Could someone please measure a WP9 collet where it goes into the back cap. collet.jpg I got some delivered today and they are little large so they dont slip into the back cap properly. I didnt test them but I doubt the cap will seal. I was under the assumption a WP9 collet would have the same dimens...

Thanks for the details Oscar.
Ive been fighting the same issues with 1,5mm sheet.

Gonna try your advices.

Is your base cast or pressed plate? Mine is an early model (serial #32) with the cast base. I dont like the clamping either but I've heard people buying the ptessed one saying it has way too much flex. Youre right about the blades, cuts clean, cold and FAST. Just bware of the chips, those are blue w...

this is not a welding question but i am interested how you were able to make such nice curved corners on the bottom and lid of the aluminum torch case? craig About the same method as in the later posts in this thread: http://forum.weldingtipsandtricks.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5505#p35702 but wor...

I used a mdf form with routed edges to hammer the lids on.
The torch and the flame was pressed using a steel die and rubber.
Have about 30 hours in it

Thanks guys

MinnesotaDave wrote:- the hours spent on it

Yeah, sick, isnt it...?

Last week was too hot to be outside so I took some time in the garage making a shop stool IMG141.jpg Using copper wire instead of a ground clamp is a great tip I learned here (or from one of Jody's videos), thanks whoever came up with it. (Yes, could use some heavier gauge but this was just for tack...

Working on a bike with my son. Made a stand from recycled material using a bottle jack and the square frame frome my old welding cart IMG101.jpg IMG100.jpg Made a plug for the exhaust required to make it street legal. Was removed by the previous owner, cant be bought and a new exhaust is 500$... Mad...

Made some clay-pot holder recently where they wanted them to hang on the wall in an angle.
1/4" rods, rolled and welded This is not where they were supposed to hang, just to get approval for the design

MAde a stand for my bench grinder, yes I dont like to make things straight... :roll: DSC_0231.jpg I usually dont take pictures of my welds but I took this one to show another guy what a tig finger is. (Wont show the one of my finger where I had a hole in the glove...) Sometimes I can make a decent l...

Not any welding here, just wanted to show a box I made for my gas torches. Made in 1,5mm aluminum with stainless handle and hatch. Once again, I could by a cheap box but what do one learn from that? I could have welded the lids so the rivets is just for the cool factor. DSC_0333.jpg DSC_0331.jpg DSC...

My contribution to the 3:d-hand collection
Some a little heavy...

I never liked the magnetic torch holders but I have a bad habit of stepping on the hose and dropping the torch on the floor :roll: so I made a somple torch holder where I can just drop the torch and lift almost without looking at it. Havent broken a single gas cap since I made it. Just two 1/4"...

I'll start with the "mandatory" cart that probablty is one of the first welding project for most beginners. Made this one for my first tig and later modified it to fit my new welder that was slightly larger. Some people told me I could buy a cart for 100$ but as I said, what fun or challen...

Very nice so far, specially the rod container.

I had a spot weld setting om my older GYS tig, meant more or less that up- and downslope was removed. The idea is to clamp the sheets tight and hit it with high current so the first sheet melts and fuses with the second layer. I found it easier to punch a hole and plug weld with a little bit of fill...

MIG/MAG is never a bad choice for what us hobbyists do in general.

One advantage with the TIG worth to mention is that it is almost spatter free meaning you can weld in areas or around sensitive things where a mig would be out of the question without shielding the area completely.

That is common when butt welding body panels with mag to reduce heat shrinkage and to overcome variations in gap. If done correct you will have 100% penetration and very little build-up. I have done repairs this way that passed road-worthy inspection with a smile on the inspectors face afterwards. F...

GlenC wrote:. who's a good online source? Ebay?

Arc Zone have them, and quality brands

http://www.arc-zone.com/index.php?main_ ... x&cPath=14

I agree with the others but you can use a square profile , hollow or solid, and insert from one direction. That wil give same support but much easier with only straight cuts.

Sorry for late reply Richard but I didnt have any photos so I went out today to get some. You are right, the routed part is the back side but there is no need for a mirror part. In this case I will use a form with a 32 mm hole and 3 mm rad. Suitable holesaw for this is 25 mm. IMG117.jpg Center the d...

Thanks guys. Good ideas are meant for stealing, copy at will ;) Here's more detailed pics of the locking mechanism. Easy to make without a lathe. DSC_0236.jpg DSC_0237.jpg The bowling ball version probably handle heavier pieces. I like that idea too. The dimple dies are my own. I make them from wood...

Here's a small welding fixture I made a while ago. Comes handy for small stuff that needs welding in different positions. Made two plates from 2mm sheet metal that squeeze a trailer ball using an excentric lever. The table can be rotated 360 degrees and tilted 30-35 degrees. DSC_0238.jpg DSC_0241.jp...

Thanks for the welcoming I assume, when you said "finnish pipe welder", you meant, "from Finland"? We have one of those here... 8-) I'm going to have to look more closely at that welder. It appears quite capable and you seem pleased with it. Steve S Yeah, from Finland but unfortu...

Hi all, have been a member a while and thought I should make an introduction and to say what a great place this is! I've been watching, absorbing and hopefully learned one or two things during my time as a lurker here ;) Short about me, Hobbyist that welds whatever comes up: mild steel, SS, Alu, cop...