The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXIX

eastwest2300 · 01-15-2021, 07:28 PM

mr. bonez, aka kin folk, what it do?

Rusty · 01-15-2021, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Oh definitely. I already weld and have all the above mentioned goodies as well. The only piece in question is the machine itself. I own a Chinese made 120V unit, which has done the job it was originally purchased for, but it is a $300 Chinese made 120V welder.

Now that I'm all grown up and customizing the Ghia, I want a more legit machine (and one with more balls). To quote my neighbor, "I'm at that stage in my life where I'm too old to use cheap tools and drink cheap tequila."

If you're to that point in life. Then you're ready for a 480v machine.

I want a Lincoln or a Miller A/C D/C TIG/stick machine with a water cooled torch.

JARblue · 01-15-2021, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by old guy

Don’t let the EX know

It's in the divorce decree so I have to

If I'm being honest, that's one of the reasons I'm not really in any hurry to crack it lol

Leingod · 01-15-2021, 07:52 PM

The collection has started.

JARblue · 01-15-2021, 07:53 PM

Happy Tool Day, Lein

jchammond · 01-15-2021, 08:09 PM

And tonight’s featured special (-0:09) “Return Of The Gunfighter”

BoneZ · 01-15-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

If you're to that point in life. Then you're ready for a 480v machine.

I want a Lincoln or a Miller A/C D/C TIG/stick machine with a water cooled torch.

480 is a spicy meatball. I would love to learn TIG. Maybe now would be the time to invest in one of them multi machines.

JARblue · 01-15-2021, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

And tonight’s featured special (-0:09) “Return Of The Gunfighter”

Currently playing on my TV downstairs via Plex server is Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971)

jchammond · 01-15-2021, 09:33 PM

Night Folks, if everything goes well tomorrow...I’ll have a climate controlled garage

Efficiency in the beginning may be like

But we’ll see, some insulation will follow

Rusty · 01-15-2021, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

And tonight’s featured special (-0:09) “Return Of The Kokfighter”

fify

BoneZ · 01-15-2021, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

fify

Kokfighter... lol

So Rusty... is there any truth to sheet metal being more difficult with a 240V machine or do you think my buddy just doesn't have it set up correctly?

Rusty · 01-15-2021, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

480 is a spicy meatball. I would love to learn TIG. Maybe now would be the time to invest in one of them multi machines.

If thinking about a tig/stick machine. Get one that is A/C D/C. Plus a water cooled torch. Most metals on welded on D/C. Aluminum is welded on A/C. The reason for the water cooled torch is that when welding aluminum. The torch gets fvckin' HOT!

BoneZ · 01-15-2021, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

mr. bonez, aka kin folk, what it do?

Hiya eDubZ.

Rusty · 01-15-2021, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Kokfighter... lol

So Rusty... is there any truth to sheet metal being more difficult with a 240V machine or do you think my buddy just doesn't have it set up correctly?

It's all set up, and the diameter of the wire. Sheet metal 24 thru 18 ga, use .024". Most people try to use .030". That diameter wire comes with most machines. Which will go from 22 ga to 1/8". .035" from 18ga to 1/2". .045" from 14 ga to over 1/2".

BoneZ · 01-15-2021, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

It's all set up, and the diameter of the wire. Sheet metal 24 thru 18 ga, use .024". Most people try to use .030". That diameter wire comes with most machines. Which will go from 22 ga to 1/8". .035" from 18ga to 1/2". .045" from 14 ga to over 1/2".

Makes sense.

01-15-2021, 07:28 PM	#1906 (permalink)
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01-15-2021, 09:33 PM	#1914 (permalink)
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