Have a shed available to me with single phase supply only would I be better running one of the tec arc 400 amp single phase machine or similar machine or running a 3 phase machine off a generator what's the pros and cons of each, note I'd be looking to run two welders say a day r two fabrication...
I'm pretty much out of my depth when it comes to gensets and understanding there ratings I could get away with running two welders but would rather have the option of the third if needed better having it and not needing it so to speak, thanks for your reply every reply is a lesson learnt
Looking in to getting a shed and sourcing out sub contract work, getting the shed being the hardest part, I've came across a couple of sheds one with 3 phase supply but the yard is running at full capacity of the supply, there has been an application put in for a larger supply but that's 9mths...
Hi all hope everyone is keeping well in these testing times, my question is I've welded up a dog run for a friend 25mm box section and 2inch mesh I used flag hinges for the gate as its what i had to hand and I'm thinking galvanising might give me a bit of bother with this type of hinge as there...
Used to have the esab warrior didn't mind it it was dead on for the mig welding I was doing had a Jackson air fed rig that had a flip up lit for grinding can't mind the model but didn't like it at all wouldn't tale one for free, I still have my first welding hood the cheapy one with a shade 10...
What welding hoods are all you's lads wearing for full time welding was looking at the optrel E684 it's a bit steep but I'd be using it everyday so in the long run it ain't that dear and I don't mind paying for quailty for something I'll be using everyday anyone any experience with this helmet...
Can a stinger be done with mig I thought you could only do vertical up with weld manipulation ie tracing the front edge of the puddle, triangular motion z wave etc etc??
Cheers brad93 I must look into it I've no experience with dual shield flux core wire never used it before just came across it on the web and it caught my interest, do you do much welding with it yourself brad I know the use it a lot in the boat yards