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- by VA-Sawyer
- Tue May 25, 2021 4:37 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Dual filler designation?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1360
Re: Dual filler designation?
It is my understanding that 4943 meets all the requirements for 4043 and then some. It can be used as a replacement for procedures that call for 4043. I think they used the dual rating to make people more comfortable with doing that. I would not suggest using 4043 for any procedure that requires 4943.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Mon May 17, 2021 6:44 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: The argon flows only when I shut the cylinder valve off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 930
Re: The argon flows only when I shut the cylinder valve off
Are you doing that with no hose attached to the flowmeter? Perhaps it is tripping a max flow limiter in the regulator.
If it still does that when connected to the welder, then I would say something is wrong with the regulator.
If it still does that when connected to the welder, then I would say something is wrong with the regulator.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Thu May 06, 2021 7:06 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: TIG welding cast iron
- Replies: 3
- Views: 761
Re: TIG welding cast iron
I would suggest Aluminum-Bronze filler and use AC current. Jody did a video on that a couple of years ago. I used his idea on a project about 18 months ago, and it worked very well.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Wed May 05, 2021 1:24 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: What kind of welder (person) do I need?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1092
Re: What kind of welder (person) do I need?
There is a reason that the ends are rounded. Changing it to a flat end, will require some serious changes to the vessel. At 40 inches diameter, and 45 psi, you are looking at about 28 tons of force on the endplate. All of that force will be concentrated at the point where the the endplate meets cyli...
- by VA-Sawyer
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:08 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: HTP Invertig 221 thermal over-load torture test.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1541
Re: HTP Invertig 221 thermal over-load torture test.
Oscar,
I understood that you was doing it as research. I also believe that you are knowledgeable enough, to understand it could hasten the welders last day. We sometimes make sacrifices to gain knowledge.
I understood that you was doing it as research. I also believe that you are knowledgeable enough, to understand it could hasten the welders last day. We sometimes make sacrifices to gain knowledge.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:56 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: HTP Invertig 221 thermal over-load torture test.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1541
Re: HTP Invertig 221 thermal over-load torture test.
I think the important thing to remember here, is that heat is detrimental to solid state electronics. The hotter you run an electronic device, the shorter its expected lifespan. Better heatsinks can extend durability, but they cost more money, so it becomes a tradeoff for manufacturers. The same is ...
- by VA-Sawyer
- Wed Apr 21, 2021 7:01 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: newbie - TIG aluminum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1042
Re: newbie - TIG aluminum
Ok Oscar, I will ask the question. How do you know?
- by VA-Sawyer
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:03 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Cast Aluminum Case Repair - need a tip & trick!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2207
Re: Cast Aluminum Case Repair - need a tip & trick!
You just need the correct words, and the correct sequence in which to say them.
It also helps to hold your tongue just right.
If you can't do that, then the previous advice is dead on.
It also helps to hold your tongue just right.
If you can't do that, then the previous advice is dead on.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:43 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Everlast 210ex vs Ck worldwide mt200
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4036
Re: Everlast 210ex vs Ck worldwide mt200
I bought a 255EXT about 2.5 years ago. Was very happy with it for the first 18 months. Then it started acting up when trying to weld with AC. Called NEVERLAST for support, and got nothing but dumb excuses. They even blamed the problem on me getting the Tungsten too hot, causing high resistance. Chec...
- by VA-Sawyer
- Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:30 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Magnesium alloy setup help
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2164
Re: Magnesium alloy setup help
All the advice posted in the last couple of days is nice, but the OP hasn't been back since 1 Feb.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 1:07 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Chromoly roll cage
- Replies: 96
- Views: 24033
Re: Chromoly roll cage
Just let a 6 year old kid have it for a day. If it comes back in one piece, your welds are good.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:58 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: 533756
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
I wonder what state the OP is from.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:21 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: LED Grill Light for Welding
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2804
Re: LED Grill Light for Welding
I saw a youtube video today, where the guy mounted a headlamp on his helmet with velcro. Looks like a good idea. One of his commentators suggested putting velcro mounts on the sides of the helmet as well. Allows lighting for more awkward positions.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:47 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Shout out to members from Texas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 801
Re: Shout out to members from Texas
I wasn't worried too much about you Oscar. I figured you was serving hot Brisket meals to your neighbors, along with cold beer. Suprised that you only have 20 gals of gas in cans. I figured you for at least 50. Still, it was nice to see that you still have internet. Hope your relatives get through t...
- by VA-Sawyer
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:51 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Shout out to members from Texas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 801
Shout out to members from Texas
Hope you folks are doing Ok. Stay safe, and warm.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:20 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Everlast PowerTIG200DV: Arc puffing and extinguishing on AC
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3358
Re: Everlast PowerTIG200DV: Arc puffing and extinguishing on
Maybe that was my problem...... I no sweet speakee to the Ruskee girlee.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:13 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Tig cast iron fry pan?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1877
Re: Tig cast iron fry pan?
Aluminum Bronze has a tensile strength of about 30-35,000 psi. That is similar to mild steel. I would not worry about it being much of a weak spot on a cast iron handle. Fixing the crack in the side might be the bigger challenge. The filler does have some 'stretch', so might not crack as it cools.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:09 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Bending 6061 ?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1748
Re: Bending 6061 ?
How did it turn out? Can we see pictures? Did you end up welding it?
- by VA-Sawyer
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:04 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Sandblasting at home
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2602
Re: Sandblasting at home
Apparently it is getting Powder Coated in Gold leaf!
- by VA-Sawyer
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 4:00 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Tig cast iron fry pan?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1877
Re: Tig cast iron fry pan?
If the OP has AC as an option, I would use Aluminum Bronze for the filler. It is a lot stronger, and the AC helps with the cleaning process. I repaired the yoke on a Delta table saw using the Aluminum Bronze and AC method, as demonstrated by Jody, in one of his videos. It worked great, and consideri...
- by VA-Sawyer
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:00 am
- 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: 533756
- by VA-Sawyer
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:38 pm
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Bending 6061 ?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1748
Re: Bending 6061 ?
And THAT is the problem. May as well try bending glass sheet.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 10:57 am
- Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
- Topic: Bending 6061 ?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1748
Re: Bending 6061 ?
What is the temper of the sheet? 0, T3, T6? It makes a world of difference.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 1:20 am
- 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: 533756
Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
The better my Tig gets, the worse my Stick looks.
Nicely done on the weight rack. Chains on the rear wheels will make a big difference if you aren't using them already.
Nicely done on the weight rack. Chains on the rear wheels will make a big difference if you aren't using them already.
- by VA-Sawyer
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:52 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Pipe Practice Tips
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3352
Re: Pipe Practice Tips
The OPWCB is a good reference for welding. I wore out a highlighter on my copy.
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