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25th May 2017, 11:21 PM
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Thanks guys! so close ;) Yep - I always clean...
Thanks guys! so close ;)
Yep - I always clean all the galvanized surfaces prior to welding, and also wear a decent respirator mask with filters rated for welding gases.
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25th May 2017, 06:54 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Just bought an Ozito rotary (drimel) tool, motor...
Just bought an Ozito rotary (drimel) tool, motor blew 2nd job in, off to return it.
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25th May 2017, 06:40 PM
Thread: Hi from Brissie, Metal and Wood working
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Hey NedsHead, I have to wait to get a job first...
Hey NedsHead, I have to wait to get a job first before I can even apply for TAFE, a bit annoying but it is what it is. Hope they get the issue sorted mate.
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25th May 2017, 06:29 PM
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Hey guys, Just an update on my progress. I...
Hey guys,
Just an update on my progress.
I dropped the Amps to 170 from 180 and upped the volts/wire-speed from 5.9 to 7.
cleaned all the welding edges with a wire wheel
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19th May 2017, 09:10 PM
Thread: Hi from Brissie, Metal and Wood working
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Thanks Grahame :) Will do! Thanks old1955
Thanks Grahame :) Will do!
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18th May 2017, 02:16 PM
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Thanks for advice guys, The welder is plugged...
Thanks for advice guys,
The welder is plugged into an Ampfibian Mini 15A to 10A Converter/Adapter/RCD, then that's plugged into a 10A powerboard which trips 1st - if I bypass the powerboard the RCD... -
17th May 2017, 09:27 PM
Thread: Hi from Brissie, Metal and Wood working
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Thanks Kryn, no problems.
Thanks Kryn, no problems.
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16th May 2017, 03:15 PM
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Advice on MIG welding 2.5mm SHS with flux-core
Hey Guys,
I'm new to welding and basically teaching myself how to weld via YouTube videos - I was hoping to get some advice on MIG welding 2.5mm SHS with flux-core. The machine I'm using is a... -
16th May 2017, 02:33 PM
Thread: Hi from Brissie, Metal and Wood working
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Hi from Brissie, Metal and Wood working
Hey guys,
I'm Tom from Brisbane, I've recently chucked in the towel working behind a desk for the past 15yrs in a corporate environment and I'm going to pursue a carpentry trade as a mature age...