I have a Makita LC1230. Great saw. Very fast, accurate and the disks last a lot even after abuse (I have even used mine to cut 50mm diameter Ck45 solid rod as well as solid 60mm 5083 aluminum rod) However I am not sure dry cut saws are the best solution if someone has to do a lot of cutting on stain...

Welcome mate.

PS. Now look what you made me do. I thought it was g'day but it seems gidday is a variant spelling. Oh well, Aussies can't live with em and sending them off to a deserted island did not work

I am with Steve on this one. I have both an ArcOne SS240 and 2 Speedglas 9100XX filters. I have the ArcOne in my leather monkey mask. It works just fine and is very clear however I do not like its colour since it is orange and I prefer green. The same goes for lots of other welders that have tried m...

I have a Kemppi MasterTig MLS 2300 AC/DC with the ACX panel. As it was already said it has a higher output than the Miller and Lincoln and a lot better duty cycle. It also has a few more features the others don't have (eg Mix Tig) but almost every machine will have some features the others don't hav...

Just finished instructing a training course on pipe welding with cellulosic electrodes. No pics but I shot a video experimenting on how to film arc shots. The first part is filmed through a Schott Athermal gold 11 shade lens and the latter through a speedglas 9100xx trying various shades but ending ...

I have the same machine.
The frequency in your photo is not the AC frequency but the pulse frequency.
If you are still figuring out your machine I would suggest you take out the pulse. Press the button below the synergic light until all the lights are switched off.

You can sign the visual reports but not because you are a welding engineer. See guideline 6/7 Question: Does the concept of non-destructive testing as mentioned in Annex I section 3.1.3 also cover visual examination? Answer: No. Consequently, section 3.1.3 in Annex I is not applicable to personnel u...

Just fitting with the aid of a fitter and tacking. Prepping was done by other guys.
Wire was 3/32 and he was walking the cup.

I have seen welders finish more than 30 4" SCHD 40 joints in a 10 hour day all tig in the 5G position.
It was 2 passes though not one and I doubt anyone can do it in one pass and still pass RT.

You cannot use RT to evaluate the gap according to ASME B31.3 since the 1.5mm is before welding and not after. Interpretation: 16-06 Subject: ASME 831.3-1996 Edition, Para. 328.5.2, Welding Requirements - Fillet and Socket Welds Date Issued: May 20, 1997 File: 831-96-0588 Question: In accordance wit...

Just pm him in the mig-welding.co.uk forum
The link of the original thread is on my first post.
He did mention that he intends on putting them up on eBay some time in the future.

If you go for a corded model such as the 3000 you can easily buy it new for less than 50 euros. Most people anyway will already own a dremel. The cheapest Sharpie grinder I could find on 220V was the fixed angle model (20 degree only) at 300 euros + shipping so we are talking about a big difference ...

Fair enough. Me on the other hand do not like the amber colour of the arcone for example.
I have tried every colour possible including the white-blue of the original gold athermal passive lenses and still prefer the speedglas.

There is a bloke on a UK forum that has made a tungsten grinder attachment that can be used on a Dremel. After a lot of requests he started making them and selling them to people. I already own a tungsten grinder but I liked Stu's idea so much and the fact that I would not rely on super expensive pr...

Mike you are just being too kind. Thin stuff is completely the opposite of what I am used to welding and presents quite a challenge for me. How you guys manage to make such beautiful consistent beads on thin material is beyond me. I can only do it on thicker stuff where you just turn up the heat and...

@ Zank. Someday I may add one of your frames to my road bike fleet. Hopefully even if you are one of the big name builders you will remember us poor and lonely welding pals and make a space on your closed by then waiting list (insert smiley of sad puppy with wet eyes). To stay on topic, here is my s...

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I have an ESG Orbitalum https://www.arc-zone.com/azc-scip/Triad_Orbitalum_ESG-Plus_Tungsten_Grinder_790-052-486.jpg I cannot fault it but to be honest it cost a lot more than someone should have to pay to grind their tungsten. Apart from its obvious use it helps me showcase the difference tungsten a...

I use a hand switch or even scratch start for all my steel pipe welding. The only time I will use a pedal welding pipe is for aluminum or on the bench.

Well, I apologized beforehand did't I :lol: 1.6mm 1.5% lanthanated tungsten (because this is the only 1.6mm I have :) ) ground to a point No 5 cup with stubby gas lens 2.0mm 4043 filler 100Hz 60% negative 40A set max and used a foot pedal but never had to floor it. I had another empty coke (light :l...

I always wanted to try it. My first attempt: https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7730/18102328206_fff5af1ab3_c.jpg Untitled by Taz00 , on Flickr Never mind the choice of cans. I rarely drink soda and my favourite beer (Paulaner Weiss) comes in a bottle. This was given to me as a promotion item though I ha...

AndersK, those are great tools and top notch work.

I have had hole watchs GO ON THEIR BREAK and leave the hole with us in it. Granted they aren't ever around to make that stupid move twice. We finally got it in our contract to have our own guys hole watch for us. You do know pics are a nono :lol: Lets see ya without the respirator :lol: I have had ...

Nah, this is something like 15 trays down. My hole watch is where he should be (I hope ), there is another guy in there with me and he took the picture.

Here I am

SAM_0763 by Taz00, on Flickr