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by Depdog
Sun Feb 02, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: TIG Pen
Replies: 27
Views: 8752

Re: TIG Pen

I checked around and have been told the company went out of business and they are no longer made. I would like to get one myself so if anyone wants to get rid of one...

Glenn
by Depdog
Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:19 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Welding Cart
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Re: Welding Cart

I dont put the shorter rods in them. I use one of the shelves to lay them on. Will probalby make a couple of short tubes, one for aluminum and one for steel just to hold them.

Glenn
by Depdog
Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Problem Feeding Wire
Replies: 7
Views: 1112

Re: Problem Feeding Wire

Check this thread, it has a home made "Tig Cheater" that might work for you.

http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?16 ... Filler-Rod

Glenn
by Depdog
Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:51 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Welding Cart
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Re: Welding Cart

Uploaded the pics from my phone and they are straight there, don't know why they rotated.

Glenn
by Depdog
Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Welding Cart
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Welding Cart

Here are a few pics of my modified Harbor Freight welding cart. I bought an Everlast Powertig 185 (2014 model with duel voltage, stick/tig function and dinse 35 connectors) After tinkering with it for a little while I bought the CK FlexLoc torch and am happy to say I am pleased with both the machine...
by Depdog
Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tungston Brands/Quality and Sharpening Methods
Replies: 7
Views: 1390

Re: Tungston Brands/Quality and Sharpening Methods

Got the 800 grit wheel and opened up the arbor to 5/8 so it would fit my 4" grinder. WOW does it leave a nice shiny tip. I'm gonna take a close look with a magnifying glass, but with the naked eye, I cant see grind marks. It's pretty smooth. Gonna sharpen a few and see how the arc looks on Alum...
by Depdog
Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:21 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: first welding machine
Replies: 49
Views: 4578

Re: first welding machine

Yes please do post what happens. I have an Everlast Powertig 185, the 2014 model. It has been nothing but perfect since I got it. I did order directly from Everlast and besides after business house I have never had a problem getting ahold of them. I have even spoke to Oleg on Sunday (he called me af...
by Depdog
Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Hot Rod Tig Cart
Replies: 15
Views: 7307

Re: Hot Rod Tig Cart

Very, very cool cart.

Glenn
by Depdog
Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: new bike
Replies: 10
Views: 2042

Re: new bike

That is very cool! I like it, gonna have to look through my scrap pile now and see what I can tinker with.

Glenn
by Depdog
Wed Jan 15, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tungston Brands/Quality and Sharpening Methods
Replies: 7
Views: 1390

Re: Tungston Brands/Quality and Sharpening Methods

Well, no pics yet :shock: Update on my testing. I sharpened one 3/32 tungston the same way I had been with the drill at a high speed spin, blade rotating away from the point. Then I did one the same way with the blade rotating toward the point. Then I did several with the blade rotating toward the p...
by Depdog
Mon Jan 13, 2014 3:03 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tungston Brands/Quality and Sharpening Methods
Replies: 7
Views: 1390

Re: Tungston Brands/Quality and Sharpening Methods

I don't have a bench grinder (will get one if I need to), so the other wheels are what I hope will be a solution. I am also going to put a router speed controler I have at the house inline with the grinder so I can slow it down a bit. I like having a flat spot to grind against vrs the curve of the f...
by Depdog
Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tungston Brands/Quality and Sharpening Methods
Replies: 7
Views: 1390

Re: Tungston Brands/Quality and Sharpening Methods

Thanks for the answer and the link. I have watched that video, figured I could find the wheel cheaper as well or at least one like it. I am in the process of making a mount to hold the 4" angle grinder and putting a support tab to rest the tungston agains. I'll post pics when I'm done. I am goi...
by Depdog
Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tungston Brands/Quality and Sharpening Methods
Replies: 7
Views: 1390

Tungston Brands/Quality and Sharpening Methods

Has anyone done a comparison on tungston quality? I can get very cheap tungston from weldingcity.com in 2% Blue (what I am liking so far). However I am wondering if it's good quality. Do the name brands have a better or more pure tungston. Any opinions on this. I am having some arc wandering issues ...
by Depdog
Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: The Green Monster has Arrived... :)
Replies: 8
Views: 1483

Re: The Green Monster has Arrived... :)

Any updates?

I bought a Powertig 185 around the same time. So far I am pleased with it. No problems and works very well.

Glenn
by Depdog
Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:40 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Problem Feeding Wire
Replies: 7
Views: 1112

Re: Problem Feeding Wire

I have been wanting to try out the tig pen (just because I'm a gadget guy LOL). Could not find anyone in the states that sells them. Price is shipping is a bit steep from across the pond. I did find a thread where someone made a "tig cheater" it was just some wire in the shape of a crude p...
by Depdog
Sat Jan 04, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Greetings From GA
Replies: 4
Views: 493

Re: Greetings From GA

Thanks, found the forum after finding Jody's videos. I picked up a couple of tig fingers, and ordered a CK Flexloc torch after watching and listening to his usage and it's abilities.

Hoping to up my welding skills and build all manor or neat stuff.

Thanks
Glenn
by Depdog
Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: DIY Portable Bandsaw Vertical Table Bandsaw Build
Replies: 17
Views: 6945

Re: DIY Portable Bandsaw Vertical Table Bandsaw Build

Great project and pics. I have a Milwaukee Portaband model 6225 and a table is on my very short to do list. Yall have given me inspiration!

Glenn
by Depdog
Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Greetings From GA
Replies: 4
Views: 493

Greetings From GA

I am new to TIG, but not too new to welding. I got my first TIG for Christmas and am very pleased with my choice. Got an Everlast Powertig 185 (may step up to a more featured unit down the road). I hobby weld and build small projects for stuff around the house and for my friends. I like to work with...