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by Val-Weld
Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: shocking update
Replies: 15
Views: 2009

Re: shocking update

I got sumten on that AC that wonders me is that I will pick up and start welding on a aluminum job and my tig rod starts heating up in my other hand!??? And if I have a hole In da glove "WOWA" !
by Val-Weld
Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Removing Broken Skid Plate Bolt
Replies: 41
Views: 4777

Re: Removing Broken Skid Plate Bolt

Hi Rick, I've been that deep on one of those H.D.'S an your right on the Head! Sun of guns won't backout fer nuttin! Even a 2014! Lol
by Val-Weld
Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: First Post - Buying a welder for shop
Replies: 19
Views: 4343

Re: First Post - Buying a welder for shop

I have owned the dynasty 200 dx for about a year or two, awesome machine! I also own the sycrowave 250 dx too. Use the 250 for more of the " regular " over 1 hr welding on S. Steel An alum jobs. It does fine. Now the dynasty is a whole other breed! It does superior welds on super hard,smal...
by Val-Weld
Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:55 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Argon
Replies: 11
Views: 951

Re: Argon

I think you should go w/ a 125 or the 200. I' m understanding that you have bought a tig so for it to work you need a bottle? I'm a dealer for AirGas ..Just remember to look on " your" bottle on the tag in the lower right-hand corner an trade only with the same gas company.They have a list...
by Val-Weld
Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:29 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: welding table
Replies: 11
Views: 2115

Re: welding table

If you've got the room you might as well go with a 4x8x 1/2" table cause if you have to buy it ,your almost for sure paying for the whole sheet.especially if they have to cut it for ya.(sheer). Now bout your caster idea ,do you really need to push your table to your work? You might ,so the cast...
by Val-Weld
Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Wp 26 torch ..?
Replies: 5
Views: 733

Re: Wp 26 torch ..?

Really,, water cooled? Now mnd ya we are a repair shop that works on a pontoon fin with a 10 min. Weld at most ,but 1 hr set up ,today we fab up a bee hive carrier out of alum. Witch was 2 1/2 set up 40 min weld time. Never weld in one place either. In shop on a easy fillet, and out the door on my b...
by Val-Weld
Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:53 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Certified welders?
Replies: 23
Views: 2058

Re: Certified welders?

The only thing that my inspector kept telling me ,when I got my certs is to keep my continuity book in check ! No more than six months apart. Then your certs are forever! Had em for seven years now an two binders of logged welds but never really needed them. Nice to have in your corner if your doin ...
by Val-Weld
Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:11 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Wp 26 torch ..?
Replies: 5
Views: 733

Wp 26 torch ..?

Have the Wp17with dynasty broken @ the high heat silicon ( for months!) that connects to the white ring on frontside. Was worried about Argon loss. Found a few bucks to replace it should I go to the WP 26as I got on all ...orders or something new an improved? Oh yeah remote start button,an no valve ...
by Val-Weld
Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:32 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Cast steel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1184

Re: Cast steel?

That's it! Just up here in Stone .....county Missouri it gets abused good piece of equipment with the right operator though. Never put two an two together ,,, Dingo, duh thanks Auzzies.
by Val-Weld
Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Purge box
Replies: 5
Views: 786

Re: Purge box

Welcome
by Val-Weld
Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Howdy from AZ
Replies: 5
Views: 457

Re: Howdy from AZ

Welcome to the info highway of learning the ways of the weld pool . Lots of good info for the new peeps, and always a good place for the ol rod burner to give their two good sense.lol
by Val-Weld
Mon Apr 21, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Cast steel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1184

Re: Cast steel?

Yep it welded fine with mig six,wire feed wire .035 .sorry for the elaborate discussion. And yes it is a little track machine. Just was puzzled when I tried to do it with the first procedure,an it broke!---.. Just shut up and Glue it! Lol! Thanks for the couple Comments guys.
by Val-Weld
Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Cast steel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1184

Re: Cast steel?

Well A dingo is a small track hoe used in small areas like backyards or close to property lines. But yeah we went ahead melted it with good ol mig 6. And sent him back out to work. Will see how it works it was a freebie anyway. Thanks for the info and advice. Going to try to see how to load pic up s...
by Val-Weld
Mon Apr 21, 2014 9:54 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Cast steel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1184

Cast steel?

We have a broke Dingo quick attachment that's cast steel we believe, welded with cast steel rod UTP super TI but still cracked out after two months .preheated and followed reg procedures. Any ideas thanks!
by Val-Weld
Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello to everyone on the forum .
Replies: 6
Views: 813

Re: Hello to everyone on the forum .

Shop does all types of welding like handrails to Pontoon boat repairs. Like yesterday we did it Boatdock and then went to a handrail job. We like NASCAR, an Budweiser. Late yesterday me an my boy ran through the hills for morel mushrooms to go with our crappie. That's what kind of shop we are . :) M...
by Val-Weld
Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:08 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Need a big grinder, 7-9" any sugestions?
Replies: 31
Views: 3953

Re: Need a big grinder, 7-9" any sugestions?

Mikita. GA 7911 is the only grinder to get. Have used em since the 80's Just put a longer cord on it.
by Val-Weld
Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello to everyone on the forum .
Replies: 6
Views: 813

Hello to everyone on the forum .

Been doing this work with my ol man since '89. We have a shop in town here, just me ,my brother and him! Nowadays just me an my bro, dads found a rich ol "uncle" to pay him back for a little war he was in. Good to read some posts I can relate to!