Thanks guys
I will try to replace the batteries before spending on a new one as I have found them for under £3 here (http://www.batteries4youdirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=74).
I really like the helmet and if I get a new one it will be a low cost option so would prefer to...
Esab Eyetech slow response!
I have an Esab Eyetech helmet that used to be brilliant, but now it is not reacting quickly enough.
I have only started to use it again in the last couple of weeks after it has been left in the garage over the cold spell. Could this have damaged it?
The...
I am trying to get work to pay for some (at least) of the repair.
The torch is a WP26 4mtr @ £59.90 + vat (£70)
Tig adaptor 3/8 35 - 50mm @ £18.66 + vat (£21.90)
4 Pin male plug 9770304 @ £28.70 + vat (£33.70)
Cable clamp 9770304 @ £9.92 + vat (£11.65)
Rubber boot 9770391 @ £2.34 + vat...
I have a Kemppi master 2000 (or something like that) tig/MMA welder in three phase. I have been told it is a good machine but requires some repair.
It needs a new Printed Circuit Board and some switches repairing. I have a quote of £244 plus vat for this work to be done.
Although he set...
I have been asked to make a heat exchanger for a friend. It is for a boat so will not be running at any temperature above 100 deg C (max). I have cut and folded the parts and drilled the end panels. This is going on a boat to act as a radiator using sea water to cool the engine coolant. The...
Thanks for the replies. I will take what you have said on board and look if the stainless aspect would be of any use anywhere before I apply it. If it is somewhere where it could be used using mechanical fixings then I may still think about it.
Regarding the “lump of zinc” thing. I have...
I understand what you are saying but could it be done? I want the vehicle to last (for many years) as it will do very little mileage. I can look after the chassis with waxoyl like you say, and it should retain its strength without to much attention. The parts that I am more thinking of are...
The idea would be to replace all the inner wheel arches, sills etc with S/S as and when they need work! I can get the things folded etc through contacts at work. It is on a Range Rover so the idea is not to put back mild steel in the areas that are likely to get covered in mud.
Also it...
Can mild steel be welded to stainless? When it comes to replacing some sills etc that are likely to rust again, would it be possible to use stainless sheet instead?
In mig would be best but if not tig?
If not could you try to explain why so I am not wondering?
Regards
Mick
A friend of mine has a garage and he is looking to purchase a plasma cutter. I thought I was told once that some inverters can be used for both TIG, Arc and plasma cutting by using different torches etc.
Is this the case or have I got a distorted memory?
If there are machines available to...
Can a cast iron manifold be welded? If it can should it be a specific type of welding etc.
I know when I did my sheet metal apprenticeship that some of our welding instructors said you used arc welding with the correct type of rod and that the item to be welded should be pre-heated - but...
Regarding stripping paint:-
Wire brushing takes a while and like you say tends to polish rust. The knotted wire brushes are the best in my opinion, for best results use the wire at 90 degrees to the steel (or whatever you are cleaning).
Fibre disk with backing pad is good but tends to...