I welded some 1/8” mild steel brackets to 1/16” tube last night, as I am building a cart for my offcuts. 80 amps, #7 cup, 2% lanth tungsten. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/a8d6c866d31a7ea9e2c33b45e751dc24.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190214/2efb274bb267dee938d1075bcfc4b899.jpg S...

Arc-Zone tungsten grinder Hope you'll post a review of this I got the cordless Sharpie DX[emoji769] Adjustable 15°- 45° Grind Angle, and while in theory the adjustable angle is nice, in practice, the fixed angle is probably a better value. OTOH, the cordless setup is worth the premium. It comes wit...

Well, here’s a trick to saving money, and a hack for having the air capacity you might need. Just grab some tanks (many folks throw away old compressors due to the motor being shot) or some piping. Plumb yuor small compressor into the tanks/piping for storage. I like this idea very much. In general...

In the shop the PM 45 rules. PM65 on a table. The only way to fly.Gotta have serious air with that beast tho. Was slowly tilting towards the 45XP until I realized I don't have the air for it. My California Air Tools quiet and oil-less compressor, which I like, does 5.3 cfpm at 90PSI, and I don't ha...

So the hood came today, and holy smokes!!! It is SO GOOD. I ordered a few front covers (one comes in the box), and +1.5D cheaters. Turns out the cheater replaces the inside cover and I also got a 5-pack of that, which will be returned. IMG_2734.png The headgear is nicely adjustable, and I gradually ...

OK I just pulled the trigger on an Optrel Crystal 2.0. Hope I won't regret it.

My 2 cents: [...] Yes, I spent more on this unit but after having been burned with the cheap chinese models from Eastwood, it was worth every penny. The peace of mind knowing it's going to work when you need it to was also worth the extra costs to me. Cheap Chinese junk does not get to play. The qu...

My problem is that I don't know what I don't know. My shop has an air compressor, and I have 220V; the majority of time I will be in the shop. I prefer not to get a plasma cutter with a built-in compressor, because of cost and noise (my compressor is in auxiliary room, and it's a quiet California Ai...

I am thinking of getting a plasma cutter. My needs in terms of speed and duty cycle are limited as a home gamer. Most of what I'd do be 1/4" where I need quality cutting, with occasional sheet metal and rare thicker stock (1/2" with coarse cutting ability), for outdoor sculptures. My shop ...

I recognize the Invertig and its cooler on the left, and the Propulse. What are the other units?


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LtBadd wrote:If your DE is pre-clearlight then I would say it's a good upgrade.

Bought it in late 2015. When was clear light introduced?


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I am currently using a Miller Digital Elite and was wondering if the Optrel e684 is meaningfully better. Would happily upgrade but am not sure if the step-up in quality is perceptible. Any thoughts? Thanks.

I am a rank beginner, having bought my Invertig 221 about 2-3 weeks ago, still learning to lay semi-acceptable beads, but let me share HOW I chose my welder. First, you have to look at yourself and the type of buyer/user you are. Were the last few important tools bought on price alone, versus mainly...

I wold suggest you switch to carbon steel now, develop your skills on that, then return to ally. You'll have a better chance of developing the necessary skill and experience feeding filler, torch manipulation, and puddle control without the tendency of the base material getting away from you. You a...

bruce991 wrote:You may want to consider that option.

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Sorry man, the client is very specific


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Some other things you should understand welding stainless (since your intro post explained you're new to TIG) [...] Hope this is received as intended, helpful and constructive. Good luck! That was VERY helpful. Thank you, I am grateful for you sharing this wealth of knowledge. Hope I can contribute...

I agree. The whole tempo thing is the icing on the cake when you've already nailed down every other parameter, and now the only thing to move onto is stacking evenly spaced dimes. Tempo will not hold the torch for you at the correct angle, it will not set-up the torch parts, it won't set the machin...

Why does this post remind me of a pic of beating a dead horse? Not sure, but that is my learning style. Take notes so I can replicate and go back if I change something and it does not work out. As a hobbyist, I sometimes take a leave of absence of months, and surely is nice to go back and pick up s...

My wife asked me to build a table like this one: PD_2165_ALT1.jpg It is 48'x24' and 36" high. Would build the legs from 2x2" stainless steel tube and the foot rest would be 2x1 while the brackets are 3x1. The top frame will be either angle or 3x2 tube, and will add with a 1” wood top surfa...

Day 4. Played again with aluminum, and tried to improve consistency. In the meantime I forgot about proper angle: day 4. 01.jpg But at least I realized immediately what am I doing wrong (or so I think). Then tried to fine tune the heat: day 4. 02.jpg Finally, tried to jam down on the filler: day 4. ...

Strongly encourage you to sign up for formal live training. Face and voice with an experienced human is best. My LWS offers classes but are booked until January. I work full time, and welding is a hobby, so need to see how it fits in my work calendar too, but I want to take some face-to-face. Also ...

It is not a rule. Those are simply the guidelines that I personally use. It's not something that I consciously think about because it is only a small part of the puzzle. With TIG welding, everything plays a part. For example, gas flow also plays a huge part. Joint geometry also plays a huge part. T...

My local steel supplier has cut offs from larger orders, for $0.65/lb for steel and $2.25/lb aluminum I check them out the about once a month and basically pick up their leftovers.


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cj737 wrote:Weldmonger store : heli-hook

I see -- that is pretty cool!

Impressions from Day #3 of TIG So I continued to practice on 1/8" Aluminum (called my supplier and they said it's 6061). I am cutting 6x4" pieces here is the third from today: day 3.jpg I made a few changes: first, I increased the frequency to 200Hz and it seems the puddle is better (can't...