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Anything welding

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by EL TACOROJO, Sep 17, 2010.

  1. Dec 10, 2022 at 10:53 AM
    Zebinator

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    I wish. Apparently a new episode is about to drop!
     
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    Last night the thought did occur to wind my own on a smaller spool.

    I just didn't want to invest in a large ass spool, especially if it might get used once or twice a year.

    At home, I'm sticking with .035 solid wire and 75/25.

    I'll have the extra welder running .035 as well but gas shielded flux, also using 75/25. That's what I plan to use the 75cf bottle for. Need to make a small cart with larger wheels but this will be my dedicated "weld away from home" setup since it's only a 115v machine.

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    She all cleaned up with new consumables and a new ground clamp as well.
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2022 at 12:09 PM
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    Im dumb I didn't see the gas shielded part.
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2022 at 12:10 PM
    Kwikvette

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    I misread shit all the time on here; it's all the "WILL THESE FIT WITHOUT RUBBING" or "LOWER BALL JOINT, WILL IT FAIL" threads that spin my shit crazy
     
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  5. Dec 10, 2022 at 6:19 PM
    Yota X

    Yota X Some say dresser, I say dryer.

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  6. Dec 10, 2022 at 6:25 PM
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  7. Dec 10, 2022 at 6:26 PM
    Yota X

    Yota X Some say dresser, I say dryer.

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    Kwikprofab!!! So funny, @02hilux just sent me a link to the smaller one. I was like its nice but I would like a bigger table. I saw the 4x3 and said hmmm. That thing is money for 2700. You are a lathe and mill away from full on machine shop.

    I just need the thing to cut steel for now. I hate grinding!!!!!!Im done with it.
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2022 at 6:27 PM
    Kwikvette

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    I considered the Pro, but space for me is the biggest enemy.

    That and I'll really end up neglecting it for awhile once the baby comes.
     
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  9. Dec 10, 2022 at 6:31 PM
    Yota X

    Yota X Some say dresser, I say dryer.

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    I think that one is a good choice. I heard you can do 2 diff runs and get say an 8' project done, you just have to reset perfectly then start the run over. Thats what my friend does at least. I know shit about those things. I saw a kid build a cnc lathe on you tube the other day and it was mind blowing.

    Grinder dust life. If you can't find it grind it.

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  10. Dec 10, 2022 at 6:33 PM
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    Oh they sell an add-on for that, only $99 and it can be added at any time.

    It's for repeatability if you're churning out production, but I won't so I didn't add it to my order.
     
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    To bad your so far way .

    I have more wire then I will ever use.

    The wire I use at home the most is .023 hard wire unless I get into some serious bucket rebuilding.

    Then swap guns and drive rolls to .045 or larger.

    I like my Profax guns better then the Miller Guns.

    Enjoy your new table you will wonder how did I ever do anything before!!
     
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    I'm confused.

    Gas shielded flux core? Do you mean dual shield? Any time I used that we were welding some pretty stout iron. We were pushing some .045 with lots of amps.
     
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  14. Dec 10, 2022 at 7:20 PM
    Yota X

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    Idk if those are even good but they will collect water. Im gonna put 2 at compressor then get whatever is recommended for a plasma and I guess it goes at the machine based on what you are saying. I have not even researched anything yet. Still waiting on machine.
     
  15. Dec 10, 2022 at 7:22 PM
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    Mine is 4.5 x 4.5. I wish it was no more than 3 x 3. It sucks up the space.

    I think a 2 x 4 would do 90% of what I do.
     
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    I made a bracket that allows the Motor Guard M-26 filter to sit on top of my Hypertherm Power Max 900
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2022 at 7:29 PM
    Yota X

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    That a diesel water separator?
     
  18. Dec 10, 2022 at 7:34 PM
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    If you are getting serious, you need this.

    I'm thinking hard about grabbing one. Need to find out if a 25% off coupon works with it.Screenshot_20221210-223219.jpg
     
  19. Dec 10, 2022 at 7:34 PM
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    No Motor Guard is just a Manufacture of filters .

    Do a search with your favorite search engine all kinds of information.

    Motor Guard M-26
     
  20. Dec 10, 2022 at 7:40 PM
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    I deal with plasma machines that can by hundreds of feet from the compressors at times.

    Sometimes the air lines are run underground from another building.
     

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