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10th Aug 2016, 07:18 PM
Thread: Old CIG Transmig 195 Manual
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So how is your $61 Transmig going cant_arc_weld?...
So how is your $61 Transmig going cant_arc_weld? Even after all these years mine just keeps powering along :2tsup:
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1st Sep 2012, 02:01 AM
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Nice work mate:2tsup: Cheers for sharing, some...
Nice work mate:2tsup: Cheers for sharing, some great material in this thread.
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11th Jan 2012, 02:23 PM
Thread: Capacity of Kemppi 180 Adaptive
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Its good when you can drag up and old thread with...
Its good when you can drag up and old thread with all the info, thats what i love about forums.
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19th Dec 2011, 11:15 PM
Thread: My journey as an Apprentice Welder
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Thats fantastic news! Well done Lou :2tsup: ...
Thats fantastic news! Well done Lou :2tsup:
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1st Dec 2011, 01:03 PM
Thread: MIG Welder - Gas/Gassless?
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I had a similar budget when purchasing my MIG,...
I had a similar budget when purchasing my MIG, ended up buying a second hand CIG195 for under $500. They are some still around if you look for em:) Some joker had installed a 10amp plug on mine but...
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14th Jul 2011, 01:15 PM
Thread: Trailer Cage Problem - Advice Needed!
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Thanks Yonnee, After all that I went to get...
Thanks Yonnee,
After all that I went to get in registered and apparently the cage has to be permanent anyway. Which means an extra weigh bridge ticket and design cert for the cage :((, which... -
11th Jul 2011, 09:37 AM
Thread: Old CIG Transmig 195 Manual
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You picked up a CIG transmig 195 for $49......are...
You picked up a CIG transmig 195 for $49......are you serious?!
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5th Jul 2011, 05:47 PM
Thread: Trailer Cage Problem - Advice Needed!
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Thanks for the responces:) I ended up making...
Thanks for the responces:)
I ended up making up a pin like NRB mentioned:
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4595/017hlu.jpg
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4th Jul 2011, 03:57 PM
Thread: Trailer Cage Problem - Advice Needed!
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Trailer Cage Problem - Advice Needed!
Hey there,
About a year ago I welded up a cage for a duel axle trailer - here it is:
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/1227/049ak.jpg
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4th Jul 2011, 11:52 AM
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I'd consider looking at 2nd hand models...
I'd consider looking at 2nd hand models aswell.....Your price range is more than double what i had when i was buying my first MIG.
I picked up a 2nd hand cigweld transmig 195 for $550! Ive welded... -
3rd Jul 2011, 02:22 PM
Thread: Hand Sharpening Drill Bits
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Got a ton of used drilled bits sitting here, is...
Got a ton of used drilled bits sitting here, is one thing ive always said i would 'get around to doing' maybe this will give me the motivation :wink:
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30th Jun 2011, 09:53 PM
Thread: E versus G argon cylinder pricing
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Great thread! Will haved saved me alot of time...
Great thread! Will haved saved me alot of time ringin around.
Will be giving coregas a call this week:2tsup:
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16th Dec 2010, 10:54 AM
Thread: MIG welding Aluminium
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At least it give you a good excuse to get more...
At least it give you a good excuse to get more arsinal for your shed:wink: MIG set up costs a bit but opens up a few more options.
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13th Dec 2010, 10:24 AM
Thread: My journey as an Apprentice Welder
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Hey NewLou, Been reading your threads for...
Hey NewLou,
Been reading your threads for awhile now, so thanks for sharing, i reacon a few of us picked up some great info.
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13th Dec 2010, 10:15 AM
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Gday Jonesy_SA, Heres the link for the...
Gday Jonesy_SA,
Heres the link for the CIGWELD transmig 165 manual (its 12mb, so wait a minute for it to load)
http://www.greyshirtguy.com/TransMIG%20Manual%20%28rotated%29.pdf
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2nd Sep 2010, 10:28 PM
Thread: plenty of questions
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Is great to see someone cleaning out the bush and...
Is great to see someone cleaning out the bush and even better to see someone recycling it all!
Cheers
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23rd Aug 2010, 01:20 AM
Thread: Buying new welder
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Ive heard nothing but good things about the BOC...
Ive heard nothing but good things about the BOC smootharc. Like the other fella's are saying, its all about what type and thickness of metal you are going to use, as well as the environments your...
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9th Aug 2010, 04:02 AM
Thread: I love my MIG - Sunday project
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Looks pretty heavy duty! Great to see people...
Looks pretty heavy duty!
Great to see people recycling older machines, most people would have just throw it out because its easier. Good on ya :2tsup:
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8th Aug 2010, 12:53 PM
Thread: Pretty welds
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oh cmon guys that "spotty spot weld" was totally...
oh cmon guys that "spotty spot weld" was totally pro:p
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5th Aug 2010, 07:29 PM
Thread: metal stand for 1400 liter aquarium
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Ive got a tank that holds similar amount of...
Ive got a tank that holds similar amount of water. Good piece of thick foam did the trick:)
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5th Aug 2010, 07:25 PM
Thread: Plan B trailer build
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Looks great Franklin:2tsup: Cheers UglyDan
Looks great Franklin:2tsup:
Cheers
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4th Aug 2010, 09:28 PM
Thread: Cage for Trailer
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Sounds like you got some good prices for the...
Sounds like you got some good prices for the materials, i assure you i paided alot more :doh:
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29th Jul 2010, 01:19 AM
Thread: F250 ute-tub trailer build
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Great effort there, looks great :2tsup: Cheers...
Great effort there, looks great :2tsup:
Cheers
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25th Jul 2010, 08:36 PM
Thread: Cage for Trailer
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Gday again, well have only just slapped this...
Gday again, well have only just slapped this together. Still got a bit to go before its finished but you get the idea.
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24th Jul 2010, 01:57 PM
Thread: Cage for Trailer
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Gday int9000, Im building a cage right now for...
Gday int9000,
Im building a cage right now for a 8x5 dual axle. Im using 30x30x1.6mm painted RHS and 50x75x4mm gal mesh and its very tough. Not sure what guages you want to go for but this is... -
25th Jun 2010, 07:19 PM
Thread: Diff fabrication.
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Looks really well thought out and great finish to...
Looks really well thought out and great finish to it. Well done and hope to see more of your handywork:2tsup:
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25th May 2010, 01:37 AM
Thread: Regulator for Mig Gas ???
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I would suggest staying right away from an 'old'...
I would suggest staying right away from an 'old' O2 regulator from a hosp. The design for most oxygen bottles used in many hospitals has recently changed, they have made them safer for transport. So...
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25th May 2010, 01:22 AM
Thread: My journey as an Apprentice Welder
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Thanks Lou, that link was very informative. I was...
Thanks Lou, that link was very informative. I was curious, are there any books you would recommend to anyone starting out?
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23rd May 2010, 02:46 PM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Roller Draws Finished
Hey Guys
Well finally finished the roller draws at last! Has been great fun putting it together. Love that Mig! Heres some piccys:
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10th May 2010, 12:53 PM
Thread: it was bound to happen :( just a rant
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Goes to show it pays to check your space before...
Goes to show it pays to check your space before you start welding.
The other day i was setting up to paint some steel but then saw a joint that need a 'quick' weld. Totally dismissed the fact... -
6th May 2010, 02:00 AM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Gday WelderMick, The frame weighs 12kg Top...
Gday WelderMick,
The frame weighs 12kg
Top weighs 15kg
Big draw weighs 12kg
Small drawer weighs 8kg
The Handles and roller extensions weigh 3kg all up
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5th May 2010, 03:44 AM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Gday there, Well finally got around to...
Gday there,
Well finally got around to finishing the trims and hinged the side doors on the false floor.
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/4314/dscf2661c.th.jpg
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28th Apr 2010, 06:53 PM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Cheers Grahame, The pan brake is definatley...
Cheers Grahame,
The pan brake is definatley something id like to make, im starting to see its a very useful tool to have around. Looks like it will be one of my next projects but as you mentioned... -
27th Apr 2010, 04:22 PM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Gday guys, WelderMick - That link your...
Gday guys,
WelderMick - That link your provided was pretty damn close to what i was thinking of doing. Like Grahame pointed out, the bed would have to sit excactly on the centre axis line of the... -
23rd Apr 2010, 09:35 PM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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WelderMick - I was seriously thinking about using...
WelderMick - I was seriously thinking about using wood but only because its hassle free but then i had an appifany! The answer was staring me right in the face for weeks now. My neighbours chucked...
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20th Apr 2010, 10:10 PM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Trying to find the channel for the bearings has...
Trying to find the channel for the bearings has prooven to be quite a challenge:~ I was refered to rubber store of all places:? They had a pair of these roller extentions - ...
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20th Apr 2010, 06:02 PM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Quick Update
Hey guys, just a quick update on the roller draws:)
Recently i decided to take advantage of the rebates for gas conversions (got it pretty much for free), unfortunaltey i had the hard choice of... -
19th Apr 2010, 03:54 PM
Thread: quick MMA welder purchasing questions
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I recently bought a 2nd hand CIG and could not be...
I recently bought a 2nd hand CIG and could not be happier:2tsup: The one thing that really stood out was the availability and price of spare parts. Very cheap indeed. The guys down at my welding...
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8th Apr 2010, 07:30 PM
Thread: Metal Cutting
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Those drop bandsaws look like the real deal....
Those drop bandsaws look like the real deal. Would they take much more to maintain compared to a cold drop saw?
Cheers
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Gday Dobre, good to see more keen welders:) ...
Gday Dobre, good to see more keen welders:)
Hope to see some of your work soon mate.
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7th Apr 2010, 03:25 AM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Nice one graham, that thread was really...
Nice one graham, that thread was really helpful:2tsup:
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4th Apr 2010, 04:52 PM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Roller Draws
Hey guys, tnks for the compliment on the table:rolleyes:
Grahame - I totally agree with you about the aluminium, the guys down at Burnback said the excacly the same thing. I got a bit of leaning... -
2nd Apr 2010, 07:42 PM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Roller Draws
Gday Mick,
If i could weld aluminium then id probably go for that aswell however that would require some pure argon:( Instead im going to build a steel frame and use either sheet metal or wood... -
30th Mar 2010, 08:07 PM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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First Project Finished
Well finally got a chance to finish of the table! Was a fun project to start with - Here the finished product:p
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7965/dscf24731.th.jpg
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17th Mar 2010, 08:04 AM
Thread: Its happened!
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Owch! Not something anyone should learn the hard...
Owch! Not something anyone should learn the hard way :(
Hope the little guy's hand recovers well. At least now your class has first hand experience, of why health and safelty is so important. -
16th Mar 2010, 10:06 PM
Thread: Are There Any Aids To Seeing ?
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Pity the links arnt working for you, works fine...
Pity the links arnt working for you, works fine on my end? Try logging out, then go back to thread and view. Happens to me too when im logged on. I use firefox aswell.
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15th Mar 2010, 10:08 PM
Thread: MIG Welding...time to give it a go
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Update with pics!
We'll finally getting to the end of my first project - A small steel table. The purpose of this project was mainly to learn and improve, so I didnt expect to come out with anything spectacular:p
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15th Mar 2010, 09:38 PM
Thread: Are There Any Aids To Seeing ?
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hahah classic! Here's another health and...
hahah classic!
Here's another health and safety pic:P
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9536/weldersmask.th.png
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15th Mar 2010, 04:37 PM
Thread: Are There Any Aids To Seeing ?
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Well found this peice of 1mm gal to try out...
Well found this peice of 1mm gal to try out
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/593/dscf23681.th.jpg
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15th Mar 2010, 01:32 PM
Thread: Are There Any Aids To Seeing ?
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Pretty sure i got some 1mm gal in the shed. Might...
Pretty sure i got some 1mm gal in the shed. Might give it a crack today, see how it turns out on a gas mig set up.
Will post some pics
Cheers
UglyDan