The more i see your welds gamble it seems like you have a lazy wrist they are always inconsistent. I am not being negative but giving constructive criticism.

I dont think that catch can was his weldinf? If he couldnt find the flare pipes for the filters?

Honestly gamble just take some tube to the lathe and make one.

Imback said:

The more i see your welds gamble it seems like you have a lazy wrist they are always inconsistent. I am not being negative but giving constructive criticism.

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I appreciate it. I think my welding was better about a year ago, since then i haven't had as much time to weld as I would like. I used to weld daily, now with the 2nd kid here there is no time after a long work day, hour commute each way and the worst is probably the carpel tunnel in both of my wrists. Shit is so bad I can't turn a screwdriver for more than a short period of time. But I'm making an appointment to get a steroid shot in both wrists so hopefully that will help.

Gamble97 said:

I appreciate it. I think my welding was better about a year ago, since then i haven't had as much time to weld as I would like. I used to weld daily, now with the 2nd kid here there is no time after a long work day, hour commute each way and the worst is probably the carpel tunnel in both of my wrists. Shit is so bad I can't turn a screwdriver for more than a short period of time. But I'm making an appointment to get a steroid shot in both wrists so hopefully that will help.

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Cortisone injection ftw!

I am really nervous about it. Hope it doesn't hurt. Had 2 of them on my back and it hurt like a bi*** and I was drugged up.

Gamble97 said:

I am really nervous about it. Hope it doesn't hurt. Had 2 of them on my back and it hurt like a bi*** and I was drugged up.

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I never got one but i should have on my left pinky finger, it has a weird click wjen i move it and sucks for guitar playing. But i effin hate needles.

Pain is Why we do it,The ink is just a bonus.

Gamble97 said:

pics of the jig you made for your chop saw?



This isn't my pic, but who sells these 1.5" round stacks? I see a lot of people that have them, but no idea who makes/sells them.

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1.5" vband flange isnwhat that shit is.

No not an band, it's for a catch can.
Tweco 141i showed up!!
Going to unbox it tonight.

Gamble97 said:

No not an band, it's for a catch can.
Tweco 141i showed up!!
Going to unbox it tonight.

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No i know, but you can get an aluminum vband with an extension like that and it wouldnserve the same purpose.

More in my build thread.

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More in my build thread.

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Not bad, see how much easier it is with a better torch


Got to unbox the new tweco 141i. Tested it out on mig and it's a good solid machine. I never played with inductance yet, so I have mixed feelings about it. It's just another knob to fine tune and if it's off, you will be scratching your head for awhile.

I don't personally care for the regulators. I like the look and style and feel, but this one crapped out after 5 minutes and my other one crapped out after a few hours.

Tried some 6013 and to my surprise it ran silky smooth! Usually I have issues with stick welding, but in this case it came out great. Thus far $595 it's a no brainer to have a mig/stick/tig. Does not come with the tig torch of foot pedal. Tig torch needs a gas valve.
And yes your foot pedal from the 186 will in fact work (per victor) haven't tried it just yet. Waiting on my torch to show up.

Check out my unboxing video if you want to see everything it comes with and be sure to give me a thumbs up so I can keep these first hand look videos coming. Will do a video on the rest mig/stick/tig when the rest of the accessories show up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYx7UgYySvE

Why do you keep spending money on welding machines when you need a damn sheer and press break z.


Did this 5 minutes ago. Autogenous.

The foot pedal and tig torch came today. whooo hooo.
who said retail price?


Dr today said no shot just ibprofen and some other crap to see if my wrists get better and wrist braces or whatever these are.

I'd love a wifi foot pedal.

Miller has an adapter to go to a 14pin foot pedal for the diversion, then buy the wifi foot pedal

Gamble97 said:

Miller has an adapter to go to a 14pin foot pedal for the diversion, then buy the wifi foot pedal

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Ethernet adapter?

Gamble97 said:

Miller has an adapter to go to a 14pin foot pedal for the diversion, then buy the wifi foot pedal

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Too bad the wifi pedals are like 500 bucks wifi is old tech too sucha bummer

I looked into this WiFi stuff and had a chat with my boss and he thinks its a great idea but the HF frequency in most work shops would screw up the signal and you might not get a constant current due to the wrong signal but if they managed to figure it out then great!

on another note I am making my exhaust system next weekend so I will update with pics and the build process, Will be fully purged aswell, more info when im done with it

Build my own cat back or buy one from ebay? I would like to build my own 3" now I have my welder but I think it would be more cost effective to buy one from ebay.. What do you think? will be for my awd swap

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Build my own cat back or buy one from ebay? I would like to build my own 3" now I have my welder but I think it would be more cost effective to buy one from ebay.. What do you think? will be for my awd swap

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Always build your own! and if you bought a welder then your way above cost effective now!

Well sometimes buying a welder to make an exhaust is more expensive than just buying an exhaust, but if you plan to make multipule things your in the clear! I'll be making my side exit soon.

yea. My thought exactly. Plus the awd is pretty simple and straight.

Thinking of making a side exit with the spare bumper I have and some extra pipe

Mark4g63t said:

yea. My thought exactly. Plus the awd is pretty simple and straight.

Thinking of making a side exit with the spare bumper I have and some extra pipe

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Havin a hole in your bumper isnt the worst .