If I was doing that, I wouldn't be putting any bolt in there, definitely not stainless, not a steel with zinc chromate bathed in Malox, Pepto-Bismol or anything else. :lol: The stainless will gall even in aluminum. The oils and the zinc chromate will burn off. Just TIG weld it, run a tap through whe...

Yes Optrel e684 already has automatic shade adjustment. Best TIG welding helmet in market, especially for aluminum. Meanwhile it's still 90% operator, 10% equiptment. Buy a cheap fixed shade hood and go burn rod, wire, whatever is your preference. No hood makes an expert out of novice. You can't buy...

No sponsorship here, everything is paid from my pocket for WHAT WORKS. It's a Dynasty and you get what you pay for. I've welded with LOTS of other machines, from old reliable huge transformer machines, to new high tech wizardry. Hands down, there is none better than the Dynasty, but you have to pay ...

Unfortunately you might be trying to polish a turd. Never fun when they ask for help AFTER they already effd it up. It's faster and easier to just start over and do it right the first time.

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You won't be welding aluminum of all thicknesses for under $1200. You won't be welding very much aluminum for that price. They're all chinese welders.....yes, even lincoln. Now, I know that's gonna ruffle some feathers around here but you don't have to take my word for it. Just look at all the Chin...

You won't be welding aluminum of all thicknesses for under $1200. You won't be welding very much aluminum for that price. They're all chinese welders.....yes, even lincoln. Now, I know that's gonna ruffle some feathers around here but you don't have to take my word for it. Just look at all the Chin...

You can cover just about 99% of your welding with 6011 & 7018. If you're not welding oil pipelines or bridges don't worry about storing rod in an oven. Buy 5lb boxes. Throw leftovers & some dessicant in a rod holder with a rubber gasket, or make your own with PVC pipe. If you're really worri...

I am getting the advice I asked for. Maybe start listening to it, we are trying to help. You are friggin cooking it. :shock: You said you listened to the advice but instead started playing with torch angle. Forget all the settings you are using. Turn up the amp to the max on the machine. Argon 15-2...

Stick a fork in it, it's cooked.

Looks like you shut off the argon while it was still glowing cherry red.

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Hi Xryan yes a Dynasty DX200. Very happy with it despite having initial issues with it as discussed in one of my first posts with getting an arc to start. Here is a bit of recent 'work'. I decided my old van needed some cup holders. Ralph, are those real Kiwi sheepskin covers next to the new cuphol...

rick9345 wrote:some quick and dirty Duty Cycle testing

Oh heck no, not him again. Pretty much everything "Mr. Tig" does is quick and dirty...

You said DX200, do you mean a Dynasty 200DX? You have other things to worry about, like making quality welds. You are going to REALLY have to work to overheat the machine. Like you said, how long are you ever at max amperage. Even then it doesn't just let out the magic smoke and die, it will throw a...

I have both Miller Digital Elite as well as Optrel e684. For tig, I don't think there's a better option than the Optrel with it's auto shade mode it can change as you weld from higher to lower amperage. Sweet.

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I highly doubt that your prop is brass. MOST likely it is bronze or what Mike said what is commonly referred to as "Nibral" (nickel/bronze/aluminum). It's not just used for big ship screws that he probably is referring to but small stuff as well (sail boats/ski boats/sport fishing, etc. No...

I'm not saying to weld with crap gas. I'm saying crap gas is unacceptable when it's no dry. Throwing out $6 of gas in the bottle is unacceptable. Do you throw out wire spools when there is 4lbs left? I'd expect a free bottle, that was filled properly. Espically for those guys who aren't making money...

I don't change bottles until I can't get the flow I want, usually when it drops below 15cfh . You guys are definitely getting screwed if you're tossing out tanks with 200 psi in them. I'd be expecting a free fill.

Optrel e684 user here. Drop my name in the hat please!

12 seconds is an eternity. Going through an 80 ft bottle in a day is a LOT. you were probably using the gas 2-3 times more than you needed. With a gas lens and no bad drafts you should be able to use 10CFH. $47/yr ain't too bad, I've seen lots at $15/month. I just did a a day's worth of Tig on these...

swapping in my 80cf and leasing the 250/330 depending on price as Haun won't let me buy a tank that big and I don't know of other suppliers in the area. I set post flow to 3 seconds, does it sound like I'm in the ball park as I do have an air cooled torch? Follow what Steve said about post flow. To...

soutthpaw wrote:x flowmeter that in LPM just so I have to figure out the SAE flowrate :D

LPM?

What is that, like Sillymeters or AL-u-min-e-um?

If you have a good work ethic, and learn your trade, you will never be hungry. You may have to move around locally at times. Long gone are the days of getting a job and staying with one company for your career. My friend who's only 15 years older than you does just that and makes in the $35+ hr rang...

80 cu. ft. used up in a morning of practice sounds like: A. You have a leak. B. WAY too much gas flow.s C. You're doing a LOT of practice :shock: D. WAY too long pre and/or post purge. (I find that the AUTO setting on my Dynasty post flow is WAY WAY WAY too long, even for stainless. Although I do ru...

Galvanized. Grind the crap off, wear a HEPA mask (P100/N100) and weld it outside. Or better yet, let your buddy weld it.

best, cheapest, fastest way is:

Step 1: VERY IMPORTANT - ear plugs, ear muffs, goggles, face shield, fully covered with no skin exposed.

Step 2: Break out the circular saw with a 0 degree rake high tooth count carbide blade.

Or you could go the easiest way and buy shielding gas flow tester for $15ish. Basically just a ball flow meter with a rubber funnel . Hold your torch straight up, press the meter on and read the ACTUAL CFM at your torch.