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by 600SL
Mon Oct 29, 2018 6:38 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Can't see where where I'm running the bead
Replies: 19
Views: 5410

Re: Can't see where where I'm running the bead

As you get older you also tend to post twice! :lol: Hahahaha Good One! I hear ya on light sensitivity changing as you get older, I made a home made LED light "4-CXB3590 Cree" and mounted it over my welding table, I had to install a dimmer switch on it as I miscalculated the output, on hig...
by 600SL
Sun Oct 28, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Can't see where where I'm running the bead
Replies: 19
Views: 5410

Re: Can't see where where I'm running the bead

At age 62, I have really been fighting the battle of vision. This became especially true with MIG welding. I could not see the crack I was trying to weld. and would consequently completely miss the area I was trying to weld. I have tried several things. 1) More ambient light. 2) Task lighting. Inclu...
by 600SL
Sun Oct 02, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from NC
Replies: 2
Views: 232

Hello from NC

Just moved to NC about 4 years ago from CT. I finally got my welder back up and running. Only problem is I suck at welding despite doing it for about 45 years. I had a great welder I used to use in CT but he is still in CT and I am down here in NC. I guess I will have to pick up the torch.