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by rick9345
Sun Nov 13, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Lincoln SW 200 Purchase Questions
Replies: 22
Views: 2885

Re: Lincoln SW 200 Purchase Questions

Gas is a consumable ,just as gloves,tungsten. etc. A good weld will include an adequate Pre and Post Flow.(when in doubt,add more pre/post) Clean(new) gloves ,clean filler rod. The list goes on and on for the NOOb. Then there are those that weld with a candle and coat hanger. "Opinions are ever...
by rick9345
Wed Nov 09, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: 4943... finally!
Replies: 21
Views: 1338

Re: 4943... finally!

Do the talk
and
Show the walk
Nice.... ;)
by rick9345
Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Everlast 200DV
Replies: 13
Views: 9083

Re: Everlast 200DV

Disclaimer, I also do machinist work.
Everlast 47ohm peddle ,replaced with SSC model $225. Stll wasn't happy,took Everlast peddle apart and corrected the production flaws, including make a new gear for the belt/pot control and a wider base for peddle, tweaked to my liking.
by rick9345
Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: E3 Tungsten electrode
Replies: 49
Views: 5965

Re: E3 Tungsten electrode

E3 BAH! Diamond Ground Products -Cryo-T Pink Works AC/DC ANSI Class EWTh-2 ANSI/AWS A5. 12, JIS DIN EN 268-48,ISO 6848 (4% Thoriated)( fairly recent addition for DGP) wrong amperage for the tunsten size being used,affects weld quaility,grinding long and thin is a crutch to get by. I understand havin...
by rick9345
Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: E3 Tungsten electrode
Replies: 49
Views: 5965

Re: E3 Tungsten electrode

I'd more wary of the wind blowing from Detroit than the grinding dust.
by rick9345
Tue Oct 25, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: source for 1 lb. of 4943 ?
Replies: 2
Views: 419

Re: source for 1 lb. of 4943 ?

If there is an aluminium Boat Propeller repair shop in your area,check with them,as they usually use 4047&4943 to build up dirty,corroded damaged props.
10# mins is a lot for a small shop.
by rick9345
Tue Oct 25, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: super cleaning alum. casting ?
Replies: 21
Views: 1586

Re: super cleaning alum. casting ?

IF SMALL ENOUGH CASTING ,PUT IN BARBECUE FOR A COUPLA HOURS AT 400*. MOST OILS FLASH/BOIL OFF AT 380*. ONE WILL SEE BROWN RESIDUE APPEAR. SS WIRE BRUSH AND REPEAT TILL BROWN DOES NOT APPEAR FOR DEEP CLEANING. I USE THIS METHOD ON OLD HARLEY MOTORCYCLE CASES.V groove and pre heat 200-250* BUTTER FIRS...
by rick9345
Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:45 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Tig Cooler Anti fingal / Anti Bacterial ???
Replies: 7
Views: 1095

Re: Tig Cooler Anti fingal / Anti Bacterial ???

Miller coolmate 10 yrs city tap water and green ethylene glycol AF 50/50 mix never been added to or changed,still nice green clear -20* protection. Lots of 250+ plus amp welding.
K.I.S.S.
by rick9345
Tue Oct 18, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Oxy-Acetylene welding a trailer
Replies: 19
Views: 2228

Re: Oxy-Acetylene welding a trailer

Info for O/A welding of air frames can be had @ EAA(Expirmental Aircraft Association). most engine mounts in WWII air craft and frames and motorcycle frames were all O/A.
by rick9345
Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: AC tig weld on other materials? (not alum)
Replies: 4
Views: 584

AC tig weld on other materials? (not alum)

Does any one use tig AC to weld materials other than aluminium?
If so when/why/settings.
Just curious!
I have on dirty cast iron,with aluminium bronze filler.
by rick9345
Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Looking for Alpha 200x info (HF point gap) Thanx southpaw
Replies: 13
Views: 2419

Re: Looking for AHP Alpha 200x info (HF point gap)

""metal is 1 inch chunks of angle iron""


This could get interesting "I read AC on steel is that correct?"
by rick9345
Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:31 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Another Homebuilt TIG Torch Cooler
Replies: 8
Views: 1355

Re: Another Homebuilt TIG Torch Cooler

welcome
Smurf blue, cute cooler(technical welding term)
by rick9345
Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: ?welding an obsolescent spring steel part?
Replies: 4
Views: 1010

Re: ?welding an obsolescent spring steel part?

piano wire(hobby shop) or (piano tuner)
make a jig(copy old spring to fit)
Bend up new one.
OR
find an elderly gunsmith, he has probably done this before. Guns are worth saving/fixing.
Spring will just bend where welded without proper filler/heat treat.
by rick9345
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
Topic: Anyone interested in stocking up on Titanium TIG filler rod
Replies: 11
Views: 3227

Re: Anyone interested in stocking up on Titanium TIG filler

Note: USA not on list This is a list of countries by titanium production in 2010–2013 based on USGS figures.[1][2] The production figures are for titanium sponge, units are in metric tons. Rank Country/Region 2010 2011 2012 2013 World 137,000 186,000 200,000 222,000 1 China China 57,800 60,000 80,00...
by rick9345
Sat Sep 10, 2016 9:13 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Finally getting tig welder tomorrow.
Replies: 17
Views: 1245

Re: Finally getting tig welder tomorrow.

If you are 31 as your profile says, why do you even have your mother involved. There are all kinds of reasons for shipping delays that are out of the control of Amazon and the seller once UPS has the order. In less than a day you went from expecting your delivery to cancelling the order through Ama...
by rick9345
Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: 250 sycrowave question
Replies: 3
Views: 404

Re: 250 sycrowave question

Sell? Not when I have a real all day weld job.. Stable arc all day. :D
Note "it is an opinion,still have that feel for old stuff."
Inverters are nice.
by rick9345
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: TIG Monster Claw - TIG Rod Feeder - 3D Printing!
Replies: 59
Views: 4836

Re: TIG Monster Claw - TIG Rod Feeder - 3D Printing!

Some times old school ways are just better.
Feeding rod can be shown,rarely taught.
It is an acquired thing.
Practice,Practice.

Effort to create something admired. :)
by rick9345
Fri Jul 22, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Polaris Aluminum Transmission Housing
Replies: 53
Views: 6708

Re: Polaris Aluminum Transmission Housing

Good job Oscar
with the newer inverters introducing a whole bunch of new "PIXIE DANCES" the old explanations need to be refined and added to. :)
Old eyes/brain like mine need help too. ;)
Thanks
by rick9345
Sat Jul 16, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: I need help troubleshooting my everlasting powetig 250ex
Replies: 11
Views: 2421

Re: I need help troubleshooting my everlasting powetig 250ex

input wired wrong ? Might be getting 110/120 to one side of welder plug or if it is combo single phase/3 ph,could have wrong wires for the plug to panel/outlet.My 250 has constant run fan when wired right. a Mutimeter for a check and the manual wiring diagram. Check Everlast site for current manual...
by rick9345
Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: TIG Welder:reading reviews, I'm more confused.Need feedback.
Replies: 17
Views: 1639

Re: TIG Welder:reading reviews, I'm more confused.Need feedb

Definitely opt for the water cooled 25' torch upgrade. I highly recommend the flex-loc torch. The angle adjustability is awesome and unmatched by flex-head torches. My choice CK 9 flex-lok,20 flex-lok series 2 heads a spare series 3 head for extra heat sink/amperage(interchanges 9& 20) 25 ft su...
by rick9345
Sat Jul 09, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: TIG Welder:reading reviews, I'm more confused.Need feedback.
Replies: 17
Views: 1639

Re: TIG Welder:reading reviews, I'm more confused.Need feedb

Yes on cooler for a small torch with large amp capabilities.
Be aware that most coolers add to noise level in shop.
ask Oscar,HTP experienced.
by rick9345
Thu Jul 07, 2016 11:01 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Racecar exhaust
Replies: 17
Views: 3212

Re: Racecar exhaust

Missing cylinders?
Thought Aussie Supercars had 8? ;)
by rick9345
Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:18 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Ground hooked up to a neutral?
Replies: 6
Views: 1687

Re: Ground hooked up to a neutral?

In the sixties was told "when all else fails,read the manual"

today the grand kids look at me funny and shout"RTFM"