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What did you weld or what do you need to weld today...
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Metal Wizard Machine
XS650 Addict
Aluminum TIG on a pontoon. 40 hour day job gettin checks...
Finished getting the hardtail prepped on the XS.
And a few other random pics....
Kawi W2 output spline in harley belt primary...
.045" dual shield vertical up
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
I love the way the flux just falls off dual when done right.
Aluminum TIG on a pontoon. 40 hour day job gettin checks...
Finished getting the hardtail prepped on the XS.
And a few other random pics....
Kawi W2 output spline in harley belt primary...
.045" dual shield vertical up
I unblocked a collapsed exhaust pipe on a xl250 by drilling a couple holes threw one end of the collapse, and a air chizle threw t'other. now just need to patch the outter hole. Cant do it till I get a new collar Im getting burned out and milled at work next week. Hope it works.
Metal Wizard Machine
XS650 Addict
Yup. Do it right and you just get the peel.
Hi angus,
that would sound like a hint to look for a new job if it was taken out of context, eh?
(Sorry, couldn't resist.)
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
you don't know the half of it bro...... factories traded on nasdaq can be a bitch to work for.
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Hi angus,
yeah, so can Western research establishments run from back east.
Hell hath no stupidity like a scientist promoted into management.
Got laid off at an awkward age, too young to retire, too old to get a job.
karbo
XS650 Member
TIG welded up a simple tire bead breaker out of some scrap square tubing and heavy hinge. Sand blasted and painted it as well. I bolt it to the wall in the shop.
Are there any recommendations for a home TIG unit?
Are there any recommendations for a home TIG unit?
Metal Wizard Machine
XS650 Addict
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
Patched up the hole in my xl's exhaust pipe that I had drilled to clear a collapse in the exhaust. A coat of bbq black, and back in business. Started first kick, tuned in the carb, took it for a ride. Clutch is shot, ran out of gas at bottom of drive. Engine sounds healthy, though. compression is on low side. but for free, who am I to complain?
westonboege
XS650 Addict
Nice looking beads Metal Wizard Machine!
Karbo as for a home machine it just depends what you want to do with it... If you need to weld aluminum it will be more expensive. There are a couple companies that are making "cheaper" tig machines. If you want a name brand it will cost you...
I bought a little Miller Maxstar 140 (DC only) a few years ago and it welded everything steel i put in front of it. But its about the lowest miller you can get.
I recently upgraded big time to an HTP Invertig 220... Has pulse features on DC and AC... Welds very nice...
Karbo as for a home machine it just depends what you want to do with it... If you need to weld aluminum it will be more expensive. There are a couple companies that are making "cheaper" tig machines. If you want a name brand it will cost you...
I bought a little Miller Maxstar 140 (DC only) a few years ago and it welded everything steel i put in front of it. But its about the lowest miller you can get.
I recently upgraded big time to an HTP Invertig 220... Has pulse features on DC and AC... Welds very nice...
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
welded some crap at work, like I do everyday. A supervisor quit yesterday, and now im being teased that I am the boss. fk that.
Metal Wizard Machine
XS650 Addict
Thanks dude!
I +1 the HTP machines. Great products.
I actually run an Everlast at my shop. The older Everlasts were crap. The new machines are actually pretty nice.
The key is to upgrade the torch, regulator and pedal.
Go with a ck torch, a nicer regulator and an SSC.
DC Cycle Works
XS650 Addict
No xs stuff this time, but mounted a spring seat and oil tank for a rigid sporty
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
I weld everyday in a soul crushing factory. Oh goody! Its review time! Hope i get a 2% raise!
I'm starting to look for a small welder for the garage.
Any thoughts on a Millermatic 211?
Pete
Any thoughts on a Millermatic 211?
Pete
Still running a snap on mig I bought used 30 years ago. Had an older transformer sq wave miller and a cheap chinese TIG for a while, sold em both, the chinese actually was better/easier to weld with. One day when I'm feeling rich I'll buy an AlphaTIG 200X. Welded a replacement damper rod inside my wood stove with the oxy acetylene last weekend. Bought the oxy/acetyl rig last summer, a bit here, a bit there. Fun getting back to gas welding but man does it heat up the parts.........
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Pete, these may be of interest:
http://www.xs650.com/threads/any-thoughts-on-this-welder.27619/
http://www.xs650.com/threads/flux-core-welding.37988/
http://www.xs650.com/threads/osaka-mini-max-125-inverter-welder.38501/
http://www.xs650.com/threads/any-ti...us-around-how-to-rewire-a-water-cooler.38871/
http://www.xs650.com/threads/grinding-welds.43949/
And, threads with "Weld" in the title.
CoconutPete
1979 XS650 Special
Some skill in this thread.
If anyone wants practice on thin gauge steel, shoot me a PM. I have a front and rear fender that I can ship you that need modification :-D I'll pay.
If anyone wants practice on thin gauge steel, shoot me a PM. I have a front and rear fender that I can ship you that need modification :-D I'll pay.
Thanks 2M - good information. From what I can tell, the brands to beat (the are available to me here in Canada) are Lincoln and Miller with the MM211 edging ahead because of the dual input voltage setup. The Miller seems to have a better, more robust wirefeed mechanism but it seems that each brand has its fans and almost any of them will do light duty welding such as brackets on bike frames, lawnmower repairs and so-on.
Hmmmmm.....decisions, decisions.
