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- by ljdm1956
- Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:57 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Buying an A/C Tig
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1971
Re: Buying an A/C Tig
I haven't had any issues with my Everlast. Combo unit, stick, plasma and Tig work perfectly. I just didnt think ahead, and now realize I want/need A/C Tig. Features and specs on the Everlast Powertig 200DV and AHP AlphaTig 200x are really close, but AHP is 300.00 cheaper. Warranty is longer on Everl...
- by ljdm1956
- Sat Dec 23, 2017 10:17 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Buying an A/C Tig
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1971
Buying an A/C Tig
Not trying to start a whole "Buy American" debate, but............. Already have a Lincoln MIG. Have an Everlast TIG/Plasma/Stick. Need/want an AC Tig machine. Trying to decide between Everlast PowerTig 200DV, AHP Alphatig 200X, and Lotos 200A. Alot of similar specs, features. All for home...
- by ljdm1956
- Tue May 13, 2014 10:58 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Garage wiring for welder 220/240 Volt
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2247
Re: Garage wiring for welder 220/240 Volt
Don't know which model you have, I have the PowerUltra 205. 200a Tig/Stick, 50a plasma. Running off a 30a breaker, 220/240v. I also switch that with a 180a mig welder. Neither unit has had any problems with that size breaker.
- by ljdm1956
- Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:18 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Welding Dummies
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2459
Re: Welding Dummies
All I can say is "Pretty cool sh*t!". Very nice, excellent, work of art.
- by ljdm1956
- Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:23 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Making design/comfort tweaks to welding machines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 581
Re: Making design/comfort tweaks to welding machines
I had the same problem with my red, but I just cut a little piece off each hinge, and now I open it just a little bit and it comes off. Still hinged, but easily removable without opening it more than a few inches. I like your solution though, because my way, I have to stand the cover somewhere out o...
- by ljdm1956
- Wed Apr 09, 2014 12:39 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Anyone use Simadre?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4495
Re: Anyone use Simadre?
I tried a few of the 3-in-1 models (bad unit, return, another bad one), gave up. Bad units, excellent customer service.
- by ljdm1956
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:00 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: Need help nw to mig welding
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1865
Re: Need help nw to mig welding
Second picture is alot better than the first. First pic looked too cold.
- by ljdm1956
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:56 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: New to Tig Welding
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2510
Re: New to Tig Welding
So far the Everlast multi-process (Tig Stick Plasma) has worked just fine. 200amp welding, 50amp cutting covers a lot of jobs. Only drawback I have is DC Tig only. Other models do have AC Tig. Good value for the price.
- by ljdm1956
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:03 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Everlast Super Ultra 205 Review and Description
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5440
Re: Everlast Super Ultra 205 Review and Description
The disconnect fitting they supplied wouldn't work with my air hose. It was the right diameter, but the wall thickness was too thin to depress the valve inside. Maybe european fitting? The quick disconnect fittings I used were male and female from home depot, universal size
- by ljdm1956
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:21 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Everlast Super Ultra 205 Review and Description
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5440
Re: Everlast Super Ultra 205 Review and Description
I looked all through Tractor Supply - do you have a part number or item number? I want a few of them. I just switched from the SuperUltra205 to the PowerUltra205P. Didn't have the money right now for an AC/DC Tig machine, but the PowerUltra at least has 2 pulse settings, and I can set max amps on th...
- by ljdm1956
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:24 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG welding practice on mild steel, porosity problem
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4590
Re: TIG welding practice on mild steel, porosity problem
Definitely not an expert, but I would think 10cfh is to low. Try increasing it to about 15 - 20?
- by ljdm1956
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:55 am
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: Linccoln Pro Mig 180
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1023
Re: Linccoln Pro Mig 180
Was curious, so I checked - the gun nozzle and the spool gun nozzle are both about flush with the tip. I'm only familiar with Lincoln, their design works fine for me, so if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
- by ljdm1956
- Fri Mar 21, 2014 8:46 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG Welding Aluminum on DC
- Replies: 166
- Views: 97157
Re: TIG Welding Aluminum on DC
Been trying, not a whole lot of success. That's why I asked about the gas - trying to find out if my lack of success is due to my skill level, or if just won't work without straight helium, and I'm just wasting my time.
- by ljdm1956
- Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:21 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: Linccoln Pro Mig 180
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1023
Re: Linccoln Pro Mig 180
I have the Lincoln weldpak 180 with the screw on nozzle. I have had no problems either flux core or mig with the setup. Gas coverage seems to be fine, no splatter problems, etc..... I would have to go look to verify whether it is flush or not.If memory serves me correct, it might just be flush, or d...
- by ljdm1956
- Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:26 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG Welding Aluminum on DC
- Replies: 166
- Views: 97157
Re: TIG Welding Aluminum on DC
I understand limitations due to machine size. I have a 200amp inverter machine, so I know the max thickness, single pass / multiple passes, etc.... again, wondering / wanting to know if Helium is absolutely necessary, or makes it easier. Example - if I wanted to do fillet welds on .125", is a 2...
- by ljdm1956
- Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:33 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG Welding Aluminum on DC
- Replies: 166
- Views: 97157
Re: TIG Welding Aluminum on DC
Most important question is - Can it be done with Argon, and not helium. Settings would depend on material thickness of course,
but in my efforts, am I wasting my time by trying it with only argon.
but in my efforts, am I wasting my time by trying it with only argon.
- by ljdm1956
- Thu Mar 20, 2014 9:09 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG Welding Aluminum on DC
- Replies: 166
- Views: 97157
Re: TIG Welding Aluminum on DC
Does anybody have any success DCEN Tig welding Aluminum using straight Argon, and if so, what machine settings? I don't have access to Helium, don't want to buy it for limited aluminum jobs. My machine is DC only. Rather not spend more to upgrade to an Ac machine. My Mig spool gun os ok for some job...
- by ljdm1956
- Thu Mar 20, 2014 5:50 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: tungsten sharpening.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3525
Re: tungsten sharpening.
Can't afford a 300.00 grinder, so here is mine. Collets are a buck each, just switch sizes, quick adjust for angle
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