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- by bruce991
- Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:03 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: To bevel or not bevel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1770
Re: To bevel or not bevel
Thanks, I kind of felt the same way.
- by bruce991
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:38 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Need a on off control for my #17 torch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1830
Re: Need a on off control for my #17 torch
Tig switch worked out great.
- by bruce991
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:35 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: To bevel or not bevel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1770
To bevel or not bevel
When welding a T joint should I bevel the edge of the intersecting piece to get the strongest weld strength? I am using 3/4 inch thick and sometimes 1 inch bracing mild steel to thick wall square tube. I would think root pass in a pocket created by beveling edge of the one piece would lend itself to...
- by bruce991
- Tue Dec 06, 2022 5:00 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Twist style stinger rod holder question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7538
Twist style stinger rod holder question
I just bought an arc welder rod holder that is the one that you put the rod into then twist to grip the rod. It came with a small piece of very thin copper about 1/2 in square. No instructions came with it so have no idea its purpose. Maybe to wrap around the copper cable strands that slide into the...
- by bruce991
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:34 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Need a on off control for my #17 torch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1830
Re: Need a on off control for my #17 torch
Thanks guys. I found the exact Lincoln torch switch on EBAY new for under $140 so will see how that will work out. I assume is momentary switch I must hold down.
- by bruce991
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 4:00 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Need a on off control for my #17 torch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1830
Need a on off control for my #17 torch
I own a amperage control on my Lincoln Squarewave 200 and am about to do a job that makes it impossible to use the pedal do to need to be on my back etc. Does anyone make a quality and compatible on/off switch for my torch that connects to my machines pedal plug. Could even be an amp control on the ...
- by bruce991
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:37 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Need advice on a longer amp control for my TIG
- Replies: 3
- Views: 576
Re: Need advice on a longer amp control for my TIG
You know the 6061 button is what I think I would like compact simple and 25 foot just need to save up or get some paying jobs.
- by bruce991
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:04 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Need advice on a longer amp control for my TIG
- Replies: 3
- Views: 576
Need advice on a longer amp control for my TIG
So I had to replace my TIG torch cable and all I could get was a 25 ft cable. Then I decided why not make myself a 25 ft ground makes sense right? Now I am still limited to 12 ft by my amp control pedal. I know there are torch end amp controls out there. Can they be attached to the #17 torch and run...
- by bruce991
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 9:30 pm
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Evolution Warranty.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1406
Re: Evolution Warranty.
My first four or five cuts with my Evolution chop saw went very smooth then I couldn't cut tissue paper. I think I may have hurt the blade somehow. I called the company and they sent me a new blade free of charge, very good customer service.
- by bruce991
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:26 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Finishing stainless steel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1520
Re: Finishing stainless steel
I built my own dining table with square steel tubing (cheap) and a hardwood oak top purchased custom online then once frame made neighbor does powder coating for that. Then I bought self leveling epoxy for the top of the table. You may want to consider that option.
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- by bruce991
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:20 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: New member from Michigan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 637
Re: New member from Michigan
Welcome if anywhere near central Michigan I am more than willing to give some pointers in person on TIG steel SS or aluminum.
- by bruce991
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:49 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Help debug first TIG attempt
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4248
Re: Help debug first TIG attempt
Having welded a lot of aluminum a lot of the skill comes from watching the puddle grow with the introduction of filler once to size of previous bead shape I back up my cup lift slightly and move ahead dab and push until I again see same bead size lift a bit off and back with cup and repeat. Look mor...
- by bruce991
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:38 pm
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: Finishing stainless steel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1520
Re: Finishing stainless steel
All good advice. I worked in food industry and exclusively SS. In addition to advice given your material if sheet will have a cover adhered to the polished or finished side. Resist removing it until all done or you easily scratch it. As stated a 2 by 2 piece of square tube with a piece welded perpen...
- by bruce991
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:54 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: 472957
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
Added ventilation holes
- by bruce991
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:50 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: 472957
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
Installed and ready to rock
- by bruce991
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:47 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: 472957
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
No drain holes but I did add four 1 3/4 holes on each of the sides for air flow. It has easy to remove countersunk fasteners for getting off for oil changes.
- by bruce991
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 1:04 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: 472957
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
- Aluminum skid plate for the BMW
- Finished and ready to the final buff.jpg (46.48 KiB) Viewed 3994 times
- by bruce991
- Mon Oct 01, 2018 10:57 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Help me! I have a broken Miller Diversion 180
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3419
Re: Help me! I have a broken Miller Diversion 180
Agreed get an estimates and look at the Squarewave 200 if you decide it is DOA. I have one and after two years I am enjoying welding steel and aluminum with no complaint.
- by bruce991
- Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:40 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
- Topic: Sharpie DX grinder for tungsten
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5216
Re: Sharpie DX grinder for tungsten
Been using the drill and pedestal grinder for 25 yrs and wonder what I may be missing by not having the deep grind marks causing a wondering arc.
- by bruce991
- Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:32 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade Used Welding Equipment
- Topic: Sharpie DX grinder for tungsten
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5216
Sharpie DX grinder for tungsten
I would like to have this unit but have no interest in paying new price as I am a hobby welder cannot justify. Anyone on here have one they may want to sell for far less than the $340 new price? PM me if so thanks. I am thinking I am not getting the most out of my welds by breaking the tungsten and ...
- by bruce991
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:40 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG Weld Aluminium - No Arc
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2440
Re: TIG Weld Aluminium - No Arc
Still I would run amps up a lot your using a pedal correct? I set mine to 200, and pedal control to get a puddle then lean off and move along.
- by bruce991
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:32 pm
- Forum: Product Reviews
- Topic: Everlast welders or never last welders
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12121
Re: Everlast welders or never last welders
Strange I had a Everlast and it worked fine but I needed to weld some aluminum, so got the Lincoln Squarewave 200 and I don't seem to have any of the complaints like duty cycle or failures others mention. I was able to sell the Everlast in no time at all. I like having a dealer to walk into for the ...
- by bruce991
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:07 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding in your basement
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4764
Re: Welding in your basement
I know if I want to pay a lot more to include my welder operations my agent is more than happy to take my money.
- by bruce991
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:04 am
- Forum: Metal Cutting
- Topic: Not bad for the price Evolution Rage 3 saw
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4027
Re: Not bad for the price Evolution Rage 3 saw
Odd you should mention about "nothing stated in manual" as my manual clearly states the bushing has two usable sides one inch and five eights. Maybe mine is a next generation. I bought an Irwin brand 5/8 arbor blade and fit fine.
- by bruce991
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:57 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Welding in your basement
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4764
Re: Welding in your basement
Yes insurance companies will not pay if they find a welder in the rubble. My welder is in an unattached pole barn, my agent said any loss in the garage is on me now.
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