I guess you might consider this a mini review of the flex neck gun. I picked up a flex neck mig gun for my lincoln, I think the gun is made by HTP, it takes HTP consumables anyway. A link to it is at the bottom of this post. First thing I noticed, is that I don't really like how the nozzle attaches,...

Here is my solution to seeing what I'm doing just before the arc starts :) Cleaning or replacing the front plastic cover helps alot as well. Then just dial the helmet's brightness in until you can see what you need to see after the arc starts. http://404photography.net/wip/welding_helmet_01.jpg

Sounds like you've tried everything. Wonder how much a replacement for just the electronics will be? Sounds like that's what you'll have to do, replace the electronics. It should just pop right out of the helmet. However, if the helmet was DOA (not working when it arrived) I'd press them to send you...

Sounds like it's not functioning correctly. Maybe you can get a replacement?

My 1300hp Ford runs just fine..... :o when it runs :mrgreen: I like the clutch clock, but I can honestly say my wife would never let me hang that stuff in the house She will tolererate a 1300hp Ford, but not a broken clutch clock? Sounds like someone needs to put their thumb down! haha! No, I'm kid...

Otto Nobedder wrote:So, you're saying, "Time is like a broken clutch... It just slips away..."

I'm gonna steal that quote

The glue is drying on the clock, ended up using solder for the numbers, 1/8" TIG rod was a bit to difficult to bend in these small shapes.

mcoe wrote:This is a good starting point on all repairs

Who needs a chart for that, when you already know it

So, the next thing I want to make is a wine rack. I don't drink much wine, but I could use a convenient place to store whisky :D I'm thinking about finding an old 4cyl flathead engine block, sawing it in half and making two shelves that will hold 8 bottles. It will be heavy as **** but it will kind...

So, the next thing I want to make is a wine rack. I don't drink much wine, but I could use a convenient place to store whisky :D I'm thinking about finding an old 4cyl flathead engine block, sawing it in half and making two shelves that will hold 8 bottles. It will be heavy as **** but it will kinda...

I seen someone take a sharpie and write the different metal thickness on the display and all you had to do was set the knobs to it and go. It was simple and easy. yea that's kinda what I'm talking about. Take some time to figure out good settings for various thicknesses, then just mark them down on...

I have never liked how my Lincoln welder has wire speed of 1-10 and amps from A-J :? It's just difficult for me to remember which letter of the alphabet I was using for 1/8" metal, or whatever. Was it E and a half? or H and three quarters. :lol: Why does Lincoln make the knob graphics like this...

GlenC wrote:I have seen trailer hitch balls used for adjustable welding table feet...

I think a large bolt would be cheaper?

If I were going to be doing a significant mount of tubing work in one or two sizes, I'd probably pick up one of these! Looks like they would remove alot of guess work. I'm contemplating picking one up (or seeing if I can borrow one from someone) when I start on the cage for my jeep, some of it is al...

mcoe wrote:Man that looks awesome!!!

It makes me feel like a king everytime I look at it

first picture frame finished

clearly, some testing is needed here

I don't know what it is, but i like re-using jeep parts as household items. First ones are simple, a change bowl from the front diff cover of my 06 jeep, and a coaster from an inspection cover off the transfer case of my 46. I've had these aluminum oil pan parts left over from a diesel motor, as soo...

Thanks for the reply. I'm pretty much done with 18v. I bought two brand new battery's last year, and maybe 20 charges a piece since then, and there not holding a charge long. I'm loving 20v. I've got the 1/2" drill, the 1/4" impact driver, two sawzalls, and 6 battery's. Definetly gonna be...

You like that 20v 4.5" cut-off saw? I've got two of the 18v ones and thinking of switching over to all 20v tools? You like it good? Quality, battery life and bog down power? ~John The dewalt (yellow) angle grinder? Yes, I do like it! It's not as powerful as my corded (Makita I think? It's a gr...

real nice space saver. I'm always looking to at least a two-for out of what i build and you just trumped any idea i have turned into a shop fixture. great job, good planing. Thanks :) I can't take credit for most of the ideas, they are all pretty simple, but periodically have been looking around on...

Now that I have two machines and two bottles, I really need a new welding cart. AND I wanted something with larger wheels that would roll over cables and cracks alot easier, part of my driveway is layed with brick and morter, so the small casters on my old cart were a nightmare :lol: Anyway, the top...

“Those who can't do, teach. And those who can't teach, teach gym.” ― Woody Allen :D I've found in general, this is more true than not (well, maybe not the Gym part, haha) I've not taken classes for metal working or anything, but in other areas I've taken classes. There are always some instructors wh...

last weekend I welded a few pieces of angle iron to an old wheel chair, my neighbor is using it to wheel his BBQ smoker around. Looks a bit strange, but it works quite nicely!

He gave me some smoked hard boiled eggs to try, they taste quite good!

Yea, I'm pretty sure I need to get that tungsten in closer to the puddle, I guess I'm afraid to cause my hand isn't steady enough to keep from dipping it in there pretty often :lol: I'll work more on that, thanks! Daniel, there's a guy called Kevin Morin on weldingweb* who has made some posts in th...