I'm not very observant. So they do it backward in Alaska. Still I wonder why we use any level of CO2 in inert gas. Is it less pure? Cost less to manufacture? John should be able to explain what CO2, or any active gas, does to your arc, bead profile and why we add it. Also why we use argon and what ...

Daantman, Welcome to the forum. I am experienced with the 350MP running both steel and alum and might be able to help. We first mess a little more info. What exactly do you mean by "poor weld quality?" That leaves te door wide open. Also, are you running pulse, pulse on pulse and what are ...

So, being that your getting close Miller 252 and Lincoln 256, price wise, here's some things about them. If your gonna be welding a lot of aluminum, go for the Miller 252 and 30a spool gun. If your gonna be doing a lot of mig, spray, and duelshield, go for the Lincoln 256. IMO, ~John John, Curious ...

Otto Nobedder wrote:HAR!

Thank you, Brian!

That's the perfect song for this. (I have the album that's on, 'cause I'm getting old.)

Steve S

Steve,
Well, I must just be to young for that one, ain't never heard that great hit.
-Jonathan

exnailpounder wrote:That little truck just got scared thinking it was gonna have to tow something.

-Jonathan

....AND I HAVENT EVEN TOWED ANYTHING WITH IT!!! :x I have to disagree with that statement. I saw the pic of the hitch cover and firmly believe the weight of that alum was enough to overload your motor causing failure. Thankfully that happened mere seconds before the welds were to break on the hitch...

StevenPerkins,
That's a easy one. I am a class A welder, Sam (Greintime) is a class B welder and John (AKweldshop) is a class C welder Haven't you heard of the "A" team?

I have not idea, but I can Google it.
-Jonathan

Someone can give you the technical details but I would give you the answer of no. If your plate is directly on the block and your weld is over the block, the heat will cause the block to "explode" so to speak chipping away a small portion. As long as the projectile never had a chance of re...

Good for you noddybrian! I do not know for sure if this is the same but I feel it would be a good guideline for sure. We just went through Parker's Safety Works program (which was EXCELLENT) and through their training they show proper storage of hydraulic hoses, cool dry storage out of the sun, and ...

d.smith wrote:I mostly make repairs using GTAW, I have a miller syncrowave 250 and a miller passport plus, so I have access to all processes.

d.smith,
You should receive better help with your question in this section.
-Jonathan

Hvacr, I see promising improvement between the two plates. The only thing I can add to others comments is work on your consistency. Try to use those 6" plates working on your "stack of dimes" look. I remember starting with 6011 and it was a pain until I got it down decently. Keep up t...

Svetsare,
That is some impressive work there my man! You need to make a few more videos welding your SS pipe SMAW.
-Jonathan

Looking good John. How does that machine run compared to other Lincoln models? What about compared to Everlast?
-Jonathan

Eldon,
Looks awesome. It seriously looks like a Muppet!! In a way, it resembles Animal.
-Jonathan

Steven, I agree with both John and Steve. I would ask more questions before you dive into the waters of independent qualifications. I too am ASME IV qualified/certified but through my employer, Brasfond USA. They paid for everything, which was quite expensive and I am only qualified to weld under th...

400 feet per second, can you imagine that? That my friend is welding!
-Jonathan

exnailpounder wrote:I tried welding 14ga. steel with 200 amps and 400 fps...it didn't work...I don't know whats wrong with that crazy welding machine

There is your problem, you were not moving fast enough
-Jonathan

olddog,
Welcome to the forum. You might be new to welding but I am sure you have many experiences you can share to help us out.
-Jonathan

Luis,
Welcome to the forum!
-Jonathan

Yohanne,
Welcome to the forum! We would like to hear more about your apprenticeship and your interests. How is the welding world in Portugal?
-Jonathan

AKweldshop wrote:I just feel people worry to much about the settings, and not the welds.

Do it how you like.

How do you think we get said welds? Settings maybe?
-Jonathan

Hi all: Just wondering if anyone else is using this machineg and believes it burns far hotter accodring to its dial and metal thicknesses. I was welding 1/8 inch and was far below that on the temperature dial :?: :?: . Just weld. Who cares about settings? John, Seriously??????? That's how you answe...

Eye wood a gree!
-jonathan

Matt,
I say bring it up and we can hook your "bumper hitch" to mine and we will see if it holds up.
-Jonathan

Bride2be, Welcome to the forum and congratulation on your future marriage!! I am glad you came to us for help. I agree with Dave on the Thermal Arc machine. Not to get to confusing but Everlast is a great brand and very affordable. In the link is all their TIG welders and I would go with a 200 amp m...