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by AndyMcK
Wed Mar 02, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Welder bias in the oil field
Replies: 7
Views: 1256

Re: Welder bias in the oil field

Have used both out in the pipe tracks and up columns, first using Lincoln (400AS-50)and later was introduced to the Miller Dual Welders. The Millers were ok if leads didn't have to run very far (30m) but they were a bit buggy if the temperature was up and found amps fluctuated on hot days due to the...
by AndyMcK
Sat Feb 20, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Material Storage Cart
Replies: 3
Views: 786

Re: Material Storage Cart

HI Defender
Great project and what a great way to tidy all those short things up.
Also, you have an Awesome looking workshop, I particularly like your wheeled work bench
Cheers
Andy
by AndyMcK
Sat Feb 20, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: Welding Certification - Stick/Arc Welding, Tig Welding, Mig Welding Certification tests - Welding Tests of all kinds
Topic: Radiograph 1" plate test 3g
Replies: 36
Views: 8445

Re: Radiograph 1" plate test 3g

G-day WB Yeah your welds are looking good and I can see that it is more full at the top end. I think there are a couple of reasons for this happening: One has to do with the change of electrode angle as you go up. Often people have the electrode more square to the plate at the bottom so the molten m...
by AndyMcK
Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:20 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: HI From Down Under
Replies: 5
Views: 314

Re: HI From Down Under

Hey Andy, welcome , where abouts in OZ are you , I'm up in Mackay NQ and learning heaps since i joined. Enjoy Cheers Troy Hi Troy & thanks. I'm down in Geelong, working in bulk storage tanking & plant maintenance. it sure is a great site plus the tip n tricks videos Jody puts out are great ...
by AndyMcK
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:03 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: HI From Down Under
Replies: 5
Views: 314

HI From Down Under

Hi I'm from Australia and am currently working as a Mechanical Designer & Draftsman. I started work as a Structural steel fabricator Apprentice and moved on to various industries as I gained certificates & qualifications. Industries have included Petro Refineries, Aluminium Smelters & mi...