I had a look at Riverweld, prices seem impossibly cheap for the whole lot they're rating them at 200amps my machine is 210 so if I crank it will it smoke? Wouldnt surprise me if thats where my current torch comes from :lol: it seems excessively heavy with extended use, the cable/hoses are not real f...

I've looking at getting a 20 series for mine, small 9 size with a good 200ish amp capability(watercooled obviously)but been having trouble gettin me mits on one. I tried Everlast Australia to order one from the main Everlast mob but they cant or wont for some reason :roll: I dont have a local WS wit...

I lashed out on green, 210 EXT and WC300

Havent had any trouble yet, still not 12 mths old yet

This maybe a silly question but, can you use the helium gas from a party balloon kit... would it be pure helium?

Discovered a badly cracked weld in one of my under tray boxes, I found it when all my tie down gear for my ute(tray back mini truck) got soaked. They've been under my ute tray for about 3yrs, Chinese ebay specials supposed to be 1.6mm(1/16th) aluminum... more like 1mm This is my first real bit of al...

Off like a bucket of prawns in the sunday sun

Tonguing like a lizard for a draught(beer)

Go root yer boot because there's a big c**t in them

Kym I've had the same problem(yep I be a noob too) my machine come with a WP18 that was the "Euro" style handle, I was talking to a guy in a specialist welding shop about buying a whole replacement torch and he said you can fit a yanky style straight handle and a micro switch to it keeping...

I'd love to buy a bottle but unless you live in a larger city the transport cost's outweigh the rental. BOC last slugged me 192 for rental and 198 changeover (E size), I've heard "BYOB" E size is about 160ish changeover so its definitely cheaper the freight is the killer, they want 100 per...

South Australia, Port Pirie... lead city!

Needed a trolley for the new 7x12" bandsaw, need it to be easy too move about... shed is never big enough :( Bit of a noob on the tig only on my 2nd bottle of gas so far, learning as I go as there's no one around these parts to learn from :mad: Jody has been my main influence... even in choice ...

Im a master... FIGJAM

4 on 4 off 12hr shifts (2 days + 2 nights)
I get a long week end every week end but may not actually be a week end by the calender!
I dont weld for a living, I refine metal for a living

The machine is fine... its the operator who is defective

Yep that is the new 210ext... same as mine my welds dont look that good though

sshh wrote:made some practice on steel, then welded two parts this is the result

You will never have good results if you dont start with nice shiny steel... all the steel in your pictures has not been cleaned!

Hey I found one... my excuse is its on a night shift about 3 in the morning :lol: https://scontent-sin.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/205137_1684625392415_5959945_n.jpg?oh=311b2e29bcfb74c5ff04d7b33331ae14&oe=554B7DC3 Found one a bit more sensible ;) https://scontent-sin.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...

You know what I cant even find a picture of me... might have to raid the wedding photos

With thanks to Jody I have the only tig welded letter box on my street

Only learnt from Jody and a few others online, using his advice as a knowledge base really does help us newby's

Has anyone tried one of those coldcut saws that are based on a abrasive cut off saw?

http://www.makita.com.au/products/power ... utting-saw

You guys shouldn't ever take up woodworking the incorrect terminology gets even worse!

You can link it directly to Youtube if you dont want your site link on here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=p ... e9aMLZX9i0

Could you give us a link so we dont have to go searching for it

Mike I'd be Port Pirie SA, thanks for the welcome guys!

Gday guys, been watching the excellent videos for ages and only just noticed a forum button
So here I am...
Im just a beginner on the tig, Im mainly into car stuff and a bit of backyard fab... wood or metal, I like to make things you could say