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by Simclardy
Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:09 am
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: 473309

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

I'll add a couple things. First one is the connection point on an old farm boom sprayer. It was a 11:00pm quick job had to have it by morning on our family farm. Metal was very thin. Took my time to try to fill some other bug holes some of which kept blowing out, but I got them filled. Not very pre...
by Simclardy
Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:03 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: 473309

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

Advanced auto sold me a serpentine belt that was 2mm short. I snapped the grip for rotating the the tensioner pulley. Too cheap to buy a new one I built it back up and ground a sloppy hex for the socket. cheers https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211031/da07c956988a5a7ea218237d7c9ee5a7.jpg https://up...
by Simclardy
Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:18 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Best flooring option for a welding/fabrication shop?
Replies: 20
Views: 6106

Re: Best flooring option for a welding/fabrication shop?

how about tile? maybe a wood pattern or one you like

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by Simclardy
Fri Mar 19, 2021 7:25 am
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Everlast 250ex oscilloscope test
Replies: 28
Views: 20821

Re: Everlast 250ex oscilloscope test

Coldman wrote:I think he's talking about your rank.
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by Simclardy
Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:07 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Everlast 250ex oscilloscope test
Replies: 28
Views: 20821

Re: Everlast 250ex oscilloscope test

HI ACE, Nice thread on scope and nice beads. Was wondering where you connected onto welder as I need to do this to continue my repair on my 200AMP ac/dc/PULSE Digital TIG. alupulse 200D.jpg 2 IGBTs let go and a gate resistor ,also both bridge rectifiers. Got it going did a bit of welding (DC SS 80 ...
by Simclardy
Sun Jun 28, 2020 6:55 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Need help with vertical up SMAW
Replies: 84
Views: 8435

Re: Need help with vertical up SMAW

i could use some help with my SMAW uphill as well but your welder looks like GMAW. i do look forward to the pics and solution.

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by Simclardy
Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Everlast 250ex oscilloscope test
Replies: 28
Views: 20821

Re: Everlast 250ex oscilloscope test

I've actually been thinking about your results a lot lately and glad it got bumped and I could find it. I would've suspected Miller and Lincoln were importing a lot of the same or similar components from China that Everlast and other companies used and assembling it here with a massive mark up. I f...
by Simclardy
Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:10 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Everlast 250ex oscilloscope test
Replies: 28
Views: 20821

Re: Everlast 250ex oscilloscope test

Hi Simclardy, Thank you for all this info it is much appreciated :) . I have a 200amp ac/dc tig welder that is very popular here in Australia (for a welder thats under $1800 aud) It has a digital screen and balance is just +10 to -10% and the user manual and manufacturer does not know at all what t...
by Simclardy
Wed May 13, 2020 5:55 am
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: 473309

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

Jakedaawg wrote:
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At first i thought it was a tail wing from an airplane! Looks good

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by Simclardy
Tue May 12, 2020 6:08 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New Topic,, but maybe not...
Replies: 53
Views: 13156

Re: New Topic,, but maybe not...

In my experience cheap meters are usually accurate, but lack the CAT rating for working on electrical panels. They are a serious hazard when working on a high power distribution panel. Ps. Rms stands for root mean squared. It's a better representation of the effective value. Sent from my SM-G930V us...
by Simclardy
Tue May 12, 2020 5:53 am
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: 473309

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

Spartan wrote:Flange sets on 1.5" nom sched 40 steel pipe. That's half of it done. I'm doing the pipe cutting also, and tolerance is +0/-0.25". Lord as my witness, I wish I could get work like this every single day.
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Nice work

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by Simclardy
Thu May 07, 2020 9:18 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: 473309

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

motox wrote:nice fix, its never fun welding up old cast alum.
craig
Ditto

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by Simclardy
Wed May 06, 2020 6:58 am
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: HTP Invertig 400 AC/DC 1/3-phase is here!
Replies: 72
Views: 38462

Re: HTP Invertig 400 AC/DC 1/3-phase is here!

https://www.machinetoolproducts.com/content/Phase-A-Matic/Rotary%20Converters/Brochure-Instruction%20Sheet.pdf https://www.southern-tool.com/store/phase_converters-sizing-details.php This looks like the Phase-o-matic sheet ripped off: https://www.alfatransformer.com/downloads/reference/rotary_phase...
by Simclardy
Tue May 05, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: HTP Invertig 400 AC/DC 1/3-phase is here!
Replies: 72
Views: 38462

Re: HTP Invertig 400 AC/DC 1/3-phase is here!

Not to disagree, but 30hp is 30hp. Still alot but i think you mean the amperage times 3.
Power for 3 phase is v*a*1.73*pf=watt.
746watts per hp.
Cheers

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by Simclardy
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:25 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: 473309

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

Nice Simclardy, do you guys have black locust up there? I know there's a lot down in West Virginia, but didn't realize it was up in your parts as well. I guess you've eaten enough sawdust running your Alaskan today... [emoji38] We have them! They are considered non native/ invasive. But for sil pla...
by Simclardy
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:20 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: 473309

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

BillE.Dee wrote:i'd bet those beams weigh in at 1 - 380. Definitely hold the house down during a wind storm.
They are heavy!

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by Simclardy
Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:01 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: 473309

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

I welded some black locust sil plates with a mortise and tenon. Milled with my Alaskan. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200428/a7cdaff9eb14f027921f3d76abca99bb.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200428/33658749c35e7679990a263e204e0360.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200428/055bd0e09ceb...
by Simclardy
Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:56 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Welding Helmet Reccomendation
Replies: 46
Views: 12439

Re: Welding Helmet Reccomendation

I never see anyone any more who uses an old-school helmet. I think I've purchased my last LCD auto-dimming helmet. I simply hate the things. I and a friend who works at a local pharma place both bought a similar Hobart Pro helmet a few years back, both have failed and eat batteries in a day now. Bo...
by Simclardy
Mon Apr 27, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: TIG Torch Guts
Replies: 25
Views: 3416

Re: TIG Torch Guts

Water comes in through the the 1/4"-20 threaded fitting. Water leaves the torch through one of the barb fittings. Shielding gas enters the torch through the other remaining barb fittings. Ok, but you didn't actually answer what I was confused about. Is the arc initiated through the gas? Doesn'...
by Simclardy
Sun Apr 26, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Primeweld TIG 225x Review/Discussion
Replies: 185
Views: 111351

Re: Primeweld TIG 225x Review/Discussion

One suggestion that might help is to run some beads without filler to get some muscle memory on pedal action. Pumping the pedal will probably just add another difficulty at first but at the end of the day it's fine, just keep practicing. I don't do it for a living, but i try to learn every time. I a...
by Simclardy
Sun Apr 26, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Beginner's welder issue
Replies: 6
Views: 1358

Re: Beginner's welder issue

While there were some good take-away's from that video, I'd like to ask you Novette, what he did wrong. If you can tell me, you might be ready to start. Guys, no spoilers! :) I have to take a different path, start making mistakes as soon as possible! Then again i did not see any obvious mistakes ot...
by Simclardy
Sun Apr 26, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: So, I bought a tig welder....
Replies: 45
Views: 7202

Re: So, I bought a tig welder....

I understand the water dissipating heat. I pictured a braid similar to the outer shield on a coax cable. Never actually saw one opened up. Be curious to see if ck worldwide is different than a knock off brand?

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by Simclardy
Sun Apr 26, 2020 1:15 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: 473309

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

LtBadd wrote:I had my machine set on 150 amps with 300pps, 60% peak and 15% background, so not really sure what the weld amps would be, didn't need full pedal, used .045 filler with #8 cup and gas lens
Thanks

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by Simclardy
Sun Apr 26, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: So, I bought a tig welder....
Replies: 45
Views: 7202

Re: So, I bought a tig welder....

Without pictures its hard to say, but most tig power cable assemblies have a ~16awg copper wire inside. Without coolant, this wire will fry with anything more than about 50A for a minute or so. If surrounded by coolant but not being pumped, it would survive a little bit more before the coolant boil...
by Simclardy
Sun Apr 26, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: So, I bought a tig welder....
Replies: 45
Views: 7202

Re: So, I bought a tig welder....

As oscar pointed out you do have a problem with your torch based on resistance test. Poland is probably right, check the head. The cable is not the weak point. Connections and the tube inside the head. Not to say the cable did not soak in glycol for 15yr and rot. Lol Cheers Sent from my SM-G930V usi...