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7th October 2008, 01:48 AM #46Intermediate Member
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just wanted to add i have a $100 ozito welder and i too trying to learn and in the process tried to kill me welder and it was 40 degrees here the other day and i was going for it sticking the stick and then melting rods like no tomorrow ,,,,i lost count of how many times i over loaded the welder.....
not coz it is a crap welder but coz i am a crap opperater,,, but point of the story is it still going stong and when i get it right i do end up with i nice looking weld,,,ok it is only 1cm long but it is a weld
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7th October 2008, 09:11 PM #47New Member
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Thanks to Grahame, smitthhyy, and moto_man22 for your feedback.
I've bought a CIGWELD WeldSkill 170 Inverter in blow moulded toolbox for a very good price this evening but then placed it the hands of my good wife so that I can get it back on my birthday! Not that I ignored the advice on GMC/Ozito - the evidence is prety strong that they do the job - but I haven't gambled with much more cash and now there's not a chance I can blame the equipment (with or without justification).
I'd also purchased the variable Weldskill helmet at the tail end of my TAFE course and so far so good. I really enjoyed the extra confidence gleaned from being able to see whether or not there was an arc.
I look forward to being back on this forum with proof of my labour and will welcome your comments in future.
WBW
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10th October 2008, 11:19 PM #48Novice
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11th October 2008, 02:50 PM #49New Member
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I rang CIGWELD before making my purchase. The 170 HF won't be on the shelves until early November (initial plan was early October). RRP is double that of 170 without HF. Not for this little black welder on training wheels.
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12th October 2008, 08:56 AM #50
Had some more practice with my new GMC welder. Nothing to compare it too but I am happy with it and feel it will do all I want.
One issue I have got is the learning curve I am going through. At this stage in my development it appears my Number One problem is my inability to consistently judge the distance of the welding tip and metal to be welded.
At first I thought that the problem was my Auto Solar welding helmet being too dark and not allowing me to place the tip of the rod along the line to be welded and then being able to draw a nice even bead.
Now, I think that the problem might be because I wear bifocals this may be the reason for misjudging the distance.
I am due for a new eye test so I will ask the Optometrist if this is possible. Anybody able to offer any suggestions.
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12th October 2008, 11:28 AM #51
Hi star
Welcome to my world.
my solution was to visit the chemist (or one of the places that has the cheapie $20 reading glasses on a display tree)
Once you work out what power glasses you require, ie 2x,2.5x etc., you can then visit the welding supply shop and order some magnifier diopter lenses which fit in your aperture of the helmet.
The little narrow field of view afforded by bi focals is fine for close up or reading but crap for welding as the focal length is (generally) greater for welding.
it works for me,
regards
Grahame
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12th October 2008, 05:01 PM #52
Thanks Grahame, I will follow up on that suggestion.
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13th October 2008, 08:56 PM #53Intermediate Member
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and when you get your 20x lens beshore to put your helmet on and do a 360 to sight them in
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19th October 2008, 04:25 PM #54
Tytower.Is that how poped your cherry
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28th October 2008, 09:15 PM #55
Well, went to the Optometrist and he said my short vision needs some adjustment, as I wear transgression glasses hopefully this will help with my problem of being able to exactly site a spot about 45 cms away.
Got a good deal, even though these glasses are more expensive and with my medicare Private Optical cover I was still out of pocket $200 but that includes a special they included of a free pair of Polaroid sunglasses with my optical prescription included.
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28th October 2008, 09:55 PM #56
Great!
This guide might help you get started on the road to better welding.
Grahame
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28th October 2008, 11:02 PM #57
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5th November 2008, 03:28 PM #58Novice
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5th November 2008, 07:37 PM #59New Member
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No doubt that's the case, but prices available on the Web at http://weldingequipmentsales.com.au/...8a79199461799d are 170: $528 170HF: $968. Notwithstanding that the latter includes TIG torch and accessories, that's quite a price they put on frustration.
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12th November 2008, 07:59 PM #60SENIOR MEMBER
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Charleville, thanks very much for your post and the photos, very informative.
Is there a reason you used timber for the door supports, please?
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