He could be running an old sync. Lots of cleaning on those machines. But you don't need He for a ckean puddle. These were done with pure argon and 75% EN balance. You'll get there!

He's definitely pulsing hard. When you can see the "ripple" mirrored in the cathodic etching, that is a sign that a heavy pulse is being used. If he was holding his foot steady, you would not see that in the etching. Moving around tubing is all about torch angle. If you don't roll your wri...

Working on my wiggly foot.

Is it too late to return the kit? I fear a lot of that will go unused. I know I am only a sample size of one, but I only use small gas lenses and wedge collets for 1/16" and 3/32" tungsten, #6 and #8 cups for most work (6 when I want to save a little gas), and then a Toxicfab 12 for stainl...

You crack me up, Steve!

You guys are too kind.

You know...the usual. Bike stuff. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/26233754164_05fb033e04_z.jpg Ryun P by Mike Zanconato , on Flickr https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/26839146575_190b249606_z.jpg Ryun P by Mike Zanconato , on Flickr https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/26805043056_ef3c220a5d_z.j...

pgk wrote:Keep up the good work Mike, Iv'e seen some of your custom frames you have done big thumbs up!!

Thank you!

The fan on my 280 runs quite a bit, especially on AC. But I usually can't hear it over the cooler

Ti is still in the prototype phase, so I would ride it. But if it was a customer bike and it didn't meet my own QC, it would mean starting over.

Here's a thread about a tubing drill I do regularly in all materials, especially if I haven't worked with a particular material in a while.

http://forum.weldingtipsandtricks.com/v ... f=5&t=8476

With practice, perseverance, a thirst for knowledge, constant self evaluation, the ability to laugh at your mistakes, and a good attitude, you will be great!

Unfortunately, it needs to be titanium.

The voltage is across the arc gap, not the lead length.

And add an extra dip of filler to fill the crater.

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Playing with the macro lens on the camera today. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1514/25050206934_f45c82be68_b.jpg Eric M by Mike Zanconato , on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1510/25588064431_823d2e5e13_b.jpg Eric M by Mike Zanconato , on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1526/25654563056...

I use a 9 gold for thin wall tubing.

I would experiment between 0.7-1.5 pps. For me, anything between 3-20 pps gives me vertigo.

The expansion only works with the card inserted.

I would not spend that much on a machine that old. I know that dynasty machines keep their resale, but that's an awful lot when you consider you are 2/3-3/4 of the way to the cost of a 210DX. I suggest using your current machine until you feel held back by it and understand the reasons WHY you are b...

Same here also.

This is the silver I use. Excellent quality. And their fluxes are better than any I've used.

http://cycledesignusa.com/wp/?page_id=55

A better week this week. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1536/25086554886_9a84e87cc2_c.jpg Leo W by Mike Zanconato , on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1442/24994696032_f3ed1a3ce3_c.jpg Leo W by Mike Zanconato , on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1460/24486051873_90bef240b7_c.jpg Geoff S ...

Looking great!

Nice, Rick!

So beautiful!