Dave, I was using the same setup I was using the other day. I am welding 2"steel tubing 1/4 wall. I was doing great with my amps at 230. 100% argon. 20 on the regulator. 5/32 electrode sharpen to a point ( I bought the 5/32 when I bought 1/16 and 3/32 tungstons when I was outfitting my shop and...

For some reason my Tig welder will not provide a stable arc. The only differences between now and the last time I welded with it are: 1) My new welding table is on red plastic/rubber wheels. I clamped to my table and the piece being welded, no change. 2) My filler rods got some rust on them from con...

Oh. I thought I was suppose to primer, paint and then clear?

Man, thx guys!

Epoxy primer ten four! Thx! Should I clear coat it?

I built my dad a lift out of 2x2x.250 and 1.5x1.5x.250 hot rolled mild steel. What would the best way to paint it so the paint will last? I already have the metal all shinny and ready. All help appreciated!

That program is way above my knowledge base.

Thanks for the advice. I should of explained like this. Take a piece of hot rolled steel tubing and put the end against the side of another piece. That blunt end against the curved side wall is the two side joints I have to weld together. There is a small gap. I mittered the two pieces to make a 60 ...

First I really appreciate your help! I was Tig welding aluminum and steel flat bar making diffrent kinds of joints for practice. It looked like I was running good beads. I am just learning. Maybe 5 hours seat time. I welded an aluminum outside corner joint and was very happy with the look. Then I de...

Could you give me some info on Mild Steel and Aluminum Tig welding? Is Mig and Stick the same? I mainly weld tubing and plate. I don't weld anything fancy yet! What a WPS? Yip new guy!

I have the Everlast 250 EX and I have been welding 1/8 steel and aluminum. I am now working on a .250 wall steel tubing project. $1650.00 The welder is working better then the weldor. :lol: Jody gave it a good review you can see the video here. Everlast also has a Power Arc 280 STH DC only 280 amp m...

If a single pass will make a solid strong weld that would be great. I'm looking for the most efficient but strong route. I have 250 amps available so if its possible I would like to use all the power. :lol: I have two pieces of the tubing coming together at a 60 degree angle. I have a inside filet j...

Thx Prebres! Was hoping to get an answer about the 250 amp ability to do a one pass weld with good penetration on the 2x2x.250 wall hot rolled tubing.

How much burn through would be enough to show good penetration / proper one pass heat? Should the backside just start showing signs of heat (ex small flat spots ) or 1/16 size mounds or more?

I have a project that I'm going to bevel and Tig weld some outside corner joints. This is hot rolled steel 2"x2"x .250 wall. Going to miter the corners. Since the corners are beveled do I run the amperage at .125 wall amperage or still at .250 amperage? Also, if I didn't bevel the corner, ...

Looking for a good source on gusset post/plate positioning. Such as if you move a gusset post farther from the corner ( making a larger triangle ), how much stronger will the structure be? Basically, strength vs gusset placement. Is there a phone app ?

I decided on the Milwaukee Deep Variable speed portable band saw. I'm also going to get the SWAG Off-road stand for it.

Will the band saw make straight cuts like the dry cut saw or will it flex and cut inaccurately? Also will the band's cut both steel and aluminum with the same blade?

Anyone have experience with a Klutch 14" dry cut saw from Northern?

Thanks for the advice. I'll get a quote and go from there.

Thx Braehill! That's easy enough!

Do you have money for school or are you going to be using student loans? First off I would choose the field you enjoy the most. Enjoying your career is very very important. Second, If you have no money for school and haven't been in trouble as a youngster look at the military. The Navy has all types...

Is the aluminum alloy your using weldable? Not all are.

New guy question. When the gas lens screen gets fouled up with junk, what do you all or how do you all clean the screen without tearing it up?

I found a 1/2 thick steel plate for my welding table top. 4x4. If I had a machine shop drill holes into it similar to a stronghand table would the stronghand clamps and other fixtures work? I believe their tables are 5/8 thick. Thanks!!