I need to try mine again on stick welding. I've got a few 6010, but have low expectations.

Try looking right behind the arc, not at the arc. You want to focus your attention on the weld pool, the molten metal.

If you can't see the weld pool because of the swirling mess of slag, then read up on drag angle and finding the right amperage for the size 7018 you are running.

Good luck!

I watched your video when it was posted. I had no idea what you were doing, but expected it would be explained soon enough.

Now I know. Quite the tinkerer I see.

I'd love to help, but I'm pretty sure I could warp 1" plate with a 1/4" tack. I'll follow along to learn what I can.

sbaker56 wrote:That seems cheap for the batteries alone, wonder if you could weld with them

I've seen welding done off scoop batteries underground, but that's over 100V, using a small box of resistors called a bonder.

Alan,

I'm no experience fabricator, but I chose Primeweld Cut60. Ordered today. Shipped today. Due Friday.

BillEDee, someday when you want to try a nice helmet, take a road trip and stop in. You can also take a test drive on a Dynasty at the same time. I only have a 1.50 cheater in mine, but if you've got a cheater lens bring it along. Hi Buggy, do appreciate the invite and will take you up on it. I've ...

Eventually you'll just acquire everything; it's just the nature of the game. Indeed I will, at least that is my plan. My plan is probably not like other people, I strive for a complete shop in the end, and that goes for woodworking, metalworking, blacksmithing, leather and even stained glass. I str...

Like Spartan, I'm in the 9-10 range there. I go light enough that I can see where I'm headed, without being bright enough to bother me. Seeing spots afterwards is probably a good metric of judging too much light getting through. Modern quality helmets filter IR and UV in separate layers for safety. ...

Yes Oscar. I noticed that as well. I've been more aware of the angle of my torch after seeing all the posts here.

I'll look at the YouTube link again. Thanks.

I welded some last night. As I was putting things away I saw the EzDabr in the drawer with my tungsten. I forgot it was there.

Thank you Oscar!

https://youtu.be/XLMSZ0mugeM

Sorry, I can't figure out the video link button for some reason.

I haven't tried mine yet but I saw this today.

I left my tubes almost 1" long with desiccant in mind. I was thinking of a retention method as you mentioned DougW. Alan, I have some scrap 2" I was thinking of rigging a divider to keep some of my most used stuff and leave the others sealed more. I'll check out those you mentioned for ide...

I've got a few 4.5" grinders. A Porter Cable from Lowes is worst of the bunch. Tool Barn from Rural King is better. Bauer from Harbor Freight is doing great so far. DeWalt has seen a crap load of use and cord damage is only wear. 20V DeWalt is nice. Makita die grinder is sounding funny after 25...

I put together a bunch of the 1.5" tubes a few days ago. I feel they seal better than the shipping tubes so it should help some. I'm considering the desiccant packs as well. Did you glue those in DougW?

I have a Miller digital Elite helmet, for the life of me I can’t find a setting where I can see what I am welding. All I can see is the arc, I can’t see the two pieces I’m welding, can’t see the puddle it’s a struggle. I’ve tried getting as close as possible, changing the setting and getting a chea...

Ok guys. There is some very good stuff here that I need to read again after getting some sleep. I'm learning stuff that I didn't know I needed to know. I never thought it was possible to have too much gas coverage. I see more aluminum practice in the near future.

Thanks.

We don't need no stinking fluff.

Does gas lens help any on aluminum cleaning?

Oscar, how does the 2.0 view compare to Jody's last 7018 video footage?

https://youtu.be/tAriwVak8Fk

I agree. They are a company worthy of our support. I have 2 of their torches but use generic consumables. Sometimes I do go the budget route.

Thanks for pictures Alan. I couldn't imagine what it looked like from the discussion. I should have one on the way as well. I think it will be great for those days that my fingers don't work right.

Must be a thing with father-in-laws. He had to try my tig welder first chance he got. He's welded tons of stick electrodes but hadn't Tig welded since high school. It was nice having someone interested though.

Spartan wrote:I like the 100 grit ALO2. For me, it's the best balance of both material removal and fineness of the scratches without having to use 2 or more grits. Great for general purpose.

Are we talking flap disc, belt sander or what?