Sorry, had some stuff come up and have not been back!
Guess I will grind some and play with it

Trying to learn to weld aluminum with my miller211 and spool gun I am doing pretty good with good clean plate But I bought som 2" angle the other day and some Chanel it is new, Said to be 6061. Won't weld worth a darn ?? Weld acts like it does on a real dirty plate or something. Other question ...

Jonathan ! Great point! As I have said I'm not much of a welder yet but have been looking at a bunch of aluminum boat hills That are from smaller custom shops and love the way there welding looks!!!!! 20 foot bead that is very nice looking as well as a good weld! As for me I love great equipment! An...

Entry level I would stick with a spool gun. Yeah 1 lb spools such but with a $4k budget you are out of range for a push pull gun. You certainly don't need 350 amps either for 1/8-1/4". What do you have now for a base machine? I'm a lincoln fan but they are made right up the road in Cleveland s...

Rider, where you located? I'm doing the same thing! I have a miller 211 with spool gun And just got a everlast Tig, I mess with aluminum jet boats all the time! Pretty much all outboard jets So far but that may change soon! I just want to be able to fix stuff and add decks and such' I'm not to far f...

Thanks everyone. Looks like lots of the problem is with the aluminum. Only if I take the grinder to it and acetone am I able to
Work with it. I got several sheets from sheets from a guy that had them in back yard.
Going to keep working at it and see what happens !

I think I hate this thing!!!!! The welder is fine, have some real crappy aluminum. My left hand will not talk to my brain. My foot has lost its mind! I don't know what possessed me to want to try this???? Think I will stick to my mig and spool gun! Anyone want to buy one?? 6 days old, extra new CK 1...

Thanks for info, 3/16 2% lanthnated,
At this time I only took a piece of 1/8"
And wire brushed it. I'm sure that in some of the issue!
Again is tungsten turning black normal?
I will ck back when I get the new torch
And will work on cleaning my aluminum
And see how it goes. Thanks

Well got a Everlast 200dv a couple days ago. Most of my playing will be AC on aluminum And on boat stuff! I have been watching the video's on setup and believe I have it pretty good! At this time I'm trying the torch that came with it but have ordered a new ck 17 flex to be here Tues! I have played ...

dsmabe wrote:Id tell them they need to keep the site updated. Their screw up, send you the dv unit but they are eating the $200.

I did try! It is a ceaigslist add that they run all over the country! They now have the Dv on that add!

Just my luck! Ordered that everlast and a few hours later got a call that they are back ordered for about five weeks or so! They tried to sell me the duel voltage model for $200 more! I don't need a duel voltage!!! They are still advertising the other on creagist all over and know they don't have i...

Just my luck! Ordered that everlast and a few hours later got a call that they are back ordered for about five weeks or so! They tried to sell me the duel voltage model for $200 more! I don't need a duel voltage!!! They are still advertising the other on creagist all over and know they don't have it...

Well pulled the trigger on that Everlast 200 Dx today. Think I will wait until I get it going to replace the big tourch !
Does someone make a flex 17 with the right connector? Or do you have to buy an adapter?
Will report on condition when it gets here!!

weldin mike 27 wrote:I'm sure he wouldn't mind a quick visit from a fan to his shop. Not talking about living on his couch.

Mick

Ok. Might give it a shot! I know a guy in the same town that does aluminum work on boats!

weldin mike 27 wrote:What kind of thing?? Throwing stones? Maybe at welding web members....

Was talking about personal training!

weldin mike 27 wrote:Just a stones throw from Jody.

Mick

Ya I see that! Doubt he is into that kind of thing.

Thanks guys, I bought an old miller Dialarc hf A few months ago to play with. I sold it but was able to start learning I think I will be able to get the hang of it but will take some time, I don't want to go to a whole welding school but would like to find someone That will spend a couple hours wit...

Thanks guys, I bought an old miller Dialarc hf A few months ago to play with. I sold it but was able to start learning I think I will be able to get the hang of it but will take some time, I don't want to go to a whole welding school but would like to find someone That will spend a couple hours with...

Warranty is to original purchaser only! http://www.everlastgenerators.com/standard-warranty "This warranty covers exclusively parts and labor during the warranty period. This warranty is non transferrable unless a specific exception is made in writing by EVERLAST." Think that will keep me...

Was getting ready to order a new 200dx to try to teach myself to weld aluminum! And just saw a early 2013 for sale at a good price! Says only been used 5 hours, comes with cart, almost full 80cf argon bottle, A small bunch of consumables, original torch, He said he paid about $430 for the extras. Ca...

Wondering if you can mig weld a cast aluminum boat seat base to a 3/16 aluminum plate?
With spool gun? Thanks

Hello guys, was looking to see if there was a video
of aluminum spool gun welding and how to help the cratering at the end!
I'm new to welding and have a miller 211 with spool gun
The welds are getting much better except for that!
Thanks

Thanks guys, guess I will try to get full length sheet
And not have to do this but joint. But will still have 16' joints where sides meet the bottom

In watching the video I am wondering how the wire speed and volts
on aluminum with spool gun differ? I'm pretty new with welding and a spool gun on
Aluminum is most what I want to learn! Also is there any video of how to stop the crater at the end of spool gun
Aluminum ? Thanks

Looking for help on how to weld a large sheet
60"x96" of 1/8 or 3/16 to another sheet on the 60"
Side butt joint with out it warping all over the place
Talking about a boat bottom! Thanks