grinding the welds

[JonnyJonDogg]

ur sig doesnt work^

 

[Jdbug_rob]

Does anyone else besides me think grinded welds are a joke?
Either lay some nice beads down or dont make them at all.
The only time welds should ever be grinded is when they are in the way/making room for a fit etc.

YES.

 

[JDBen]

people that hate weld marks are like people that hate crusts on their bread.fussy....

 

[JonnyJonDogg]

mmmm i love a bit of crust

 

[JDBen]

... :| ...

 

[the_SD_local]

Grinding = weakening. Cory knows whats up. If you have a big sloppy weld that needs to be grinded down just to look good then you obviously don't know how to weld and should not be making parts. Also, if your welds are big and sloppy that is a pretty good sign you are running cold and aren't getting any penetration so by grinding it flush you effectively remove any strength the part might have had.

I personally would not make or ride and parts with ground welds and I can say this from experience.

 

[JonnyJonDogg]

the man has spoken

 

[Lil Steve]

the man has spoken

Yes he did.

 

[Jdbug_rob]

welds look good IM
but it some places they need to be grinded down, getting crown race's on sr forks for example
but i have never grinded any weld more than it need be. just enough to get crown race over.
as i wouldnt want to sacrafice strength.

people that hate weld marks are like people that hate crusts on their bread.fussy....

not fussy, i just don't see the point in eating something i don't like