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by Dr Evil
Tue Mar 02, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Scratch Start on steel
Replies: 5
Views: 1131

Re: Scratch Start on steel

Well, here is the issue. I am using a standard welding helmet. I know, I know. Autoshade is the way to go. :lol: I am really picky. :mrgreen: I don't like the green that is displayed via the autoshade hoods. I wish the mfgs could make an autoshade with no green in it. Besides that, I tried copper. O...
by Dr Evil
Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: longevity vs everlast just a parameters question
Replies: 3
Views: 2044

Re: longevity vs everlast just a parameters question

I'd like to hear the answer myself. I would eventually like to tig aluminum. The machine he demos on the website looks pretty interesting. The price isn't bad either.
by Dr Evil
Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Is it possible to scratch start tig with a Lincoln Ranger
Replies: 8
Views: 6564

Re: Is it possible to scratch start tig with a Lincoln Ranger

Hi. According to my book, the Ranger 250 GXT is an engine Drive commerical machine. This machine can weld AC or DC. an AC tig optional module is needed. (what ever that is) Scratch start I am having problems with myself. I suppose you have a few issues. Do you want to tig DCEN or DCEP?? I would imag...
by Dr Evil
Sun Feb 28, 2010 10:15 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Scratch Start on steel
Replies: 5
Views: 1131

Scratch Start on steel

Hi folks. :D Today was a nice day, so I spend some time in the old garage. I thought I would fire up the old welder and play. I have never had success scratch starting without doing some damage to my tungsten tip. Can someone advise on scratch starting on steel? I don't have a foot option on my weld...
by Dr Evil
Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Which machine to purchase
Replies: 2
Views: 1045

Which machine to purchase

Hi. I have been welding on and off (more off, alot of off) for the last 20 years. I have done this as a hobby. Actually ran a business welding for some time then stopped. (Another story) I own and have owned a Powcon SM200 with wire feed. This unit tigs DC steel. I have had no problems with this mac...