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Wanna learn how to TIG weld aluminum?

First you need a decent TIG welding machine. Not a great one, just a decent one. Already got one? You might have an old Synrowave 300 or a DialArc, an old Hobart CyberTIG or you might have a brand new Miller Dynasty 200DX.

Know what? It doesn’t really matter. The same principles apply. If you have an old as dirt TIG welding machine, you can still make good aluminum TIG welds. Weld beads that look like a stack of dimes.

First lets look at machine settings:

Set the polarity to A/c (alternating currrent)

- Make sure to set the high frequency to continuous

- Set the amperage to about one and one half amps per one thousandths of inch of thickness (up to about 250 amps then things change quite a bit)

- Set both the contactor and amperage switches to the remote positon

- Set the argon or argon/helium torch shielding gas to around 15 cfh. (if you are using a #7 cup) less if the cup is smaller

- Notice I said argon or argon/helium? Argon is not the only game in town. In fact, if you TIG weld any aluminum over about .063″ thick, adding helium to the mix makes a huge difference.

Now lets talk tungsten electrodes:

- 2% thoriated have received a lot of bad press for the radioactivity issue but they do work

- 2% lanthanated electrodes are a really good all purpose electrode…good for TIG welding aluminum as well as steel

- Use the smallest electrode that will get the job done without quivering at max amperage.

Remote amperage control…you need a foot pedal. Period.

- Once all the settings are ok, and assuming you are welding on 1/8″ thick aluminum, grab a piece of 4043 filler rod in 3/32 diameter (rarely will you use a rod as thick or thicker than the metal you are welding)

- Extend the electrode tip about 1/4″ past the tip of the TIG welding torch cup and pre purge the gas by tapping the foot pedal.

- Hold the torch like a big first grade pencil. Touch the tip of the tungsten to the metal and then pull it back about 1/8 inch. Flip your helmet down and press the pedal to initiate the arc.

- Don’t melt the aluminum right away though, watch the black stuff cook away from the arcs cleaning action before you melt the metal. Then press the pedal far enough to create a puddle that is about 3-4 times the thickness of the metal you are welding.

Now comes the part on how to achieve the “stack of dimes” look. You get that by adding the same amount of rod and by moving the torch the same distance each time you add rod. Add rod, Step ahead 1/8 inch,Add rod, Step ahead 1/8 inch,Add rod, Step ahead 1/8 inch, lather rinse repeat. If you do this consistently, you will get evenly spaced ripples that look like a stack of dimes.

Of course it looks different from underneath the welding helmet and it is harder than it sounds, but this is really how you do it. All that is left is the doing. It takes practice and lots of quality seat time.

Logistics and transportation are areas where efficiency makes for a successful bottom line; many industries have been lured from North America by lower overhead, less regulation, and more freedom to dump waste. The last thing industry here in the First World needs is an expensive disaster that interrupts the supply line to industries like metal stamping of parts for larger industries. Deadlines for delivery, the cost of shipping – vital factors like these can become unmanageable during a sustained interruption of the logistical chain.

Take for example the raw materials and machinery needed to operate a custom metal stamping factory that makes parts that require custom parts made with difficult forms or deep drawing to fill the order that makes another company tick. The stamping factory will need special tools and stamping machinery. The best equipment would be most likely imported from Germany where the highest quality machinery is produced. The German equipment comes in across the ocean into a city like Detroit or Chicago, where it may change over to finish the journey by rail. Then the rolls of steel or aluminum have to come in from another continent perhaps. All of this cargo is typical to shipping on the Great Lakes. An accident or sabotage along one of the canals or locks could paralyze many industries, and in fact both accidents and sabotage have occurred along the Welland Canal.

It was a clear and pleasant evening several miles from where I grew up in Welland, in a small town called Allenburg along the canal heading north to St. Catherines. Allenburg is basically a coffee shop, a stoplight, an antique store – oh yes…and one lift bridge. Canal bridges are pretty easy to drive – one stick makes them go up, the other stick makes them go down. You see the lake boat coming, raise the bridge; after the boat passes, lower it and raise the gates for the long line of cars to continue on their way. It seems simple enough but when the lake freighter Windoc, carrying million dollars worth of grain was passing through the bridge began to come down before the ship had cleared. The funnel crashed into the span and was sheared off, destroying the freighter and the bridge. The Seaway had to close for several days, causing a chain-reaction as boats had to set anchor. The bridge had to remain in the up position for the rest of the shipping season, to the consternation of drivers who had to take a detour for nearly a year. N.M. Paterson and Sons, the owners of the Windoc had to sue the Seaway operators for .8 million to recover their losses but the day-to-day losses cost time and money to thousands of other businesses due to interruption in production.

Security along the Welland canal in Ontario is practically non-existent; the last sabotage plot was in 1916 when German diplomat Franz von Papen threatened to blow up the canal, but he had already been expelled from the U.S. for espionage. A dynamite charge was planted on the hinges of one of the locks in 1900 doing minor damage. When it comes to sabotage the official story of the 2000 – 2008 White House regarding terrorists states that terrorists are everywhere waging war on North American soil yet there’s an easy target on the Canadian side of the border that would cause havoc if taken out by explosives. Without bridges and lift locks St. Lawrence Seaway would close for a long period and disrupt the economy. Interrupting logistics is a basic tenet of military strategy. The answer is that the corporatists and extremely wealthy elite are in control of events and they will only destroy things when it’s in their interests, such as the military implosion demolition of the obsolete, largely non rentable, asbestos-ridden towers of the World Trade Center. Anyone who works with steel will tell you that fires can’t cause skyscrapers to collapse and explode into a fine dust. The implosion that removed Building 7 was recorded from many angles. All three buildings went down at the speed of gravity, the hallmark of controlled demolition. They who own the cargo protect the route on which it travels.

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If you are looking for a new welder, the Hobart Handler 140 is a great choice. This USA made Hobart wire feed welder is a favorite with beginners, occasional users and hobbyists alike. Even pro welders value the handler, especially for auto-body work, where it excels.

Read on for more information and how to find the best value deal.

Great For Beginners, Hobbyists or Professionals

The Hobart 140 is perfect for beginners who want a capable, yet forgiving welder. If you’ve never welded before you’ll find it easy to set up and you’ll be making good welds with a little practice. For the more experienced the Hobart is the most powerful 115v welder in it’s class.

First time users are surprised how much they can do with the Hobart 140 Mig welder. The Hobart 500500 can handle just about any welding jobs around the home or garage.You can make welds right out of the box with the supplied flux core wire. For cleaner welds move on to gas shielded operation. Happily the Handler 140 ships with it’s own dedicated regulator and solenoid so it’s a fully fledged gas ready MIG welder.

Professional users love the Hobart 140 for it’s portability and sheer usability. Basically it does what a good welder should – it gives smooth easy to set welds. A wide power output range (25-140 Amps) and ability to use a variety of solid mild steel, stainless and aluminum wires means excellent flexibility. It’s great for thinner material too where it makes tidy welds. More powerful or less capable welders tend to burn through thin metal.

What Can The Hobart 140 Weld?

The 140 is useful for all sorts of automotive, home and garden jobs. You can do things like auto-body repairs, exhaust repairs, make custom brackets e.g. for fog lights. It’s great for repairs to tools, mowers and hardware, general around the house jobs, fence repairs etc. It’s also good for small to medium metalwork projects and even for sculptors who work in metal.

Where to Get the Best Value?

You could search the internet yourself, visiting the trusted big brand name stores one by one to find the best price. Alternatively a search engine may yield some results. Of course this takes valuable time and shipping policies and charges vary.

Click here to be taken to a site for immediate access to the Hobart Handler 140 sale price. In fact it’s the cheapest price you can get online from a trusted retailer and includes free fast shipping. You can also visit the Hobart 140 blog for a review and a chance to see it in action.

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Many people go to the store for a welding machine and they know exactly what to buy. When you are going to buy a plasma cutter there are more issues to take into consideration because of the way it is made.

When you are looking for a plasma cutter the first thing to consider is what you will be cutting most of the time. Plasma cutters are generally rated by how thick the material is that you will be cutting so it is important to make sure that you do not have a machine that will undercut the metal you are working with most of the time.

As you look at plasma cutters study each make and model to see what they do and how they do it. You will choose one that will fit your needs for what you want to do. One way to do research on this is to go to online forums that discuss this topic. People will talk about what they bought, what it does, why it works for them and more.

What Brand To Buy

This is not something that can be answered for you because you will have to decide based on what you need. There are four major brands: Miller, Hobart, Firepower and Hypertherm. Each of these is a good brand but they all have different prices for lots of different plasma cutters. You will need to shop around and comparison shop before you buy.

The Power of the Output

Each plasma cutter will have a certain amount of power it puts out depending on the thickness and the type of material that you are going to cut. The thickness will also tell you the right sized nozzle opening that you will need and it will determine the type of gas, the amount and the air that you will need to use it.

The way to figure this out is to think about the type of metal you will be working with most often and then check the cutting capacity that the machine has that you want to buy. Also, check the cutting speed because some plasma cutters are faster than others which cuts down on the time it takes you to produce your work.

Finally check the amperage that you will need. Someplasma cutters are able to use multiple currents and this may be important to your needs.

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While some people still stick to using standard welding helmets, auto darkening welding helmets are now gaining more popularity in the market. Helmets with auto dark lens could decrease the penetration of light whenever it is energized so that the lens appears dark in the center but light towards the outer areas. It also gives lighter, clearer views in angles that are not perpendicular to the surface of the filter. It’s really easier and more comfortable to work with helmets that have auto dark lens. They normally come with filters too that protect the eyes from ultraviolet or infrared rays.

Since this type of welding helmets darken and lighten up automatically, those who use it do not need to take it off as they work. There is no need to adjust the shade since it’s quite automatic. It generally costs more than the standard helmets though. The price of auto darkening welding helmets normally range from a hundred dollars to five hundred dollars, with more expensive ones offering more features or being made of more pricey, durable and flexible materials.

Among the popular brands that offer helmets with auto darkening features are Jackson, Miller, Hobart and Northern Tool. For instance, Jackson Safety Hellraiser welding helmet with Nexgen Filter is getting quite popular with its good features and exquisite design as it costs less than 0. Meanwhile, Miller actually sells auto-darkening lens with a fixed 2×4 shade which you can get for less than a hundred dollars. For high heat welding activities, Miller’s Titanium Elite series is also gaining popularity among hobbyists and professional welders alike.

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If you’re in the need of welding equipment but on a tight budget, you will be pleased to know that oftentimes you can get the right tools to get the job done at a fraction of the cost. Many welders who want to start their own welding shop or business are the ones usually interested in buying pre-owned welding equipment.

Purchasing used welding tools is one way to practically stock your arsenal with equipment from the best manufacturers in the industry. Quality new tools are always expensive, so opting for used tools is your perfect bet for inexpensive quality if you know where to look.

There are many factors that need to be considered in purchasing previously-owned welding equipment and other tools. Here are some tips to help you get the best deals in second-hand welding machine:

Before anything else, you need to decide on the brand of the equipment you want to use. It’s always better to choose the reputable manufacturers such as Miller, Lincoln and Hobart. A dynamic, multi-purpose machine would be a fantastic choice because it is capable of doing TIG, MIG, stick welding and other processes.

Cruise the second-hand equipment shops. Many stores have a section for welding equipment and other tools. Chances are, you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for at a very cheap price.

Skim the classified ads. While used welding tools might not be listed, you can still look for moving sales around your area. Call ahead if there’s a phone number provided in the advertisement and see what the seller has. Take note that nearly 500,000 employees in the USA work in factories that do welding jobs. This means that it’s not impossible to find used welding equipment around for sale.

Shop online! If you want to look for more options, visit the online auction shops like Ebay or classified ads sites such as Craigslist, where you will find tons of bargain listings. If you decide on buying the second-hand welding equipment listed in the internet, you should insist on seeing the actual photos of the equipment and inspect them beforehand.

Please remember that second hand welding equipment varies greatly in price. Some tools are much more expensive than the others. But whatever the price of a piece of welding equipment you choose, it is always essential to make sure you get the best value for your hard-earned money!

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The Hobart Handler 210 is the portable (weighing only 76.5 lb or 34.8 kg, so you can take it easily from jobsite to jobsite) MIG welder that has maximum of 210 amps of welding power for handling 3/8 inch thick mild steel and enough control for 24 Gauge material. It is designed to handle a variety of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The ease of connecting an optional direct plug-in spool gun expands the capability of the Handler 210 for aluminum welding.

It has enhanced magnetics and infinite wire feed speed control offers easier fine control of the output parameters for improved arc performance with less spatter, resulting in a better bead appearance and less cleanup.

If you have to do aluminum works, you have probably heard that TIG is the right choice for that. Not this time – Handler 210 welds aluminum as well as steel. You do get a bit of black but that easily wipes off as the magnesium in the aluminum oxidizes.

Ergonomics & Safety. Built-in contactor for easy use is also an excellent safety feature which makes wire electrically “cold” when not welding. You will have easy access to polarity changeover includes storage holes for spare tips. Dual groove drive rolls make it easy to switch between .023/.025-Inch (0.6 mm) and .030 to .035-Inch (0.8 – 0.9 mm) wire. And self-resetting thermal overload and motor protection prevents overheating.

Comparison. The Hobart 210 and similar Millermatic equivalents (Millermatic 180, 210, 211)  have pretty much the same output, duty cycle and they use the same drive mechanisms. The feel and weld quality should be virtually identical. So what are the differences?
The Millermatic is a dual voltage machine that can operate on 230 or 115 volts. That means it would be easy to take it to a buddy’s house and weld lighter materials by plugging into a standard 115 volt circuit (20 amp service). However in order to take it with you, it should to be light. Millermatic does not fall into that category and also costs up to two times as much.
Millermatic offers adjustable voltage up to 7 positions, which might seem as a big plus, however experts sometimes consider infinitely adjustable voltage control not to be an advantage over the tapped voltage units. Tapped voltage units are easier to setup and get the arc dialed in.

The Millermatic will be of a slightly better build quality since Miller now owns Hobart and sells the Hobart as a lower cost alternative to the Millermatic line. They don’t usually skimp where it really counts though. Things like the drive mechanism will most likely be identical.

Hobart also offers more current for welding aluminum, so if you are uncertain so far but are planning to work mostly with aluminum go for Handler 210. Spool gun coming with Hobart is the Miller Spoolmate 3035 equivalent.

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The reviews based on Hobart are very positive and inform us that the company makes a real good variety of MIG welders and the products offered by the company are par excellence. With a motto of “The ability to change your world”, the company maintains a firm reputation among all the companies manufacturing MIG welders. The company has a huge fan following with a number of guys who recommend using the MIG welders manufactured by them. If we analyze the Hobart Welders reviews that are stated by the critics all around, we would come to know that machines offered at Hobart Welder are very up to the mark and match all the quality standards.

Reviews show that Handler 125 MIG operates at nearly 115 volt current it is recommended to use this product if you need versatility. It requires a MIG Exchange Kit for its proper functioning and gives endless results. It is a complete Hobart Workhouse as it has settings for four outputs with a property to track down the speed of the wire. The Hobart Welder reviews on Hobart MIG Welder 140 imply that it operates at 115 volts and can handle products like solid or mild stainless steel, aluminium wires and even flux cored. It is very efficient as it has easy and quick adjustments for a variety of materials. Similarly reviews on Hobart Handler 180 are also very positive and give an account of the efficiency of the welder.

The Hobart Welder reviews have evaluated the pros and cons of the products and imply that the products are well efficient to handle versatile materials, are portable and hence can be carried anywhere. The quality of the materials used in these welders make them durable and reliable at the same time. These welders are armed with every facility and themselves act as tanks when required. However, the negative aspect of the welders is that many of them are not recommended to be used with aluminium. It can be really tricky if you try to weld aluminium with these machines. In the end, we can conclude that these machines are really the best in the large pool of Welding machine market. They are proficient and work very well.

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A gasless MIG welder is a welder that is used for light gauge welding applications, typically at home. If you are considering purchasing a gasless MIG welder, let’s talk about exactly what you can use this product for and the options that are available for you to purchase.

These welders come in a range of sizes that vary in input voltage from 110 volts to 240 volts.  The fewer volts the gasless MIG welder has, the less power it has for MIG welding.  The duty cycle, which controls how long the MIG welder will run, also varies.  You will want to purchase a machine with a higher duty cycle value in order to get the most bang for your buck.

Also, make sure that the machine that you purchase has high quality parts, as some of the cheaper machines tend to use low quality parts. These cheaper machines do not save money in the long run, as they can go bad quickly.

A gasless MIG welder is perfect for outdoor work, since it is not easily affected by wind, which can disrupt the shielding gas flow on gas MIG welders.  This product would be ideal for farmers and ranchers as they work well on rusty and dirty surfaces such as a fence or trailer.  Some of the top brands of gasless MIG welders include Hobart, Lincoln, and Miller.

When using a gasless MIG welder, you will need gasless flux cored MIG wire. Look for a label on the box that says E71T-GS and you will know that you have the correct wire.  Some of these products come with the wire already included, but depending on how often you use your welder you may want to go ahead and buy extra wire.  The beauty of this type of wire is that you can weld without using the shielding gas, which will save you a lot of money.

When considering which model to buy for home projects, you should get one that will operate with a standard 115-volt home outlet.  Also, do some searching online to compare prices as you can find many different brands of gasless MIG welders available for a reasonable price.  If you want to buy online, make sure you consider the shipping costs. Also, think about what types of materials you will need to do the welding on, as these gasless welders typically work best on thin steel and aluminum.

When using a gasless MIG welder, make sure you keep safety in mind.  Never begin a welding project without first ensuring that you have taken all the proper safety precautions.  Make sure to have welding gloves, welding overalls, and a welding mask to for protection.  You will want to make sure not to put yourself in danger by exposing yourself to the bright lights of the torch, or even worse, burning yourself by not wearing gloves.

Learn more before purchasing a gasless MIG welder.

Experienced welding operators who want to start their own welding workshop are the ones mostly interested in buying secondhand welding equipments. Buying the right secondhand welding equipment is critically important as this is a business decision and entire future growth of the proposed workshop abjectly depends on this secondhand equipment performing well.

There are many different types of welding, but some are much more common than others. Besides, there are several factors that should influence your buying decision when you are in the market for used welding equipment.

You will have to decide on the brand of the equipment – Miller, Lincoln, Esab or Hobart from amongst the many. Should you opt for a multi process machine capable of TIG, MIG, Flux Core, and stick welding or buy different machines for each of the process. Would you want oxy-fuel cutting outfit or plasma cutter and more importantly, whether you need air compressor or electric grinders.

Many professionals opine that multi process machines are unwieldy and cumbersome and you should opt for it only if you have that type of regular work to warrant its purchase.
For your main TIG welding machine and MIG welding, you may visit e-Bay or Craigslist where you will find several bargain offers. If you have restricted floor space, you can opt for a foldable welding table that can be hung on the wall saving you a lot of moving space.

As regards electric grinders you can easily obtain one or two straight grinders as also 4 1/2 inch angle grinders along with a variety of consumables. If you have a regular workshop away from your home, then go for an oxyfuel cutting, welding, and heating kit. You will never regret this purchase.

It is strongly recommended that you have two argon cylinders – preferably owner cylinders and not leased ones.  Keeping a spare owner cylinder will provide you the required time-gap in getting your main cylinder refilled.

Please know that nearly 500,000 employees in the United States work in factories that do welding work. This means there is a lot of used welding equipments around for sale. Because of the wide choice for used welding equipment – people who are hunting for the equipment should do plenty of research before finally buying.

A useful tip for getting good deals on used welding equipments is to search the local Craiglist listings where you will come across some fabulous offers. However, if buying the welding equipments online, you must insist on seeing true pictures of the welding equipment – particularly if you are planning to buy an expensive item like a Miller Syncrowave 250 or 300.  If a seller refuses to provide a real photo, then negotiate no further and call off the deal.

There are several online auction sites where you can find some really good welding equipment. Of course, the most resourceful auction site is eBay. Then there is UBid that may not be as popular as eBay but it can throw some surprise offers. More importantly, when you buy used welding equipment on the Internet, check what kind of certifications and approvals the company that sells them has.