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by UniqueTouch
Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: Lincoln Square Wave Tig 200
Replies: 1
Views: 3949

Lincoln Square Wave Tig 200

Good looking and functioning machine. Comes with regulator, gas hose, tig torch, copper ground clamp, dual voltage cords. Asking $1275
by UniqueTouch
Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: First time trying tig
Replies: 21
Views: 3444

Re: First time trying tig

okay guys your favorite time. more questions lol. We all know that pipe is expensive and not easy to come by. I have someone who was supposed to be able to give me all the pipe i wanted but looks like that wont happen for another 3 months or so because they sent him to another state to work to finis...
by UniqueTouch
Tue Mar 03, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?
Replies: 27
Views: 8601

Re: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?

sounds good. I think I will def do that. I have someone who wants to purchase my machine. So atleast I wont have to come out too much more out of pocket and atleast it will be a new machine that i know has only been in my possession which i like bc i know how i take care of my things.
by UniqueTouch
Tue Mar 03, 2020 5:41 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?
Replies: 27
Views: 8601

Re: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?

thank you soldier I appreciate the advice. I was looking at those machines online too. I have a square wave tig 200 that i have been using and getting a lot better on. If you were me would you sell my tig200 and buy the machine you mentioned or should I just buy a straight up mig machine and keep th...
by UniqueTouch
Tue Mar 03, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: First time trying tig
Replies: 21
Views: 3444

Re: First time trying tig

Thank you poland. Any time you guys have suggestions please keep them coming. working on getting the right stuff and tools to be able to practice successfully
by UniqueTouch
Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: First time trying tig
Replies: 21
Views: 3444

Re: First time trying tig

Appreciate all of you guys very much. Thank you for not making fun of me and encouraging me to proceed and get the training. I love welding. Got a buddy who’s father in law is the boss at a welding company/construction said he will get me all the pipe I want for practice. Will def get those sizes. H...
by UniqueTouch
Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: First time trying tig
Replies: 21
Views: 3444

Re: First time trying tig

Only had 100amp . 3/16 steel. I assume I would need a larger than 1/16 tungsten which I only had available and prob what 120-160amps?
by UniqueTouch
Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: First time trying tig
Replies: 21
Views: 3444

Re: First time trying tig

thank you coldman I appreciate it. Your apparent knowledge is invaluable. Thank you for your advice. The school does not start until march 31st. I have a small landscaping and asphalt sealing business so I am trying to practice every day while I am not having to work. What do you suggest I practice ...
by UniqueTouch
Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:00 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: First time trying tig
Replies: 21
Views: 3444

Re: First time trying tig

also what i wanted to ask you guys was how many passes are you allowed to make on pipe when you are welding it any size pipe. Does it matter how many passes you make when you are filling it and than capping. I know you are supposed to go a lot more than i did just wondering for when i am practicing....
by UniqueTouch
Mon Mar 02, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: First time trying tig
Replies: 21
Views: 3444

Re: First time trying tig

Thank guys. Yea i just grabbed it out of a bucket of pipe i had. I made this stand to hold plate to practice stick welding so i had it just sitting on the the stand i made and I did it standing up. My main thing was from that do you think if I continue to practice and go to school that I will eventu...
by UniqueTouch
Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: First time trying tig
Replies: 21
Views: 3444

First time trying tig

Had some 1 inch pipe in the shed. Only made two passes. Didn’t do a good job fitting it and didn’t purge it obviously. Let me know what ya guys think.
by UniqueTouch
Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:55 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?
Replies: 27
Views: 8601

Re: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?

I appreciate the advice. I ended up just buying a gas powered machine. Definitely would like to get it where I can plug the house in. If i could get that done for a around a $1000 Id do it in a heart beat. ScSoldier im sorry to keep bother you I just dont know who else to ask and when i call the loc...
by UniqueTouch
Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?
Replies: 27
Views: 8601

Re: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?

Thank you ScSoldier I appreciate it and thank you for taking the time to answer me I really really appreciate all your help. Im excited. Getting better. Think I found a welding school/class that I am going to be able to make while working full time. Everything is a decent distance away from me but t...
by UniqueTouch
Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?
Replies: 27
Views: 8601

Re: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?

Hey guys. Got to use my machine today for an hour or two while we had some nice weather and most importantly some time. I was running 7014,7018,6013 rods. I think i was running them too hot. Can someone help me with the settings on this machine. if it is on max 130amps does that mean from 5-10 that ...
by UniqueTouch
Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Advice on building skid
Replies: 14
Views: 2416

Re: Advice on building skid

Yes I agree. Realistically I’ll never pull it out if full but just in case it an issue or emergency that I needed to pull it out that would be really only time taking it out. The one truck I want to put it in isn’t used for anything really or hauling so it would not be an issue leaving it in the bed...
by UniqueTouch
Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:36 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Advice on building skid
Replies: 14
Views: 2416

Re: Advice on building skid

Ya I have a caterpillar 246c I can pick up full pallet of pavers no problem
by UniqueTouch
Thu Feb 13, 2020 11:40 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Advice on building skid
Replies: 14
Views: 2416

Re: Advice on building skid

Thanks guys I appreciate your expertise. I actually have 4x4 1/4. Going to hit the supply yard tomorrow and see what I can get. Draw something up in the am before I go.
by UniqueTouch
Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Advice on building skid
Replies: 14
Views: 2416

Re: Advice on building skid

Ya I hear ya that’s what I thought. I have a 3x3 by 1/4 inch tubing at the house which I could use I was just hoping to use something a little less expensive than that ya know but it is what it is. I want it to fit in the back of my 8ft bed on my 7.3 power stroke mainly. Occasionally it will go in m...
by UniqueTouch
Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:33 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Advice on building skid
Replies: 14
Views: 2416

Re: Advice on building skid

Another person recommended 2x2 .125 what do you think about that and which is cheaper? Thank you
by UniqueTouch
Thu Feb 13, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Advice on building skid
Replies: 14
Views: 2416

Advice on building skid

Hey guys any advice, suggestions, or specs would be greatly appreciated. Looking to build a skid for a pressure washing setup. Going to put a 300 gallon tank on it which I would like to be able to pick up with skid steer if it is full or not full to take in and out of my truck or mason dump. Wonderi...
by UniqueTouch
Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: My first stick welds
Replies: 11
Views: 2081

Re: My first stick welds

Just bought this machine recently like explained on other forums. I got a box with a new stinger along with leads and tweco Part no. 9510-1110 and also praxair pro star part number prs99578. Im wondering do the 9510-1110 bolt onto the machine where the pos and negative ports and do the leads get hoo...
by UniqueTouch
Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:43 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New from NJ need help
Replies: 3
Views: 769

Re: New from NJ need help

Just bought this machine recently like explained on other forums. I got a box with a new stinger along with leads and tweco Part no. 9510-1110 and also praxair pro star part number prs99578. Im wondering do the 9510-1110 bolt onto the machine where the pos and negative ports and do the leads get hoo...
by UniqueTouch
Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?
Replies: 27
Views: 8601

Re: Anyone know anything about Lincoln gxt 250?

Just bought this machine recently like explained on other forums. I got a box with a new stinger along with leads and tweco Part no. 9510-1110 and also praxair pro star part number prs99578. Im wondering do the 9510-1110 bolt onto the machine where the pos and negative ports and do the leads get hoo...
by UniqueTouch
Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: ck9 flexhead torch 25ft with dinse connector
Replies: 1
Views: 1520

Re: ck9 flexhead torch 25ft with dinse connector

I know you said shipping but what state are you in?
by UniqueTouch
Sun Feb 09, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: 2 x Victor Long Body machine torches (MT-210)
Replies: 1
Views: 1543

Re: 2 x Victor Long Body machine torches (MT-210)

where ya located brother? and if you can send me some pics or post thanks