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20th August 2015, 10:10 AM
Thread: Cheap MIG - repairable or landfill?
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Yeah I get that, my only concern is if something...
Yeah I get that, my only concern is if something is drawing so much current to generate to generate so much heat, it should be addressed. My original thought was to get the heat away from the...
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19th August 2015, 04:48 PM
Thread: Cheap MIG - repairable or landfill?
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You need to replace a 4.7 Ohm 10W resistor. The...
You need to replace a 4.7 Ohm 10W resistor. The one I recommended is 25W same resistance. It should be more than adequate. You can go higher wattage, but I feel it's overkill and would rather try...
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19th August 2015, 03:18 PM
Thread: Cheap MIG - repairable or landfill?
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Nope the value as I see it is 4R7 = 4.7Ohm, ...
Nope the value as I see it is 4R7 = 4.7Ohm,
The one you pasted is 4K7 = 4700Ohm
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19th August 2015, 12:55 PM
Thread: Cheap MIG - repairable or landfill?
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If you are able to run the motor and measure the...
If you are able to run the motor and measure the voltage across the resistor. It will give you an indication of the current being drawn by the feed motor and you will also get an indication on the...
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18th August 2015, 06:42 PM
Thread: Cheap MIG - repairable or landfill?
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The one on the pcb looks to be 4R7 @ 10W , the...
The one on the pcb looks to be 4R7 @ 10W , the replacement wont be a problem. Note sure what the smallest aluminium version is. Physically it will probably be very close to the size of the one you...
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18th August 2015, 05:56 PM
Thread: Cheap MIG - repairable or landfill?
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You can replace the resistor and space the legs...
You can replace the resistor and space the legs off the board with ceramic beads. This will allow more air flow and hopefully cooler running. Another option is to replace it with a aluminium style...
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18th August 2015, 02:10 PM
Thread: My age is catching up but...
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Awesome thanks for that :) Life is good again
Awesome thanks for that :) Life is good again
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18th August 2015, 01:01 PM
Thread: Cheap MIG - repairable or landfill?
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Strange request, can you post a pic of the pcb...
Strange request, can you post a pic of the pcb and the comp you re soldered, may be able to help out or at least point you in a direction that may help
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17th August 2015, 04:45 PM
Thread: My age is catching up but...
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Hi Malb That's part of the problem, I only get...
Hi Malb
That's part of the problem, I only get an option for one column :(
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17th August 2015, 12:39 PM
Thread: My age is catching up but...
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My age is catching up but...
Hi Everyone,
I know I don't remember as well as I should but, when the forums changed, a while back, they became a long single column list. You had the option of reverting to the two column... -
17th August 2015, 12:26 PM
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What about a brace across the bottom between all...
What about a brace across the bottom between all the feet, flexing it back and supporting it ?
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7th August 2015, 11:01 AM
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If I recall the one I had, turn to the left the...
If I recall the one I had, turn to the left the pull the knob out. You can then reverse the wheel or change it.
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2nd August 2015, 01:08 PM
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Hi Gaza, Thanks for the reply, i was thinking...
Hi Gaza,
Thanks for the reply, i was thinking wrap and weld it so it looks original, just without the pressed name. -
2nd August 2015, 12:35 PM
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What about wrapping it in a thin stainless sheet...
What about wrapping it in a thin stainless sheet ? Not ideal, but it will work
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30th June 2015, 06:43 PM
Thread: Need help picking a 3in1 welder!
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I have the synergic Token Tools unit and like it....
I have the synergic Token Tools unit and like it. I have to admit though, I tend to use the Lincoln app and run it on my settings.
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20th June 2015, 12:19 PM
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Just to add to that, I found that if I screwed...
Just to add to that, I found that if I screwed the reg on too far it leaked. If it tightened it enough to seal, it worked. Honestly though, as others have suggested, look at a proper bottle, you will...
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1st April 2015, 05:41 PM
Thread: Snapped Bolts, Poor Mans Oxy?
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Just don't forget, when you re-assemble it, use...
Just don't forget, when you re-assemble it, use some Loctite 771 on all the bolts
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30th March 2015, 07:03 PM
Thread: Is a plasma cutter feature worth it?
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I have one here and yes it can be useful at...
I have one here and yes it can be useful at times, but for the couple of times a year you may use it...... I think mine has been used twice in the past 12 months.
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27th March 2015, 09:07 PM
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I use this chart ...
I use this chart
http://supagas.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Gas-Selection-Chart.pdf
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http://supagas.com.au/safety/information-sheets/
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27th March 2015, 08:59 PM
Thread: welding lead length
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If I recall there is a max length you can use,...
If I recall there is a max length you can use, been looking for a metric version, all I can get at this stage is this one
http://www.directwireusa.com/Resources/WELDING%20CABLE%20GUIDE%20rev.pdf
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27th March 2015, 08:15 AM
Thread: welding lead length
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I have a 2M return lead with a dinse connector,...
I have a 2M return lead with a dinse connector, made an extension of another 4M so I can get out the door when needed. Seems to work well for me, If I recall, I'm using 25mm cable
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26th March 2015, 10:30 PM
Thread: welding lead length
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I found bob to be cheaper for cables ...
I found bob to be cheaper for cables
http://www.bobthewelder.com.au/home.php?cat=581
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22nd March 2015, 05:43 PM
Thread: Snapped Bolts, Poor Mans Oxy?
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Agreed Karl
Agreed Karl
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22nd March 2015, 04:59 PM
Thread: Snapped Bolts, Poor Mans Oxy?
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Just keep at it, worst case drill out the bolt...
Just keep at it, worst case drill out the bolt and heli-coil it. What may also help is to get a can of freezit spray. After the bolt is welded, and cool, give it a good solid spray to try contract it...
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22nd March 2015, 07:38 AM
Thread: Snapped Bolts, Poor Mans Oxy?
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I have seen people tig a head onto the bolt and...
I have seen people tig a head onto the bolt and use that to remove the stuck threads. Best of luck
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19th March 2015, 05:02 PM
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Is the fitting that came off the fan threaded? If...
Is the fitting that came off the fan threaded? If not, then maybe a simple mild steel hex bolt drilled out to size and tack welded on would do the same?
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1st March 2015, 06:27 PM
Thread: Mig Welder under $1000
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That's what I have and love it.
That's what I have and love it.
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12th February 2015, 08:53 PM
Thread: Aluminium Sleeve Needed
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Thanks RayG Just ordered one and will tap the...
Thanks RayG
Just ordered one and will tap the center out :). If it does what I need i am happy
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12th February 2015, 08:47 PM
Thread: Aluminium Sleeve Needed
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In effect all I am looking for a barrel with...
In effect all I am looking for a barrel with threads on the outer and the inner . Something like the image below, but it can have a shoulder if it makes it easier to turn. Hope the picture works. All...
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12th February 2015, 06:06 PM
Thread: Aluminium Sleeve Needed
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Hi Michael, I was thinking Al because I was...
Hi Michael,
I was thinking Al because I was told it is easier to work with, I never considered brass. If the sleeve has a shoulder or flange, it could butt up against that and I would use some... -
12th February 2015, 05:06 PM
Thread: Aluminium Sleeve Needed
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Hi Roger, I suspected it may have to be cut on...
Hi Roger,
I suspected it may have to be cut on the lathe rather than a die.
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12th February 2015, 04:15 PM
Thread: Aluminium Sleeve Needed
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I am hoping an hour per thread cut, perhaps I'm...
I am hoping an hour per thread cut, perhaps I'm over hopeful....
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12th February 2015, 03:44 PM
Thread: Aluminium Sleeve Needed
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Hi Kryn OOps that was a bit silly of me, my...
Hi Kryn
OOps that was a bit silly of me, my apologies, it's a sleeve with an inner thread female of 3/4" - 16 and an outer of 3/4" NPT I have been told . ID of the thread socket is 0.908". Length... -
12th February 2015, 02:45 PM
Thread: Aluminium Sleeve Needed
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Aluminium Sleeve Needed
Hi Everyone,.
Looking for someone that can turn an adapter for me in aluminum. Based in Melbourne and a reasonable price please. Job should take less than two hours all up as it is just a... -
11th February 2015, 08:04 AM
Thread: Everlast Welder
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Take a look at the Token Tools unit, they have...
Take a look at the Token Tools unit, they have the 5 yr warranty and local support. Price wise also very competitive
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6th February 2015, 02:45 PM
Thread: Everlast Welder
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If I recall, Everlast in Sydney have evaluation...
If I recall, Everlast in Sydney have evaluation units. Maybe see if you can get one . From what I have heard tho, they are pretty good.
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31st January 2015, 08:26 PM
Thread: TransMIG 350 Circuit schematic
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Oops. sorry lack of sleep, missed that, glad you...
Oops. sorry lack of sleep, missed that, glad you got it sorted :)
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31st January 2015, 07:52 PM
Thread: TransMIG 350 Circuit schematic
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Is this similar ...
Is this similar
http://victortechnologies.asia/IM-Uploads/DocLib_5080_719548%20M350%20rev%202.pdf
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29th January 2015, 09:15 PM
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Out of left field, what about drilling and...
Out of left field, what about drilling and tapping a bolt into it.
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28th January 2015, 04:17 PM
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Mercury 75HP outboard impeller housing question
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Just a quick bit of input if possible. I pulled the leg off my motor last week and was going to replace the impeller. I noticed that one of the 4 threads that secure the impeller... -
11th December 2014, 06:14 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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Look at the others from that supplier, reason I...
Look at the others from that supplier, reason I like them is it is the same as the CK power lead, material woven covering and gas runs in the middle so it's lighter than the normal torches supplied...
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11th December 2014, 05:47 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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Also, I cheated a bit, I got one of these ...
Also, I cheated a bit,
I got one of these www.ebay.com.au/itm/201168513286?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 small and light as anything, limited power, but I'm not doing heaps... -
11th December 2014, 05:44 PM
Thread: Safe times
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Safe times
Just wanted to wish everyone a safe and festive new years season. May your 2015 be everything you wanted to achieve in 2014 and more.
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11th December 2014, 05:42 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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To help with the dipping, I have a few pieces of...
To help with the dipping, I have a few pieces of 1 inch and two inch timber, use them as a slide for your hand and a steady. I was grinding back far too often without it.
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10th December 2014, 07:03 PM
Thread: New to tig - progress log
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I did something a bit different with the heavy...
I did something a bit different with the heavy cable, tied a occy strap to my light chain and it holds up the cable so in effect I am just supporting the torch and about 1.5m of cable
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4th December 2014, 07:44 AM
Thread: Self mix Argoshield?
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Hi Guys, Had the same issue as have tig and...
Hi Guys,
Had the same issue as have tig and mig welders. I found after looking at it all, I have two bottles, one mix and one argon, different color hoses for the default machines they would work... -
30th November 2014, 10:25 AM
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Have burn marks all over your feet from welding...
Have burn marks all over your feet from welding in sandals and shorts , but it was only a small job......
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20th November 2014, 10:07 PM
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I went the other option to use a spool gun on the...
I went the other option to use a spool gun on the welder for the ally, makes it easier than trying to push 4m of soft ally.
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19th November 2014, 09:46 PM
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As far as I know Token offers a 5 yr warranty, is...
As far as I know Token offers a 5 yr warranty, is that still active ?
I use the Synergic Token unit and love it, simple for those quick pick up and weld jobs. I often trim it a bit, but it's a... -
13th November 2014, 08:58 AM
Thread: Bugga. Broke a tap
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Just fyi, If you have a dremel, you probably...
Just fyi,
If you have a dremel, you probably have a 1.6mm collet. If you have a friendly dentist, see if you can buy a few high speed diamond burs off him. It may be sufficient to get in. If you...