Welding Tips and Tricks

Finally got the 275 up & runnin....OMG is this machine nice....It's amazing how you can control the arc(the trench box is the bomb)....I can see it change as i twist the dial....LOL...OH MAN this is so cool....Gettin the pipe cut tomorrow(SS & 6" carbon)...Ran some beads tonight with 3/8's plate..Did an open butt with 3/32 & 1/8 6010 ++++.....I'm on my way boys....And lovin it...HAHAHAHAHAHA....Pics in the next couple days....OH YEA...DID I MENTION I LOVE THIS MACHINE....lmao...

Mike,
Hey you cant bait us like that!! I want my pics!!! I am glad you like the machine. When you get comfortable with the machine I would like to hear what you think of it over all and how you like its other features as well. Sitting at the edge of my seat for those pics
-Jonathan

Good to hear man - I knew you'd like it

Just shut off my v250 - it was rocking 140 amps all evening (basically barely working), they weld really nice.

Wait....no pics of the new machine and welds?? What's up with that??

MinnesotaDave wrote:Good to hear man - I knew you'd like it

Just shut off my v250 - it was rocking 140 amps all evening, they weld really nice.

Wait....no pics of the new machine and welds?? What's up with that??

Dave,
Where's yours?
-Jonathan

Superiorwelding wrote:

MinnesotaDave wrote:Good to hear man - I knew you'd like it

Just shut off my v250 - it was rocking 140 amps all evening, they weld really nice.

Wait....no pics of the new machine and welds?? What's up with that??

Dave,
Where's yours?
-Jonathan

Soon as I finish the build they'll be up - turning a bunch of scrap into a three bottom subsoiler

Welded grader blades together today to make thick enough pieces for the tines.
Took over 10 1/8" 7018 rods each - haven't even done the feet yet.

Going to use it to rip up blacktop from my driveway

MinnesotaDave wrote:

Superiorwelding wrote:

MinnesotaDave wrote:Good to hear man - I knew you'd like it

Just shut off my v250 - it was rocking 140 amps all evening, they weld really nice.

Wait....no pics of the new machine and welds?? What's up with that??

Dave,
Where's yours?
-Jonathan

Soon as I finish the build they'll be up - turning a bunch of scrap into a three bottom subsoiler

Welded grader blades together today to make thick enough pieces for the tines.
Took over 10 1/8" 7018 rods each - haven't even done the feet yet.

Going to use it to rip up blacktop from my driveway

How can we believe you???

Ha! You'll just have to wait

Edit: started a thread for it

LOL...Thats wat I like about this crowd....Always something to get ya laffn or thinkin...J..I know that was crapy postin with no pics....But I was amazed at this thing...The XMT's didnt run like this...But it is "painfully" obvious I need to get as good as this machines capabilities ....Maybe its the remote???I LIKE it...lmao...Dave, Arc, Jonathan,John..all talked it up...NOW i see it...MAN...Any way,ripple spacing, reinforcement consistancy,Building a base line from neutral settings,insteada twistin the knobs just to see what happens ...LMAO...My first attemps were 3/32 6010 on 3/32 land & gap @ little over 50-40 by the dial(digital would be nice)..I know ARC..getta 350...lol..Second wasa 1/8 6010p+++ 1/8 L 3/32 gap @ 90-70...from soft to crisp on arc force...So without further adooooo...first shot

Mike,
It might just be me, but these Invertecs like Jet LH 78 7018 better than Excailiber.
Expecially vertical up.

FWIW.
BTW,
I knew you'd like that machine.
Millers can't hold a candle to them.
~John

Mike, I'm glad you're as happy with the machine as I thought you'd be.

I'll add to your "If at first you don't succeed" sticker... Don't try skydiving...

Steve S

O.R. Knife edge..3/32 gap @ 90 amps(on the Everlast)..3/32 excaliburs out with the lincoln @ 65-75 ??? YEA..A readout would be great......BTW>>> Does anyone know where you can get the magnets that hook to the remote box????..I've google everything..No luck!!!...ARC...I'd bet you know where to get um?????

Mike,
Looking good man. Looks like you have plenty of material for us to come over and "play".
SHOUT OUT TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO WELD, MIKE IS HAVING A WELDING BASH IN HIS GARAGE!
Ok I'm done

mike boyer wrote:O.R. Knife edge..3/32 gap @ 90 amps(on the Everlast)..3/32 excaliburs out with the lincoln @ 65-75 ??? YEA..A readout would be great......

Don't worry, the lack of numbers bugged me the first day too - after you get used to it you won't care anymore.

It's more about what the puddle looks like and how it's behaving than what the numbers say on the dial anyway
(still would have been nice to write a few more on there though...)

Looking good

Now wouldn't that be cool...Get ta see a face insteada typing...There's plenty for everyone jonathon...Yea it's the puddle for sure...in position..LOL..The box makes it nice Dave.....I'm still just playin wit my new toy.... I LIKE IT....Here's todays show n tell....Knife,1/8 gap..1/8 70s6...@ 85A....SPAZZIN the cup...I will get it tho.....some way outa shape bevels & gap..just Because....Thats life...This is flat Tig... for the 3rd attempt i wasnt gona get to crazy...LOL

Lookin good Mike

I have one of those boxes for my big Airco - not for the invertec though.
Probably stumble on one cheap someday and pick one up.

Yea..Im wantin to find the magnets that go in um..Or mount to the back....not havin to "fish" for it would be a plus for sure....ANYbody know where to get um???

Mr. Boyer...

I just want to congratulate you on your new machine. I have been hovering on this forum for awhile now and I have paid attention to many of your posts because they usually address topics that I am also concerned about. Im about a year into welding and I am a UA member. I will master pipe one day too haha.

I'll get to know you guys better in coming months. Just wanna let you guys know how refreshing it is to see all the support given to members on this site, as opposed to another site im also a member of. Jody has got something special here and I want to be a part of it as well.

Keep up the good work Mike

Hey NYC....Welcome to the club...UA huh???...Im getn some pipe cut right now & gona be playin with the UA41......AND your right...The guys here are great...Lota ribbin & jokin..What seems like a real concern to help guys get goin if they wana learn to weld...Im as GREEN as they come..Yes the dreaded NOOB syndrome..lmao...But with these guys freely givin pointers like they do...Hell ...Even I can see some improvement in my efforts....SOOO...pull up a chair,sit back & jump right in....Mike

Ok...6 in the mornin...I couldn't stand it anymore..Had to go to the garage & do vert O.R. on 3/8 plate..3/32 land 1/8+ gap..110 amps ...1/8 70s6 filler.....hot passes were 3/32 @ (50-60???)......I was happy bein the first one I'd ever done.....Did I mention I REALLY LIKE THIS TIG...LOL..Cant wait till my flex-lock gets here & plug it into the 275.....HAHAHHAHAHAHAH.....Awrite guys ...Pick it apart...See if we're seein the same things....The cover,I was tryin different things...Hence the different profiles....