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23rd Mar 2016, 07:00 PM
Thread: Helmet Comparison
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yea your correct, external shade and weld/grind...
yea your correct, external shade and weld/grind (although i find it false triggers a bit when grinding)
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23rd Mar 2016, 04:56 PM
Thread: Helmet Comparison
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I have been using one of these and I'm pretty...
I have been using one of these and I'm pretty happy with it. I think i got it for about $90 on special
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23rd Mar 2016, 04:54 PM
Thread: Welding in checkerplate
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Thanks
Thanks
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16th Mar 2016, 09:44 PM
Thread: Welding in checkerplate
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thanks, i mostly got that from your first post. ...
thanks, i mostly got that from your first post.
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15th Mar 2016, 07:45 PM
Thread: Mig testing near lilydale
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Iv got an original torch of a unimig 180 if your...
Iv got an original torch of a unimig 180 if your interested - i upgraded to a longer torch after only about a month
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15th Mar 2016, 07:27 PM
Thread: Welding in checkerplate
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thanks, good tips. I was thinking about...
thanks, good tips.
I was thinking about sikaflexing it but was unsure if welding around the edges but not in the middle might cause distortion?
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15th Mar 2016, 01:37 PM
Thread: Welding in checkerplate
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thanks thats a good read. Sounds like I'm in...
thanks thats a good read.
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15th Mar 2016, 10:07 AM
Thread: Welding in checkerplate
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Welding in checkerplate
Hello all
In the process of building a tray for my new ute
Up to the point where i need to weld in the 2.1mm checker plate floor
but I'm after some tips to prevent it going horribly wrong.
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19th Dec 2015, 06:41 PM
Thread: 45º Cuts in square tubing
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Only 1 blade, i reckon that was a special a month...
Only 1 blade, i reckon that was a special a month or so back.
Im going to try that 45" jig in my drop saw, i reckon (assuming I can get it clamped securely) would save me having to adjust it which... -
19th Dec 2015, 01:56 PM
Thread: 45º Cuts in square tubing
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Bought the slugger carbide saw today, not cheap...
Bought the slugger carbide saw today, not cheap at $700 but from a couple of test cuts its amazing.
Quiet, quick and accurate.
Makita had a slightly quicker method for changing the angle but the... -
17th Dec 2015, 05:27 PM
Thread: 45º Cuts in square tubing
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I can get it within 1mm on a square cut at worst...
I can get it within 1mm on a square cut at worst but angle is just terrible.
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17th Dec 2015, 05:04 PM
Thread: 45º Cuts in square tubing
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thanks all Most likely eventually end up with...
thanks all
Most likely eventually end up with a bandsaw and carbide saw but i think the carbide saw will come first due to portability while my setup is still a bit fluid.
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17th Dec 2015, 02:33 PM
Thread: 45º Cuts in square tubing
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45º Cuts in square tubing
Hello all
I do a bit of fabrication with square tubing for various furniture items (all hobby at this stage)
Generally 50mm SHS 2mm wall
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23rd Sep 2015, 11:03 PM
Thread: Longer mig gun on Unimig KMM180
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thanks all No problem replacing the tip as...
thanks all
No problem replacing the tip as they are cheap as, just had no idea on expected life and just thought they would last longer.
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23rd Sep 2015, 10:03 AM
Thread: Longer mig gun on Unimig KMM180
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sorry 5kg, had planned to put that in there.
sorry 5kg, had planned to put that in there.
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22nd Sep 2015, 07:16 PM
Thread: Longer mig gun on Unimig KMM180
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Got the 5m North branded gun from bob the welder,...
Got the 5m North branded gun from bob the welder, feels nice but turned up just after i finished this project.
On another note how long would people expect a mig tip to last? i noticed when... -
14th Sep 2015, 10:11 PM
Thread: Longer mig gun on Unimig KMM180
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thanks, sounds like i was pretty much on the...
thanks, sounds like i was pretty much on the right track.
Guess i can always swap back to the 3m gun for more general purpose work if its a bit troublesome.
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14th Sep 2015, 03:16 PM
Thread: Weird welding event
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HF messes with electronics. The radio in my...
HF messes with electronics.
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14th Sep 2015, 12:00 PM
Thread: Longer mig gun on Unimig KMM180
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Longer mig gun on Unimig KMM180
Hello all
Been doing a fair bit of welding lately with my Unimig KMM180 and honestly i think its a great machine and super easy to dial in.
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14th Apr 2015, 09:48 PM
Thread: Unimig mini mig kmm180 opinions
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yea it mostly happens when I'm trying to push the...
yea it mostly happens when I'm trying to push the limits of thin stock with stick, no problems if i can run it hot.
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13th Apr 2015, 04:52 PM
Thread: Unimig mini mig kmm180 opinions
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i was actually looking at one of them before i...
i was actually looking at one of them before i splurged on the Token Alusync.
Inverter stick is much nicer than transformer stick but I'm not a fan of 6013s (slag inclusions are so easy) and... -
13th Apr 2015, 02:56 PM
Thread: Is a plasma cutter feature worth it?
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yea earth was connected, ill have to have a...
yea earth was connected, ill have to have a better play one day.
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13th Apr 2015, 11:30 AM
Thread: Unimig mini mig kmm180 opinions
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I bought a KMM180 to supplement my Token TIG a...
I bought a KMM180 to supplement my Token TIG a few months back for $400 - seems a solid unit for the price.
Still using gasless wire which iv been able to make some decent welds with but its... -
13th Apr 2015, 11:27 AM
Thread: Is a plasma cutter feature worth it?
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I got the plasma with my TIG from token - not...
I got the plasma with my TIG from token - not totally impressed yet. Not managed to get it dialled in and cutting nice at all. Struggled through 5mm plate.
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13th Apr 2015, 11:26 AM
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local Total tools now has Power10gas which is...
local Total tools now has Power10gas which is quite convenient, about 5 minute from home vs 15minutes and they are open all day Saturday and Sunday vs till 12 sat only.
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20th Feb 2015, 06:04 PM
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not your problem i believe, they just look after...
not your problem i believe, they just look after recertification etc
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20th Feb 2015, 09:21 AM
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Iv got an E Argon Cylinder from them When...
Iv got an E Argon Cylinder from them
When first looking at them i did email them and got no response
but i ended just ringing the local distributor and getting all the info from them.
They so... -
9th Feb 2015, 10:29 AM
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Just picked up a Unimig 180 for a few jobs TIG is...
Just picked up a Unimig 180 for a few jobs TIG is too time consuming
Looking to run CO2 as it should be significantly cheaper for how little it will get used
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31st Dec 2014, 10:13 PM
Thread: Mig Welder under $1000
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not in australia lol :)
not in australia lol :)
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16th Dec 2014, 01:12 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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Nice liars too. Eventually got a message last...
Nice liars too. Eventually got a message last week saying it was shipped and they expressed it but then come monday morning i get a shipping notification and it had not even been collected yet.
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12th Dec 2014, 10:37 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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First go with steel, straight into a joint no...
First go with steel, straight into a joint no practice lol
80amps on the panel, not using it all with the pedal.
http://i.imgur.com/UbnQXb9l.jpg
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12th Dec 2014, 05:14 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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Yea i need to get some tools to deal with such...
Yea i need to get some tools to deal with such contamination, got a dremel so might grab a carbide burr for that.
I tried to take photos from the inside, there was evidence of penetration but... -
11th Dec 2014, 11:13 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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Few more hours tonight, started with an external...
Few more hours tonight, started with an external corner joints
http://i.imgur.com/yedDWOol.jpg
Started off ok but hit a bit of contamination about half way along then dipped trying to get past... -
11th Dec 2014, 06:06 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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WP9 touches do seem nice, held one at the shop...
WP9 touches do seem nice, held one at the shop today but i plan on playing with a lot of 3mm aluminium and think ill kill it (and it will get warm!)
Looking at a CK Trimline 210 flex head with... -
11th Dec 2014, 05:45 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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not a bad idea, been using a block of 90x45...
not a bad idea, been using a block of 90x45 timber but its maybe a bit small, and a bit tall.
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11th Dec 2014, 04:51 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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Yea the craters are getting me, really struggling...
Yea the craters are getting me, really struggling to taper down, arc seems to die before it really drops off. Timing the last add of filler also is tricky - too early and it craters, too late and it...
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11th Dec 2014, 08:54 AM
Thread: How old is that gas bottle?
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Argon cylinder i bought from power10gas has a...
Argon cylinder i bought from power10gas has a date of 9/2014 which i guess adds up if they are selling you a cylinder.
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10th Dec 2014, 10:13 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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yea i think ill go back towards 30%, i was at 30%...
yea i think ill go back towards 30%, i was at 30% and couldn't always see the cleaning action frost but i think that was just technique and other issues.
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10th Dec 2014, 09:55 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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Another few hours tonight, more progress. Im...
Another few hours tonight, more progress.
Im going to forget yesterdays pics and just post todays - yesterdays were a bit messy and hard to tell what was what.
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10th Dec 2014, 12:31 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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Mostly sitting, was certainly easier.
Mostly sitting, was certainly easier.
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10th Dec 2014, 09:33 AM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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thanks I ended up having it over my shoulder...
thanks
I ended up having it over my shoulder and i did hold the torch by the neck about 50% of the time but it did get rather hot.
Cable is too stiff to wrap around my arm unfortunately, i... -
10th Dec 2014, 08:51 AM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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Also considering a new torch, included torch is...
Also considering a new torch, included torch is quite bulky and the cable is really inflexible which is making torch positioning a little tricky to keep consistent.
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9th Dec 2014, 10:12 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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Put a good few hours in tonight. Started off...
Put a good few hours in tonight.
Started off pretty poorly, i was getting a lot of contamination. Lots of messing around with flow rates etc but didn't take me long to realise there was more of a... -
9th Dec 2014, 10:06 PM
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Refill prices are not cheap but i guess thats...
Refill prices are not cheap but i guess thats covering the shipping.
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9th Dec 2014, 05:22 PM
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Yea no way i would loose something like that...
Yea no way i would loose something like that anyway, at least they warned about it - could make an expensive paper weight if you loose it (although I'm sure you could get a replacement)
Cost was... -
9th Dec 2014, 02:41 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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thanks, i should have enough to play around with...
thanks, i should have enough to play around with for now will see how i go.
Might take you up on the offer of the SS filler as i looked at some today and over $120 for a pack ouch! -
9th Dec 2014, 10:58 AM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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New to tig - progress log
Iv always been interested in welding and at school i did a fair bit of oxy welding and a bit of mig.
Till now the only machine iv had was a small ozito 130amp transformer AC stick welder
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9th Dec 2014, 10:49 AM
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Argon
Got my E of argon today
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4th Dec 2014, 10:53 AM
Thread: Self mix Argoshield?
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I don't see why you couldn't with the right parts...
I don't see why you couldn't with the right parts just as they did on tips and tricks.
Gives the advantage of being able to run Argon, Argon/CO2 mix (not really like argoshield but more like a... -
3rd Dec 2014, 05:33 PM
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Worth checking out, you will get a bigger bottle...
Worth checking out, you will get a bigger bottle then.