Just made some patches for the lawn roller. Have a few small ones to make then I’ll try welding them in after a little more practice https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/aec5eb04c709469fccb7d01882233b91.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/3c0de0f041a371e0568406c8c4aec4eb.jpg Sent from...

Simclardy wrote:What's the distance between your tip and the metal (ctwd- contact tip to work distance)

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I would guess between 1/4” - 1/2”?


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Its very rare where you weld a 2 pieces butted flat against each other like that because it gives you very little penetration. What you want is a groove to fill. Grind a bevel onto the edges of those 2 pieces you have there so that when you butt them together you have a V groove along the joint. Th...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200413/53088bb900a008ead10d48ddf23e4e8f.jpg Ok this is on 5/45, the correct setting according to the chart for 3/16”. Still doesn’t look 100%, maybe I’m moving too fast? This welder is rated at only welding up to 1/4” so maybe this is all it really maxes at? Sent ...

It's not wetting out, or penetrating properly. You have a nice steady hand. Is 40 the wire speed? Did you use the chart on the door Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk You are 100% correct, I went back and looked at the chart and I didn’t have it set right. Yes, 40 is the wire speed. Looks like I ...

It's not wetting out, or penetrating properly. You have a nice steady hand. Is 40 the wire speed? Did you use the chart on the door Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk You are 100% correct, I went back and look at the chart and I didn’t have it set right. Yes, 40 is the wire speed. Looks like I sh...

Just laid my first 3 welds. Here’s the info: Hobart Handler 140 Set on 4/40 75% Argon 25% Carbon Dioxide Set on 17 cfh Hobart .030 solid wire Pretty nasty 3/16” scrap metal (only thing I had in the garage to play with) Here is the first: https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200413/6bf42ff10eda813e1645...

Just laid my first 3 welds. Here’s the info: Hobart Handler 140 Set on 4/40 75% Argon 25% Carbon Dioxide Set on 17 cfh Hobart .030 solid wire Pretty nasty 3/16” scrap metal (only thing I had in the garage to play with) Here is the first: https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200413/6bf42ff10eda813e1645...

I have a Metabo 10” dual bevel sliding miter saw and it is a quality tool. I got it discounted around Christmas but would have no problem paying full price for it. I also have a folding hitachi table saw which is what made me look for this miter saw. No need to pay more for red or yellow in my opini...

Thank you for the quick replies!


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Hello all, A first timer here and in need of a little advice. Technically a second timer because we were taught welding back in shop class in high school but so many years have passed, I do not count that anymore. It may be a dumb question, but I have one regarding grounding. I know you’re supposed ...