Correct, F stands for flex and V for a manual argon valve.
(Valve required only if welder isnt equipped with a solenoid for the gas.)

Sorry for off-topic but this is what we do with old tanks in the north :mrgreen

http://youtu.be/hG0Rq-FiHBQ

At least it will give people an idea of how much energy stored in a 3000 psi tank...
(Last run was only about 580 psi)

Welcome

Go to http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/ and use the search field. search for "strong hand" and you will find lots of good stuff that Jody (the site owner) has published

Hi Anders. After what i heard, the 1050 Alu, that we have here in Sweden, you should use 1100 rod, cause the 4043 and 5356 make weld to hard, to work on, and will crack. I bought all 3 types of rods, and in different dia, have not tryed them all out yet, since im prepairing my shop. I bought my rod...

Yeah, foolish but today everything is only about how to wrinkle as much cash as possible out of your operations in short time.
Volvo cars, well not my choice, and they are chinese now.
Finns better in hockey, seriously

Sorry about the material confusion, it is 1050A. Someone told me 1050A is our name for 3003 but I just looked it up and the EN-numbering is the same as your AA-standard. :oops: But youre probably right about the shrinkage anyway. And yes, the rods are hard compared to the base material. I normally o...

Otto Nobedder wrote: I'm sorry I spoke so quickly.

Steve S

If everybody would think through all possible scenarios there wouldn't be much said in the world.

Sometimes thinking before talking is like wiping your b...t before you s...t

...and 99 things of 100 you say is usually spot on

Hi brother, strange seing a "Finn" with an ESAB logo :D Should be like swearing in the church in the land of Kemppi ;) -Did you clean the metal before welding? Yes, light sanding and wiped with acetone. -Any gas leaks possible in your TIG? Possible but not an obvious problem since welds we...

Thanks, have been looking for other fillers like 1050 and 1100 but couldn't find them locally. Need to try harder...
I just dropped a question to my closest decent weld shop, which is 80 km away. Not listed but I've had luck before...

Sometimes when welding 1,5 mm (0,059") I get small cracks along the seam. Welding 3003 (I think, 1050A its called here) 55-75 amps, tried 4043 and 5356 filler. I grind down the welds almost flush and then planish with hammer, then it sometimes cracks. Not swinging the hammer as a blacksmith ;) ...

Otto Nobedder wrote: Who bonds lead to lead?


Steve S

Its quite common while laying roofs but usually soldered.
when OP mentioned "on site" I read "construction site"

I cant comment on the particular machine but more in general what to look for. The clamping device is of the same type as many machines. I'm using an Evolution chop saw which have the same clamping device. The problem with that clamping device is when the acme screw doesnt follow the work piece as y...

Dont know what equipment you have but here's on way of making the bent piece. Take a thick piece of rubber, place the sheet on top, place a pipe or rod on the sheet that has the diameter you need and press down. Hydraulic press or in a bench vise, not much pressure needed (unless the size are much l...

2X Esab cheater lens and 2+ reading glasses (the prescription pair stays out of the shop...) LED lights on the helmet, still difficult to see good (too dark). Will be shopping a new Esab helmet this week...

Here's a link to a free software that layout the profile so it can be printed and then wrapped around the pipe.

http://sheldonbrown.com/rinard/tubemiter.exe

Instructions here (scroll down to Software):
http://sheldonbrown.com/rinard/framebuild.htm

KoroKoro wrote:Actually, I will be made redundant in a few days

Sorry to hear that

But, it could be the beginning of something better. If you wanted to run your own this could be the kick-start you need.
Sydney should offer plenty of opprotunities.

I will not go into the brand vs china discussuon but if your welder puts the food on your table pick one that can be repaired in your area at a shop that stock service parts

If you need smaller than size 2 have a look at the micro torch from CK.
Advertised as "weld inside of a 5/8" tube"

Well, the price of Ck wedge collets I found on a UK site yesterday is about the same as I pay for chinese no-name here

thanks for the description

I didnt see until now that the CK wedge collets dont have a slot. Understand why they would last for long then.
Will try and get some when I need to refill my box.
How do they lock the tungsten?

Bought CK tungsten a year ago and the box were marked. made in china on the back side

Problem is I cant find those brands locally and the US freight is killing it +VAT and import toll...

That would work but I preffer drill out 3 caps rather than sanding 30 collets

Thanks my old are 4.5 mm while the new is 5.05mm Back cap is 4.75 mm so there is a mismatch.... My collets for my 26 torch are 6.4 mm so those seem to be as yours. I think they said they are Binzel collets. My old ones are most likely Parweld consumables, either there is a "Euro"-style or ...

1,5 mm is thick :mrgreen: Since you plan to do overlapping welds paint the surfaces that will be concealed with weld thru primer. Just the sealer wont protect enough. Only use that primer where no other paint will reach, they dont like each other. (You might have products that match well, this is on...

No marking other than electrode size.

Length is same as size 9, just the diameter approx 0,5 mm larger.