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by DSL power
Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: jody's ck flex lock video
Replies: 17
Views: 3066

Re: jody's ck flex lock video

I called ck on that kit and they said they do make the one from Jodies video. I was told by ck that any of there dealers can order it if you give them the part number. I'll be ordering one in a couple months once some more money comes in. If noone else posts up that they received one I will post aga...
by DSL power
Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Everlast PowerTig 185 Micro Dual Voltage
Replies: 8
Views: 1622

Re: Everlast PowerTig 185 Micro Dual Voltage

Glad to hear it as well! I am trying to decide between the 185 since it would be nice to have ac or the 200t for its size and features even though its dc only. I can always use my 255ext for ac if needed.
by DSL power
Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:52 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire?
Replies: 19
Views: 2728

Re: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire

I've never experienced that on my machine and all I've run through it is Lincoln. I am going to have to try Forney once I get all moved into my new place.
by DSL power
Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:13 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Miller 150 stick tig.
Replies: 17
Views: 1927

Re: Miller 150 stick tig.

If your going to cut anything over 1/4in get the 625! Its a nice little plasma.
by DSL power
Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:08 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Replacing my stick lead
Replies: 22
Views: 2183

Re: Replacing my stick lead

I like the tweco ones as well they seem to hold the rods really nicely from small to large. Not sure what amperage your running but I have a 150amp and a 300amp one and love them both!
by DSL power
Sat Mar 15, 2014 11:58 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Everlast digital vs analog
Replies: 4
Views: 3606

Re: Everlast digital vs analog

I'm not totally sertain but the digitals have several different wave forms and some have more adjustability in pre flow and post flow as well. The 250 has a lot of options for an analog machine though. I will stick with my 255 ext though!
by DSL power
Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:06 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: first welding machine
Replies: 49
Views: 4315

Re: first welding machine

Did you get to try the tig function yet?
by DSL power
Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:32 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Harbor Freight 7x12 bandsaw?I was looking at getting
Replies: 17
Views: 5354

Re: Harbor Freight 7x12 bandsaw?I was looking at getting

I would loceto genllis i know several people with tjem. But i don't have the $2400 roght now. I dont really even wwnt to spend the $600 on the HF saw but i need to cut sone bigger thicker tubes and round stock that my chopsaw doesnt like. Once I get some more money i will definately be getting one. ...
by DSL power
Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Harbor Freight 7x12 bandsaw?I was looking at getting
Replies: 17
Views: 5354

Re: Harbor Freight 7x12 bandsaw?I was looking at getting

I'll just try the bimetal first then. Sounds like they will fill my needs just fine. Thanks Ace!
by DSL power
Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:18 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire?
Replies: 19
Views: 2728

Re: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire

This grapply is just for a friends loader. We had another friend draw it up in autocad and sent it off to the steel place to have them cut everything for us since all we can do is freehand cut. They gave us a good deal on the cutting so we couldn't say no anyway. The plans where pretty much created ...
by DSL power
Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:12 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Harbor Freight 7x12 bandsaw?I was looking at getting
Replies: 17
Views: 5354

Re: Harbor Freight 7x12 bandsaw?I was looking at getting

Are the BiMetal blades ok? My local northern tool has them otherwise I was thinking of going with a carbide blade if I could find one. I won't be runninbg fit that often. It will only be used a couple times a day on average mostlynin the summer. I wish I had more work though!
by DSL power
Thu Feb 20, 2014 10:35 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire?
Replies: 19
Views: 2728

Re: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire

Sorry I forgot to specify the T1 is the backing plate. I was planning on using 9018 rod for that. do you think that will be fine? I've used it before for a log loader repair.
by DSL power
Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Harbor Freight 7x12 bandsaw?I was looking at getting
Replies: 17
Views: 5354

Harbor Freight 7x12 bandsaw?I was looking at getting

I was looking at getting one of the harborfreight 7x12in bandsaws with the hydraulic downfeed and liquid cooling. Does anybody have any opinions on them? I read a lot of reviews and moat seems to be pretty posotive about it.
by DSL power
Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire?
Replies: 19
Views: 2728

Re: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire

I need to weld up a grapple for a friends track loader and I was going to give lincoln nr233 a try this time. Its all 3/4-1 1/4in ar400 and t1. It should be a fun project.
by DSL power
Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: What’s the best NEW AC-DC TIG welder for under $1,500?
Replies: 47
Views: 10766

Re: What’s the best NEW AC-DC TIG welder for under $1,500?

Isn't the HTC 221 a chinese welder also? Not saying anything bad. I know a guy who bought one there spool guns and it seemed really heavy duty and nice. I never got to play with it though. :(
by DSL power
Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:07 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: What’s the best NEW AC-DC TIG welder for under $1,500?
Replies: 47
Views: 10766

Re: What’s the best NEW AC-DC TIG welder for under $1,500?

I forgot to mention that those thermal arc acdc machines are pretty nice. Two of my friends bought them for there first fore into welding. I only ran it on ac tig but it was pretty decent. I didn't like the pedal much though. It seemed to have lag when you hit it and when you tried to back off. Not ...
by DSL power
Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:13 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Help welding a magnesium casting
Replies: 2
Views: 457

Help welding a magnesium casting

I have a couple chainsaw cases that got cracked when I accidentally backed over them with my bobcat a little while back. I have never welded magnesium before and was wander if anybody has any tips pointer or any info they want to share. The casting pieces are 1/8in thick from a couple stihl chainsaw...
by DSL power
Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:42 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: What’s the best NEW AC-DC TIG welder for under $1,500?
Replies: 47
Views: 10766

Re: What’s the best NEW AC-DC TIG welder for under $1,500?

I have a Everlast poweritig 255ext and I've been quite happy with it! It over your budget but the Everlast has a couple smaller units that are around that price. I really like the arc on mine and I would compare it any day to a dynast 200. Build quality seems to be pretty nice as well. I'm going to ...
by DSL power
Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:09 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: metal cutting chop saws +-
Replies: 30
Views: 12787

Re: metal cutting chop saws +-

I don't want to hijack the thread but has anbody used one of the Brobo cold saws?
by DSL power
Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:08 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire?
Replies: 19
Views: 2728

Re: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire

Sounds like I'm gonna have to try some forney. What is the number for the forney wires your running?
by DSL power
Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire?
Replies: 19
Views: 2728

Re: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire

I'll have to admit that I use my wire after a year or two but I only use it for non critical repairs and i keep it in a old fridge with a 100w light bulb in it to keep the temps up over 120f. I know its not a rod oven but my little 10lb ovens won't fit my 8in spools. It seems to work good for keepin...
by DSL power
Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:16 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire?
Replies: 19
Views: 2728

What's everybody's favorite self shielded flux core wire?

What's your favorite self shielded flux core wire to run for general equipment repairs. I've been running Lincoln nr212 and have been pretty happy with it for most of my repair work.
by DSL power
Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: metal cutting chop saws +-
Replies: 30
Views: 12787

Re: metal cutting chop saws +-

I never want to go back to a abrasive chop saw again. After a few cuts the wheel is to small to make it threw anything vary big. If your cutting anything very often or thicker material it'll still cost more with an abrasive machine due to how many wheels you'll go thru and the time it takes to buy a...
by DSL power
Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:14 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Lay-Wire Technique on Aluminum
Replies: 5
Views: 1126

Re: Lay-Wire Technique on Aluminum

I was just trying it the other day as some practice on 1/8in aluminum doing some fillet welds. I did notice if I didn't push it in hard enough it would melt the rod back farther than I liked.