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29th Sep 2014, 02:14 AM
Thread: VFD / Motor Combination
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Im looking at adding some form of speed...
Im looking at adding some form of speed controller to my mill/drill so I don't have to keep changing the belts around all the time, is there a single phase to single phase VFD out there available? or...
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7th Jul 2013, 03:08 PM
Thread: CIG Transtig 150
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start with the basics, fit up a proper tig torch...
start with the basics, fit up a proper tig torch and argon, that fluttering noise you hear is the HF circut working and it should then strike the arc and start to weld, maybe the points gap mite need...
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7th Jul 2013, 03:04 PM
Thread: CIG Transtig 150
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Totally forgot about this thread and to post up...
Totally forgot about this thread and to post up those pin out numbers. il try find where i wrote it down then post it up
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9th Jun 2013, 01:23 AM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Picked up a 300mm mitutoyo digital veriner today...
Picked up a 300mm mitutoyo digital veriner today for $143, suprisingly from crime converters today, they had a %20 sale on, its still like brand new, looks and feels like its hardly done anywork and...
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9th Jun 2013, 12:47 AM
Thread: CK Flex Loc torch
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thanks for the feed back, good to hear from...
thanks for the feed back, good to hear from someone who is more local and in the same country as i am, what are they like in terms of shipping
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1st May 2013, 07:52 PM
Thread: My Cooler Finally!!
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I been looking on ebay at torches, what size...
I been looking on ebay at torches, what size equvilant is a 18 series torch, is 18 a 26 version but just water cooled!
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27th Apr 2013, 08:18 PM
Thread: My Cooler Finally!!
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ok cool thanks, couple of torches is a good idea,...
ok cool thanks, couple of torches is a good idea, not hard to change over for when that "special purpose" arrises.
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26th Apr 2013, 07:37 PM
Thread: My Cooler Finally!!
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Very nice mate, how much of a difference is there...
Very nice mate, how much of a difference is there ergonomics/weight wise is there between a watercooled torch and non water cooled, is the main hose just as felxable. i wana get another torch for...
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17th Jan 2013, 07:06 PM
Thread: Advice on new welder arc/TIG combo...
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To Tig weld Aluminium, you are goin to need a tig...
To Tig weld Aluminium, you are goin to need a tig that has AC current.
only reputable AC/DC tig with a 1K budge i can recomend would be this
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19th Sep 2012, 06:56 PM
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Yep foot pedal with the part number from the...
Yep foot pedal with the part number from the book, i was pleasantly suprised when i enquired about the foot pedal price, only $380, they mite have a few in stock as when i enquired they had 22 on...
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17th Sep 2012, 06:14 PM
Thread: Plasma torch parts
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Scratch start, no pilot arc start
Scratch start, no pilot arc start
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13th Sep 2012, 09:33 PM
Thread: Plasma torch parts
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I have a spare generic plasma tourch laying...
I have a spare generic plasma tourch laying around in the shed from one of those Ebay plasma cutters, if you are intrested let me know.
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13th Sep 2012, 09:28 PM
Thread: Transtig 180 ac/dc welder
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OK, i have scanned and have a copy of the user...
OK, i have scanned and have a copy of the user manual for the CIG 150 ac dc transtig, its in a pdf format, does anyone know if it can be uploaded or hosted on this site!!
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13th Sep 2012, 09:25 PM
Thread: CIG Transtig 150
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with out the foot pedal, the machine is a 2T...
with out the foot pedal, the machine is a 2T operation, with no up slope or down slop, creater current, pulse or any other settings, just a simple pre flow, post flow and main current selection.
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12th Sep 2012, 09:24 PM
Thread: CIG Transtig 150
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Hey John, Yes this machine can be run via a foot...
Hey John, Yes this machine can be run via a foot pedal, i only sold my machine the other month, luckly i wrote down the pin outlets on the foot pedal lead for future reference. I will try find those...
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10th Sep 2012, 11:35 PM
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On the subject of nice flexiable tourches, this...
On the subject of nice flexiable tourches, this is what i done for my BOC machine
I got a spare cig weld tourch i had laying around that has a flexiable head, took the vinyle plastic cover of the... -
9th Sep 2012, 05:06 PM
Thread: Plasma torch parts
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maybe buy another tourch with more readily...
maybe buy another tourch with more readily avalibale parts and fit it to your machine!!
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3rd Sep 2012, 08:42 PM
Thread: Welding suppliers
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which CK tig tourch did you get, im thinking of...
which CK tig tourch did you get, im thinking of getting one of the flex lock tourches.
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2nd Sep 2012, 02:36 AM
Thread: Welding suppliers
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Cheers for the feedback on your experiences...
Cheers for the feedback on your experiences variant22.
I have been looking at those CK tig tourches from Arc zone welding supplies, very tempting to purchase one, $60 shipping you would expect it... -
31st Aug 2012, 10:18 PM
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agreed about practice practice practice, i try...
agreed about practice practice practice, i try get as much tourch time as i can and just lay bead after bead after bead, i went through a E2 bottle in 3 weekends.
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26th Aug 2012, 11:17 AM
Thread: What a goose
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Obviously they didnt do their risk assesment or...
Obviously they didnt do their risk assesment or follow a SOP
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9th Aug 2012, 08:04 PM
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Sounds like you had the amps wound all the way...
Sounds like you had the amps wound all the way back via the tourch, no matter what you do when you go to change the main amperage, it wont actually change if the amps have been wound back via the...
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8th Aug 2012, 08:13 PM
Thread: Are esab ac/dc tig welders any good
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Dont work have any or do you have to supply your...
Dont work have any or do you have to supply your own machine!!
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8th Aug 2012, 07:29 PM
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on the balance the + is more cleaning and - more...
on the balance the + is more cleaning and - more penetraion, for example if you set the balance knob to -10 you have %60 DCEN. remember the frequency, balance and electrode diam knobs on the machine...
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5th Aug 2012, 12:22 PM
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See if you can find a instruction manual online....
See if you can find a instruction manual online. that will tell the true story
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3rd Aug 2012, 10:07 PM
Thread: Are esab ac/dc tig welders any good
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3 PHASE ESAB ARISTOTIG LTL 315 AMP TIG WELDER....
3 PHASE ESAB ARISTOTIG LTL 315 AMP TIG WELDER. WATER COOLED | eBay
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maybe i should re word the title of the thread i...
maybe i should re word the title of the thread i put up the other day :p
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27th Jul 2012, 08:39 PM
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I cant really comment on the pulse features, as...
I cant really comment on the pulse features, as pulsing i have never done before, still trying to get my head around it.
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27th Jul 2012, 12:20 AM
Thread: Alloy Cylinder head repair
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Cheers for the replys guys. it ended up being...
Cheers for the replys guys.
it ended up being abit of a rush job the other nite so i didnt have time to reply
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27th Jul 2012, 12:15 AM
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I have only just recently up graded my machine, i...
I have only just recently up graded my machine, i did have a CIG transtig 150 AC DC tig with a foot pedal, transformer machine which served me very well for the past 5 years that i have owned it, it...
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23rd Jul 2012, 07:57 PM
Thread: Alloy Cylinder head repair
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Alloy Cylinder head repair
Guy at work is currently fixing up the head gasket on his 5 cylinder (yes 5 cylinder) volvo, not to sure what year or model, bit of corrision on the alloy head which he wants me to weld up for him.
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4th Jul 2012, 07:27 PM
Thread: CIG AC/DC tig welder
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SOLD: Sold
Sold
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2nd Jul 2012, 10:56 PM
Thread: Transtig 180 ac/dc welder
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I have got a Manual for a CIG 150 AC/DC tig, i...
I have got a Manual for a CIG 150 AC/DC tig, i will scan and save all the pages since i have sold the welder.
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2nd Jul 2012, 10:50 PM
Thread: Welding suppliers
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Yep i also get the same sort of treatment when...
Yep i also get the same sort of treatment when goin into the LWS to genuionly buy items.
I just had a look at that Aitken website, those prices are through the roof, almost double the price on... -
1st Jul 2012, 11:09 PM
Thread: Filler rod size for TIG
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Did you give those rods a really good whipe with...
Did you give those rods a really good whipe with a clean rag and acetone, even out of the packet they can be dirty. when the end of the rod strings up like that, i find its mainly to do with the...
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1st Jul 2012, 11:56 AM
Thread: Filler rod size for TIG
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Hey Micheal. Dont be embarresed to post up...
Hey Micheal.
Dont be embarresed to post up some pics of the welds, pic tells 1000 words, any critics will be constructive critisism.
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24th Jun 2012, 12:03 PM
Thread: Sheet metal folders/panbreaks
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bit of a update. I didnt get a chance to have...
bit of a update.
I didnt get a chance to have a look at the exact sheet metal folder in question, but i did manage to go down to a different store (paramount browns) wich had a pretty much same... -
13th Jun 2012, 08:27 PM
Thread: Sheet metal folders/panbreaks
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Cheers for doin that and posting the results...
Cheers for doin that and posting the results John.
i rekon i know what you mean about having to adjust the fingers to allow for a thicker material bend.
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11th Jun 2012, 11:46 PM
Thread: Sheet metal folders/panbreaks
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If you could do that it would be really...
If you could do that it would be really appreciated John
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10th Jun 2012, 08:39 PM
Thread: A box arrived today at my place
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Any updates on this machine!
Any updates on this machine!
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10th Jun 2012, 08:38 PM
Thread: What acdc Tig to buy
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Just wondering why! cheers
Just wondering why!
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10th Jun 2012, 08:35 PM
Thread: Sheet metal folders/panbreaks
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Cheers for the feed back. Im a toolmaker by...
Cheers for the feed back.
Im a toolmaker by trade with acces to all the neccesary machines, so if something did need modifying thats no problem.
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10th Jun 2012, 11:54 AM
Thread: Sheet metal folders/panbreaks
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Sheet metal folders/panbreaks
Im looking at getting a small sheet metal folder, i will mainly be using it to bend alloy sheet up usually 2.4mm thick maximum 350mm wide bends.
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3rd Jun 2012, 10:12 PM
Thread: CIG AC/DC tig welder
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SOLD: Negotiable on price, this machine has never let...
Negotiable on price, this machine has never let me down, only reason for sale is i need something more portable.
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23rd May 2012, 08:54 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Found this on gumtree. Gumtree Australia |...
Found this on gumtree.
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6th May 2012, 11:20 PM
Thread: CIG AC/DC tig welder
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SOLD: CIG AC/DC tig welder
Cig 150 amp transtig ac dc used but good condition, single phase, comes complete with foot control, new earth lead and tig torch with a flexible head, regulator, spares and operating instructions....
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6th May 2012, 11:11 PM
Thread: Tokentools Alusync vs Everlast PowerTig
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Token tools have proven them selfs just in the...
Token tools have proven them selfs just in the good reputation on the internet.
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22nd Apr 2012, 01:39 PM
Thread: A box arrived today at my place
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Very lucky man, let us know how it goes and your...
Very lucky man, let us know how it goes and your thoughts on the machine, post up some pictures of some welds for us to see
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25th Mar 2012, 02:10 PM
Thread: Machinist's tool chests
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yep the one with the roller shutter is what i...
yep the one with the roller shutter is what i thought, i have seen a few in my travels when i have worked in a few tool rooms, owned by some older toolmakers, but they never wanted to part with them...
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24th Mar 2012, 11:49 AM
Thread: Machinist's tool chests
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Is that the Rota tool box that used to have the...
Is that the Rota tool box that used to have the front pull down flap that was abit like a roller door?