]

rb26dett32 👍

[@mtrltoolman]

rb26dett32 good question

[@leonardpearlman4017]

Cutting torch tips usually have multiple preheat flames, and are hard to use for welding, they are more like the "rosebud" tips used for general heating. To WELD you want to take the cutting attachment off, and put on a regular tip that just has one hole in it! They aren't expensive, and last a long time if you don't abuse them. I have used a cutting torch preheat flame for brazing, just to heat up something generally.

[@gxlbiscuit]

Great vid do you have any details like tip type or rod material?

[@nevrobinson8530]

Tip No 2 or 3 you can just cut some rods from the Ali sheet .

[@JOHNPAULCARMODY]

Great vid thanks for sharing. What kind of flux are you using?

[@Micscience]

I wonder if that got good penetration? I know it is sheet metal but it seemed like it welded really fast. I have never welded aluminum I have casted it but not welded it and I have heard it is very different.

[@briangillespie4160]

All fun and games till that torch falls in your crotch. Good video though, gonna try this on my boat!

[@Grosmeo]

I TIG weld aluminium no problem but this, never been good at this. He knows what je is doing.

[@sugey349]

spectacular bro, what gas did u use?

[@1908Rick]

A little explanation of what you're doing would be helpful.

[@kbtube8125]

so true. i just posted a list of things people might ask if thinking about doing this.

[@shortribslongbow5312]

Well done!

[@cerkez.2023]

Detailed equipment information: gas welding a cafe racer fender

[@kxg305]

Did the cat get your tongue?

[@michaelszczys8316]

Okay. You’re good. Better than me. ( on to the next video )

[@BgEsy123]

I've heard people say oxy welding alum is impossible. Never done it but from what I've seen it's not that difficult 1. flux 2. suitable tip selection like anything 3. low pressure (3-5psi) 4. Right color lens so you can see the wrinkles start. My $.02

[@Gavreeli]

Those people probably can't fillet braze either. My instructor can make fillet braze beads that look like TIG beads, with multiple passes too! Amazing.

[@obfuscated3090]

They are grossly ignorant. Ignore them. Most welding of aluminum on WWII aircraft was done with acetylene. The opinion of some shmuck on the street is worthless. Seek knowledge from weldors instead. If you wish to sample quality torches Ebay is a great place to find them. I have Victor, Smith, Linde, L-tech and other brands from the 1930s whose seals pass nitrogen pressure tests (I rebuild my own torches and regulators) in excess of factory recommended limits. For the canonical gas welding book, get a copy of the Oxwelder's Handbook no later than 1939. Cheap online. Ignore later versions.

[@leonardpearlman4017]

?? At one time this was all there was! That and Carbon-Arc welding for heavier stuff. A special lens that cuts out the Sodium Flare (that yellow light) from the hot flux is really helpful! "Didymium Glass" lens or glasses.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

@@obfuscated3090 Solid reply and i can tell you have a shit ton of experience. I doubt you grind much!!!

[@gustavoadriangiudice397]

Hello friend, Thank you for the inconvenience of showing your work, I have to weld aluminum pipe for cooling you can tell me how you prepare the flux that you use to paint the piece. Thanks and Sealth from Mendoza Argentina. Gustavo Adrián Giúdice.

[@stensonlindal7929]

whats the number on the welding tip?

[@kayleegirlful]

what is the name of the flux your usin? thx

[@SuperHurdman]

Fantom flux

[@jesuszprieto963]

whats the rod code or classified number

[@РусланМатрос-я8м]

It's cool work. the TIG welding is unnecessary absolutely

[@dustywilson5461]

like watching grass grow

[@umpalumpa222]

Estupendo, genial, asombroso me gusta¡

[@billfleming6880]

Magnifique!

[@dylanetaft]

Isn't this brazing? Either way nice work.

[@dylanetaft]

Yes - it did not look like they were using mig or tig, more looked like a brazing rod and flux. It looked like cooler temperature fabrication too, so I was curious. You can weld alu with oxy-acetylene, I think, but it's super hard and I think done at hotter temps than seen here?

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Dylan Taft He's just using heat and filler rod, same as welding with TIG. Not brazing.

[@waynebird3218]

Flux & filler? Would be helpful

[@pbmachines972]

hey dude Aladen not sure I spelled it right is the flux I use and you should cut strips of the same material your welding for your filler

[@Dsoginventor]

I gave a thumbs down for his not answering anyone’s questions, not to mention he doesn’t say a damn thing about how to do what he’s doing.

[@craigmunday3707]

Nice

[@freedomisntfree131]

this is brazing. not welding.

[@OlTrailDog]

I don't really like to flame, ha ha, someone's efforts. But I too decided to thumbs down your video for lack of information and response to folks who asked simple questions.

[@daveremian6324]

To much rod and your not using a carbarized flame.

[@jeroekoe]

Carbadized flame? You mean a blue one?

[@clist9406]

Its soldering, not welding

[@leonardpearlman4017]

Naaaaaah!

[@robertfritz5999]

edit your video