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25th Sep 2016, 12:39 AM
Thread: Oxy/LPG kit
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A lot of the advice seems to be which is the...
A lot of the advice seems to be which is the cheapest
and by cheap I mean really really cheep
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24th Sep 2016, 09:38 AM
Thread: Oxy/LPG kit
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Anything that you could do with acetylene can be...
Anything that you could do with acetylene can be done with LPG except actual welding, apparently doesn't produce enough heat,
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17th Sep 2016, 02:56 PM
Thread: MULTI PROCESS WELDER - Which one ?
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I like the this one Uni-Mig - Suppliers of...
I like the this one
Uni-Mig - Suppliers of UNIMIG / Razorweld & Razorcut Mig Welders, Tig Welder, Plasma Cutters, Gas Cutting Equipment, supplies and parts for your welding machines
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28th Aug 2016, 12:04 AM
Thread: Abel welder quality
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I wouldn't, Maybe it was a great machine in its...
I wouldn't,
Maybe it was a great machine in its day which was 30 + yrs ago,
With all due respect to the other posters , This is a piece of junk worth about 50 cents a kilo, For around $350.00 you... -
7th Feb 2016, 10:32 PM
Thread: TIG welding gloves
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Try these BSX® Premium 3 Kidskin Finger...
Try these
BSX® Premium 3 Kidskin Finger Cowhide Back TIG Welding Gloves Size Medium | eBay
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13th Aug 2015, 11:36 PM
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Its a lovely little Cartel, Coregas was Linde...
Its a lovely little Cartel,
Coregas was Linde ,however linde bought boc in Europe or visa versa for about 16 billion pounds ,The problem for the sale was in Australia the regulator such that it is ... -
13th Aug 2015, 07:05 PM
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Corgas built an Acetylene plant in Yenorra about...
Corgas built an Acetylene plant in Yenorra about 10 years ago,So they have there own supply ,
Ive said it here before if you are in Sydney low volume users should be able to get G size oxy for about... -
9th Jun 2015, 07:32 PM
Thread: Plasma Cutter help
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Oil and Moisture will be your enemy with a...
Oil and Moisture will be your enemy with a plasma,
I don't think they will effect your electrode life but they will certainly put the torch head to an early grave,
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28th Apr 2015, 07:27 PM
Thread: unimig procraft 240 aluminium?
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It is a binzel style mb 25 ,which will work...
It is a binzel style mb 25 ,which will work better than the 24
It will take the same teflon liner as all the other binzel style guns and the same contact tips (m6 thread only)
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15th Apr 2015, 07:36 PM
Thread: unimig procraft 240 aluminium?
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You can definitely use this machine for aluminium...
You can definitely use this machine for aluminium and you will get good results ,
Just change the liner to a teflon type and the drive roll to a u groove. both are easily available from most welding... -
13th Mar 2015, 10:24 PM
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I don't know about Qld or regional areas ,but a...
I don't know about Qld or regional areas ,but a ring around in Sydney is worth it, its a buyers market at the moment especially with the introduction of the swap and go of industrial gases ,Gold...
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12th Mar 2015, 10:25 PM
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I don't know about northern NSW, But the prices...
I don't know about northern NSW,
But the prices I listed are about the mark for Sydney
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11th Mar 2015, 10:27 PM
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Gas price
If you are in Sydney you should ring around there are much better prices than people are quoting here ,You don't have to be a big user to get decent gas prices although the rent is a killer every...
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5th Mar 2014, 06:39 PM
Thread: Transmig 195 Rural Pack 2
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The panel socket and connector are universal 25mm...
The panel socket and connector are universal 25mm all welding shops should have them on the shelf expect to pay about $25.00 for both
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5th Mar 2014, 06:31 PM
Thread: Unimig Craft 200 - no arc
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Have a look at the contactor, check you have the...
Have a look at the contactor, check you have the same voltage across both sides when it is energised ,It is common for the contacts to burn away over time
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18th Feb 2014, 06:26 PM
Thread: Transmig 195 Rural Pack 2
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Hi, The polarity needs to be changed and its...
Hi,
The polarity needs to be changed and its easy with this machine, just the connections at the front
the wire guide can remain the same and knurled rollers if you need them should not be a... -
20th Aug 2013, 07:16 PM
Thread: Purchased Machienry houses Tig / Mig / MMa
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"Vernon seems to know what he is talking about" ...
"Vernon seems to know what he is talking about"
I take back every thing I said :doh:on this thread
Vernon is 100% correct the reason this machine is supplied without a plug is because it requires... -
15th Aug 2013, 07:20 PM
Thread: Purchased Machienry houses Tig / Mig / MMa
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Vey few circuits are protected by a 15 amp fuse ...
Vey few circuits are protected by a 15 amp fuse
If your power supply is wired correctly, it will be with 4mm cable (2.5 at worst)
and protected by at least a 25 or 32 amp breaker backed up by a 63... -
11th Aug 2013, 06:43 PM
Thread: Purchased Machienry houses Tig / Mig / MMa
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I've run that machine from a 15amp outlet with no...
I've run that machine from a 15amp outlet with no problems
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5th Aug 2013, 07:48 PM
Thread: Mini Mig gas hose adaptor
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Its probably easier to make one yourself Just...
Its probably easier to make one yourself
Just get the the fitting from any welding shop and use a small piece of 5mm hose the 4mm small hose will clamp nicely into it -
4th Aug 2013, 08:53 PM
Thread: Mini Mig gas hose adaptor
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Like this one GAS Regulator Disposable Bottle...
Like this one
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26th Jul 2013, 07:43 AM
Thread: Swapping a MIG to flux cored?
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Its an old machine and I'm assuming pdw wants to...
Its an old machine and I'm assuming pdw wants to spend as little as possible
If he hasn't got knurled rollers,Which I agree are the correct ones then at least give your self the best chance of a... -
24th Jul 2013, 11:28 PM
Thread: Swapping a MIG to flux cored?
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I agree however I don't think this machine has an...
I agree however I don't think this machine has an external socket to make the change
You will have to change it internally and if I remember correctly there is a choke coil with very little room to... -
2nd Jul 2013, 07:46 AM
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I wouldn't get to hung up on the duty cycle...
I wouldn't get to hung up on the duty cycle
There is a lot of misinformation about what this means
The most an experienced welder, with every thing set up correctly can get is about 35 to 40% ... -
7th Jun 2013, 07:51 PM
Thread: Ally gassless mig?
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Have you tried arc welding ally There are harris...
Have you tried arc welding ally
There are harris electrodes which will do a reasonable job (with a bit of practice)
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5th May 2013, 08:06 PM
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If the guy who is selling it thinks its dodgy it...
If the guy who is selling it thinks its dodgy it most likely is
Bring the whole regulator to your local Welding supply shop
They should have a spigot (or be able to get one) that will fit
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19th Dec 2012, 07:09 PM
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This is a great thread All the way from cheep...
This is a great thread
All the way from cheep chinese welders to wiring light bulbs in in series to make them last for ever (and stuff in between)
Well done
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16th Nov 2012, 07:03 PM
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If you are not able to get a weld with those...
If you are not able to get a weld with those electrodes it might be worth getting the shop to have a look at it
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16th Nov 2012, 05:16 PM
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This is the first time I have heard anything bad...
This is the first time I have heard anything bad about this machine
I know lots of welders who use them not only diy, It handles industrial use better than it should for a $300.00 machine
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8th Sep 2012, 12:22 AM
Thread: Welder Choice
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Of the 3 machines listed the only one not made in...
Of the 3 machines listed the only one not made in china is the lincoln
Thats made in America's China "Mexico"
That said it is probably the better of them it is however the heaviest and it does not... -
12th Jul 2012, 05:53 PM
Thread: Are esab ac/dc tig welders any good
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They are a good machine However spare parts for...
They are a good machine
However spare parts for older machines are very hard to find
and very expensive if you can get them
I would say avoid it unless its very cheep -
1st Jul 2012, 05:22 PM
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It will fit the bottle But its a very very old...
It will fit the bottle
But its a very very old regulator
I would buy a new one I wouldn't like to have my face to close to that
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20th May 2012, 10:24 PM
Thread: How to create weld procedures
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My advise for what its worth Do not specify a...
My advise for what its worth
Do not specify a brand of electrode or wire but rather a grade or Australian or international standard
I have come across many jobs which specify which company you... -
26th Apr 2012, 06:36 PM
Thread: Recommendations for Small Stick Welder
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Unimig,weldmaster and kemppi all have machines...
Unimig,weldmaster and kemppi all have machines that come rated for and fitted with a 10amp plug
The kemppi is 110 amp and the other 2 are around 130 amp
No need to change anything just plug and... -
29th Mar 2012, 04:54 PM
Thread: Sip ideal 240, any good?
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seems a bit expensive I don't rate the transmig...
seems a bit expensive
I don't rate the transmig 200 very highly from memory it has a very low duty cycle and has a cheep finnish
Have a look at what you can get the procraft 240 for you should... -
28th Mar 2012, 07:33 PM
Thread: Sip ideal 240, any good?
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I've seen those machines In fact I thought it...
I've seen those machines
In fact I thought it would make a great anchor
Unfortunately it floated -
18th Mar 2012, 06:00 PM
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You can get them here for a lot less Thermal...
You can get them here for a lot less
Thermal Dynamics PCH-M25 Plasma Cutter 9-4476&9-6006 25 (PCH-M25-01) [PCH-M25-01] - US$30.00 : river-weld.com
I've used this company a lot and have found... -
8th Mar 2012, 07:42 PM
Thread: Recommendations for Small Stick Welder
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My turn here we go here we go here go :)
My turn
here we go here we go here go
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2nd Mar 2012, 07:49 PM
Thread: Super Cheap auto inverter welder
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A snip at two and a half grand I'll take two ...
A snip at two and a half grand
I'll take two
or you could try this
http://www.weldmaster.com.au/products/anti-spatter-and-chemical-products/products/tungsten-sharpener/
About $25.00 a go and... -
27th Feb 2012, 07:18 PM
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How old is the spool of wire , I remember this...
How old is the spool of wire ,
I remember this was a problem (a cigweld problem, when they decided to source most of their gear from china they had great fun with crappy product ,the first few... -
10th Feb 2012, 07:57 PM
Thread: Combo Welders
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Can I change my mind on the unimig 190 inverter ...
Can I change my mind on the unimig 190 inverter
With a spool gun included for around $1100.00 it looks like good value -
8th Feb 2012, 11:08 PM
Thread: Combo Welders
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I reckon the unimig is the weakest one there...
I reckon the unimig is the weakest one there (very heavy and draws quite a bit of current)
I'm haven't seen the mig 200 so for me its an unknown
The cig looks good and is light and as a mig its... -
7th Feb 2012, 11:10 PM
Thread: transarc 141vrd issue
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Hi perhaps time to buy a new machine The 141...
Hi
perhaps time to buy a new machine
The 141 is quite an old machine and one of the first vrd types and from memory it was dogged with all sorts of electronic problems a replacement board will be... -
1st Feb 2012, 06:23 PM
Thread: Inverter Maintenance
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Hi Citybook, If you look at the hi frequency...
Hi Citybook,
If you look at the hi frequency board beside the fans on your machine you will see a four large diodes near the spark points I have seen many of these boards fail ( by many I mean about... -
19th Jan 2012, 05:16 PM
Thread: gas regulators
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The only regulator I will use is a Harris They...
The only regulator I will use is a Harris
They are made in America or Europe for the extra few dollars you get a quality reg that will out last the cheep ones by years -
12th Jan 2012, 06:28 PM
Thread: Mig Welding Capacity
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I agree Its the gas change to an argon mix
I agree
Its the gas change to an argon mix -
23rd Dec 2011, 07:48 PM
Thread: cutting thick plate (50mm) with oxy
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I would make sure I was using a Harris torch and...
I would make sure I was using a Harris torch and tip
then you only need 1.5 from the lpg cylinder
Also the tip is designed to work with lpg
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17th Dec 2011, 03:34 PM
Thread: Welder to mig steel and alum
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My opinion you can't beat the lincoln 180c with...
My opinion you can't beat the lincoln 180c with the optional spool gun
expect to pay about $1350-1450.00 for both the spool gun and the machine
or you can get the machine on its own for about... -
13th Dec 2011, 06:52 AM
Thread: Which mig welder?
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The 170 is just a stick/scratch tig welder The...
The 170 is just a stick/scratch tig welder
The 170i is a mig /tig/stick although not a very good stick it is a very good mig welder
I would go for the 170i and get a trolly for the gas bottle -
8th Dec 2011, 10:33 PM
Thread: polarised views on polarity
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This will answer some of the question without...
This will answer some of the question without getting to bogged down in the detail
Figure 8-4.—Effects of polarity on the weld.
There's lots more on the same site if you really want detail