give me a call. 866 677 9384, ask to speak with someone in engineering and ill get you hooked up with my suppliers.

gas is so cheap...big lens, run 30cfm, set your amps correct, and have fun Dont worry about the increased gas.....do some shopping, here in arizona I pay $32 per LARGE bottle of argon

http://www.arc-zone.com/azc-scip/A-MNK2_Monster_TIG_Nozzle_9-20_Kit.jpg need more gas coverage. go 4-5 dips per "run", stop after 4-5 dips and let the gas coverage continue. wait a sec or 2 then repeat until the weld it complete. find the sweet spot amp wise to use the minimum amount of a...

nothing bad at all. If you have the funds and want, I can order a piece of ar500, cut it to a shape you like (rounded corners etc) and have it shipped to you.

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I have 2 tables here in my shop. 1 is AR500 in 1/2" thick and another table that is aluminum with 3/4" thick aluminum.

Welcome! I am also in Arizona. There are lots of resources for you here in the valley, one being techshop in Chandler (just down the street from me might I add)

The reason those guys' shops are so clean and pristine is because they never actually use the machines or make anything with them, they're too busy being online trying to one up each other. idk about that.. I keep my shop clean because I believe a clean and tidy shop promotes a good healthy environ...

Waterjet usually works great all of the time without any issues. sometimes may need to re-cut a piece but usually the part is still good. Cutting that $2800+ plate was a bit nerve wrecking though!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10307220_310691752427769_3920789912317899536_n.jpg https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10415604_310691792427765_7456512716981409946_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/10373769_31069177...

I have cut some closed assemblied but not many. Things that get cut after the fabrication are welded up with thick plate steel inside that can be removed after holes are cut so that the jet stream doesnt go through the material. I also cut lots of square holes in steel and aluminum tubing 1/4" ...

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/1522063_309342215896056_823493852029083633_n.jpg https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10366288_309345979229013_5945051577990914703_n.jpg big 4x4x3/8 steel frame getting a bolthole pattern and another tricky cut ill post a pi...

Not sure who jon is but I will speak with shawna about it. I have already mentioned the price point. She is going to be taking a tour of my shop here within the next few weeks i believe.

I am an instructor at Techshop. I teach the waterjet class ;) just an fyi.... I'll be curious to see what this job turns out to be. It's certainly making use of your press. It's one of those jobs that I cant really explain what it is or how it works but I can post pictures of it. That last pic is t...

The deal is they dont know things like that..and its my job as a waterjet OWNER and OPERATOR to inform them that $3 a min is just way too much. They can get far more $$ per month by charging less. I charge $150 an hour in my shop and im the one doing all the work. They are charging $180 an hour plus...

You're welcome, Ill keep posting lots of pictures for you guys. We constantly update our facebook page also. Eh gloves are optional ;) Ask yourself this...Does Chuck Norris wear gloves when he welds? nuff said! https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/10423800_308898305940447_50351440...

Well, kudos then on having a good chunk of startup capital! ;-) Money goes so much further when you don't have the financing costs. Yep, that's where I saw your card. I spend most of my free time in the metal shop or machine shop there. I'm the guy with the ridiculous bumper on his truck. Introduce...

paul_s wrote:Very nice looking shop and some great equipment.

Thank you!

Thats not me but the welder is a proud redneck!!

getting busy in the shop!