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...

Do the talk
and
Show the walk
Nice....

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.

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...

I'd more wary of the wind blowing from Detroit than the grinding dust.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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


This could get interesting "I read AC on steel is that correct?"

welcome
Smurf blue, cute cooler(technical welding term)

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.

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...

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...

Sell? Not when I have a real all day weld job.. Stable arc all day.
Note "it is an opinion,still have that feel for old stuff."
Inverters are nice.

+ hard to remove

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.

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

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...

gas lens etc are considered consumables.

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...

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.

Missing cylinders?
Thought Aussie Supercars had 8?

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

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