Sherman Tig (Jasic in disguise?)

[Hood]

This type would probably do and save having to crimp the hose in place.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113557453134

 

[Ruffian]

Doubt that would work as when you call they ask for an AA number which is printed on top or as soon as you mention sherman they will tell you no quite simply as he told me that the other week after an argument.

I would be fine though

 

[Hood]

I would be fine though

Probably not as the engineer is likely reading the posts here

 

[reedx]

Doubt that would work as when you call they ask for an AA number which is printed on top or as soon as you mention sherman they will tell you no quite simply as he told me that the other week after an argument.

My comment was tongue in cheek, but the smiley didn't appear for some reason?

Colin

 

[DavidL]

Hood - it's good to see some pro work, thanks very much. As mentioned earlier, I'd previously got about 40 mins' TIG experience (which is now up to about 2.5h after a spell today), and so right now, my output (on steel) looks like these workings of an epileptic metal slug (at least I'm enjoying myself!): (sorry for poor focus, though that helps...)


- it's good to know that the machine is capable of so much more

 

[Hood]

They look ok for someone starting out

Get a flexi head on the torch and it will make things easier.

 

[JonnyM]

They look ok for someone starting out

Get a flexi head on the torch and it will make things easier.

The one thing I don’t like about this so far is the torch, it just seems unnecessarily bulky... maybe time for an upgrade...

 

[DavidL]

Thanks both, much appreciated. I'm hoping I'll get there. After I got a few reasonably consistent(ish!!) beads, I was quite chuffed when I got the 2mm top sheet welded to the 3mm under it. I feel I've made a lot more progress, quicker, than I ever did on MIG. As I said earlier in the thread; it seems a lot more user-friendly.
This said, I started to feel like it was becoming a little more consistent then I'd dip the tungsten or feed the filler directly into the arc, or something similarly stupid and have a setback and back in the shed to grind it again. Also had about 30 mins where neither of my helmets would stay dark, which was a bit annoying. Nearly jacked it all in then

On the torch, I have actually splashed out on a different WP9 torch with a flex head. This was the one I'd got the adapter, etc, for (supplies links earlier in thread). I much prefer the button too - definite click on and off. I know it's a silly thing but the bundled torch switch felt like there wasn't a lot between pressed and released. Twice I stopped welding when I thought I was still pressing the button. Here it is before I started today (appreciate I've probably got too big on cup on it!):


I've also put a cheater lens in one helmet this time. I don't wear glasses, but perhaps I should as it's made it a lot easier.

Also tried a pyrex cup today, as it was a cheap one from China when buying consumables for the new torch. Seems a great idea, but couldn't get both O-rings on and the cup, so just ran with 1 - and seemed to have quite a bit of contamination even with gas turned up quite high. Went back to a pink cup instead and much better. I guess being in the right position kindof negates a glass cup anyway. Oh, speaking of gas, I also got a peashooter flow meter since my previous 40 min session. I'm now using a lot less gas than guesswork. I think on my last go I had some of an argon-based plasma cutter

Anyway, appreciate I'm derailing the thread slightly so I'll post in the beginners' section with some questions later on

 

[Hood]

The one thing I don’t like about this so far is the torch, it just seems unnecessarily bulky... maybe time for an upgrade...

I used a WP26 torch for years and never knew any different so it was fine. I did always have a flexi head though and that makes a huge difference.
The torch that comes with the Sherman is not the best but by no means the worst I have used. Flexi head would improve it no end but the over sensitive and over long button is also a downside to it, maybe not so bad if working in 2T but for 4T I found it awkward.

A WP9 would make life a lot easier for you but is only good for 100Amps or so, if you wanted a small torch for up to the 200amps output then it is WP20 which is a water cooled torch so you would need a cooler.

 

[Hood]

Thanks both, much appreciated. I'm hoping I'll get there. After I got a few reasonably consistent(ish!!) beads, I was quite chuffed when I got the 2mm top sheet welded to the 3mm under it. I feel I've made a lot more progress, quicker, than I ever did on MIG. As I said earlier in the thread; it seems a lot more user-friendly.
This said, I started to feel like it was becoming a little more consistent then I'd dip the tungsten or feed the filler directly into the arc, or something similarly stupid and have a setback and back in the shed to grind it again. Also had about 30 mins where neither of my helmets would stay dark, which was a bit annoying. Nearly jacked it all in then

On the torch, I have actually splashed out on a different WP9 torch with a flex head. This was the one I'd got the adapter, etc, for (supplies links earlier in thread). I much prefer the button too - definite click on and off. I know it's a silly thing but the bundled torch switch felt like there wasn't a lot between pressed and released. Twice I stopped welding when I thought I was still pressing the button. Here it is before I started today (appreciate I've probably got too big on cup on it!):
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I've also put a cheater lens in one helmet this time. I don't wear glasses, but perhaps I should as it's made it a lot easier.

Also tried a pyrex cup today, as it was a cheap one from China when buying consumables for the new torch. Seems a great idea, but couldn't get both O-rings on and the cup, so just ran with 1 - and seemed to have quite a bit of contamination even with gas turned up quite high. Went back to a pink cup instead and much better. I guess being in the right position kindof negates a glass cup anyway. Oh, speaking of gas, I also got a peashooter flow meter since my previous 40 min session. I'm now using a lot less gas than guesswork. I think on my last go I had some of an argon-based plasma cutter

Anyway, appreciate I'm derailing the thread slightly so I'll post in the beginners' section with some questions later on

I use a number 7 for most things, just seems to be a good all round size. With the WP18 torch (same size as a WP26) I am well over the 200 Amps so use a bigger ceramic with that, an 8 or even a 10.

 

[Munkul]

https://www.hoses.co.uk/pneumatic-q.../series-21ka?sesid=033d6jrhstjfrid0ud8qfah1r3

Since using a 26 torch, I would never ever go back to a 17... IME 17's heat up way too quickly and are almost the same size. And a high amperage 20 size (CK 320, Lorch 3000, etc) are good for over 300 amps.

It's 320 watercooled or 26 aircooled, for me. Can't see why you'd want any other size.

 

[Ruffian]

Soon to be delivered.

 

[mechman]

If you see the stuff I weld you would never get a wp26 near it as wp9 sometimes is too big

Pics please.

 

[Ruffian]

Damn blue colour is a touch bright. Going to get my spare reg hooked up to it and hopefully do a back to back later on.

And find my plug adapter wherever I put it.

 

[Hood]

Damn blue colour is a touch bright. Going to get my spare reg hooked up to it and hopefully do a back to back later on.

And find my plug adapter wherever I put it.

Aye colour is horrible

 

[Ruffian]

So powered up. Tried on some thin stainless and some alloy I have been using.

So set the settings to the same as the jasic. (Besides the tungsten as only had 1.6mm in grey). Used the jasic regulator as easier to just plug in on the rear rectus connector.
I'm happy with it so far.

Will possibly get wrapped to cover the horrible colour and the torch will probably get changed and then put a rectus in the front that way can swap between machines easily.

 

[Ruffian]

Oh yea the power leads etc are all the same markings.

 

[chrisg3103]

Can always paint it parweld purple and make it a real mongrel

 

[Hood]

I'm sending Ruffian one out tomorrow would you like one

If you are meaning me then I will pass but the offer is appreciated
I am unlikely to modify but if I do I have a spare bulkhead fitting that I bought a while back.

 

[Munkul]

If you see the stuff I weld you would never get a wp26 near it as wp9 sometimes is too big

aye... if a 9 is too big, then a 17 and 26 are of equal uselessness then lol
A 17 and a 26 are physically similar, just the 26 is a heavier build. I've seen long 17s and short 26s - comes down to individual manufacturer as to the torch dimensions.