Ifit,

Is that the export version of the old Lincoln tombstone? I've never seen one in that case before and it's not on the US Lincoln website.

Larry

I am planning on doing the same thing come summer mine is made for a multiple bay so I was thinking if I plumbed the outside air through it it could provide enough vacum for fume extraction using a y fitting, a valve on the outside air would make the suction adjustable. Any thoughts? You thinking a...

Jody has a pile of videos on MIG welding, but there are 3 that specifically deal with 115 volt machines; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEHlfh6DO8o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBOSchZ9ATY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzSNpsLT40Q There is a playlist for MIG basics that can't hurt to watch als...

Have you tried rigging a straightedge that you can slide your plasma torch along?

I was born in Chickasha...a long time ago. Welcome to our little asylum. We all have a welding addiction, and we don't want to go to rehab

I recently bought a 115v might welder and have been having some issues. There's no penetration and its popping a lot. I'm a beginner with mig, I've used flux core but am new to using gas. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks. You sure your polarity is correct? Flux core wants to be DCEN. E...

motox wrote:Poland
ill need plan "B" on filters.
$380 above my budget.
craig

How about spraying one (or more) of the filters with some K&N filter oil, or a similar substance?

Larry

Happy Birthday, Jody! I hope you're having a great day.

Thank you for all you do for the trade and for giving us knowledge to be better at what we do. Please know that your efforts are truly appreciated.

Happy New Year! May 2016 be a happy and prosperous year for us all.

Larry

motox wrote:rick
what would you consider a suitable filter for
a 6" exhaust?
craig

You could find out what's in one of the commercial fume extractors and attempt to replicate the function of that filter stack.

Larry

Welcome aboard, Matt. Lots of knowledge and experience here. I learn something every time I check in.

Larry

Dc current won't hurt you. You'll get a tickle once in a while tho. DC current won't hurt like a kick in the face from a horse won't hurt. Mind you, I've never been kicked in the face by a horse, but I have had several belts from DC and I can assure you it does hurt. Not only does it hurt but it ca...

Here's Keith Fenner's most recent video that has some great closeups of the TIG method:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8NdQHqKxIU

When I had an old wood forty-footer years ago, we called it "a hole in the water surrounded by wood, into which you pour money".

Merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year, y'all.

It's currently 56 here in North Central Texas, headed for 70 today and 71 tomorrow. And in true Texas tradition, we're forecast for snow Sunday and Monday.

I bought a Millermatic 252 I doubt I could ever find a reason to upgrade. The 252 is the only MIG machine on my job that we have calibrated annually for code work. Fine machine. Very programmable for preflow, postflow, burnback, etc. It'll do spray-arc for hours. (I never do, as I do repair work, b...

I have the tweco 141i. I like it for it's multipurpose but I don't care very much for the mig portion. The soft start sucks. The other tweco machines have the same so it starts out cold then gets hot. I would vote for the hobart 210MVP as it's a transformer machine and has more balls especially at ...

Electricity takes the shortest path to ground. Don't be a part of that path. Get your ground clamp as close to your weld as you can.

I always cut the long stuff myself, except for having the supplier cut a 20' into two 10s, so it's easier to get to the house. When I need something sheared, I always tell 'em, "I don't want to have to grind on it, so get it dead nuts on for me" -- said with a grin. And they always do. Doe...

Welcome aboard. Could be you're running a bit too hot. I had that problem with my Bobcat 225. Seems like some of them tend to run a bit hotter than the dial indicates. Just play around with the amperage until you find the best balance between a good bead and easy slag removal.

Welcome aboard, Kendall. There's a lot of talent and knowledge in this group. I've learned a lot from being here and I'll bet you will too.

I've never regretted the money I spent on good tools. My fear would be that if I got a plasma cutter that'd only last for one small job and maybe a once every two months cut, that it wouldn't really cut worth a shit right from the start. You get what you pay for, and I realize that most of us ain't ...

Some of the best advice I ever heard is, "The key to success is knowing which jobs to walk away from". I'm with ex framie on this one. I wouldn't touch it. Too much liability and chance of hurting or killing somebody. Wouldn't it just be easier to get a machinist to chuck it up in a lathe ...

Hello guys, I just recently joined hoping to find some answers and direction on what to do. I have been welding for about 15 years as a hobbyist. Nothing mainstream. With that said I have never used a TIG machine. I'm looking to start doing some Aluminum projects on my time off to try to make an ex...

Being a total noob TIG welder, and not being in the mood to spend $300 or so on a tungsten grinder, but understanding that a properly ground electrode could only do good things for my so far pitiful attempts at the art I decided to spring about 50 bucks for a STILO TIG electrode rotator. The ad copy...

Welcome to our little asylum, Jean-Claude. I'm also a TIG newbie, although I've been welding stick and MIG for years. Lots of experience and talent in this group, and generous folks who are willing to share their knowledge. I've gained a lot from being here. Don't worry about your English. It's fine...