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- by Artie F. Emm
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 10:10 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Work sticking to top of welding table.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2668
Re: Work sticking to top of welding table.
Welcome to the forums! Any way you can attach your ground directly to your weld piece?
- by Artie F. Emm
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 7:15 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: A school project in a tiny town. International help?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3144
Re: A school project in a tiny town. International help?
Hmmm... in theory, a guy could send an addressed, stamped card to any US postmaster, with a note asking him to drop it in the outgoing mail. Right? That could accomplish the McMurdo Station post mark.
- by Artie F. Emm
- Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:46 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Converting oxygen regulator for tig use
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5739
Re: Converting oxygen regulator for tig use
To make this conversion you'd have to swap out the inlet nipple nut from CGA 540 (oxygen) to CGA 580 (inert). Apparatus repair places use a kind of nut to lock the nipple and nut together, and then get a wrench on the hex side of the tool to un-thread the nipple from the regulator body. Then lock th...
- by Artie F. Emm
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:14 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: A school project in a tiny town. International help?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3144
Re: A school project in a tiny town. International help?
Sydney! That should wow the crowd!OzFlo wrote:Let me see if I can source one from here in Sydney..
Virginia checking in, i'll have one of the kids write a note. Since we're so close i feel qualified to send one for DC.
- by Artie F. Emm
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 11:09 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Tig welding issues
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2526
Re: Tig welding issues
Geez. My bad, totally missed it.MarkL wrote: His description indicates...
- by Artie F. Emm
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 10:48 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
- Replies: 3253
- Views: 533762
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
Started working last night on a 16 inch 300# steam main under ground. There still digging up pipe trying to find the leak. It has an insulation case and a welded 24inch jacket. If they can't find the leak visually then there going to bring in a smart pig. It's a robot that can ultrasound the pipe f...
- by Artie F. Emm
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:52 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Tig welding issues
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2526
Re: Tig welding issues
...the tungsten burns and all crappy looking.... Machine is on DC. First, welcome to the forum! If that dark stripe is your weld :-) then yes, it looks like a gas coverage issue. What is your flow rate? Pure argon? Also, I have to ask, just to get the question out of the way: is that very shiny ste...
- by Artie F. Emm
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 12:54 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding Tips & Tricks Podcast
- Replies: 173
- Views: 221633
Re: Welding Tips & Tricks Podcast
More thoughts on the "finding new business" episode. City / county / state agencies put jobs out for competitive bid. Sometimes repair and sometimes new construction. I've seen state DOT ads needing welders to be available to fix snow plows during storms, not sure if the welders were on ca...
- by Artie F. Emm
- Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:59 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Which stick, Which process? Arena Drag refit
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2686
Re: Which stick, Which process? Arena Drag refit
Welcome to the forum, Ray! 6010 electrodes don't run well on an inverter welder unless the machine is designed to accommodate them. It's a good idea to practice up on your stick technique. Coldman's post on rod choice is spot on. As a rule of thumb set machine amperage to decimal rod size x 1000. So...
- by Artie F. Emm
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 5:23 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding Tips & Tricks Podcast
- Replies: 173
- Views: 221633
Re: Welding Tips & Tricks Podcast
A thought on the "first job is free" strategy: make sure you put the invoice into the hand of the decision maker, and make sure you explain to that decision maker right then and there why he's getting the credit. If you don't, or if you leave it for them or mail it in, the invoice may get ...
- by Artie F. Emm
- Mon Oct 16, 2017 1:51 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: should stick welding sound like sizzling bacon or what?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2179
Re: should stick welding sound like sizzling bacon or what?
Yikes. Tough day to be halal. Any Muslims on the crew that day?PeteM wrote:The stuff would melt and spatter all over us and we'd come out of them smelling like fried bacon.
- by Artie F. Emm
- Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:42 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding Tips & Tricks Podcast
- Replies: 173
- Views: 221633
Re: Welding Tips & Tricks Podcast
Just heard the "Bosses" episode. Congratulations to Jonathan for taking the big step and going full-time with Superior Welding!
- by Artie F. Emm
- Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:23 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: New shop
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3482
Re: New shop
Looking good! I think your shop is bigger than my house!
- by Artie F. Emm
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:55 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding Tips & Tricks Podcast
- Replies: 173
- Views: 221633
Re: Welding Tips & Tricks Podcast
Hey, Mick, good to hear your story! All the episodes are archived here: http://www.wttpodcast.libsyn.com I've found i prefer the layout at this site, seems to be organized a little better. Altho who thought light grey text on a white background was a good idea. https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/roy-c...
- by Artie F. Emm
- Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:45 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Hi. New to MIG
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2486
Re: Hi. New to MIG
Welcome to the forum, Ray. You may be the first member to get a Vulcan, certainly among the first. Sure looks like HF has stepped up their game! I hope it continues to deliver for you.
- by Artie F. Emm
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 10:31 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Cutting torch pressure settings Static or residual
- Replies: 2
- Views: 551
Re: Cutting torch pressure settings Static or residual
Dial in settings with valves closed. In case it's helpful, Jody has a cutting torch video here-
http://welding-tv.com/2011/09/26/cutting-torch-tips/
Sent you a PM about your SMAW questions from another thread. Sounds like you've got some projects going!
http://welding-tv.com/2011/09/26/cutting-torch-tips/
Sent you a PM about your SMAW questions from another thread. Sounds like you've got some projects going!
- by Artie F. Emm
- Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:10 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Hi and thank you
- Replies: 3
- Views: 505
Re: Hi and thank you
Hey, FMJ, welcome to the forum!
- by Artie F. Emm
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:14 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Chinese model tig welders
- Replies: 5
- Views: 966
Re: Chinese model tig welders
One way to approach buying an off shore brand is to buy through Home Depot. They carry AHP and Everlast, for instance, and you may be able to avoid shipping charges with the "ship to store for free" option. If the machine is DOA (it happens, with both foreign and domedtic makes) within 30 ...
- by Artie F. Emm
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 7:30 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Mini-Weld 130
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2610
Re: Mini-Weld 130
Ok, sounds like your machine needs a potentiometer.
If you'll google "2.2k potentiometer" you can view images to see which one is closest to the one you remember- there are several with holes.
Good luck- let us know how it goes!
If you'll google "2.2k potentiometer" you can view images to see which one is closest to the one you remember- there are several with holes.
Good luck- let us know how it goes!
- by Artie F. Emm
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:48 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Mini-Weld 130
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2610
Re: Mini-Weld 130
Agreed, an inverter with DC output based on the marks on the electrical plate.
How did you come to have it, and does it have cables with fittings to weld? One will be a ground clamp and the other holds the electrode.
How did you come to have it, and does it have cables with fittings to weld? One will be a ground clamp and the other holds the electrode.
- by Artie F. Emm
- Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:02 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Mini-Weld 130
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2610
Re: Mini-Weld 130
Welcome to the forum. I did a quick check but didn't find anything about make and model. Does it weld?
- by Artie F. Emm
- Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:51 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Clue me in on Stick for Bush Hog Weld
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3108
Re: Clue me in on Stick for Bush Hog Weld
Oh, THAT old excuse.Chips O'Toole wrote:Yes, but I haven't been able to get the tractor into the laundry room.
I've been fortunate in that I've had a window in the laundry room to run an extension cord outside, forgot that might not be the case for everyone.
- by Artie F. Emm
- Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:44 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Clue me in on Stick for Bush Hog Weld
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3108
Re: Clue me in on Stick for Bush Hog Weld
Sorry to hear about your Irma troubles.
Do you have a 220v clothes dryer circuit you could tap into?
Do you have a 220v clothes dryer circuit you could tap into?
- by Artie F. Emm
- Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:45 am
- Forum: The Welding Library
- Topic: Linde UCC-305
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17983
Re: Linde UCC-305
Welcome to the forum! When i was looking for a welder i looked into one of the big Linde machines too (I worked at a Linde LWS). Glad ESAB took care of you. Is the spark gap the only problem? Keep us posted!
- by Artie F. Emm
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:42 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: New to aluminum welding. Need help
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1248
Re: New to aluminum welding. Need help
25 cfh argon is high, isn't it? i recall reading that too high a flow rate can draw in ambient atmosphere and contaminate the weld. The Miller weld calculator can provide the proper flow rate.
Also, some flow meters are graduated in liters per minute, rather than cubic ft per hour.
Also, some flow meters are graduated in liters per minute, rather than cubic ft per hour.
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