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by alexweeks1996
Mon Feb 07, 2022 1:57 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: New circular saw
Replies: 9
Views: 8785

Re: New circular saw

Thanks for this info. That particular model seems like a pretty good option for plate especially.
by alexweeks1996
Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Questions from a complete beginner - what kind of welding ?
Replies: 18
Views: 3248

Re: Questions from a complete beginner - what kind of weldin

Hi, I found this interesting, especially since I used to be a pretty good guitar player lol. I would say that titanium can only be Welded to titanium, but I imagine that isn't 100% true anymore. Just know that if you are talking about joining titanium to anything but titanium, you are getting into s...
by alexweeks1996
Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: My biggest fear as a newbie
Replies: 30
Views: 4402

Re: My biggest fear as a newbie

For anyone else who may be wondering, I'll say that yes, there is absolutely a difference from machine to machine in low end performance. However, I don't know of any machine under $3,500 or so that has great low end performance. With that said, my machine does not shine when it comes to starting or...
by alexweeks1996
Fri Jun 18, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Let's Talk Color
Replies: 3
Views: 617

Re: Let's Talk Color

I've heard the same thing that spartan mentioned about the colors being caused by varying thicknesses of oxide layers, whether the oxides are Chromium, titanium, or otherwise. I will say also that even if you have perfect shielding gas coverage, impurities will also prevent a "color-free",...
by alexweeks1996
Tue Jul 07, 2020 11:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: WANTED: WATER COOLER UNIT
Replies: 4
Views: 2408

Update

Thanks again, fellas. I ended up just buying the cooler that could interface with my machine, for cost and for fear of forgetting to turn on a separately powered cooler and burning up my CK20 torch haha. I’m extremely glad I got it, I’ve welded lots of super long runs on really thick aluminum lately...
by alexweeks1996
Thu Apr 30, 2020 12:47 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: CBN Wheels for TIG Electrode Grinding
Replies: 14
Views: 3032

Re: CBN Wheels for TIG Electrode Grinding

Has anyone had experience with both diamond and CBN? I have just bought an 8" bench grinder, the JET 578008, and I am torn between the two abrasives, as I have never tried CBN. I'm also hard-pressed to find any information to compare the two. If anyone has any insight into this subject, I'm ver...
by alexweeks1996
Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: HTP Invertig 221 Dual Voltage Water Cooled
Replies: 22
Views: 5172

Re: HTP Invertig 221 Dual Voltage Water Cooled

Would you want to sell all the Furick cups & magnetic ground clamp? I would pay the shipping and make a fair offer
by alexweeks1996
Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:02 am
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: WANTED: WATER COOLER UNIT
Replies: 4
Views: 2408

Re: WANTED: WATER COOLER UNIT

Thanks guys. I appreciate the ideas. I'll at least find out what it would take to build one and if nothing else, I'll be very entertained and maybe learn a thing or two. :D
by alexweeks1996
Mon Mar 23, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: WANTED: WATER COOLER UNIT
Replies: 4
Views: 2408

WANTED: WATER COOLER UNIT

I’m currently looking for a water cooler unit & a 20 series TIG torch for my machine at home. My power source only goes up to 210 amps, so I don’t NEED a massive cooler, and I would like to be able to fit it in the bottom tray of my welding cart. If anyone on the forum happens to have any water ...
by alexweeks1996
Sun Mar 22, 2020 11:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: COOLERS FOR SALE!
Replies: 4
Views: 2797

Re: COOLERS FOR SALE!

LtBadd wrote:Well after 3 years, it is a shot in the dark, unfortunately his only visit to this forum was on the same day the post was made.
Thanks, Richard. I must have overlooked the date.
by alexweeks1996
Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:45 am
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: COOLERS FOR SALE!
Replies: 4
Views: 2797

Re: COOLERS FOR SALE!

welding cooler#2.JPG Hi all, we have two Bernard Model 3500SS for sale. They where taken out of service since the new welders we purchased came with coolers. these are top of the line coolers. Anyone interested just shoot me an email. We are located in Missouri south of St Louis. Asking $500.00 eac...
by alexweeks1996
Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:38 am
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: HTP Invertig 221 Dual Voltage Water Cooled
Replies: 22
Views: 5172

Re: HTP Invertig 221 Dual Voltage Water Cooled

I think he's yankin' our chains; it doesn't look like he wants to sell, lol. Haha, well although we may lose a good deal, hopefully he's considering keeping his setup to dive into the art of TIG welding. I hope that he does find a way to continue, even if I have to stack up another check for a new ...
by alexweeks1996
Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: HTP Invertig 221 Dual Voltage Water Cooled
Replies: 22
Views: 5172

Re: HTP Invertig 221 Dual Voltage Water Cooled

Hey, would you be interested in selling the water cooler & the CK20 torch?
by alexweeks1996
Sat Dec 21, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello everyone, I’m new to the forum, happy to be here
Replies: 3
Views: 472

Hello everyone, I’m new to the forum, happy to be here

Hello everyone! I’m Alex Weeks, 23 year old welder/Machinist/student. I’ve been really at this for less than 2 years, I’m doing my best to become a valuable member of the community, and I have a very long way to go with that. I work part time as a welder/fabricator in a very small shop as one of two...