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Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 07-02-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,513
Posted By Rod S.
Wrong Gas

I have been a welder repair tech for 21years. WRONG GAS Pure argon Pure argon Pure argon for mild steel...…….. I have heard many guys tell me they have always used a mix ar/co2 for tig and they...
Forum: Individual Classifieds 12-31-2013, 12:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,697
Posted By Rod S.
Cass Book

Count me in as well

Rod.
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 07-25-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,222
Posted By Rod S.
I am a welder repair tech....That being said you...

I am a welder repair tech....That being said you cant beat the weld control of a dynasty but it is an inverter. The Syncrowave is an old transformer 60HZ machine but they almost never die, don't...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 01-18-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,207
Posted By Rod S.
pulser

I agree with not using pulsing until you get tig welding without it down first. You will get confused and frustrated and it will really slow down the learning curve. I think you may find this link to...
Forum: General Discussion 12-31-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,770
Posted By Rod S.
annular cutter

I agree with Richard on the annular cutters like mag drills use! Search Hougen cutter and the 14000 series cutters will cut a 3/16 depth. If you use the correct speed and cutting fluid they will...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 11-28-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,612
Posted By Rod S.
Watch the first serial letter on Lincoln electric...

Watch the first serial letter on Lincoln electric welders. If it says I it means it is from Italy . If it says C it is from china. If it says U it is from the USA. If it says p it is from Poland. So,...
Forum: Introductions 03-07-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,722
Posted By Rod S.
Hello Mike, I am in Strasburg just about 30 miles...

Hello Mike, I am in Strasburg just about 30 miles east of Denver. Welcome to the site.

Rod
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-07-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,543
Posted By Rod S.
second reply

Sorry for the second reply but i also started with an Econotig. Not a bad machine for 1/8 inch stuff but with a Minimum 30 amp bottom end. They tend to burn a hole in the thinner stuff when...
Forum: Welding Sheet Metal 03-07-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,543
Posted By Rod S.
Miller Electric Tig Welding Calculator

Go to this link and give it a try!! they have them for stick and mig also

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/calculators/tig_amperage_calculator.php

Rod
Forum: General Discussion 10-27-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,813
Posted By Rod S.
Lockjaw

I am going to go with the boys opn the lockjaws. I even gave them the tuff test with the lower jaw clamped in a vice with a piece of 1.5 inch square tubing clamped in the lockjaws and you cant twist...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-28-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,131
Posted By Rod S.
Tig machine

I repair welding equipment for a living and i am definately not a purple kind of guy. That being said i dont think you will find a nicer machine with more bells and fun stuff than the TA185 has. ...
Forum: Automotive Projects 12-12-2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,639
Posted By Rod S.
What filler?

Just a guess on the filler but i would think they would have cut strips of the base metal so after they welded er all up that the welds would be invisible after finishing.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 09-27-2010, 11:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,794
Posted By Rod S.
remote foot control

5 ohms seams to high of resistance. I think that machine should be 1000 ohms if i remember right. I work on welding equipment for a living but the powcon machines are getting some what scarce in my...
Forum: General Discussion 07-21-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,677
Posted By Rod S.
Tig welding basics.

For basic information try some of the stuff on Miller Electrics web site. A lot of it wont pertain to what metal shapers on this site do but it certainly should help. Rod...
Forum: General Discussion 07-16-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,375
Posted By Rod S.
Syncrowave

CJ, What part of the country you live in?
Forum: Individual Classifieds 05-22-2010, 01:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,398
Posted By Rod S.
Kerry, Did you use a long or short motor? Which...

Kerry, Did you use a long or short motor? Which is recommended for planishing? Shaping?

Thank you Rod
Forum: Business Classifieds 04-24-2010, 02:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 31,627
Posted By Rod S.
Metal Shaping 101 DVD

Kerry, ordered mine today, cant wait to get it in the player. I am told that the content is the best.

Rod S.
Forum: Resources - Learning Material 04-16-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,749
Posted By Rod S.
Davids DVD

I ordered Davids Video yesterday! Thanks again guys for the input.....Tim i have looked and cant find Kerry's video does he still sell it?

Thanks Rod
Forum: Resources - Learning Material 04-14-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,749
Posted By Rod S.
Thank you guys for the post's. Tim, is Davids...

Thank you guys for the post's. Tim, is Davids video a good one?

Rod
Forum: Resources - Learning Material 04-12-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,749
Posted By Rod S.
Ron Fournier's DVD's

Anybody ever buy any of Ron Fourniers videos? If so were they worth buying? Or any other Video's that are worth buying for that matter. Any opinions are appreciated.

Thanks Rod
Forum: Shop Safety 04-04-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,665
Posted By Rod S.
Prayers to you Ron, Wife and Son........I bet it...

Prayers to you Ron, Wife and Son........I bet it scared the begeeezzzzz out of Ron as well.

Rod
Forum: Introductions 03-29-2010, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,350
Posted By Rod S.
Welcome

Welcome Rod! Rod here is Strasburg Colorado. I am on the eastern plains about 30 miles east of Denver...

Rod
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-28-2010, 12:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,711
Posted By Rod S.
Surfboard and woody

Gee.....i sure hope your buddy dont get fiberglass in his woody:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-24-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,866
Posted By Rod S.
Tim D

tim you never fail to make me giggle!!!! i drop in at 255 or so and you wont find my short fat butt getting on a stomper either:lol:
Forum: Basic questions and answers 03-23-2010, 10:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,873
Posted By Rod S.
Charlie, What polarity are you running? With the...

Charlie, What polarity are you running? With the solid wire you should be running electrode positive. With all the spatter balls on the sheet it looks like you may be running electrode negative?
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