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by rick_barter
Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:28 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Too good to be true?
Replies: 5
Views: 1417

Re: Too good to be true?

The Maxstart 150 is a stick welder. I don't know why he's showing a MIG gun with it. If you're interested, ask some follow-up questions to feel out whether or not he knows what he's selling. But, I'm very skeptical too. I think they sell for $850 new. What's $300 for piece of mind? If you want one, ...
by rick_barter
Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: ground clamp
Replies: 6
Views: 3500

Re: ground clamp

Have you seen this article? http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/mig-welding-tip-19.html I have seen these clamps at welder's supply places and even at Tractor Supply. Here are some copper clamps online: http://www.weldfabulous.com/Welding-Cable-Holders/Ground-Clamps/Lenco-02030-500-p7521299.html htt...
by rick_barter
Sun Dec 05, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: MIG - Problem with wire feeding on my Millermatic 252
Replies: 5
Views: 5704

Re: MIG - Problem with wire feeding on my Millermatic 252

All: The wire looks good. The drive rollers look like they have a very small amount of surface rust, but nothing too terrible. The tension was adjusted per the setup video. But, that was like a year ago. I do not have one of the felt wire cleaners around the wire. I guess I should. I did adjust the ...
by rick_barter
Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Galvanized pipe welding
Replies: 4
Views: 3315

Re: Galvanized pipe welding

My welding instructor said to always drink a glass of milk before you go to bed after welding on galvanized. Frankly, I opted for a respirator.

But, then again I do other crazy things like wear safety glasses and ear protection. :D
by rick_barter
Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:22 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: ive yet to post my progress...
Replies: 1
Views: 1376

Re: ive yet to post my progress...

Nice welds. Is that a Synchrowave 250? What size breaker are you running it off of?
by rick_barter
Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Boss finally let me build my new welding truck
Replies: 19
Views: 9819

Re: Boss finally let me build my new welding truck

This is awesome, man! How do you figure out how and where to put the mounting stuff? I'd love to see your plans or pictures of the full progression. Very inspiring!!!

rvb
by rick_barter
Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Headache Rack
Replies: 9
Views: 12114

Re: Headache Rack

Nice job! How'd you mount it? Bolted to bed rails?
by rick_barter
Thu Dec 02, 2010 11:01 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: MIG - Problem with wire feeding on my Millermatic 252
Replies: 5
Views: 5704

MIG - Problem with wire feeding on my Millermatic 252

I have a Millermatic 252. It's a great machine, but I seem to be having a problem with the way the wire is feeding. I haven't changed the tension on the spool or anything. I am thinking maybe it's that that the gun lead isn't straight enough or something. Does the lead have to be perfectly straight?...