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It's a transformer machine, very low duty at 180 amps, a mere 10%. Save some more and get a 200 amp inverter MTS (MIG TIG STICK).

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John

Hi,:U

You are aware that most of everything you buy these days is Chinese made aren't you? If you are looking at sub $2K AC/DC Tig welders then they are Chinese.

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John:U

I believe that contaminants stop chromium oxide molecules forming as the protective barrier. SS needs oxygen to get to the surface in order to form the chromium oxide. Contaminated surfaces after...

Wow, 92V = Deadly. The Aus standard states a maximum of 80VDC.

John:o

Can't get any fresher from the factory than getting your goodies straight from China. :U

That's the million dollar question. When you need it you must import it assuming you are a technician and know how to fix a german welder. It will basically translate to huge cost so I suppose you...

Where do you get parts from, do you mean direct from Germany?

John:U

I think the best advice I could impart is to say "give them a call". A discussion based on your questions will very quickly expose those that have no business selling welders :U.

It depends on the torch that is supplied. Most brands like to lock you into using their consumables that are expensive ($8 plus) for a tip or electrode). You can in some cases replace the torch for a...

Hi, Argon and oxygen have different desities so your reading will be out of whack a little. The flowmeter is quite old but won't explode, worst case will spring a leak and lose gas.

Cheers
John

Pop rivets with a pneumatic rivetter. A totally rivetting experience:U

They are in Perth as are you so you can go to their shop directly. I looked up the address for you.

41 Mordaunt Circuit
Canning Vale, W.A. 6155

John:U

The BOC (Brand Of China) machines sub 2K are Chinese. The 185 AC/DC does not feature a connection for a foot control or a remote torch. :no: I am shocked that they would release an AC/DC welder with...

Hi,

It is a good idea to remove dust from the heatsinks depending on how much use your machine gets. Dust on circuit boards is of no issue, metalicquer particles however can be an issue. Best...

They also make shipping containers out of it. A cheap way to get it is to buy an old shipping container and scrap it although thickness range is minor so you pretty much have a lot of one size.
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The supercheese ones are ok for general odd job stuff around home but if you want precision you cannot beat the buildpro tables BuildPro Welding Table, BuildPro Welding Table, BuildPro Clamping,...

I beleive these have surface mount components on the control boards is this correct? If so you would need a reflow station but worse is diagnosing such small components. I know boards are very...

Hi :U

When you are indoors and the helmet is in it's shade 4 state (not active) are you able to clearly see what you are preparing to weld?

A common issue is a spatter covered lens that has...

Justin,

Great to see someone that has a decent extension cord for welding. Too many people these days think a 15 amp Bunnings lead is good for welding. I like your welding setup, you must be very...

Are you mixing up AC frequency on an AC Tig with pulse frequency? If you pulse at 1000 pulses per second with 100 amp pulse and 10 amp base you may as well just set the amps at 55 amps on a non pulse...

Hi Matt,

The regs sold on ebay are manufactured in China as are the regs sold in welding stores. The only thing us dumb :doh: Aussies are good at these days is outsourcing our jobs to China :U.
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Before buying a helmet, check that the cartridge has a serial number on it.

John

They are very good machines, refined design, excellent factory R&D, great backup. An analogy is like buying a car, a BMW and a Hyundai will both get you to the beach, both carry a lounge on the roof...

If you are not getting HD's then no you cannot command much in the marketplace. Income is only limited by effort. As a tradesperson you will be paid by the hour, you can work X hours multiplied by X...

Hi Mick,

Yes true, I didn't mean to offend any tradies. I just meant that if you apply yourself at UNI you can earn a lot more in the long run.

John

Hi FTSSJK :U,

Your thread has got the better of my curiosity. Why on earth would you pursue a job with your hands if you have been accepted into uni? If you are after money then pursue a degree...

Thanks for the link to the pdf Warrick. I noticed the Chinese version of the BOC welder actually beat the Finland made BOC machine and the Finlandese :oo: version was almost 4 times the price. As to...

It seems whenever I read a post on this forum mentioning everlast it is always from a brand new member. everlast have been involved in many dubious marketing techniques in order to pedle their wares...

Hi :o,
Yes you can. Stainless steel and mild steel are still steel except stainless steel has more chromium in it which reduces corrosion. I generally use stainless filler rods on all my welds when...

It always gets :~ me how a taxable supply can be quoted excuding GST. If it is taxable then it should be quoted inclusive. Yes businesses get a rebate on the tax paid but that calculation happens at...

Hi,

Ally fabricators such as Capral Aluminium normally have offcut bins of the various grades of ally available for purchase. Scrap metal yards have great selections also and allow you to rummage...

Tokentools have been around for 12 years and have a huge follwing on these boards with what I have seen, plenty of happy customers. the everlast brand popped up last year in December. Just my two...

Oh, ok. I use Weldstone. German brand, made in China, imported by Binzel in Victoria. Never had an issue:2tsup:. I use white tips for AC, red tips for DC.

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John:U

Hi Pete:U,

Sorry, my bad. So basically what you want to know is does anyone have experience with grey tipped tungsten electrodes?

I don't. Just red, green and white.

Also please be aware...

Well I can only speak from experience. I never complain about the cost of things. I have found in life that people with money seldom do. I have also worked out a simple equation, the volume of...

Basically, the heat is spread 66% at the positive and 33% at the negative. If the job is positive it gets better penetration, if the electrode is positive it gets moe melting action. There is no...

Pete,

The rare earth tig welding tungstens are most tig welding tungstens with the exeption of pure tungsten. Grab a periodic table of elements, third column from the left. Look in the actinoid...

Hi Pete, :U

I didn't answer the questions because I did not want to start an online argument. Like I said :U, happy happy happy, no blue intended.

You are absolutely correct in everything...

Not good. I think the best part of a new purchase is when you get to open the box and smell the nice manshed equipment smell. I am sure Lincoln will look after you. I am suprised however the supplier...

Hey Pete :U,

Not here for a blue either. So in effect what you are saying is that company XYZ should fork out hundreds of thousands to fill a container, land it here with tarrifs and taxes added,...

Hi Pete:U,

When you take into account that the Government takes 10% in GST and the seller posts for free it makes the local supplier $30 (or 25%) more expensive than the Chinese supplier...

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Also, what about these lucky customers and more unlucky yet...

Run your torch on positive, it is the positive part of the AC cycle that removes oxide. You will of course bias the heat to the tungsten so use your thickest one and you may only get around 50 amps...

Hi Mick :U,

The prices on their website are even lower than ebay these days because they include ebay's fees in their ebay listings. I found their welders are cheaper by about 10% on the website...

I have just notified Workcover :D They will be paying you a visit regarding the state of your workshop. your photos have been confiscated as evidence. It looks soooooo messy :D

I like the press...

Hi :U
I would keep the tip as close to the weld as possible to ensure your gas flux shield is around the weld and not above it. Turn back the voltage until you get a yellowish powdery finish on the...

:U Well I must say it is pleasant to hear happy customer feedback instead of negative news. I hope they grow and absorb the big brand names, wouldn't that be a great change in the landscape :o

Hi Lyle,

Is this the one, the everlast welder that you were having feed issues with last week in regards to wire burning back etc? If so curious why you came to the forum for help instead of...

Your Mother sounds to be a gem.

You may laugh but I too buy OS. I purchased a pack of staples from Hong Kong for $6 delivered. Office works wanted $29. They were a special type but searching the...

Agreed Pete,

Thanks for the intelectual to and fro, I have enjoyed it:U. I think I must leave it here on this thread or else we may get far too distracted.

Regards
John