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- by mike boyer
- Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:57 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: SET UP & BURNIN
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2045
Re: SET UP & BURNIN
O.R. Knife edge..3/32 gap @ 90 amps(on the Everlast)..3/32 excaliburs out with the lincoln @ 65-75 ??? YEA..A readout would be great......BTW>>> Does anyone know where you can get the magnets that hook to the remote box????..I've google everything..No luck!!!...ARC...I'd bet you know where to get um...
- by mike boyer
- Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:01 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: SET UP & BURNIN
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2045
Re: SET UP & BURNIN
LOL...Thats wat I like about this crowd....Always something to get ya laffn or thinkin...J..I know that was crapy postin with no pics....But I was amazed at this thing...The XMT's didnt run like this...But it is "painfully" obvious I need to get as good as this machines capabilities :roll:...
- by mike boyer
- Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:17 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: SET UP & BURNIN
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2045
SET UP & BURNIN
Finally got the 275 up & runnin....OMG is this machine nice....It's amazing how you can control the arc(the trench box is the bomb)....I can see it change as i twist the dial....LOL...OH MAN this is so cool....Gettin the pipe cut tomorrow(SS & 6" carbon)...Ran some beads tonight with 3/...
- by mike boyer
- Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:08 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Invertec 275.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3585
Re: Invertec 275.
Hey werk....it's my 1st lincoln..only the 2nd welder i've owned...Im a NOOB....Yes...Sad but true.. ..Here's my little green tig machine...I started with this 1...All the guys here helped me get goin...It was great..
- by mike boyer
- Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:34 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Invertec 275.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3585
Re: Invertec 275.
Thanks Man...After readin your responce about your Everlast'(which I REALLY appreciate) & 350pro....I started readin up on big red...Shuda spent the extra doe an got a 350.....But O well...I'm happy with this one....Things like brand new inside..I'll get some pics up later...AND...Shots of HOW I...
- by mike boyer
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:51 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Invertec 275.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3585
Re: Invertec 275.
Thanks Dave....My abilities gona have to rise to this things capability im sure...If my pipe welds suck..It wont be the machines fault..And thats exactly Y i got this one.....Everyone here vouched for it...Hell...Shield arc did what he "showed n telled" with a everlast...I shud be that goo...
- by mike boyer
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:21 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Invertec 275.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3585
Re: Invertec 275.
I DID NOW....John..THAT SUCKS man...Is that how it looked before you tried to fire it up????..First thing I did was pop the skin n taka peek..(IM FLAWLESS inside).Then I called Hubbell...and explained what my connectors were...they walked my dumb ass right thru it...I was wired 208 3 PHASE...I chang...
- by mike boyer
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 10:12 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Invertec 275.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3585
Re: Invertec 275.
Man..Did you get a 350...Ok Im jealous already...lol ...The 275 got here..Im stoked...Here she is gang......TA-DA !!!! and the 1450-150RT....That things lika shark!!!!
- by mike boyer
- Thu Jun 19, 2014 1:34 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: What should a weld bead look like?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5062
Re: What should a weld bead look like?
Hey carl...If you hada chick like that standing ANYWHERE close while you were welding....Your "SLAG" would most surely look like John's in his "7024 200 amp" post...And i doubt seriously it would have anything to do with Steve & Johathans reply about cialis OR viagra....lmao...
- by mike boyer
- Thu Jun 19, 2014 1:16 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Slag...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10386
Re: Slag...
Hey Carl...Mike here...Im a newbie too...Your slag question..I'm of the understanding your slag tells a story...But different rods produce different slag signatures..excaliber rods..that are "fresh" produce a sweet peeling no "beatin" slag..you flick it or rake it off..an boom .....
- by mike boyer
- Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:49 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Please help me improve my 7018 vertical welding
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4843
Re: Please help me improve my 7018 vertical welding
Hi Mike...Mike here...LOL..was that an echo??? Let me start by sayin..I'm a newbie welder & no pro by any stretch of the imagination....But I do know metal....Tool maker/machinist is my forte....The guys that are answering you did the same for me less than a month or 2 ago....That being said..Go...
- by mike boyer
- Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:35 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Invertec 275.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3585
Re: Invertec 275.
Well todays packed with all kinds of surprises...My pipe fitters blue book just got her...now all I gota do is try an make sense of it all...The trig stuff i know from machining...It's the nomenclature im gona have to ingrain in the brain....Not to worry...Im eatin this pipe up...Hate to sound like ...
- by mike boyer
- Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:41 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Invertec 275.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3585
Re: Invertec 275.
Great Shield arc..Thats what I was wanting to hear..There were some 350's I looked at..1500 & up....I cheaped out & got this....My ability is gona have to play catch up with this 275 im sure..All im all..Im kinda excited ..Cant wait to hit the pipe...(no pun intended) lmao....all this piss t...
- by mike boyer
- Wed Jun 18, 2014 6:16 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Invertec 275.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3585
Re: Invertec 275.
WELL...I just couldn't resist..It was an in store demo..Got some scratches that you cant even see from the close up pics.....The ports are still shiny..LOL..A grand..shipped...guess I didn't get hurt on the price...I like the bells an whistles on the everlast 280..But after lookin at shield arc pics...
- by mike boyer
- Wed Jun 18, 2014 1:43 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Invertec 275.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3585
Invertec 275.
Ok Guys..Gota chance to buy Invertec 275 for $1000.00 ..Supposed to be a scratch an dent item off e-bay..Could buy 280's for a little less..6-1000..They look kinda used...Any advice...Im only wanting a machine like this for it's 6010 capabilities..Practicin for the pipe gig....Im kinda leary of the ...
- by mike boyer
- Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:09 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: 5/32 7024 at 200amps on 1/4 inch plate.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2883
Re: 5/32 7024 at 200amps on 1/4 inch plate.
OMG....That was hilarious....I can see Steve has that unique sense of humor that keeps things from getting boring...And Johathan...You didn't help fanin the fire with the viagra comeback.....LMAO.....Im pissin myself here.......And this time it's not from old age......
- by mike boyer
- Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:03 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: PIPE dream come true
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1856
Re: PIPE dream come true
No...Just got back to fl from Ms.I've gota chilll for a while..Get it back together...Then I've gota line up a welder thats 6010 friendly........My ol ass is kinda frazzeled..lol...figure a week a just layn around & i'll get to it....Need to find a machine that burns the 10's & wets out good...
- by mike boyer
- Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:01 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Review of PA 280
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1642
Re: Review of PA 280
COOL BEANS Shieldarc...That exactly the kind of info (and idiot proof pics) i was lookin for....I originaly wanted the 300(for the dig & hot start functions)....But not being "welder" savy..I didnt know you could reverse the leads & tig with them..SOO i got the 165sth...Later when ...
- by mike boyer
- Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:53 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Review of PA 280
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1642
Re: Review of PA 280
Well..talked to Everlast today bouta a vid review...Was told by someone (who shall remain nameless) lol...they approached The Guru bt doin a vid...He declined...I don't get it..But hell..I dont get alota stuff....I just wana see SOMEONE who really knows how to weld give his opinion on the 6010 capab...
- by mike boyer
- Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:06 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: Review of PA 280
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1642
Review of PA 280
Hi Gang...Has anyone seen the new P.A. 280 from Everlast...I for one am seriously interested in it..AND..Would love to see a review of said machine...Hopefully by a competent welder..(HINT HINT Mr. Collier) LOL....Jonathan..Steve..?? Cum on guys....How do we go about getting one of these in the hand...
- by mike boyer
- Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:33 am
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: PIPE dream come true
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1856
Re: PIPE dream come true
Thanks Adam...I see your in Santa-Rosa....I lived in "Slonoma" back in 2010...Was a victim of the Sonoma Coma,I must confess...Great place great people..I really miss the attitude in n. cal..
- by mike boyer
- Sun Jun 08, 2014 2:56 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: PIPE dream come true
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1856
Re: PIPE dream come true
6G huh???? LMAO....In my dreams Jonathan....But...Tell ya what ....One of the Germans that put me in the pipe dept..Hooked me up with some 6" sch 80 carbon & some 1 3/8 stainless...and some 4" ss.....Gota bt 10' of everthing....I WILL be able to weld this in a month.... Swingin by a fr...
- by mike boyer
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 11:08 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: PIPE dream come true
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1856
Re: PIPE dream come true
Hey kerm....Im no expert by any means..I just started this welding thing....they hada six pack upstairs....mostly runin off big 40 D's on the deck....used a couple different machines...one of them just seemed to have a more friendly arc to me...1/8 inch 18 excalibers were up to 140 sometimes..to get...
- by mike boyer
- Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:05 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: PIPE dream come true
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1856
Re: PIPE dream come true
well gang....my gigs over..and Im dam glad of it.....bout wore my ol ass out.....it was cool tho....learned alota cool stuff ...and boned up on my beads....the toughest was 18 gage garbage tin i had to use as toe plate on a couple holes i had run 1 3/8 stainless pipe thru....thank goodness I had an ...
- by mike boyer
- Wed May 07, 2014 7:57 pm
- Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Topic: PIPE dream come true
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1856
Re: PIPE dream come true
Thanks Dave..Jonathan..Steve..Gota confess tho...That wasa roll weld...bt 5-12...I cheated I know....There was some undercut & the restarts "sucked" to me....BUT....I'll live with it till somethin better comes along......Now that I see what invironment & positions Im havin to weld ...
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