Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Was wondering if anyone could help me find somewhere or help me get pipe or pipe coupons to practice? I'm in highschool and since schools out I don't know where to get them and want to practice over the summer thanks

Check out the tweco (thermal arc) fabricator 211i i have the 181i and love the little machine!

I've been told to look into 100% CO2 shielding gas for mig welding was just wondering if anyone could tell me the pros and cons about it? Does the weld look good lay flat penetrait good? And is it spray or short arc?

Is the polarity on the welder set correctly?

I think Lanse goes into more of a fabricator or garage hobbiest he knows his stuff don't get me wrong but when it comes to welding information and tips(and tricks) Jody's videos are more indepth!

Haha if I could find me a dirty max for a good deal here I'd take it but this one I'm getting a good deal on. But I'm mostly looking for things to avoid, maybe designs, thickness of metal because I want it to be heavy duty but not need a crane to get it on there

I'm about to buy a new truck(new to me) and its got the stock bumper still but a full replacement ranch hand already on it in the front was wanting to build a bumper for the back to save some money plus it would be a fun project anyone have any tips?? It's a 2002 dodge cummins 4x4

Don't know much on Acetylene but when traveling is there a certain amount of time you can have it on its side or does it have to be upright the whole time??

Well...... I welded up a horseshoe name sign reading "Shane", cleaned the horse barn out, worked on the old Ford 8n tractor all day which included some welding, chased the horses all over the county trying to get them back in the barn, and to top things off, at midnight had to help a goat...

Anytime I paint a project I just use spray cans just a coat of primer and then what ever color you want it it seems to work just fine for me

Everything counts haha I need to mow mine but the rain finally came in texas

Anybody out there working on anything??

http://store.cyberweld.com/tharcfa21miw.html Look at these at all? It'll do everything the multimatic will for about 600 less. I have the tweco 181i which is the unit just under this one if your working on steel this machine is perfect very easy to set up and change has the quick connect leads dece...

Also what does the 8010 beads come out looking like?

Are the 7010s and 8010s for the root and hot pass and the 8045s for fill an cap?

I've watched plenty of videos on YouTube and I I've always seen a down hill fill and cap on pipe? Is it just me missing something or is that actually what there doing? An if yes what kind rods are they using?

I'll sell you my SA300. Been sitting for 30years. :lol: IMG_1341.JPG IMG_1342.JPG Just kidding, just had to show you. I think the engine is seized... But, That was no help, I would look for a Bobcat or Ranger. Used them both, best middle range machines. Craigslist. :arrow: Everyday. ~John Haha than...

wheresmejumper wrote:1/16-1/8 works for me, just tweak the amps to suit.bigger land bigger amps.
just whip like a dominatrix if the keyhole's gettin outa hand

I agree you hit that nail right on the head and also something to try is just doing little circle motions it worked for me and still put in a good root

Olf Art wrote:

Zach_T wrote:Tremors on mig welding steel? If so are you running solid core wire with shielding gas?

Yes, .035" wire & CO2

Could you possibly take some pictures? So I could get a better understanding

Welcome to the forum I assume for what it is used for (115v) it'll work just fine but on a bigger machine I don't think it could hold its own

Tremors on mig welding steel? If so are you running solid core wire with shielding gas?

I am also 17 and still in high school if that makes any difference

I have some questions about engine drive welders. I am looking into buying used but just don't know which way to go ill be doing mostly farm work fence repair or fabrication and maybe some repairs , but nothing heavy duty just yet I've used a lincoln ranger 250gxt and I liked that alot just the way ...

What position are you in? And what about amperage and have you tried a 3/32 gap with a 3/32 land?