I have used a CK230 Flex for quite a few years and have had great luck with it, I love the adjustability it has. I would like to try out their Flex-loc heads one of these days as well.
Pete
Search found 236 matches
- by pgk
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:37 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Tungsten's for Aluminum Tig Welding Alustar by Wolfram
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5283
- by pgk
- Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:23 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Plasma cutting table build questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6838
Re: Plasma cutting table build questions
This ones pretty cool, not the size you want to make but might be good for some ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlQzB6Dfvlw&t=7s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlQzB6Dfvlw&t=7s
- by pgk
- Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:13 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Plasma cutter air drier
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6538
Re: Plasma cutter air drier
I used to paint way back when and used this filter for my paint guns https://www.autorefinishdevilbiss.com/p ... d-500.aspx now days I use it for my plasma cutter, works like a champ.
- by pgk
- Wed Oct 13, 2021 2:03 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Help deciding please. Bandsaw/dry cut saw
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9870
Re: Help deciding please. Bandsaw/dry cut saw
My brother picked up one of those small 4x6" bandsaws that swivel like a Ellis for his cabin a couple of years ago and he said it works great. I'll get a hold of him to see what brand it is. At his shop he uses a big JET and cold saw as well, I used to have a Scotchman cold saw 12" and it ...
- by pgk
- Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:30 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Tungsten's for Aluminum Tig Welding Alustar by Wolfram
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5283
Re: Tungsten's for Aluminum Tig Welding Alustar by Wolfram
Very Interesting, 20,000 feet, that's a lot of dry sump tanks! I would love to see a pic or two of your work.
Pete
Pete
- by pgk
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:44 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Magnesium saw repair
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2410
Re: Magnesium saw repair
A drop or two of vinegar on it, if it's magnesium it will react with aluminum it won't.
- by pgk
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:42 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Just another 5' by 10' welding table, I know!!!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8772
Re: Just another 5' by 10' welding table, I know!!!
Love the seat and mount!
- by pgk
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:15 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Help - TIG Welding Aluminium I-Beam
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1336
Re: Help - TIG Welding Aluminium I-Beam
Make sure you post up a pic when its done,
Pete
Pete
- by pgk
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:42 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Tig aluminum splatter
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4281
Re: Tig aluminum splatter
Raise your amperage up, use 2% Lanthinated and try using 60 HZ instead of 120hz. Your arc may not be quite as constricted but you'll have more heat into the weld.
- by pgk
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:33 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: How to confirm Argon is contaminated
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4063
Re: How to confirm Argon is contaminated
Have you tig welded with it prior to getting your tank of argon? Just wondering if worked prior to getting a new bottle of argon? If you have verified that there is the proper flow coming out of the cup and no air leaks any where I would try another bottle of argon.
- by pgk
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:17 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Where to buy 4943 filler rod
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4075
Re: Where to buy 4943 filler rod
Wow! Quite the run around LS! Hopefully you will end up liking the 4943. Nice looking work
- by pgk
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:44 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Indoor TIG?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3267
Re: Indoor TIG?
and I saw he was using clear lenses. He said they helped him see. I ordered some from his site. Anything that will help me see what I'm doing is welcome. Wondering if I should use filler rod or MIG wire on this stuff. clear lenses, do you mean a cheater lens? As for filler you could use either, wha...
- by pgk
- Fri Feb 15, 2019 10:46 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: What is this in my cleaning band?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1415
Re: What is this in my cleaning band?
The second go at it does look much better though.
- by pgk
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:58 pm
- 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: 538654
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
Nice job Tign8r
- by pgk
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:11 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Can I TIG weld mild steel without Ar?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1537
Re: Can I TIG weld mild steel without Ar?
And you know instantly what you forgot to turn on! LOL
- by pgk
- Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:27 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Help in deciding which tig welder to buy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2944
Re: Help in deciding which tig welder to buy
I picked up a PrimeWeld a few months back, only used it once to verify that it worked and took it up to our cabin to use for odd jobs. It seemed to have a nice arc on both DC and AC, HF is a little weak but for $775.00 bucks it's no bad at all. Granted I only used it once but I didn't think the foot...
- by pgk
- Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:39 am
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: which to buy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2406
Re: which to buy
I have a 4 x6" band saw that I bought from production tool about 20 years ago and it has sure come in handy over the years. I up dated to a Ellis 1600 last year and took my 4 x 6" up to our cabin where it still gets a lot of use, sure beats a hack saw! :) The only time I use any lube is wh...
- by pgk
- Tue Dec 18, 2018 3:15 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Penetration Problem on Titanium Automated TIG
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2113
Re: Penetration Problem on Titanium Automated TIG
Looks much better!
- by pgk
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:01 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Differences in machines and welding ability
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1862
Re: Differences in machines and welding ability
Jon, All the bells and whistles are nice to have and do come in handy, it's not to say that a ole tried and true transformer machine can't be used to put out nice looking welds. A couple of friends have Syncrowave 250 and 351's and I swear some of their welds look robot like, like you said it's more...
- by pgk
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:47 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Cleaning the tungsten
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5765
Re: Cleaning the tungsten
Check out Aarons tungsten sharpening method for SS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=qrSX9FWlpi0 I tried it and couldn't see much of a difference with my Tig abilities, I'm sure Aaron can.. :) Well, I know I don't have 2 of those belt sanders, and where are the cries of the cont...
- by pgk
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:46 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Cleaning the tungsten
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5765
Re: Cleaning the tungsten
Check out Aarons tungsten sharpening method for SS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=qrSX9FWlpi0 I tried it and couldn't see much of a difference with my Tig abilities, I'm sure Aaron can.. :) Well, I know I don't have 2 of those belt sanders, and where are the cries of the cont...
- by pgk
- Thu Dec 06, 2018 3:28 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Cleaning the tungsten
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5765
Re: Cleaning the tungsten
Check out Aarons tungsten sharpening method for SS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... rSX9FWlpi0
I tried it and couldn't see much of a difference with my Tig abilities, I'm sure Aaron can..
I tried it and couldn't see much of a difference with my Tig abilities, I'm sure Aaron can..
- by pgk
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 3:14 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Stack of dimes... almost...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2008
Re: Stack of dimes... almost...
Here are a couple of Jodies video's showing what CJ was talking about, Jody looks like he ever so slightly move back and up while adding filler, Iv'e tried it and it does help me as my hands are not as steady as they once were. If you have any 1/8th setting around that would help you achieve better ...
- by pgk
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:16 pm
- 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: 538654
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
Very nice As usual Mike
- by pgk
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 3:14 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Which Metal Grinding Wheel is Best? Let's find out!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4236
Re: Which Metal Grinding Wheel is Best? Let's find out!
Just saw this video on Pferd products, very cool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... AzxmNATl4E
http://www.pferdusa.com/innovation/
http://www.pferdusa.com/innovation/
Jump to
- Introductions & How to Use the Forum
- ↳ Welcome!
- ↳ Member Introductions
- ↳ How to Use the Forum
- ↳ Moderator Applications
- Welding Discussion
- ↳ Metal Cutting
- ↳ Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- ↳ Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- ↳ Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- ↳ Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- ↳ Welding Certification - Stick/Arc Welding, Tig Welding, Mig Welding Certification tests - Welding Tests of all kinds
- ↳ Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- ↳ Product Reviews
- ↳ Fuel Gas Heating
- Welding Tips & Tricks
- ↳ Video Discussion
- ↳ Wish List
- Announcements & Feedback
- ↳ Forum News
- ↳ Suggestions, Feedback and Support
- Welding Marketplace
- ↳ Welding Jobs - Industrial Welding Jobs - Pipe Welding Jobs - Tig Welding Jobs
- ↳ Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
- Welding Resources
- ↳ Tradeshows, Seminars and Events
- ↳ The Welding Library
- ↳ Education Opportunities