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Old 11-23-2007, 05:39 PM
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Should make it better, but it doesn't look that bad at all.
It's got spatter, and is way too heavy, but not bad.
Turn the wire speed down quite a bit, adjust voltage as needed.
Old 11-24-2007, 05:12 AM
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Thank you, going to get some gas today.
Old 12-04-2007, 03:59 PM
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What A huge diff it made by switching the + and - plug around. I am so happy with my welds now and I am getting the perfect bzzzbzzz that I should be.

Before


Now with the same setting, same pipe




What do you guys think of that? I'll keep trying but I think it's pretty go so far!!!
Old 12-04-2007, 06:27 PM
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Great improvement, Nice dedication!
Old 12-04-2007, 11:39 PM
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looks alot better
Old 12-05-2007, 02:44 AM
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Now those second pics look very nice. Very consistent.
Old 12-05-2007, 10:09 AM
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Cool, thanks for all the help guys!!!
Old 12-05-2007, 11:02 AM
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wow, good work. thats a huge improvement

this is inspiring me to use the HF mig i bought over a year ago and have only burned a hole in things with.
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another quick question. how long does that little tank last ?
the welding supply places around here want $220 for a 125cf tank and $35 for a fill of 75/25
Old 12-06-2007, 05:17 AM
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It sucks, I go thtough it so fast now.
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what size do you guys suggest?.. and how small is that tank CBURKE

by the wway great improvement on those welds
Old 12-06-2007, 11:46 AM
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Not sure what size it is, but it's the smallest one you can get I think.
Old 12-22-2007, 10:28 AM
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Do I need to Zig Zag when I weld a pipe together?
Old 12-22-2007, 10:34 AM
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i jsdt bought a tank, its 60csfm i belive about 2-2 1/2 feet high
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