I keep a passive hood on hand and use it every once in a while to stay in practice. Not a bad idea to keep a redundant passive around in case the autodark battery fails, or what. So, asking to find out, not to challenge your approach: why convert a passive helmet to autodark?

Hey, Dzljon-
Your post over at WW said you're selling kits. I'd like to buy one. Please post or PM payment info.

Thanks!

aland wrote:Lincoln markets Excalibur 7018 MR, so it is not like a rename. And Lincoln makes other 7018 electrodes

...which they've renamed. My intended point was why introduce the need for a decoder ring.

Three things I tell my kids about working: Show up, Shut up, and Keep up. Any decent employer will give you a chance if you present yourself well, show up every day to learn and work hard. Show everyone respect at work, no matter if you think you know better. And pay attention to what you're told, ...

Never heard of kiswel, but their website (and your photo) says it's er70-s2. Why would they rename it, who knows, maybe the same reason Lincoln renamed 7018 to Excalibur.

I looked at the Knight website, and a couple things do and don't jump out. First, they're an AWS accredited test facility, and if their syllabus and course fees include AWS certification then it may be worth further consideration. What DOESN'T jump out is the cost of the courses: i poked around the ...

Welcome to the forum! I'm impressed that you've paid off the house: free and clear has a nice ring to it. "Limited welding experience" suggests to me you might invest in some training. That could also be an indicator of whether you truly like welding enough to stay with it long term. With ...

You may want to hold some of your budget in reserve to buy consumables and argon, too.

In a recent podcast Jody mentioned he would present future videos as part of a cohesive plan. So if he needs time to get the plan together i'm sure the wait will be worth it! Jody has set a high bar, by offering such informative content in >short< videos. A lot of other videos could improve by follo...

One of Jody's videos features a 7014 rod in a stinger, no human touch involved, balanced so the weld end of the electrode is held by gravity against the workpiece. The arc strikes and the electrode feeds itself into the weld. Not really an "experiment" but possibly good for a demo, or a le...

Bill Beauregard wrote:There was a time when pure helium was the commonly used shielding gas.

The original name for TIG welding was "heliarc".

Welcome to the forum! Great machine to start with- AC DC stick that you can adapt to DC TIG. Cool!

Welcome to the forum. Any chance you can test the machine on a different circuit? Breakers can go bad, an easier fix than digging into the guts of the welder.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and This has been covered elsewhere but didn't see it on this forum, sorry if this is old news. Kidde has recalled certain fire extinguishers with plastic discharge levers. I had one c...

Everlast has a toll free number to contact the sales group directly, as i recall. I can't speak to their ability to answer emails, but if the email was something non-specific like "is it available" they may prioritize that lower, who knows. The Everlast forum would likely generate a respon...

>>"I can't get an accurate readout in the regulator either it seems but close enough to get a neutral flame."<< Flame adjust occurs at the torch knobs. Or did i misunderstand? I'd agree with Coldman, alert the right people at school to have that rig taken out of service and sent for repair...

Hey, welcome to the forum! Never heard of a one-at-a-time dispenser. This looks like it might be close?
https://www.zoro.com/safetube-strap-car ... ifications

Welcome to the forum! A helmet would be a fine gift, one your brother will appreciate. There's more to a helmet than the design, though: lens size, number of sensors, weight, fit and comfort of headgear, etc. Or did you consider those things already?

My condolences as well. That kind of loss is devastating, and I wish the best to you and your family.

I hope your health concerns get sorted out, too. I wonder if another play would be a strain on your body, or if it's just the kind of therapy you might need just now.

I recall he was involved in a Christmas production, probly been a touch busy. But that's 4 days ago, now!

Looking good. I'm following the same plans, and i envy your CNC. I'm thinking to find someone local who can CNC-cut those parts for me.

In addition to Tweake's suggestions about clamping your ground to shiny bright steel, and welding on shiny bright steel, here's a video that may be helpful. Notice how close the welding gun is to the steel, and how Jody maintains that distance.

http://welding-tv.com/2013/08/20/115v-flux-core-tips/

I'm pretty sure that twist you see in square stock is a cold operation: secure one end, then get a lever on the free end and twist. My phone batt is almost dead but i'll look for a video- i recall a Russian guy on one of the forums who showed his methods. The guy turned out amazing art using little ...

Welcome to the forum! Seems like you should be able to exchange the bronze for silicon-bronze easily enough. What project do you have in mind for the sil-bronze brazing?

I had a good experience with RegulatorTorchRepair.com too. I've DIY'd regulator rebuilds but not torches, so i sent a torch and cutting attachment off to them. Got a call from the owner describing what he'd do, and the torch came back looking and working like new. Plastic cover on a gauge: replaceme...