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by WerkSpace
Mon Aug 15, 2016 8:45 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Layoff
Replies: 5
Views: 1090

Re: Layoff

Get a hobby... https://www.blender.org/features/ Howdy folks, So I just had shoulder surgery this past Wednesday do to injuries from a previous career as a whitewater raft guide. To make a long story short, the Dr. says I'm out of work for 8 weeks minimum. I'm on day 3 right now and already losing ...
by WerkSpace
Sun Aug 07, 2016 6:21 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Metal Tree House
Replies: 2
Views: 1111

Metal Tree House

I own three properties in different counties.
I wonder if I can get a building permit for this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbzmlbWRo-0
by WerkSpace
Sun Jul 24, 2016 5:10 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Ground hooked up to a neutral?
Replies: 6
Views: 1731

Re: Ground hooked up to a neutral?

What Make and Model of welder? I use red and black for my hot wires, green for safety, white not used. http://www.do-it-yourself-help.com/images/50amp_receptacle.gif I recently put a 220 dryer plug on my AC stick welder and it keeps tripping the breaker. The dryer (and stove) receptical is a 3 prong...
by WerkSpace
Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: I need help troubleshooting my everlasting powetig 250ex
Replies: 11
Views: 2471

Re: I need help troubleshooting my everlasting powetig 250ex

Noah, I'm curious if the tig torch is shorted. Try disconnecting it and powering up the unit. since it cant weld i dont think the unit is too hot even if the light is on, i tried the waiting 10 mins to reopen the light and it didnt work either. so i think ill have to give them a call on monday, than...
by WerkSpace
Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:05 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: I need help troubleshooting my everlasting powetig 250ex
Replies: 11
Views: 2471

Re: I need help troubleshooting my everlasting powetig 250ex

If you disconnect the Tig torch, does the same thing happen? It sounds like a short circuit. I found the manual online. If it doesn't help, give Duncan or Jean a call 905-637-1637. http://www.everlastgenerators.com/sites/everlastgenerators/files/downloads/PowerTIG%20250EX%202016.pdf EVERLAST WELDERS...
by WerkSpace
Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Organizing Torch/Gun consumables???
Replies: 12
Views: 1287

Re: Organizing Torch/Gun consumables???

Recycle your jars. I use plastic ones, cause I hate broken glass. :oops:
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by WerkSpace
Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:34 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Any Mad Scientists among us?
Replies: 10
Views: 2043

Re: Any Mad Scientists among us?

Though should not ASS U ME... (These are recently acquired toys.) I'm going to need some time to put this project in motion. My Mass Spectrometer is a Varian 1200. (I also have a spare turbomolecular pump) I've owned the roughing pump for several years. I assume, then, you're familiar with the major...
by WerkSpace
Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:50 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Cool Stuff You Gotta Have
Replies: 10
Views: 1687

Re: Cool Stuff You Gotta Have

There's two of them for sale in Alberta, Canada for $350.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-hand-tool/edmont ... 1166916952
by WerkSpace
Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Cool Stuff You Gotta Have
Replies: 10
Views: 1687

Re: Cool Stuff You Gotta Have

Very nice grinding wheel! I would almost want one, but belt sanders rule... It reminds me of when I bought a 1" X 30" belt sander on sale for $70. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it, and it turns out to be a most used tool. I've bought all sorts of different grit belts and even a...
by WerkSpace
Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:49 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Any Mad Scientists among us?
Replies: 10
Views: 2043

Re: Any Mad Scientists among us?

My Mass Spectrometer is a Varian 1200. (I also have a spare turbomolecular pump) I've owned the roughing pump for several years. http://www.island-scientific.co.uk/gema/Content/S633876643476079602/Edwards%20E2M2.jpg I typically use Agilent/Varian products. I'm most accustomed to the 979, but we've r...
by WerkSpace
Sat Jun 04, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Any Mad Scientists among us?
Replies: 10
Views: 2043

Any Mad Scientists among us?

I like collecting cool stuff to experiment with.
I've recently acquired a Mass Spectrometer for FREE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOGM2gOHKPc

It has a turbomolecular pump in it. (60,000+ rpms)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOca57gPsq4
by WerkSpace
Fri Jun 03, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Dream Jobs
Replies: 34
Views: 4193

Re: Dream Jobs

Painting is easy... just ask Mr. Bean! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9MAmWnOznI I will admit to one thing. I would mug crack dealers before I would paint a living room with a roller and brush. :lol: I don't blame you there. I came to hate it, and I don't toss about words like "love" and...
by WerkSpace
Fri May 27, 2016 5:40 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: A lift is what I need!
Replies: 4
Views: 807

Re: A lift is what I need!

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by WerkSpace
Thu May 26, 2016 12:07 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Dream Jobs
Replies: 34
Views: 4193

Re: Dream Jobs

by WerkSpace
Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:59 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Tech School Supplies
Replies: 9
Views: 1116

Re: Tech School Supplies

I've heard that the "TIG finger" works great. :-) I have a few and use them all the time.
http://weldmongerstore.com/products/tig ... aQodG_EDTg
by WerkSpace
Tue Feb 16, 2016 7:43 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: Plasma or Oxy Acet
Replies: 12
Views: 2857

Re: Plasma or Oxy Acet

I like Acet/Oxy cutting.
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by WerkSpace
Mon Feb 08, 2016 1:23 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Do you make money at home?
Replies: 24
Views: 2988

Re: Do you make money at home?

When it comes to projects, I've got a few of them. :roll: The first thing that comes to mind, is a bigger set of wheels. G'day everyone, Ive been thinking about possible “money making” opportunities with welding from home. Do you make money from working from home on weekends/after hours etc by weldi...
by WerkSpace
Fri Feb 05, 2016 11:25 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: What can MIG do that TIG cant do?
Replies: 13
Views: 2184

Re: What can MIG do that TIG cant do?

TIG can weld the same metals as MIG. The difference is that TIG is slower and more precise. not to mention welding extremely thin materials in the hands of a skilled welder I have welded aluminium flashing and once did soda cans but i have seen a guy weld a gum wrapper :shock: (steadiest hands i eve...
by WerkSpace
Fri Feb 05, 2016 11:14 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Newby Question. Should I learn all 3 at once?
Replies: 30
Views: 3348

Re: Newby Question. Should I learn all 3 at once?

I use distilled water. Think of it this way... there's mineral wool inside the torch. Tap water can be used, but eventually the left over deposits would plug up the mineral wool. When I first got my plasma torch, I just had to tear it apart to find out how it works. The torch has an adjustable arc b...
by WerkSpace
Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:53 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: What can MIG do that TIG cant do?
Replies: 13
Views: 2184

Re: What can MIG do that TIG cant do?

MIG is mostly for production work, were you need to weld lots of material in a hurry. If you want to weld more exotic metals like titanium, you would choose TIG for it's better heat control and precision. G'day everyone, Im at work and day dreaming about welding like usual these days haha.. A questi...
by WerkSpace
Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Newby Question. Should I learn all 3 at once?
Replies: 30
Views: 3348

Re: Newby Question. Should I learn all 3 at once?

Tom, I live near Calgary. If you are curious, I could show you what it's all about. I don't sell them. My friend Garnet bought one up in Didsbury. I was impressed enough, that I bought one for myself. One of the Pro's is that there are no compressed gases to deal with. It uses water as a fuel, so th...
by WerkSpace
Fri Feb 05, 2016 3:03 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Newby Question. Should I learn all 3 at once?
Replies: 30
Views: 3348

Re: Newby Question. Should I learn all 3 at once?

I have many welders, one of my favorites is a bit unusual. It uses water as a fuel. I use it mostly on mild steel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf0VA83suYM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaU4M0seOTc Id love to do Oxy/Fuel welding but the course im doing doesnt offer it. I dont have any need to g...