Screw it to a piece of plywood and use circular saw for rough shape...then either cutting wheel or band saw, oxy for final shape.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:36 am
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: What’s best way to cut expanded metal?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8521
- by Mac's Crew
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:18 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Do I really need a water cooled torch?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5937
Re: Do I really need a water cooled torch?
I use my water cooled torch when I will be welding for a long period of time. But I typically have my air cooled on. Aluminum is the only exception to this.
So unless you are using super high amps, long periods of time, or AL it's completely up to you.
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So unless you are using super high amps, long periods of time, or AL it's completely up to you.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:45 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Miller vs HTP on thin aluminum
- Replies: 49
- Views: 7146
Re: Miller vs HTP on thin aluminum
HTP... the service is going to be better... maybe a wee bit slower if you have to send it in... but better. I ordered a dinse plug for my Lincoln from them the service was way better than Lincoln. That is what I have to say. Service
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- by Mac's Crew
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:04 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Tapered or balled tungsten?
- Replies: 10
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Re: Tapered or balled tungsten?
I am no expert but have done both... I like tapered. It will ball a bit on it's own.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:03 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: 16ga mild steel
- Replies: 49
- Views: 5572
Re: 16ga mild steel
No expert here... moving to slow and gass
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- by Mac's Crew
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:48 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5196
Re: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
As promised...
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- by Mac's Crew
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:48 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5196
Re: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
Double posted fixed via phone
- by Mac's Crew
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:59 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5196
Re: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
Right a single angle. I chose 30° and I know it isn't a perfect 30° but it works well for a bevel hasn't got a bunch of chemical impurities worked into it. Mainly because it is a version of a drycut saw. So I just have to grind back an inch or so to remove rust and whatever else is there. Sent from ...
- by Mac's Crew
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:31 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
- Replies: 21
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Re: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
I'll take a picture when I head back out to my shop... but it works out as a degreed plate that bolts to the shoe.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5196
Re: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
I recently aquired one of these...
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/ ... ws/6370-20
we use them at work occasionally, but not consistantly. I love these for cutting plate and heavy tubing. Have already made a bevel adapter.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/ ... ws/6370-20
we use them at work occasionally, but not consistantly. I love these for cutting plate and heavy tubing. Have already made a bevel adapter.
- by Mac's Crew
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 9:48 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5196
Re: Table saw or cordless circular saw?
We had 3 of those dual counter rotating bladed saws at work... they didn't last a day. Trying to cut 1/4 aluminum tread plate. Now we do have a tendency to take the lifetime guarentee as a challenge accepted, but one would think that durability should last more thatn 8 hour shift. The 2 minutes I ra...
- by Mac's Crew
- Tue Feb 18, 2020 9:15 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Table Casters
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1767
Re: Table Casters
2 things... 1) convex casters roll better and (2) higher quality casters also roll better.
I am spoiled by having Colson Caster distribution center here in town.
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I am spoiled by having Colson Caster distribution center here in town.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:46 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Aluminium tig beginner
- Replies: 63
- Views: 14787
Re: Aluminium tig beginner
Edit... you said it was #7. But I use the rule of 2 x cup size for a base.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Tue Feb 18, 2020 8:36 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Aluminium tig beginner
- Replies: 63
- Views: 14787
Re: Aluminium tig beginner
I agree... with the gas issue... that looks like a #6 cup... I would double your gas see if that helps.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:55 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Best way to cut square
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4220
Re: Best way to cut square
PREFACE: How Square? 1) Band-Saws (laydown) work, but require checking... sub 1 Degree is great if blade gets dull walks too 2) Dry-cut (non modified base & back fence) cut good for welding 3) Dry-cut saw (Modified base and Back Fence) cut GREAT 4) Abrasive saw makes a mess Cold-Saw Cuts GREAT, ...
- by Mac's Crew
- Tue Feb 11, 2020 4:35 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG Torch Parts & consumables; Standard?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 818
Re: TIG Torch Parts & consumables; Standard?
They are the same.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:08 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: AC/DC TIG Welder that runs on 480 3 Phase power
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2349
Re: AC/DC TIG Welder that runs on 480 3 Phase power
An electrician can drop a 220v outlet in for a small fee. That was option 1... others will have other options I'm sure. But if you can run 480 3 phase I would. Never have a problem with being under fed.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Sat Feb 08, 2020 10:24 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Pulse Settings?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2596
Re: Pulse Settings?
Also thank you for the replys and Oscar now I have more to study.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Sat Feb 08, 2020 12:32 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Pulse Settings?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2596
Re: Pulse Settings?
Just doing work for myself and the beautiful lady I get to call my wife... getting the kids interested and basically being a pain in the wallet.
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- by Mac's Crew
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 12:21 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Pulse Settings?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2596
Pulse Settings?
Howdy Folks, First post here, and while my machine has pulse I have never used it. To be honest I am not opposed to using the feature, but I don't truly understand why I would need it. OK I know that it is not NEEDED, but why would a person want it? Lord knows that I am not the best welder around; b...
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