this was the top of the torch, where you can attach the cutting head/rosebud/ welding tips. Got a fellow to re-die it (don't have any that big) for a reasonable price...it was going to be about as mmuch to get a new one as to buy a die that size.
thanks for the reply-
bo

howdy all- Have had a victor torch for a long time. today while moving with it, it was yanked from my hands and landed threads first onto some gravel and dinged up the threads, possibly beyond repair. Looking for folks who have used Smith or Harris. I got an open mind-anyone have an opinion on eithe...

tip of the cap to your shop-looks sharp! carts aren't bad either...but if I were to buy my carts, couldn't justify my pan/box break I want/need....lol

never seen these, but what are the curved spoolgun tips used for?
thanks-
mister bobo

good idea-lots more millers out there anyways...
thx!
bo

I have a nice swivel head Grizzly horz. BS. Works great. I paid $500 and change delivered. Grizzly has bigger ones as well. Their cust. service sorta sucks, but not much to go wrong with one of these anyways.
bo

1-glad you enjoy the new welder,new toys are the cats a$$
2-I am most impressed with the whole elect-gas for the greater good. nicely played with the extra outlet..

here's my craigslist link-feel free to make an offer


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... _500wt_951

may answer any questions.
thanks-
Bo

howdy-
I am looking to add a spoolgun, I have the LN 25 with a contactor kit. I am thinking I can simply plug it in to my Ranger 250 and get going. Am I mistaken?
Thanks-
Bo

howdy all- looking to move my Dyansty 200SD with coolmate 3, 12' ground, air torch, 50'Wet torch,6" stinger, foot pedal, lots of consumables. If this isn't the right forum for this, please feel free to delete it. not wanting trouble, just wanting to move my welder. If anyone is interested, feel...

don't forget to open the valve on the torch itself (if you have one), the WP17 has a button looking valve you turn that is mostly for the lift arc with no foot pedal.
hope it helps-
take care-
mister bobo

I think you fellers may have nailed me. The argon flow, but I think the bal. at 99 may have been too high come to think. Bead way too narrow, I'll bet 60 will help. fill my argon, lower my bal, and you were right-it boiled up like dirty cast. I figured that one being a skidplate, but it is hard to s...

ding ho! appreciate the quick reply! give 'er a try monday am with a fresh bottle of argon!
Thanks!
Bo

Cleaned for solid hour on a mini bike skidplate, 'bout 3/16" think. got it to where I needed it. Miller Dynasty 200SD w/ coolmate3/wet torch, 4043 rod, cleaned with acetone, 3/32 2%th tung, # 7 cup ,bal at 99%, freq at 100, amps at 115, pure argon at 30cfh, bottle under 400. some of the worst w...

got about 40# of a 44# roll of mild steel wire in my ln-25 that got rusty on the sides only (top or inside the roll seem to be fine after I took a couple of layers off) due Missouri moisture. Anything I can do with this besides hold the door open? The starts are rough , but once she heats up it goes...

what is the flowrate?

howdy all- buddy welding here-have a fishing reel the spot welds broke on. The ole boy said he'd prefer not to JB weld it, so here I am. It has 2 bases, one completely broke, the other not far from it. Thinking of drilling out the old spot weld, basically doing a plug weld with copper rod. I have ox...

did you purge? the pipe-I mean....

howdy- I have heard of using an inverter welder with an acid wash for doing SS counter tops. Anyone know the ins/outs of this, or a better idea? I have been using a belt sander and 3M w/ elbow grease after TIG. it works ok, but I think it can be better. maybe mig? help... Thanks in advance- mister b...

howdy-
try grinding a small spot where you clamp the ground to.
mister bobo

I am jealous-that looks finer than froghair split 2 ways! I may steal your plans for my 97!

Thanks!
sometimes I need to step back to see the obvious-I'm on a #6 cup using 1/16" 2%thor. Get a chance to do this Sunday-I'll bet a 3/32 will fix my problem with a #8. thanks for the wake up call!
bo

trying to get to know her a bit, putting down some $hitty beads. Got her set as Jody recommends (90Hz 65%balance) runs a fine bead going straight, laying one on the other. tried a fillet on putting 1x2" x1/8" aluminum stock at a 45degree, and can't get it to lay in-just balls up and collap...

I guess same rules apply as with any other material- thin/controlled/pretty=tig fast/thicker production work=mig (I use a miller spoolgun setup) outside windy=stick/dcep- I have had the best luck running aluminum rod like 7018, only faster-lots faster. 1 other thing-aluminum I believe to be the leas...

Call it Collick welding (collet with a stick-lol)...charge more $$..just a thought. I know I think about pricing up the stig (stick welding using another rod for MORE filler) welding when I didn't pay attention and have to repair the hole I blow out. It comes back to marketing! may the wind behind y...