KG1257, Do you mean "whip"? or "weave"? You can definitely weave 7018's going vertical up. Whip and Pause is more likely associated with 6010 or 6011 fast freeze type electrodes and is an entirely different movement. When you weave, the tip of the electrode is moved back and fort...

Alexa,
I'm good with your description of the tig process, but I'm still looking for clarification on how it is the opposite of SMAW. Any thoughts on this matter?
Thanks

I do have numerous pairs of denim jeans with mysterious holes in the front of the legs just above my boot tops! hmmmmm.

This whole discussion of polarity versus penetration has perplexed me for some time! With GTAW, DCEN is supposed to focus 70% of the heat at the work and 30% at the Electrode (Tungsten) for deep penetration. With SMAW, DCEN is supposed to focus 70% of the heat at the electrode and only 30% at the wo...

I've got ya both beat in the years married category! 33 years this July 26th!
ooops....didn't see the 34 there! That trumps me!

Hey Steve, Bare with me if I missed something here, but I'm a bit confused by a comment you made in this thread a while back! "6013 is an AC-capable rod, but if I were to use it DC, I'd go electrode negative for the extra penetration, since 6013 is not a deep-penetration rod in AC mode." I...

Was your 4G plate an open root test? Did it require 6010 for the root?

Where were you having most of your troubles?

We pulled the little Miller inverter out today and tried to burn 6010 electrodes 1/8". These things just won't maintain an arc! 7018's run fine.
Is it the open circuit voltage these units put out that limits them?

Nice work!
I'm thinking the one on an angle is for the MIG gun, the vertical one is for the stinger, and the fork one is to hold the TIG torch?
We need a shot of all three hanging in there!

I don't get it! I just checked this thread now. The original poster comes on here with a very detailed post looking for help....and then just vanishes!

Very Nice! You are indeed a lucky man.
I'm curious as to how those little Thermal Arc machines perform. I was looking at one last year as well. Seems almost too good to be true, but if they really can do all three functions, it is a great deal!

Very sorry for your families loss, Steve. My condolences.

A "standard" multimeter is capable of reading DC amperage, but usually only in very low ranges. Possibly 10 amps at best. In order to do this, you would have to place the meter in series with one of your cables. Just the small size of these leads on the meter is enough to tell you that the...

Steve, will that method give you actual welding voltage, or just the "unloaded" weld voltage (sort of like open circuit)? I thought you would have to have someone measure the voltage at the terminals inside the machie while you actually welded with it? Maybe it is just the "constant v...

Now there is a good use for the HF welding cart! That is a nice set up and some pretty sweet toys you have there!
Thanks for posting!

That 10/3 cord is pretty light for that current draw. I'm guessing that they didn't use the machine to it's full capacity and were therefore able to get away with it. 75 feet is a log way for an undersized cord. As far as you cutting it down to make a multi-purpose cord, no problem. It would be nice...

Of course in fairness to myself, I am also frozen up to my arse in snow and ice this time of year. Now if I was in sunny and warm California......lookout! lol. At least that is my story and I'm sticking to it!

Way to go! That is looking real nice! I like that suspension system on the front. What I admire the most, is that you had an idea and a plan...and now you are making it happen! I envy you on that! I have a couple of ideas of projects in my head, but unfortunately, they are resting there! You sir, ar...

Nope, still no worky! lol

Thanks Steve,
I ended up picking up the "pickling paste" today. The stuff works awesome! It is almost instantaneous. The container says it is Nitric acid and Hydrofluoric acid. I now have more than I could ever use!

Hi! Welcome to the forum....and stop rubbing it in about Vegas being warm and sunny! lol It is damn cold here!

Thanks Guys!
I did find some "pickling paste" at our local welding supplier. It is quite pricey at $108.00 per half gallon though. Naval Jelly used to be common around here, but not so these days. I used to use it to kill rust on car bodies.

Hey guys, I have seen Jody mention "Nitral" and there are all kinds of references on the web to using Nitric Acid to etch the cross section of welds. Where can you easily get this stuff? Is there a commercially available solution through welding supply houses to do this? We just want to be...

Welcome to the forum paullywog1973!

Hey, I have been to OHIO....does that count?
Actually, I have been to Chardon. It is a very nice little town!