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by Tonylumps
Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: New to TIG - Gummy Puddle
Replies: 18
Views: 2890

Re: New to TIG - Gummy Puddle

First, that’s a standard collet body and cup. Drop to a #5 cup and shorten your stick out. 10cfh. I set my machine to 170 amps for that material thickness. Aluminum takes more amps than steel to get a puddle, but once you get going you can back off the amps as aluminum keeps the heat. An aluminum p...
by Tonylumps
Sun May 12, 2019 8:35 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Oxy-Propane cutting torch not working
Replies: 22
Views: 13494

Re: Oxy-Propane cutting torch not working

Thanks all for the tips. I tried to light it like Steve or noddybrian explained but it didn't work. I finally decided to buy a new cutting head and.... it works ! I bought a Victor 1350 cutting head only and installed it on my handle and it worked on my first try, Here a small video to show how it ...
by Tonylumps
Sun May 12, 2019 8:18 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Dry Saw Blade Recommendations?
Replies: 11
Views: 3594

Re: Dry Saw Blade Recommendations?

I went thru the carbide era .But it was costing too much .The only thing I cut with carbide now is aluminum on my 14" saw When I have to cut thick ugly stock I keep a couple of boxes of Abtasive blades around.I know it is dirty and loud.But I just wheel the saw outside.All other steel gets cut ...
by Tonylumps
Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: First welder
Replies: 19
Views: 2264

Re: First welder

I just bought the unit you are looking at.Now i already have a miller 211 transformer Mig.That was probably the best money I ever spent.But it is a 70# not counting cables and gas.It sucks on Flux Core unit So at 76 YO it is not that portable for me The Forney Is an Inverter Unit It is also DC So fo...
by Tonylumps
Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:45 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding helmet reviews
Replies: 11
Views: 2339

Re: Welding helmet reviews

I just upgraded to the Miller Digital Elite (Black) for $211 from Cyberweld. They're offering a $50 rebate at the moment so you're in $161 approx. I've had the helmet for 2 weeks and so far so good. The clarity is good, nothing ground breaking in my opinion, and I've never tried the optrels that pe...
by Tonylumps
Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:34 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: An Interesting Video on Four Ways to Remove MILL SCALE
Replies: 8
Views: 1231

Re: An Interesting Video on Four Ways to Remove MILL SCALE

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KKQ8LA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Try it you will never use your grinder again for Mill scale.About 20 .OZ did a 4X4 sheet both sides.I used it full strength. Today I have to clean some steel I will try and post before and after Yep, a...
by Tonylumps
Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:56 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: An Interesting Video on Four Ways to Remove MILL SCALE
Replies: 8
Views: 1231

Re: An Interesting Video on Four Ways to Remove MILL SCALE

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KKQ8LA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Try it you will never use your grinder again for Mill scale.About 20 .OZ did a 4X4 sheet both sides.I used it full strength. Today I have to clean some steel I will try and post before and after Yep, a...
by Tonylumps
Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:16 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: An Interesting Video on Four Ways to Remove MILL SCALE
Replies: 8
Views: 1231

Re: An Interesting Video on Four Ways to Remove MILL SCALE

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K ... UTF8&psc=1 Try it you will never use your grinder again for Mill scale.About 20 .OZ did a 4X4 sheet both sides.I used it full strength. Today I have to clean some steel I will try and post before and after
by Tonylumps
Wed Mar 13, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welding helmet reviews
Replies: 11
Views: 2339

Re: Welding helmet reviews

Before you go out and spend any money.Take a look at the Eastwood Helmets.You will be Surprised at the Quality for the price.And if you do not like it send it back.On safety stuff No Questions asked. I bought one with the controls on the outside.I never use my Miller Elite anymore. I think the Mille...
by Tonylumps
Wed Mar 13, 2019 5:30 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: CBN Wheels for TIG Electrode Grinding
Replies: 14
Views: 3411

Re: CBN Wheels for TIG Electrode Grinding

I have been using them for my wood turning HSS tools They are great. When I got my first Tig a while back .I decided to use one for Tungsten only.I scrubbed it in warm water and dish soap and good to go. They last forever and well balanced.One word they do not like carbon steel.It will clog up. But ...
by Tonylumps
Mon Dec 31, 2018 6:29 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: BUYER BEWARE: Eastwood 60 Plasma cutter.Many problems.
Replies: 9
Views: 3399

Re: BUYER BEWARE: Eastwood 60 Plasma cutter.Many problems.

Do not compare a 700.00 unit with a 3000.00 one. I bought a Hypertherm about 10 years ago.Paid 1400.00 had about 4 hours of cutting time .The last time i tried to use it it kept loosing spark called Hypertherm. tech He told me I needed a 700.00 work board.After 4 hours of cutting That is about a bit...