Search found 42 matches

by Ranger
Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:08 am
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: 115 Volt Mig Welder with Paintball CO2
Replies: 18
Views: 3152

Re: 115 Volt Mig Welder with Paintball CO2

This is the chart for the new Hobart Handler 140. http://www.hobartwelders.com/products/popups/infochart140.html It can weld 1/4" in a single pass. I weld 1/4" all the time with my older Handler 140 and it does a great job on it. I don't preheat and most of the time I am welding butt join...
by Ranger
Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:37 pm
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: 115 Volt Mig Welder with Paintball CO2
Replies: 18
Views: 3152

Re: 115 Volt Mig Welder with Paintball CO2

I would like some more information about the video .. I can't seem to understand why Jody keeps welding .25" plate with a 110v machine with shielded gas wire ??? The machine says it can't properly weld it but in Flux core mode it can handle it .. I would like someone to weld 1/4" plate wi...
by Ranger
Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Hobart paintball tank.
Replies: 14
Views: 1657

Re: Hobart paintball tank.

Why not just go to Harbor Freight and buy their 20 cf Argon tank for $90 and have it filled where you buy your sheilding gas. Seems portable enough for me, and the price is reasonable. The cylinder doesn't care if it's filled with Argon or some mix of your choosing. It should give around 45 min. to...
by Ranger
Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Hobart paintball tank.
Replies: 14
Views: 1657

Re: Hobart paintball tank.

Why can't you guys just make your own kits and post up how you made in order to help everyone out ???
Personal I buy a tank with the screw type adapter and then attach a flow regulator then right to the machine ..
by Ranger
Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:42 am
Forum: Video Discussion
Topic: 115 Volt Mig Welder with Paintball CO2
Replies: 18
Views: 3152

115 Volt Mig Welder with Paintball CO2

I would like some more information about the video .. I can't seem to understand why Jody keeps welding .25" plate with a 110v machine with shielded gas wire ??? The machine says it can't properly weld it but in Flux core mode it can handle it .. I would like someone to weld 1/4" plate wit...
by Ranger
Tue Oct 29, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Mod A Welder
Replies: 5
Views: 1332

Re: Mod A Welder

Why this modification stuff? How is the welder mis-behaving so that you want to nuke it? Electronics is one of my interests. How would you know if the capacitors you brought new to the job were better quality than the capacitors installed by Lincoln? Are the old capacitors deteriorating? I am not s...
by Ranger
Mon Oct 28, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Figuring out the voltage on Older MIG Welders
Replies: 12
Views: 6473

Re: Figuring out the voltage on Older MIG Welders

The old school way requires experence but you want information without giving us information like system specs or model # in order to help us help you... If you really want to know the voltage the add a cheap voltage meter display from ebay and wire it up ....
by Ranger
Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:16 am
Forum: Wish List
Topic: Advice on welding machine
Replies: 7
Views: 1951

Re: Advice on welding machine

Have you looked around at any other models? ???
Also what's the spec difference between the 2 model????
by Ranger
Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: Tradeshows, Seminars and Events
Topic: Fabtech
Replies: 15
Views: 18169

Re: Fabtech

jwmacawful wrote:you would think fabtech could make an appearance in nyc once in my lifetime? i would love to see it.
lol nothing seems to come East Coast even with off road trucks .....
by Ranger
Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: when to use DC-
Replies: 30
Views: 3514

Re: when to use DC-

I have been told by a very professional welder , when welding out of position ,DC- works better with 7018 , helps make more concave welds ,which is what you want , I've always used DC+ for 7018 out of position welding , and it works good for me 8-) , what do you guys think :?: thanks John When some...
by Ranger
Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: These boots are made cor walkin....
Replies: 19
Views: 2352

Re: These boots are made cor walkin....

Otto Nobedder wrote:A welder always has work.

Good for you!

Steve S

A good welder always has work
But a bad welder never seems to keep a job...





Good luck boss with the new job
by Ranger
Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:49 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: CNC Plasma Table build
Replies: 29
Views: 7798

Re: CNC Plasma Table build

I love the table and can't wait for more updates.....
by Ranger
Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Nooby to the Forum
Replies: 12
Views: 1758

Re: Nooby to the Forum

dsegler wrote:Thanks Steve!!! I'll try those settings. I still don't know what al those knobs are for & how to use them.
Look read the manual that came with it or download the manual and read it....
by Ranger
Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: plasma cutting on a regular basis
Replies: 10
Views: 1793

Re: plasma cutting on a regular basis

I have been running a smith torch for years and over the years I have learned to like both... I love plasma but have no money for one and only 120 v outlet and I work with 3/16" and 1/4" plate...I was working on a plan to build one but felt it was to much of a saftey risk and realize eithe...
by Ranger
Fri Oct 25, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: collets, collet bodies and auto dark hood malfunction
Replies: 15
Views: 2056

Re: collets, collet bodies and auto dark hood malfunction

hi guys thanks again for the suggestions, now i`m just laughing at this deal bc in no planet of the solar system the time i`ve invested fixing this pos would make sense but anyways i`m following bc i`m just a cheap stubborn sob, hahaha. and bc i want to know a lot of things i don`t... auto darkenin...
by Ranger
Thu Oct 24, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: collets, collet bodies and auto dark hood malfunction
Replies: 15
Views: 2056

Re: collets, collet bodies and auto dark hood malfunction

I like your power solution - never seen those battery holders before - an elegant solution allowing future replacement - I'm sorry to hear of this striping effect - never come across that before so can't offer any advise - usually just a battery change returns the lens to full working order - guess...
by Ranger
Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Mod A Welder
Replies: 5
Views: 1332

Mod A Welder

I know this is a long shot but I have Lincoln 3200HD mig welder and I though about modding the circuit with better parts and was wonder if anyone has upgrade there welder or added better parts ???? Thanks Jason Sr Here is my circuit I was thinking about upgrading the Diodes and adding more capacitan...
by Ranger
Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Shop Supplies
Replies: 7
Views: 1059

Re: Shop Supplies

When I decided to do my own welding I went to a local welding shop, told the bloke I met my intended jobs and that I knew nothing. He spent 30 minutes showing me gear, welders, helmets, gloves, wire, jackets, etc, worked out a price for a starting kit, and basically couldn't have been more straight...
by Ranger
Sun Oct 20, 2013 7:40 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: 3rd Hand
Replies: 27
Views: 46927

Re: 3rd Hand

noddybrian wrote: Glad to see someone else with a lathe - began to think I was the only member with one
LOL wish I had the room or even the money but when I can afford it I want my own machine shop and complete welding setup with plasma cutters and a 4'x8' CNC plasma table too
by Ranger
Sat Oct 19, 2013 8:20 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welder's Jacket
Replies: 13
Views: 2527

Re: Welder's Jacket

Thanks alot guys for the help and info ...But I am not sure what will work or even hold up... My main concern is that I do alot of mig welding ,Oxy cutting ,and Grinding when I do work but I might be working at my fab table or under a truck working.. Oh here is what I have now but without the front ...
by Ranger
Sat Oct 19, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: truck front bumper
Replies: 19
Views: 2823

Re: truck front bumper

weldin mike 27 wrote:This is how we roll in OZ

Mick

LOL Weight VS Gas Mileage
by Ranger
Sat Oct 19, 2013 7:59 am
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: truck front bumper
Replies: 19
Views: 2823

Re: truck front bumper

Here is one I like But my favorite is the pre runner bumpers
Image
by Ranger
Fri Oct 18, 2013 2:11 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Welder's Jacket
Replies: 13
Views: 2527

Welder's Jacket

I have been welding for years with long sleeves or no sleeves at all and I was thinking about buying a welding jacket because my leather welding sleeves get hot as hell and I am tired of burning my shirts lol.... So what do you guys use ????




Thanks
Jason SR
by Ranger
Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Weld Aid
Replies: 2
Views: 703

Weld Aid

I have been seeing alot lately these Weld Aid pads for mig welders and I wanted to see whats you guys thoughts on these and have you every used them ???





Image
by Ranger
Wed Oct 16, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
Topic: Fab Table
Replies: 7
Views: 2093

Re: Fab Table

Wrong again. Heck, I'm good at that. I spied a project on making a welding table on the Lincoln website. From my quick scan, it is 18" wide. I am not suggesting you don't know how to build a table, but you might like to have a look at this: http://www.lincolnelectric.com.au/articles/page358/ar...