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Old 06-20-2011, 12:08 AM
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Gas weld looks too cold, probably butt welded. He needed to not have the pieces flush when he welded, the bottom piece should have been held back half the thickness. That way it's more like a fillet weld, lots stronger. Harmonics play a big part.
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