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by sambo1985
Tue May 30, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Fine Setting
Replies: 19
Views: 8243

Re: Fine Setting

Noddy ryan youbare right. I ment to mention a bobcat 225 that had fine setting or any other machine that I might weld with in the future. And i just need a correct answer in the future
by sambo1985
Sun May 28, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Fine Setting
Replies: 19
Views: 8243

Fine Setting

Hello I just recently bought a Lincoln 305G EFI. Make question is can someone please explain he fine setting dial. Its 1 through 10 and I am just having trouble grasping the idea on the dial and what increments do each number represent.

Thank You
by sambo1985
Thu Apr 20, 2017 8:11 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Need help
Replies: 2
Views: 337

Need help

So I am in school for welding and I am working on 308L 11 gauge SS. I have been using the lay wire technique and its coming out great. The problem is I am having trouble using the dab method on SS. I have tried different various size of electrode and filler rod. And the filler rod keeps sticking to ...
by sambo1985
Fri Mar 31, 2017 4:04 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: CK Torches
Replies: 14
Views: 1191

CK Torches

Hello everyone I know jody use to talk a lot of about CK torches an promote them. I have seen all the funky angle ones he has. But haven't heard he mentions CK or any other good brands. Is there a brand of tig torches out there now that are just kick butt and great quality. Just want to make sure I ...
by sambo1985
Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Pluse Setting
Replies: 7
Views: 837

Pluse Setting

Can some one explain Pluse setting still having troubling getting to understand jody is he hitting the foot pedal or torch to make it pulse on or off or does the machine do it for you. Just confused
by sambo1985
Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Jody Torch Switch
Replies: 1
Views: 385

Jody Torch Switch

Does anyone know were I can find the torch switch setup Jody uses in a lot of he's videos?
by sambo1985
Wed Feb 15, 2017 9:56 pm
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: Dab Method Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 4349

Re: Dab Method Need Help

Not allowed to use pedal. Using the great lift arc start. Not a big fan of it. But its baby steps lol
by sambo1985
Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: Dab Method Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 4349

Re: Dab Method Need Help

I was running 64amps is that enough or to cold with th 1/16
by sambo1985
Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: Dab Method Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 4349

Re: Dab Method Need Help

Thanks cj for the advice and kind words. And thanks for everyone else response. I just beat myself up sometimes. Im ocd at times lol
by sambo1985
Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: Dab Method Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 4349

Re: Dab Method Need Help

I switch between 1/16 filler and 3/32 filler. And using same matching size of tungsten for filler
by sambo1985
Wed Feb 15, 2017 2:20 pm
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: Dab Method Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 4349

Re: Dab Method Need Help

I forgot to mention this is 14 gauge mild steel in the pic
by sambo1985
Wed Feb 15, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: Dab Method Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 4349

Re: Dab Method Need Help

My main issue is when do I dip the wire and is it at the base of the puddle. All I keep getting is little balls that form up and it looks like a caterpillar Im not getting those nice dimes like jody. Here is a pic of my three day and I was using the lay wire technique. I was just making a u shape ar...
by sambo1985
Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:39 pm
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: Dab Method Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 4349

Dab Method Need Help

Hello Jody Im in a 2year welding program and in my second semester. I am in Tig and struggle with the dab method. I have figured out how to do the lay wire method. But I still struggle with the Dab Method. I have been trying to watch your videos but I can't grasp the method. My instructor has us sta...