Hello and welcome. You will find lots of info in here from a lot of knowledgeable folks. As far as your machine goes, I think you should read the manual and then visit some sights that will describe the set up procedure and operation of the machine. You can search that machine specifically. There ar...

The ONLY way to learn is to do it. Things are looking up, just get yourself hood time. And by the way, good job on your name ,, Stan...

IF you know someone else who does tig welding, take your tungsten along and go see them. Let them give the tungsten a try.

welcome. I don't know why you would want to change tungstens, unless you are saving time from resharpening after dipping or messing a tungsten up somehow. BUT, as long as the ONLY thing you did was to change a tungsten, you should have no problems restarting. Make certain your base material is CLEAN...

I'm kinda thinkin that crack goes all the way around the flange, just not visible ... YET. Maybe get some SiBz on the there (away from the last visible area), after cleaning and then chase the rest of the fit.

Hello av8or1, New Year to you and the family. I'm always watching your posts. Sorry about the "illness" and the wait for the results. What type of welder do you use for the repair at the end of the drive. I'd like to get something for "distant" repairs from the shop and still kic...

hi spragz and welcome. You will want to make sure you are dealing with clean shiny metal to get good welds. It takes hood time to gain confidence. I am still not able to post pictures on this damn electronic thing. Welding is the same thing. Every day is a learning experience. Patience grasshopper, ...

Buggy is telling the truth about that motor. The darn thing twisted me right out of sneakers.

Welcome to the house. Doesn't the welding school give you any advice as to where to search OR help you ??

Esenti, I believe that you will sleep better at night knowing there is no worries about that frame taking a two way split and the operator not kissing the asphalt. I WOULD try to have the owner donate that frame to you so you can work on it just for shizz and giggles.

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hey murray, also look up the tig button. several folks supply them, you have to look them up. the thing is like magic, no moving parts and you can control the amps by squeezing a bit more or less. good luck.

tweake, i don't want to sound like a dingdong, BUT, how do ya know what it is when ya don't know what it is... I'm just pickin on ya ,, tweake. Is it just safe to assume that most bike frames are made from the same alloy?

did you contact SSC controls?

Ive messed with both ZiBr and AlBr. the AlBr was wanting AC tigging. I only put it on the surface just to try it and see the diff between the two. Make sure the surface is CLEAN. Show us pics of your results. I also ran into an older gent who was repairing cast iron with (oxy/acet) some cast rod and...

I'd see IF I could wake up Zanc and get his input. I can only see the rider going down the hill and have that bicycle turn into a unicycle at the most inopportune moment.

I would imagine you can trace the serial number for the mfg date. BUT, don't certain models come into existence during a certain time frame?

Oscar, I did take my 220 out and buggy fell in luuuuvvv with that one. Now I'll have to take the 200 tlp for a road trip. I know buggy has a plate full right now so I'd have to catch him on a "slow" day when he runs out of wire and the weather is co-operative. I'm not the adventurist that ...

sounds like the wrong collets for the gas lens. could be a mix up on either end. When you set the collet into the gas lens does the collet stick out a bit? and are the collets the proper size? Stuff does happen.

Funning around is good for the soul, it helps to laugh at ourselves and each other, BUT, don't ever forget where ya came from. It's ok to have at it for a while, BUT, the time comes to say WHOA, let's get down to reality and help each other. EVERY DAY provides a learning experience, IF it doesn't, y...

Buggy and I are about 1.5 hours apart,,,not a bad road trip and always a good visit. Recently made a day trip to charlotte, not a good trip, FAST but not a good one. I do believe that I have a standing invite to visit Tony down the bottom of Maryland. Always looking for "new things" to get...

What I've found .... porta bands are great addition to the tool room. the porta band will give you the same cut as a lower cost band saw, but quicker. dry cut saw is even quicker. abrasive saws make sparks. no matter which saw you choose, there will be pros and cons.

in your final picture, there is a little black piece beside the drive wheel. Is that a piece that came off with the wheel or is that a dark spot on the board? just curious as that might have caused a pinch on the shaft and make the wheel hard to get off. kind of mess up the tolerance.

hi drizzit...seems to me that Jody did a quick bit where he gave some info how to put an estimate together. Can't remember if it was part of one of his videos or is it was actual estimating video. I'll see IF I can find it OR you can do a search. I have noticed that there many differences throughout...

hello Kodokan and wlecome to the house. As far as the gas goes, you MIGHT be able to lease a tank of Argon cheaper than buying one. ASk around. I don't know your location, but seems that tank and gas stuff is a bit different in different parts of the states. As far as the machine and consumables,,,l...