Hello Gents
Noob question here.
Just purchased the Furick Ally 5 from our host. I have the CK17 FX head that I want to put it on & can't get the insulator off the 17
Hate to destroy the insulator getting it off.
Suggestions
Tks

Up date: Well, I called all of the on line weld retailers, and the response was same......"no sale prices on the SW 200" So I called Lincoln direct,and their response was basically " The SW 200 has been the best selling machine all of 2016, probably not see a sale price on this machin...

Kym
where did you purchase your flex head torch?

Grab some acetone, too. Not sure it makes a great gift, but it's great for cleaning metal! Also some flap discs or sanding discs to remove mill scale prior to welding. Clamps are handy, too, as well as a good square - the broad based square that Jody sells through his online store is gold. Kym I'm ...

making a list for my gift givers
tks

New to Tig, Soon to purchase my first Tig welding machine. As discussed in another thread here, it will probably be the Lincoln SW Tig 200. I'd like to pre- purchase (from WM store) some of the essential/useful/ make life easier, items that you guys feel I will need, ....like tig fingers, better gas...

Anyone know of any Black Friday sales that happen this time of year?

Thanks to all for taking the time to respond. Like clavius, I'm checking the used market for a deal...doesn't often happen around here though. I will probably buy the SW 200 new. Best $$ I found 1399.00 all over the inter web. My LMS is the same 1399.00 not inc. tx. I usually buy there, I think it's...

clavius. Thanks for your detailed post regarding "real time gas costs" Makes sense to me as a hobby welder. The gas valve with adjustable time delay is a great idea/project. Thats exactaly what I built for my compressor tank water drain. Used a 24v valve, 24 door bell transformer, and a 24...

Dcstang67 wrote:I am very happy with mine. The only thing i dont like about it is how much gas it wastes on the postflow with no ability to adjust.

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I have read that at several forums.
Seems like a pretty easy firmware update that I'd hoped to see from Lincoln

Thanks for responding clavious.

Any other SW users out there?

Tks clavius.

Wondering if you were tempted to buy china con?

Hello All Just about have enough cash to purchase a new Lincoln SW 200 tig welder Been watching the forums over the past year & most reports look favorable I am a hobby shop user. Mostly auto restoration & some fab Couple questions 1. Those that own the 200, still happy? 2. any downside to t...

What city are you in
ed
OP NY

southpaw
Thanks for the clarification

Looking at a TA 185. Owner sez he used it very little. Works as it should. and still has the original box. I want to use it for car restoration sheet metal work primarily, and down the road maybe some lite ga aluminum Question I have..... I recall reading on one of the forums that the software/firmw...

Thank you for your response Louie1961

Kinda new here.. Lots of reading though. Just watched the most recent vid on scratch start with a miller TB. I have a few noob style questions that I hope you don't mind to answer for me. 1. Can any dc welder be used, like a 225a Lincoln tombstone? I ask because I see more of those for sale around h...

I have the HF version, and it cuts great.
A friend of mine threw it out for all of the listed above problems.
I googled the fix's, invested a 1/2 day of labo,r and it cuts 1/16 cuts arrow straight

First thing, buy a quality (Starrett) bi-metal blade

Msumner
Is it really obvious with the reflection occurrences?

Jonathan, Thanks for the quick response

Apologies! I failed to mention that I am using a auto darkening rig

I just went to check and mine is set on 11 BTW... My helmet is a Lincoln Viking The big question for me is "Should My view thru the helmet should be as clear and bright as Jodys vids" and I guess it should be, as answered here! Guess It's time for a good eye exam, & maybe real glasses ...

I ll take a look in the morning

Ha yea plastic is removed
I wear cheater reading glasses, & I did install the cheater lens in my hood
Also changed out the outer protect lens, & made sure everything is clean

Should my view thru the hood be as clear/bright as Jodys vids?

Thanks
ed

Hello Gents New " weekend warrior" here I am having a lot of difficulty being able to see well enough to follow the path I am using a Lincoln 140c that I bought new from my local welding supply, also using the helmet that came with the machine (can't remember the model number) Should my vi...