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[SlowChild3]

I tried the new tig pen

Noooooo throw that out

 

[____Kurt____]

Do your self a favor and buy bends. You can get 120 degree bends in much tighter radius than U bends. The time you spend cutting, prepping and welding plus the gas and filler you use to weld up pie cuts is not worth it.

I have done it both ways, pie cuts can work out ok but its just not worth the hassle.

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That is gorgeous, was that straight pipe or bend? Please explain, very Interested
Ps. Gas lens works wonders

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This has become my favorite thread in the forum.

When you post pictures of a weld, dont hesitate to give information like, what the material is, the cfh, filler rod used, amperage, etc. etc.

Would help out the newbie tig welders like myself get a better understanding! Thanks!

 

[Archer Fabrications]

This has become my favorite thread in the forum.

When you post pictures of a weld, dont hesitate to give information like, what the material is, the cfh, filler rod used, amperage, etc. etc.

Would help out the newbie tig welders like myself get a better understanding! Thanks!

I agree and i have been providing that info

 

[VisionPaintball]

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Thought I had more pics, but I guess not. Sorry.

Gamble any link to that piece so i can order? Looks perfect.

 

[Gamble97]

Any 3" 120* bend will work. I don't remember where I got it from to be honest. But I can tell you for certain you better measure at least 3 times on this because if you mess up it sucks.
3 00" 120 Degree Stainless Steel Elbow Pipe Exhaust In | eBay

cheaper
[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Mandrel-Degree-Radius/dp/B002V15I2Q]3" Stainless Steel Mandrel Bend 120 Degree Elbow(3" Radius) : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

Here are 2 more pictures

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[Diamond Star Werks]

Hey gamble you ever use the 220$ mr tig tig welder?

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Vibrant performance has bends. I cut the wrong side on mine!!'

 

[Gamble97]

Hey gamble you ever use the 220$ mr tig tig welder?

Never heard of it. Link?

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=310623060676&index=15&nav=WATCHING&nid=22763852402
274$ sorry

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Thats everlast... Not " mr tig"

Mr tig is the "weldin for dummies" booklet/dvd that comes with it

If you read the description you probably would have known .

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

Thats everlast... Not " mr tig"

Mr tig is the "weldin for dummies" booklet/dvd that comes with it

If you read the description you probably would have known .

I did read it but a few days ago. I was just saying what I remembered from it.

 

[Gamble97]

Mr Tig is Weld | Welding - Weld.com and does youtube videos
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U0Mm2GZu0A]Weekend Warrior Announcement | TIG Time - YouTube[/ame]

So that being said, he is being paid by everlast to advertise for them.
Does the product work? Sure, possibly.
Is everlast a good company? Um, I have no idea. From what I have read the reviews are very mixed. Lots of people get bad machines and poor customer service until you post on an internet forum then they are quick to resolve the issue and have the thread deleted so nobody else sees anything bad about them.
I've never used an everlast product, but I know a few that have. I can tell you a few have stopped working shortly after the first few hours. Some show up working and some don't. It's a cheap china company.

If you are on a strict budget and want to learn to tig sure it's worth $274, then add in a bottle, consumables and such. Keep in mind this is scratch start, so you will not get a foot pedal and can't do aluminum and stainless is going to be really hard. But if you are like me and want to get your feet wet without dropping a ton of money, then I'd say try it. What do you have to lose. Honestly it's probably going to be the cheapest route to get started and the dual voltage is a nice option.

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

Mr Tig is Weld | Welding - Weld.com and does youtube videos
Weekend Warrior Announcement | TIG Time - YouTube

So that being said, he is being paid by everlast to advertise for them.
Does the product work? Sure, possibly.
Is everlast a good company? Um, I have no idea. From what I have read the reviews are very mixed. Lots of people get bad machines and poor customer service until you post on an internet forum then they are quick to resolve the issue and have the thread deleted so nobody else sees anything bad about them.
I've never used an everlast product, but I know a few that have. I can tell you a few have stopped working shortly after the first few hours. Some show up working and some don't. It's a cheap china company.

If you are on a strict budget and want to learn to tig sure it's worth $274, then add in a bottle, consumables and such. Keep in mind this is scratch start, so you will not get a foot pedal and can't do aluminum and stainless is going to be really hard. But if you are like me and want to get your feet wet without dropping a ton of money, then I'd say try it. What do you have to lose. Honestly it's probably going to be the cheapest route to get started and the dual voltage is a nice option.

Hmmm thanks for that. I was hoping/looking for something a could weld IC pipes with and some sheet medal with possibly Some exhaust fab. I want a tig though, I don't want to use a wire welder tbh.
I dont wanna have to change a circuit board or something though with a week of getting/using it.

 

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Going to purchase a gas lense here shortly, i like the idea of the pyrex clear cup.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Diame...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item5197e6827b

I have a hard time keeping the correct angle because i feel like i cant see the puddle alot of times so i will tilt the torch over too far just to see the puddle.

I was thinking maybe with the clear cup i could keep more of a 15%ish angle on the torch

They also make a standard size pyrex cup, would this extra large cup provide any added benefit over a standard - say, 8 size cup?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Di...Domain_0&var=620010998614&hash=item5197e6907e

 

[VisionPaintball]

Thanks Gamble!

 

[Gamble97]

No problem guys.
Compression - look up my youtube channel (gamble1997) I just did a quickie video to show how to install a pyrex cup kit so you can see everything that comes with it. It's $62 shipped and well worth it.

 

[ed1380]

Just ordered a 200sx the other day. Apparently the 160sx is now discontinued. Now to find an argon tank.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

No problem guys.
Compression - look up my youtube channel (gamble1997) I just did a quickie video to show how to install a pyrex cup kit so you can see everything that comes with it. It's $62 shipped and well worth it.

Ahh welding goodies. Maybe i will im anxiously awaiting my STM manifold so i can get to hacking this dnp

 

[compression]

No problem guys.
Compression - look up my youtube channel (gamble1997) I just did a quickie video to show how to install a pyrex cup kit so you can see everything that comes with it. It's $62 shipped and well worth it.

Is that the standard size, or the larger size? and its 62$ from where?

 

[Gamble97]

I got the short one, just means the cup it shorter. Cup size is equal to a #9 and its also a gas lens
This link is for a 17,18,26 torch
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=170347289837&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=21153971035


They also have them for a 9 and 20

 

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Is a 9 style torch pretty much the smallest you can get? My local car fab shop guy's torch's are super tiny. but he can fit that little bastard into any kind of crevasse (sp?) Just makes me want to get one myself.

I called longevity and spoke to daniel about alternative tig torches for the 200sx, he is going to shoot me an email of a known working adapter to run a stardard type torch. So when i get that i can share with some of you, looks like gamble has got a few of us to purchase some of longevity welders, i sure as hell hope your getting some sort of commission

I found this video about why you get dull looking stainless weld, and tips on how to make it nice and colorful!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2ePmA3VKbc]Getting Perfect Color Out of your Stainless Steel TIG Welds | TIG Time - YouTube[/ame]

I believe i am just going to go ahead and order the jumbo gas lense. I've personally heard excellent things from it, and that video shows how much of an aesthetic difference it can make! , there is still the issue of skill, but that'll hopefully come with time.

 

[snapc3]

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That is gorgeous, was that straight pipe or bend? Please explain, very Interested

Haha thanks! It is just straight 3" pipe. I don't remember the exact angle I used. What I did was cut a 2x4 piece of wood at that angle then set the saw at the same angle. Clamped that 2x4 to the saw as a backstop, so I could just cut the pipe then rotate it 180 degrees and put it into the backstop, then make another cut. That way each pie slice came out exactly the same.

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Also Summit has 120* 3" mild steel bends for a decent price- http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-670179/overview/

 

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My auto darkening welding helmet kept switch from shaded to normal while welding... im not sure what is going on with it, i just bought it a week ago. It has a solar panel for charging the battery, maybe since it has never seen the sunlight it needs to be charged via solar power? I'm not sure maybe somebody can shed light on the subject.

I tried google, but i just got a shit ton of helmets for sale as a result.

 

[Gamble97]

Hey gamble you ever use the 220$ mr tig tig welder?

Is a 9 style torch pretty much the smallest you can get? My local car fab shop guy's torch's are super tiny. but he can fit that little bastard into any kind of crevasse (sp?) Just makes me want to get one myself.

I called longevity and spoke to daniel about alternative tig torches for the 200sx, he is going to shoot me an email of a known working adapter to run a stardard type torch. So when i get that i can share with some of you, looks like gamble has got a few of us to purchase some of longevity welders, i sure as hell hope your getting some sort of commission

I found this video about why you get dull looking stainless weld, and tips on how to make it nice and colorful!

Getting Perfect Color Out of your Stainless Steel TIG Welds | TIG Time - YouTube

I believe i am just going to go ahead and order the jumbo gas lense. I've personally heard excellent things from it, and that video shows how much of an aesthetic difference it can make! , there is still the issue of skill, but that'll hopefully come with time.

I would like to know more about this torch and adapter?
Also the link I posted was for a 17 series, look on eBay for Pyrex tig and one for a 9 and 20 torch should show up.
The helmet- what is it? Low amperage DC is the hardest to sense. My $200 miller will flash me on low amperage stainless on a rare occasion. Make sure the lens is clean and have the lens has a good view at the arc.