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by LtBadd
Sat Oct 03, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Titanium welding
Replies: 16
Views: 1422

Re: Titanium welding

You cannot weld titanium to stainless, at least with any of the conventional processes a typical commercial or home shop uses, SMAW, GMAW and GTAW.

There is plenty of information on welding Titanium available online.
by LtBadd
Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Taking a different approach to independent EN and EP amperag
Replies: 53
Views: 10568

Re: Taking a different approach to independent EN and EP amp

Zank - "and went as high as a 1.0/1.5 EN/EP ratio"...Care to offer any insight as to general effects of further imbalance or frequency variations? - I'm that dangerous noob w/dyn400 - Thanks! If you're welding thinner aluminum , say 1/8" or less then your EN requirements are not as g...
by LtBadd
Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:28 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Completely new to welding-my introduction and questions
Replies: 31
Views: 2461

Re: Completely new to welding-my introduction and questions

My opinion is this: People are just people, nobody has any divine grace. If someone else can do it, so can you. And, the first time they ever welded, they'd never done it before either... I agree My first job I learned to stick and MIG weld, also TIG, and it was aluminum, I had someone there to tea...
by LtBadd
Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:34 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: We need to liven up this forum
Replies: 56
Views: 8825

Re: We need to liven up this forum

Coldman wrote:
Example: "you're turnin that bolt the wrong way you drongo!"
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by LtBadd
Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:32 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New SpeedGlas Helmet
Replies: 15
Views: 1950

Re: New SpeedGlas Helmet

JayWal wrote:Just from the link you posted, I was actually asking what the conversion to USD would be, I wasn't stating it. I have no idea what the conversion rate is, I just went with 2x

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I thought it was about $600 or so, but could be wrong, still very pricy
by LtBadd
Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Need Some Metric Sq. Tubing
Replies: 19
Views: 1607

Re: Need Some Metric Sq. Tubing

VA-Sawyer wrote:Sorry, but it isn't made out of Metric Steel, -2 points for not using spec material.
Using your brain to overcome a problem is unacceptable in today's world. :D
Rick did someone spoil your parade? :lol: :lol:
by LtBadd
Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Need Some Metric Sq. Tubing
Replies: 19
Views: 1607

Re: Need Some Metric Sq. Tubing

Good deal
by LtBadd
Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: We need to liven up this forum
Replies: 56
Views: 8825

Re: We need to liven up this forum

Oscar wrote:
Poland308 wrote:What’s a chat box?
It's just a miniature chat-room. Seen it integrated in some forums. It's just for small-talk. Obviously not necessary, just a thought.
I asked about upgrading the forum software several years back.... :( still waiting
by LtBadd
Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New SpeedGlas Helmet
Replies: 15
Views: 1950

Re: New SpeedGlas Helmet

JayWal wrote:That's, what $1,600 in freedom bucks?? Crazy

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Where did you get that price? I believe that my include the PAR system
by LtBadd
Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:57 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Taking a different approach to independent EN and EP amperag
Replies: 53
Views: 10568

Re: Taking a different approach to independent EN and EP amp

This makes me really want to experiment with the Dynasty 280DX at school, I don't think it has the upgrade, but It still has an overwhelming amount of options to explore and when I used it the first time I kept it pretty basic for the most part. Those welds look amazing I have a 700dx at work and h...
by LtBadd
Tue Sep 29, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Taking a different approach to independent EN and EP amperag
Replies: 53
Views: 10568

Re: Taking a different approach to independent EN and EP amp

Does anyone know if the basic Dynasty 280 models are capable of the independent AC card upgrade as well? Or if u get any of the other wave shapes with it? Doubt it. Just bought that machine and wanna know as much as possible before I drop $500. Kinda why I got that machine, plus the deal I got on e...
by LtBadd
Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: Wish List
Topic: Welding Into A Corner
Replies: 5
Views: 11752

Re: Welding Into A Corner

I start in the very corner and work out, that way the hardest part is first and as I weld out it gets easier. I find it easier in reverse of this. Establish the puddle, and weld into the corner. That way, the base metal is already hot, and you can flow the puddle into that joint. I agree when weldi...
by LtBadd
Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Esab Savage A40 helmet
Replies: 4
Views: 2970

Re: Esab Savage A40 helmet

Excellent, we expect to see a 2x increase in weld performance! :lol: :lol:

But seriously you'll like having the latest tech, it is amazing how far the lens has come.
by LtBadd
Sat Sep 26, 2020 8:03 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New SpeedGlas Helmet
Replies: 15
Views: 1950

New SpeedGlas Helmet

Plenty to like except probably the price, not sure if it's available in the US yet. LINK if you're interested, there is a 16 page brochure that tells all 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet G5-02 Part no 62 11 20 Launch date 1st September 2020 Curved ADF Light state shade 2,5 Dark state 8-12 • 3M™ Speedgl...
by LtBadd
Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:30 pm
Forum: Wish List
Topic: Welding Into A Corner
Replies: 5
Views: 11752

Re: Welding Into A Corner

I wouldn't say there is a secret, it's just tough. You have to be able to see, have the torch positioned correctly and get the filler in, it's a narrow window where all of these conditions exist and the weld happens. I start in the very corner and work out, that way the hardest part is first and as ...
by LtBadd
Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Welding table
Replies: 15
Views: 2275

Re: Welding table

BugHunter wrote:^^^^ Nice.
DavidR8 wrote:Very nice!
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Super nice!! 8-)
by LtBadd
Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:28 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: die grinders and cut off tool favorites?
Replies: 16
Views: 1924

Re: die grinders and cut off tool favorites?

JustTheDad wrote: He already knows to wear a full face shield when using those.

Thanks again for the feedback earlier.
Todd
Sounds like you made a good choice Todd, don't forget even with a face shield you need safety glasses too
by LtBadd
Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:21 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Need Some Metric Sq. Tubing
Replies: 19
Views: 1607

Re: Need Some Metric Sq. Tubing

Just a quick search, online metals has it, usually they allow a custom cut length, not for this though
LINK

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by LtBadd
Fri Sep 25, 2020 6:36 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New Optrel headgear
Replies: 19
Views: 1709

Re: New Optrel headgear

Yea, tell them to fly you there and you'll hand deliver itself :)
by LtBadd
Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: PrimeWeld TIG 225 adventure begins
Replies: 144
Views: 15675

Re: PrimeWeld TIG 225 adventure begins

So I am just curious: does anyone know why the larger bottles are not available for purchase? Is this the case with most all welding supply stores or just this one? What is available in your area? What do you use? Thanks! I rent the largest bottle ("T" size 300cf) of argon for $8.50 per m...
by LtBadd
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:25 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: New Optrel headgear
Replies: 19
Views: 1709

Re: New Optrel headgear

BugHunter wrote: If you think about it, it's pretty sad that in today'd day and age, we're still waiting on a functioning headgear for a welding helmet, that will last more than a year or three.
Is it that it will last a year or two, or that it's comfortable and operates as it should? Or all of the above ;)
by LtBadd
Tue Sep 22, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: PrimeWeld TIG 225 adventure begins
Replies: 144
Views: 15675

Re: PrimeWeld TIG 225 adventure begins

With tungsten being so dense, I find it difficult to imagine a softer material could be impregnated into it,(but then I'm not a materials scientist) now if I grind the tungsten to the point of it getting red hot that may change things, even then I would think any minute traces would vaporize as soon...
by LtBadd
Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Bandsaw stand
Replies: 9
Views: 1169

Re: Bandsaw stand

Get some paint on there and it'll serve you well ;)