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- by GlenC
- Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:57 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Thinking about a new welder
- Replies: 1
- Views: 724
Thinking about a new welder
I currently have a Hobart Handler 150, original 220v transformer based MIG, a Dynasty 200DX/coolmate 400 and a MM350P with a 25' XR-Aluma Pro and a Bernard Q300 gun and a Hypertherm Powermax 45. Getting older, not doing anywhere as much as planned. Haven't powered up the welders for 4 years after mo...
- by GlenC
- Wed Apr 22, 2020 8:54 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Thinking about a new welder
- Replies: 3
- Views: 799
Thinking about a new welder
I currently have a Hobart Handler 150, original 220v transformer based MIG, a Dynasty 200DX/coolmate 400 and a MM350P with a 25' XR-Aluma Pro and a Bernard Q300 gun and a Hypertherm Powermax 45. Getting older, not doing anywhere as much as planned. Haven't powered up the welders for 4 years after mo...
- by GlenC
- Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:31 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Intro from SoCal
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1733
Re: Intro from SoCal
You'll have to wait in line.... I think our Government is trying to be first in line for all our assets!Superiorwelding wrote:Glen,
I will take a Porsche or two and the GTO. Won't charge you a dime either.
-Jonathan
- by GlenC
- Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:09 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Intro from SoCal
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1733
Re: Intro from SoCal
The space problem is an illusion... A correllary to Murphys law states, "The same crap that completely fills a one-car garage will equally fill a two-car garage." Steve S True, even eons ago as an accountant and auditor, we could easily fill every square inch of horizontal surfaces with w...
- by GlenC
- Sat Jan 10, 2015 5:19 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Intro from SoCal
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1733
Re: Intro from SoCal
Does anyone really have a tool problem, other than not having enough? Is the real problem ... space ???
- by GlenC
- Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:07 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Easiest CAD to learn?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2243
Re: Easiest CAD to learn?
I've been happy with DesignCAD 3D Max ... It's been easy to navigate and flexible for my needs.
- by GlenC
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:39 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Zoro 30% off
- Replies: 4
- Views: 898
Zoro 30% off
Today only 30% off $200 or more ... 12/1/14
http://www.zoro.com/
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http://www.zoro.com/
Code: HOLIDAY
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- by GlenC
- Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
- Topic: WANTED: Older miller thunderbolt missing AC taps
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1562
Re: WANTED: Older miller thunderbolt missing AC taps
I'm really glad i found that manual. I thought this machine was too ancient to even have an online manual. I thought wrong. The other issue i'm having that the heat wont decrease. The mounting stud/swivel that holds the threaded rod that adjusts the shunt is busted. The heat increases but to decrea...
- by GlenC
- Sun Nov 02, 2014 12:52 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Trike Projects
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4636
Re: Trike Projects
Interesting project, did you ever consider modifying the 924/944 transmission for this?
- by GlenC
- Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:14 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Cable Storage
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2628
Re: Cable Storage
Get a golf cart wheel
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- by GlenC
- Fri Oct 24, 2014 6:08 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Chop Saw
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6172
Re: Chop Saw
Simple ... need/want both!
- by GlenC
- Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:28 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Chop Saw
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6172
Re: Chop Saw
I am now a fan of the dry cut chopsaw! I have the Dewalt... It amazed me when I cut a piece of 6" HR C channel
- by GlenC
- Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:15 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: LASIK and welding
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2658
Re: LASIK and welding
My understanding was the LASIK does a good job of correcting the distance vision, however, reading glasses are generally needed... I have issues with astigmatism and with custom contact lenses, correction was great, however, as I have gotten older the need for reading lenses has increased... I can s...
- by GlenC
- Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:50 am
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Spiral staircase help
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2139
Re: Spiral staircase help
Formula:
Circumference = 2πr
h = (height of helix x 360) / angle
Length = √(h^2 + circumference^2)
Unit Rise = h / circumference
Handrail Radius = (4π^2r^2 + h^2) / 4π^2r
where:
π = 3.1415926
r = Radius
h = Height required for Helix to complete one revolution
Circumference = 2πr
h = (height of helix x 360) / angle
Length = √(h^2 + circumference^2)
Unit Rise = h / circumference
Handrail Radius = (4π^2r^2 + h^2) / 4π^2r
where:
π = 3.1415926
r = Radius
h = Height required for Helix to complete one revolution
- by GlenC
- Fri Oct 10, 2014 11:37 am
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Montana
- Replies: 9
- Views: 789
Re: Hello from Montana
For a work/production environment, I'm not sure going with a Chinese unit is the best way. BTW, as long as we don't know who you are and what company, there is little risk of leaking trade secrets ... depending on your site and power, you can consider a used Sincrowave Sent from my SM-G900V using Ta...
- by GlenC
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 6:58 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Needed something to do
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1376
Re: Needed something to do
The simple way to cap the ends is with pressed steel post caps!
- by GlenC
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 4:08 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Speciality Shielding Gases - are they really worth it?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1908
Re: Speciality Shielding Gases - are they really worth it?
One thing to keep in mind is many or most of the salesmen don't/can't/haven't done any welding!
- by GlenC
- Mon Oct 06, 2014 5:08 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Speciality Shielding Gases - are they really worth it?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1908
Re: Speciality Shielding Gases - are they really worth it?
It really comes down to what you are trying to accomplish and how important the project is.
- by GlenC
- Sun Oct 05, 2014 11:52 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Bad gas example
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2123
Re: Bad gas example
The Genie looks great 4350psi, smaller and lighter, I want 3!!! Argon,CO2 & Helium.... wonder how much?
But I wonder about CO2, are the tanks filled with gas under pressure or in liquid form by weight?
But I wonder about CO2, are the tanks filled with gas under pressure or in liquid form by weight?
- by GlenC
- Sun Oct 05, 2014 11:33 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: to save a head
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1442
Re: to save a head
Is this a beat up combustion chamber from a broken valve or something similar?
- by GlenC
- Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:08 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Plasma Circle guide
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4080
Re: Plasma Circle guide
This is basically what I got from McMaster-Carr, there is a bolt and nuts I had on hand... 1- 5905K28- Steel Needle-Roller Bearing, Open for 1" Shaft Diameter, 1-1/4" OD, 3/4" Width 1- 6435K21- One-Piece Clamp-on Shaft Collar, for 1-1/4" Diameter, Black-Oxide Steel 1- 6384K47- St...
- by GlenC
- Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:54 am
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: New to mig
- Replies: 8
- Views: 839
Re: New to mig
You are just at the wrong end of the spectrum.... it's the young ones who haven't been on the planet long enough to develop very many "life skills"weldin mike 27 wrote:My apologies, I shouldn't akin age to lack of life skills. I'm glad you like the welder though.
Mick
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- by GlenC
- Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:17 am
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: New to mig
- Replies: 8
- Views: 839
Re: New to mig
Good to hear Elmo, you have 2 years on me, but is still feels good to make things!
- by GlenC
- Fri Oct 03, 2014 12:56 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Can't weld
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1770
Re: Can't weld
See if you can come up with the overhead crane design and show the Dr. how beneficial it will be to take a load off your spine, with the proper harness. Then, have him write a prescription for it as durable medical goods!
Hope you recover soon and get back into the shop.
Hope you recover soon and get back into the shop.
- by GlenC
- Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:30 pm
- Forum: Video Discussion
- Topic: Whats your favorite Tig Torch?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2372
Re: Whats your favorite Tig Torch?
I have decided to go water cooled! Just too many times the air cooled gets too hot to hold! I'm old, I don't like it so change is coming... Bought a Coolmate 4 and now trying to decide on which torch. The current torch of interest is the CK 200 series CK225SF-FX The Flex-Loc seems to be too radical ...
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