Posts by Don Paul

  • Welding question

    Quote from psychobilly

    Here's my take on the subject......If I were to make just spot welds that are going to be grinded down (like I believe is what Dan is going to do) I would use a MIG welder with .040 stainless wire with a .045 tip. If I cannot find .040 I would use .030 to .045 with the next size tip. My gas mix would be 90% helium- 7.5 argon- 2.5 c02 trimix if can't get that mix would use pure argon. I would set my cfm between 12 and 20 on the gas regulator. Try and buy the most expensive mig welder you can afford in the 220v or a 110 that would go to a high setting and use no extension cord on the welder. Stay away from the ''hi-lo'' mig welder crap. Get one with the multiple settings like ''A B C D E'' on Linlcons. Most important get a wire brush with stainless bristles not the one with brass or plain steel bristles and clean the hell of the area to be welded. GET A PIECE OF SCRAP SHAFT AND ADJUST YOUR SETTINGS AND PRACTICE YOUR WELDS, MAKE SHURE YOU GET ENOUGH PENETRATION. Also make shure that your polarity on the welder is set right for your kind of welding. ( flux-cored welds are made with reverse polarity- ground is + and your gun is neg for gas welding is straight up but follow your welder's specs.) WIRE SPEED IS VERY IMPORTANT. Or do like Papaa said and try a stick welder with a stainless electrode......you might get away with it. This recomendations are not for show quality welds that are going to be used in the aerospace industry but would work for what Dan needs.


    I talked to Dan last night and found out he is not trying to weld fin tabs on shafts like I previously thought.
    So yes Dan, these are very good procedures for what you are doing. :thumbup:


    Thanks for the great post to him Billy.


    Dan, look on Criaig's list for a good self darkening hood or a good flip down. Don't weld in shorts of flip flops unless you want a farmer tan.;)


    Cheers, Don

  • Waterproof Case for Touch Mobile.

    Quote from jcmeng

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    I just can't get over the name Don Palo :thumbup:


    Do you think my GF will like it? I want to dive Cuba next year maybe I could fit in better.:thumbup::thumbup:


    Cheers, Don

  • Welding question

    Dan, for what you are doing you need to....


    1.. Find a kid that can TIG weld ( tungsten Inert Gas) like a pro for gear swap...or...
    2. Take a a advanced welding course at a vocational school, than invest a lot of time to get very good.
    3.Invest way too much time in becoming a very proficient welder with TIG...a art in itself for the quality you will be happy with.
    4. Do what you do best.. pay someone to do the rest.
    5.Do not pass go...no brazing, no shot gun,( MIG) no gas.
    6. Buddy up with that Ray guy.
    7. Move to Cali....;)^^


    Cheers, Don Palo

  • Padauk Super Euro build

    Quote from behslayer

    Don,
    You're awesome.
    When I said Ramp in this case, I meant for the line coming off the reel in a forward position. Like a Recessed bevel into that Chunk of wood infront of the Reel so the line would have a place to sit.


    I know;) just showing the flip-side.My reel's beveled front edge is flush with the barrel, by winding the last turns to the top of the spool my line is ''tight for the bite''.


    Cheers, Don

  • PFI course in Belize June 23-26

    Quote from Dan

    Why does no one ever want to post about those safety issues? Just that the course was great. I guess I'll never know what those safety issues are.


    Some day when my freezer is restocked I'll get some training from Mermaid Girl. I remember being very pissed off when I could not get air in French Poly with out a card and had to get citified in 80.


    I see a time when I will not be allowed on freedive photo trips over seas without a card from from a accepted freedive agency... the writing is on the wall.


    I have had life saving training and it has helped me save lives. Looking forward to taking a Freediving course to possibility save myself, not looking to dive any deeper then what I chose to hunt or shoot film at.


    Cheers, Don

  • Padauk Super Euro build

    [quote='behslayer','http://spearfishing.world/forums/index.php?thread/&postID=53039#post53039']It might be nice to extend that recess to include the Reel. You could also think about including some kind of "Ramp" into the center of the bevel to allow the Line to peel off unobstructed.


    Here is a primitive one made from White Sea Bass Otolith bridging a tapered ramp on my old Tiputa gun. The ear bone bridge prevents line from finding it's way under the wood and 6061T6 spool, which would be '' Bad to the Bone''^^


    Cheers, Don

  • Alaska Sea Hunter

    Welcome, when you say that your a '' experienced diver'' is it SCUBA or free.... just want to help you on a safe path.


    Camo is not necessary but a comfortable wetsuit really helps one relax while keeping warm in the sea.


    Scuba type fins are great for certain needs just like any other underwater tool. I would find some long fins that fit you well and swim with them before your trip to the blue.


    Cheers, Don Paul

  • Deep Diving Mentor

    Quote from Ramon

    El diametro interior de los tubos de aluminio o carbono son de 2’5 ctms, si la pieza hace eso en su exterior ira bien.
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    The interior diameter of the tubes of aluminum or carbon are 2.5 ctms if the piece does that on the outside will be fine.


    Fadel tooling can forgive all sins.;)^^


    Cheers, Don