Chris In Milwaukee
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Yeah, .045 seems to be my sweet spot.
Try welding 3/16" material at 150 amps with 1/16" filler. Guaranteed hand cramp in minutes..lolYeah, .045 seems to be my sweet spot.
Ha! I haven’t welded material that thick yet. I’ve only been doing thin wall stuff to date. I definitely haven’t gotten that left-hand-auto-feed motion figured out yet.Try welding 3/16" material at 150 amps with 1/16" filler. Guaranteed hand cramp in minutes..lol
Definitely practice with both hands. There will be a time when you just can't do something with your dominant hand or it's just plain easier to do off hand.Ha! I haven’t welded material that thick yet. I’ve only been doing thin wall stuff to date. I definitely haven’t gotten that left-hand-auto-feed motion figured out yet.
Broke my Lincoln mp210 :/
wire came off the guide between the spool and the stinger. As I was pulling the jumbled mess of wire out to cut it and re feed it I broke the stud off the clamp that holds the wire in the guide. Vern Lewis said Lincoln doesn’t sell just the guide but they’ll try to find it in the warehouse otherwise it’ll be the guide, spool mount and the motor for the spool smh
I was just telling a buddy over the weekend that wants to learn to weld better (he just recently started learning) to avoid picking a dominant hand to weld with. I've always tried to switch things up to avoid having to weld at awkward angles due to not knowing how to switch it up. Being sorta ambidextrous is huge for welding.
I have to say, there's something to say for MIG. One day I'll get mine out and figure out how to use it (bought a Hobart 140 years ago from a friend, but have never even turned it on).These are some that I got done over the weekend. Youtube Certified Amateur Garage Professional Welder.
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It's not all glory. Half of these were left handed, and the other half right.
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In time I will pick up my own TIG machine, but for now I am totally happy with running MIG for everything. This Vulcan MigMax 215 kicks @$$! I have had it since it released a couple years ago, and works flawlessly. My dad and several others stack it right up there with other comparable dual voltage synergic MIG machines, and in several cases rate it above the comparable blue box. So, if you have any doubts... IT'S WORTH IT. For $589 back when it first came out it was a no brainer and still to this day!
Naw cast aluminum I believe. I’ll take a pic when I get the machine back.Is that a plastic part? Could you post a pic?
The plastic guide on the spool holder in this pic? https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71vUhYeTcOL._AC_SL1280_.jpg
Naw cast aluminum I believe. I’ll take a pic when I get the machine back.
Being that the TIG200 is an inverter machine, it may be sensitive to the output of the generator. Really depends on how much the Hz output varies from the generator. I have limited experience running inverter machines in gennys.All my steel arrived this week, so I’ve got the stuff I need to get started. Northern Tool had an inexpensive welding table on sale with some jigging tools which was timely. So I picked up one of those.
We’ve been making repairs to the wood wings over the past couple of weeks, so that’s occupied our time. I am looking forward to melting some metal, though. The landing gear I can do off plane, but there’s some work I need to do on the fuselage and I’m not sure how well the welder is going to do on a home store rattle trap generator. It’s 120/240, but unsure how tolerant it’s going to be of wobbly electricity. Anyone have experience in that regard? It’s a Lincoln TIG200 if it matters.
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I'm not sure what type of machine @Arcticelf has, but he TIG welded my rear suspension off of a generator. I know it's an Everlast brand machineBeing that the TIG200 is an inverter machine, it may be sensitive to the output of the generator. Really depends on how much the Hz output varies from the generator. I have limited experience running inverter machines in gennys.
I know an electrical engineer that may be better equipped to answer. @Arcticelf
don't take your side piece home, wives don't like it.The only inverter generator I have is a Honda 1000. Pretty sure it’s not up to the task. I may just have to bring the fuselage home with me at some point.
She’s expecting it. At least her car gets to stay inside.don't take your side piece home, wives don't like it.
wow. call me when you crack open the dope barrel when you skin it. That smell is incredible to me. Many memories.
She’s expecting it. At least her car gets to stay inside.
We’re using a water-borne system for this one, so stink free.