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I'm currently looking at a Thermal Arc 161s machine to get some practice on my stick welding... And to do a few projects in my garage as it has TIG capabilities as well. I have been hearing though that this machine doesn't run 6010 too well. Has any one used these machines b4 and if so did you have any problems running 6010? Any help would be appreciated.
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JerryWilliams wrote:I'm currently looking at a Thermal Arc 161s machine to get some practice on my stick welding... And to do a few projects in my garage as it has TIG capabilities as well. I have been hearing though that this machine doesn't run 6010 too well. Has any one used these machines b4 and if so did you have any problems running 6010? Any help would be appreciated.
You heard wrong.
The TA 161 ( Same thing as Esab 161) run 6010 very nice....
Just a couple welders and a couple of big hammers and torches.
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The thermal arc 161 I tried struggled with 6010.not enough volts to keep them lit unless the rod is buried in the pool.
6011 they run just fine.
6011 they run just fine.
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thanks for the help guys. ill be getting 6010 and 6011 and whichever runs better will be what i use
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I had the Esab 161, and as far as I know, they are the same machines.
Just different paint and stickers....
Burned 6010 and 7018 very nice.
Just different paint and stickers....
Burned 6010 and 7018 very nice.
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I've never used the esab , but I think it's 80 OCV versus 71v on the TA. That's what it looks like from the manual
The everlast is not recommended for 6010.they have a designated 200 amp stick welder to run them though
The everlast is not recommended for 6010.they have a designated 200 amp stick welder to run them though
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That's what I've read, but my 185 seems to stick weld better than a Lincoln invertec I've used at work. Granted they are both inverter machines but mine runs stick so smooth, I have a hard time thinking it would have a hard time running any type of electrode.
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Surprised to hear that really.i have found Lincoln to be far better sick welders
Even run through the 6010 port,my everlast couldn't keep ignited when even moderately whipping 6010.it was okay for when gap and heat was good,but couldn't keep up when you needed to manipulate it
Even run through the 6010 port,my everlast couldn't keep ignited when even moderately whipping 6010.it was okay for when gap and heat was good,but couldn't keep up when you needed to manipulate it
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I haven't ran the Lincoln at work a lot, where I've practiced with my everlast quite a bit. I use Lincoln 3/32 6013 on both, but my welder doesn't seem to stick as much and feels very smooth running. The Lincoln just feels more harsh to me.
From what I found, I believe there is a digital and analog version of the invertec, the one at work is the analog version if that makes a difference.
From what I found, I believe there is a digital and analog version of the invertec, the one at work is the analog version if that makes a difference.
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Once again you impress us!! Very nice roots there.
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Once again you impress us!! Very nice roots there.
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Thank you Jonathan! But, it ain't me! It's all in the welding machine. Like my Dynasty 300 almost made a Tig welder out of me.
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Well a machine can only make up half of the skill, the rest is up to the nut behind the helmetShield Arc wrote:Thank you Jonathan! But, it ain't me! It's all in the welding machine. Like my Dynasty 300 almost made a Tig welder out of me.
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When practicing I prefer not to grind the restarts in order to improve my skill with them. However on a test I will for sure grind them if a grinder is allowed.
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Yes I feather the stops. Just being a hobbyist welder I forget to punch the rod through the pipe when I'm getting ready to stop. Us old guys forget so much! Punching the rod through to make more of keyhole really helps with the looks on the restarts.wheresmejumper wrote:Nice roots.did you not grind the restarts?
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Another trick is when you're coming off a feather,when you hear the arc blow through to inside the pipe,pause for about a second or two and then move on.burns in lovely
I had a habit of moving on without pausing and it never was consistent.
From about 10 to 2 o clock pause too long and that pool will sink into the pipe though
I had a habit of moving on without pausing and it never was consistent.
From about 10 to 2 o clock pause too long and that pool will sink into the pipe though
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Anyone care to explain this to me, never welded pipe, but also only seen this is my old ass welding book from the sixties.
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