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Old 03-05-2018, 11:14 AM
G.T.Metz G.T.Metz is offline
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Thank You for the info. and advice Jim and JM, Using same cable I have welded for past 10 yrs. Old logging cable, no clear coat, 6x7 wire core. There is some alloy in it as I get 3 different colors/texture when etching. Problem is between the weld heats, 2nd weld doesn't want to take to the 1st, 3rd not to the 2nd. Just that conjunction as then next inch or two will weld. Did open up the cable, flux and retwist on several of the billets, no luck. Will try the charcoal tip (never heard that one), if insanity continues. Did get a successful billet yesterday, however, I had to grind a LOT more off the outside than usual, spiral gap was only about 1/3 deep. Interior was good??? Scratching my Head! Have 20 mule team in shop that I use for my fur pelt clean-up. Might try a shorter section and try to weld in one heat instead of multiple. Means smaller knives but less frustration. Will let you know if I find anything out. Thanks again and have good time forging! Greg
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