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by pro mod steve
Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: Welding Certification - Stick/Arc Welding, Tig Welding, Mig Welding Certification tests - Welding Tests of all kinds
Topic: Career Change
Replies: 7
Views: 1604

Re: Career Change

Sanitary pipe slipped my mind thanks for the input.
by pro mod steve
Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:14 pm
Forum: Welding Certification - Stick/Arc Welding, Tig Welding, Mig Welding Certification tests - Welding Tests of all kinds
Topic: Career Change
Replies: 7
Views: 1604

Re: Career Change

I am in Friendswood TX outside Houston. A lawyer is out of the question I am MAD but its still my dad. I am calling all contacts putting feelers out there. Travel is out of the question because of my daughter. I need all the time I can get(divorced) and SHE COMES FIRST. Travel is a last resort if it...
by pro mod steve
Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:42 pm
Forum: Welding Certification - Stick/Arc Welding, Tig Welding, Mig Welding Certification tests - Welding Tests of all kinds
Topic: Career Change
Replies: 7
Views: 1604

Career Change

I have worked for the family business for 23 years full time (automotive) can't count years part time. I was told Monday with no notice I have to find a NEW job. the business is being sold. I took a tig welding course 4 years ago for non pipe (light fabrication,repairs, car stuff). I have done all t...
by pro mod steve
Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: i think i'm allergic to goatskin welding gloves...
Replies: 8
Views: 1611

Re: i think i'm allergic to goatskin welding gloves...

http://www.arc-zone.com/index.php?main_ ... ts_id=4750
These are all I use. I have tried miller and all the rest and these give me the best feel torch and filler all the way down to .035.
by pro mod steve
Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Lanthinated Vs. Thoriated ???
Replies: 4
Views: 1333

Re: Lanthinated Vs. Thoriated ???

Yes I have 2% lanthanated strictly for AL. I use 2% thoriated for everything else.
by pro mod steve
Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Question On Arc Start Up ???
Replies: 4
Views: 893

Re: Question On Arc Start Up ???

I run into this sometimes on my dynasty and have found if I regrind tungsten it stops. Don't know why?
by pro mod steve
Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Burn through
Replies: 2
Views: 1058

Re: Burn through

that tungsten seems huge for the amps try a .o40 goob to 80 amps dc if i remember right. I always use the smallest tungsten i can to help pinpoint the arc.
by pro mod steve
Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:10 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Pre-weld cleaning of cast aluminim
Replies: 19
Views: 2701

Re: Pre-weld cleaning of cast aluminim

Not to high jack the thread but you will love this. I own a automotive repair shop and just read the state of California says there is too much copper in brake dust contaminating rain water run off. They are pushing to mandate automakers implement filters on car wheels to capture brake dust. NO BS.
by pro mod steve
Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:43 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Pre-weld cleaning of cast aluminim
Replies: 19
Views: 2701

Re: Pre-weld cleaning of cast aluminim

People please don't get me wrong. I am NOT trying to be a downer I just want everyone to be safe and go home to loved ones after a hard day of earning a dollar or enjoying thier sparking hobby.
by pro mod steve
Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:40 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Pre-weld cleaning of cast aluminim
Replies: 19
Views: 2701

Re: Pre-weld cleaning of cast aluminim

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by pro mod steve
Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:35 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Pre-weld cleaning of cast aluminim
Replies: 19
Views: 2701

Re: Pre-weld cleaning of cast aluminim

I have a can of CRC Brakleen right here from a 9 case shipment I just got at the shop. " WITH SKULL AND CROSS BONES Cannot be made non poisonous. Contains methanol,acetone,toluene,heptane,and co2. DON'T USE THIS STUFF PRIOR TO WELDING PLEASE.
by pro mod steve
Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:01 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Pre-weld cleaning of cast aluminim
Replies: 19
Views: 2701

Re: Pre-weld cleaning of cast aluminim

Acetone. NO BRAKE CLEANER do a search for PHOSGENE POISONING.
by pro mod steve
Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: cleaning electrode
Replies: 4
Views: 925

Re: cleaning electrode

I always cut off the contaminated part and resharpen. I have tungsten loss figured into total charges labeled as shop supplies on invoice. Its not much based on the job the shop supply charge is anywhere from 10 to 30 dollars. Have to figure tungsten,gas, filler,what ever is needed to prep weld area...
by pro mod steve
Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: tungsten
Replies: 6
Views: 972

Re: tungsten

If you do a search Jody did a vid a while back on tungsten comparison in real time showing the difference between them and what the tip does as far as balling.
by pro mod steve
Mon May 28, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Best Tungsten ???
Replies: 3
Views: 812

Re: Best Tungsten ???

I use 2 percent lanth dark blue band on my dynasty on al. Sharpen normally and put a flat land on the end. Do a search Jody did a tungsten video a while back that was very informative.
by pro mod steve
Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Dynasty 200 freaky noises!
Replies: 3
Views: 1004

Re: Dynasty 200 freaky noises!

Got a 200 2 years old bought new but no severe wierd noises. It makes a slight noise when plugged in and turned off but nothing severe.
by pro mod steve
Sat Apr 14, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Is pulse that necessary?
Replies: 15
Views: 5519

Re: Is pulse that necessary?

I got out of welding school 2 years ago and bought a 200 dx for the pulse feature I do mainly light fabrication anytrhing from.030 to 1/4". After 2 years of real world I still haven't used the pulse feature yet. I could be dead wrong but I believe lack of pulse has taught me better heat control...
by pro mod steve
Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Aluminum Oil Pans
Replies: 10
Views: 7822

Re: Aluminum Oil Pans

I did a engine case on a floor scrubber for a customer. Stainless brush run the torch around the area low amp to boil out crap. Grind brush and repeat. Then started adding filler to edge of hole and it still looked like pourus lava rocks grind and repeat till I got a clean base then welded in new fi...
by pro mod steve
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:01 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Dynasty 200dx complete package or parted out?
Replies: 9
Views: 2405

Re: Dynasty 200dx complete package or parted out?

I bought my dynasty 200 2 years ago and pieced it together with the acc. I wanted. I have no regrets. It's for tig only so bought just machine and what I wanted for tig it is air cooled. Sometimes it gets a little too hot with aluminum but its not a big problem .
by pro mod steve
Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: I'm not a welder & I need some help....
Replies: 5
Views: 703

Re: I'm not a welder & I need some help....

As critical as the measurments are as far as ring groove size I would recomend getting a new piston. The MONEY and time involved if it doesn't work ain't worth it.
by pro mod steve
Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Ugly Tungsten Tip
Replies: 4
Views: 1014

Re: Ugly Tungsten Tip

2% lanth dark blue You don't need the ball with a dynasty. Do a search jody has a vid comparing tungsten. I only use the 2% lanth on my dynasty on al and never a problem. Tried the red it splits and spits. Sharpen it like you would for steel and put a land (flat spot) on the end and let it eat.
by pro mod steve
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:13 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Plz Help..SS welds half grey!
Replies: 6
Views: 954

Re: Plz Help..SS welds half grey!

No better feeling than a hell yeah i got it.
by pro mod steve
Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: hoods
Replies: 3
Views: 549

Re: hoods

Read on another site a guy was using the Mothers head light restoration kit for automotive headlamps to clean his lenses and said it worked great.