Buying a welder
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308 filler? Yes, pure argon.
I was welding a 304 flange to 316 pipe with 316 filler. I'm sure there was impurities too.
The pictures i posted in the build thread are a bit better.
Seriously, when welding on the 304 or 316 the results were completely different.
Easy to see how the color of the weld changes. I think i said that in the custom fab thread.
I was welding a 304 flange to 316 pipe with 316 filler. I'm sure there was impurities too.
The pictures i posted in the build thread are a bit better.
Seriously, when welding on the 304 or 316 the results were completely different.
Easy to see how the color of the weld changes. I think i said that in the custom fab thread.
#70
I didn't want to start another thread but I just picked up PowerPro 256 and torch cooler. I'm looking forward to getting some projects started. Unfortunately, I needed some service and it had to go back for repair. So far service seems good.
I need to get a helmet and some gas. How much do you guys pay for gas? The tanks seem to go for a lot.
I need to get a helmet and some gas. How much do you guys pay for gas? The tanks seem to go for a lot.
#73
To your first questions, I paid $220 for my 80cf gas tank, and its been $38/fill since then. Its a good size, light enough you could bribe your mum to take it to get it filled while you're busy and doesnt take up much space, and lasts a good while. And I OWN the tank. A lot of people rent or lease them, my tank is mine. And never let them do a swap deal with you if you own the tank, you'll often end up with a tank stamped with their name or one thats close to needing a re-test.
Did you pickout a helmet yet? This is the one I went with Viking Black 3350 Welding Helmet. Really light, good breathing room, massive viewing area, never been flashed with it.
Did you pickout a helmet yet? This is the one I went with Viking Black 3350 Welding Helmet. Really light, good breathing room, massive viewing area, never been flashed with it.
#74
Yeah it sucks, I'll post up here to keep a record of their customer service.
Thanks for the pricing, I have always had experience with rentals. I think I'm going to get a huge tank so I can learn without getting a refill.
I haven't picked up a helmet yet, I'm waiting until I get the welder back.
Thanks for the pricing, I have always had experience with rentals. I think I'm going to get a huge tank so I can learn without getting a refill.
I haven't picked up a helmet yet, I'm waiting until I get the welder back.
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I love it.
It's loads better than the dinosaur Miller i'm forced to use at work. Once you figure out how to use it.
I would never get anything that isn't multi-process. Having the plasma cutter is an awesome tool.
The torch is cheap though. I'm really not liking that. But it's so minimal it's not even really worth mentioning.
It's loads better than the dinosaur Miller i'm forced to use at work. Once you figure out how to use it.
I would never get anything that isn't multi-process. Having the plasma cutter is an awesome tool.
The torch is cheap though. I'm really not liking that. But it's so minimal it's not even really worth mentioning.