For what ever reason I cannot upload file link. But if you google lincoln electric consumables guide eu. You should find an explaination of the iso code system. ISO has got different designations than aws. But most countries still use aws and ignore ISO unless they need to use specific consumables o...

Did you say you bought 4?
Just curious as why 4? Did HTP make a quattro welder for mythical creatures who fabricate ?
They look good, the pot on the handle is interesting. Hopefully whoever picks them up can review them.

Yup definitely sounds like you found the right amps and stick angle for the job.
Sounds like you are still having fun with it then

Hi semih, Did you change the insulator as well. Sometimes, most times, the standard insulator doesnt seal perfectly with gas lens cups. Especially with stubby setup. If you want to check for a leak purge gas through and then turn bottle off. Leave for a few mins to see if regulator pressure drops. I...

It causes a lot of smog and slag spray. Breathing protection is a must. It very difficult to keep the power source away from it all if you have a fair bit to do. We take covers off ours and blow them out fortnightly and a lot crap comes out. Rarely do you air arc without grinding so it can add up to...

I will start by saying that I am unsure as to wether you actually need certs to do the job. If you dont need it then get a cert to prove you can do the job, buyer confidence type thing and just dont recertify unless you need to. Certs are a great way to sort the pro from the hobbyist. Hobbyist are g...

Good Morning from Australia
It s great that you are enjoying your trade and pushing boundaries, Travel and covid is a bit different these days. But hopefully it will buff out.
I worked abroad for a while too, but she whinged a bit, I had to let her go.

Yup. I know. Was waiting for a package and wondered why it never showed. Till I read that, thanks bro, I still didnt know. But after not getting a package since July, I let Weldmonger know and they hot shotting it over through DHL. Hope it gets here. Customer service is pretty good with that lot. Th...

Id say keep it, but thats just me. Many thing are made in parts on smaller tables and put together. How not flat are we talking. Packers are usually fine. Two straight square tube or rect tube with help of a level, can extend a table nicely. A set of wheels to move it around can make it more useful ...

Yeah we know. Hence the not wanting to be bad news bear comment. It is obvious that it wasn't used much. I didn't know it was new........but...... a crack is a crack. What brand of bike. Some welding procedures can be different batch per batch. WPS are for the procedure, they don't make assumptions ...

I dont do politics or such but seeing as though this directly affects welding, here goes. When we sacked all those hard working guys cause off shore crap was 'cheaper' and we all were told that we thought it was a good idea and the rest of us got shouted down with words like intolerant and other out...

You could make a tighter frame, my welding table is 4mm thick, it doesnt matter cause it has a tight frame. The crossmembers are close together out of rect sections and has no flex.
I only use it for precise kinda work. I have a nice concrete spot larger stuff,
Like trusses and jig making.

Hi, I will start with the fact that I dont understand the business model you want to pursue. Not all of us run our own businesses and those of us that do probably do as moonlighting. In any case its not for the underprepared. I would encourage anyone interested to get the skills first and the tools ...

https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/Weld ... ing-Guides

This link may help, there is ALOT of info dont get overwhelmed and dont over think it. its to help you enjoy welding not suck the fun out of it.

Yeah and no. If your amps are close to great and weld builds up a little heat etc you can close the arc a bit, whats called smother the arc. Dont drown it just bring it closer, but if your amps are way out it not as effective. I wouldnt worry about that yet as beads wont need it. Except edges. I mea...

You are very close. Just heat control and handspeed and thats something we always doing anyway.
You would be ready for V ups soon

Yeah you're right, it is very satisfying and always something new to learn.
If your keen and safety focused you should be right finding work.

Depends on what you are welding 1.2mm flux core will go up to around 30volt. If you can keep up :) 2mm obviously higher. Solid wire a nudge more. I believe that wire feeder is a heavy industry shipbuilder, the knobs are so you set it well away from power source. Remotely. If yours is similar to that...

7016s change slightly brand to brand, the metal deposition is to standard its just thier individual operator appeal recipe that changes. Wia are the industry got to. It used to be cigweld 55u, but Wia came in cheaper with twin coat and were slightly smoother to run. 55u and cigweld are now used a ta...

Q (of Qanon fame) has been hiding cryptic messages in the naming structure of TIG torch lines. All will become clear when Q drops the anon and rises to power, and the codes will become instructions and make perfect sense. My CK 17 air-cooled 3 series torch told me just the other day that I should g...

Hi All, I own a 66 Mustang and its in need of some love. I decided that I need to learn to MIG weld in order to do the work myself. I apologise in advance for any complete newbie questions! After many hours researching what to buy, I purchased a SIP T166 MIG welder. I'm currently working on the fro...

Thanks for the replies and suggestions :) I am wondering, why do they need 6010's high penetration for pipe welding? It seems most pipes are welded open root.. Couldn't any old electrode penetrate fully in this circumstance? Or is it this fast freeze business which part of the appeal? Cheers Good q...

Useless question, but, does anyone know what #17, #9, #20 etc actually mean?
And why 18 is a watercooled 17
But 20 is a WC 9?
Etc.

I tell ya what, this 6010 stuff is stroppy. I have been welding up a welding cart, and using 2.5mm box steel. Some of the fit up was.. shall we say.. sub optimal. When filling in the gaps, its such a balancing act to not make a massive key hole. I'm on about 35 odd amps, and if I don't get the righ...

That trailer is pretty cool, that bike is too. I have been collecting those sort of bike trailer cargo bike plans for a little bit. Carla cargo used to have a full wiki page, love those guys. Thanks for the link, its very similar to a bullit but with plans......much appreciated. Gotta love open sour...