Miller Welding Discussion Forums http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/ en Mon, 20 May 2013 21:07:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/images/misc/rss.png Miller Welding Discussion Forums http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/ Trouble with High Frequency http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31444-Trouble-with-High-Frequency&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:07:34 GMT Hi guys, I am new to this forum and I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction to get rid of a gremlin I have in our welding shop. I am a maintenance technician/electrician at a welding school and I have suddenly had several welders go down, one on Saturday and three today not... Hi guys,
I am new to this forum and I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction to get rid of a gremlin I have in our welding shop.
I am a maintenance technician/electrician at a welding school and I have suddenly had several welders go down, one on Saturday and three today not including a Lincoln welder that also went down Saturday.
My problem is that the High Freq. mode has gone out and will not strike an arc. I had another Miller become erratic on Friday but I adjusted the spark gaps and I think that took care of that one.
I really could use a suggestion or two to figure this one out. These are all Synchrowave 250 DX.
Thanks in advance for any help.
TwsSparky.:confused: ]]> Welding Discussions TwsSparky http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31444-Trouble-with-High-Frequency Passport (original w/ blue case) side pouch http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31443-Passport-(original-w-blue-case)-side-pouch&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 17:18:41 GMT Hey guys.

I got a nice deal on a used passport (the original one with the blue case). It's in great shape but the side pouch has a big tear in it. All my consumables fall out. I'd like to purchase a new side pouch. Does anyone know the part number for this?

Thanks

Alex ]]> Welding Discussions hyd http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31443-Passport-(original-w-blue-case)-side-pouch Need part time or on call work http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31442-Need-part-time-or-on-call-work&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 17:03:39 GMT Hi all, First off, sorry to post this request here, but there was no provision for work related post and I'm in a pinch so here goes......

I am in Chicago temporarily helping a dear friend fight his cancer. My wife and I arrived about two weeks ago just to visit but when we saw the condition he was in and the stress on his wife to care for him, I decided to close up shop in Phoenix. We have friends and family watching our place, getting our mail, feeding and walking our dogs, etc. I figure to be in town anywhere from two to four months. Maybe longer, we'll see how my friend progresses. Right now it is touch and go and he literally has one foot in the grave. We are working hard to get him treatments that are outside the normal box of radiation and chemo. He has pancreatic cancer and gave him less than a year. He has hung on over three years with a lot of alternative treatments (acupuncture, herbs, etc.)

To the point........

I am looking for welding work on a strictly part time or on call basis. MY presence is needed or I would go full time. Anyone have any leads or ideas?

I have been at this trade for almost 40 years and have done and seen a lot in terms of equipment, processes, etc. Although there is a lot I haven't done. My background is in the maintenance welding and heavy fabrication end of the spectrum (steel mill, ship yard stuff) but I have slid over into doing fine tig welding on stainless and aluminum.

What do you think?

Thanks for any help or leads,

Tony ]]> Welding Discussions therrera http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31442-Need-part-time-or-on-call-work Miller bobcat 225D Service Manual? http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31441-Miller-bobcat-225D-Service-Manual&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 14:10:30 GMT Hey guys, Any help with pictures would be greatly appreciated. I have an old 1997 model 225D with the ruggerini Engine on it. Yes its loud, when it runs. This little machine ran great a few years back and then all the sudden lost power. I figured fuel and replaced the lift pump them both... Hey guys,

Any help with pictures would be greatly appreciated.

I have an old 1997 model 225D with the ruggerini Engine on it. Yes its loud, when it runs. This little machine ran great a few years back and then all the sudden lost power. I figured fuel and replaced the lift pump them both injector pumps. it has ran, but idles real rough and smokes. I am at a place now where I would like to get it running again. I drained the fuel and replaced with new. the old stuff was yellowish and slimy. tried to fire it off nothing I primed the manual pump loosened the injector lines got diesel, ect. sprayed WD40 in the intake while cranking, did not attempt to start. it does puff fuel/air mixture out of the tail pipe then I noticed it coming from under the head!?!?! Has it been a blown head gasket this whole time?

next dilemma,

I found another engine that runs. it came off of a unit that had 987 hours on it. should I try to swap it? the hardest part seems to be separating the stator from the motor. it has a tapered shaft and possible a broken bolt inside. does anyone have a repair manual for this? can you scan the pages I need to separate the motor from the stator?

is it easier to change the head gasket. i still don't know if that's it or not.

thanks for your time ]]> Welding Discussions ctennery01 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31441-Miller-bobcat-225D-Service-Manual rhinox inc. http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31440-rhinox-inc&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 13:33:43 GMT New welding company in the GTA(canada) just open in may!!! We are T.I.G specialists ,fab,repairs,on any ferrous/non-ferrous and exotics metals!Of course we use MILLER products ,and, proud of it! Rhinox Your ultimate welding partner New welding company in the GTA(canada) just open in may!!!
We are T.I.G specialists ,fab,repairs,on any ferrous/non-ferrous and exotics metals!Of course we use MILLER products ,and, proud of it!

Rhinox
Your ultimate welding partner ]]> Welding Discussions Rhinox http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31440-rhinox-inc Ice40T tips http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31438-Ice40T-tips&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 02:31:03 GMT I have a 625 xtreme with an ICE 40T tips. are the ICE 60-80 tips compatible with my torch? I have a 625 xtreme with an ICE 40T tips. are the ICE 60-80 tips compatible with my torch? ]]> Welding Discussions regal2800 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31438-Ice40T-tips white face millermatic 35 wont arc!! http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31437-white-face-millermatic-35-wont-arc!!&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 01:20:08 GMT I bought this machine a few months ago and just got it powered up went an got gas and thought I was ready to play..... i was wrong. It has spoolmatic one conversion kit setup for aluminium and worked great when i bought it. I took the cover of and the relay clicks but does not pull the contactor... I bought this machine a few months ago and just got it powered up went an got gas and thought I was ready to play..... i was wrong. It has spoolmatic one conversion kit setup for aluminium and worked great when i bought it. I took the cover of and the relay clicks but does not pull the contactor together when i push the contactor together the spool gun arcs. the spool gun feeds wire and gas just no arc any information would be much apreciated.

sincerely the newb.. ]]> Welding Discussions sheet metal sean http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31437-white-face-millermatic-35-wont-arc!! 150 tons of fun http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31436-150-tons-of-fun&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 00:39:11 GMT So some of you may remember me asking around for 75 ton hydraulic cylinders for a press brake I planned on building. Found a couple cylinders about 3 months ago,so knowing what size and psi they were I had a pump ordered and built a 4 foot press brake. Pictures are from a month ago and it still... So some of you may remember me asking around for 75 ton hydraulic cylinders for a press brake I planned on building. Found a couple cylinders about 3 months ago,so knowing what size and psi they were I had a pump ordered and built a 4 foot press brake. Pictures are from a month ago and it still sits now as it looks. I have not had time to do much else to it. It is functional but I still need to add adjustable stops, back gauge and a hold down for the bottom die.
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]]> Welding Discussions fabricator http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31436-150-tons-of-fun popping? http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31435-popping&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:46 GMT I'm running a ranger 305g with 1700 hours on it. When welding it is popping and spitting more than normal. Tried different heat and compared head to head with other welders using the same kinds of rods and we can't seem to get it to stop. Does anyone have any ideas as to what causes big popping and spitting? When i say that I mean more than normal of course. ]]> Welding Discussions Brendan85 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31435-popping 14 pin receptacle 250 Syncro http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31434-14-pin-receptacle-250-Syncro&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 18:01:57 GMT Serial # KC320772 Connection K is supposed to be ground. It is on the other machines (KG234929 etc). My concern is that K has no metal pin receptacle- therefore no ground. Diagram (o353h_mil KC 320772 page 31) shows: Pins A,B.C and E grounded. Serial # KC320772

Connection K is supposed to be ground. It is on the other machines (KG234929 etc).

My concern is that K has no metal pin receptacle- therefore no ground.

Diagram (o353h_mil KC 320772 page 31) shows:

Pins A,B.C and E grounded.

Pin D goes somewhere- is it grounded?

Pin K is not connected.

My 14 pin remote will be returned this week.

Do I ignore the missing K on this machine, plug it & go?

Thanks, the archives have been very helpful but find anything, anywhere for this issue.

Mike ]]> Welding Discussions mjak http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31434-14-pin-receptacle-250-Syncro 250 Syncro Relay arcing (KG234929) http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31433-250-Syncro-Relay-arcing-(KG234929)&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 17:35:46 GMT Called Miller-

I said main switch was weak- no power unless pushed firmly 'up'.

When powered, 1 side buzzed.

He agreed switch was probably the cause, needed to be replaced anyhow.

New switch is 85 amp/old 65 amp.

Relay is on panel board, fig 7-5. 1st of 4, inside.

Waiting for switch and relay.

Mike ]]> Welding Discussions mjak http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31433-250-Syncro-Relay-arcing-(KG234929) Design your own casters it says http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31432-Design-your-own-casters-it-says&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 21:55:36 GMT Need casters for that special project, design your own it says. http://www.casterconcepts.com/ Need casters for that special project, design your own it says.

http://www.casterconcepts.com/ ]]> Welding Discussions tackit http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31432-Design-your-own-casters-it-says mustang core support http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31431-mustang-core-support&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 16:49:15 GMT Hi, I just got a new mm180autoset and have no welding exp. I'm going to weld a new radiator core support on a 04 mustang. New support has whats called an ecoating on it. Is that a weld through coating? I bought some weldthrough primer for the frame members where they contact the support, but don't know what I should do with the ecoating on the new support, any advise would be appreciated, thank you ]]> Welding Discussions joebeadg http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31431-mustang-core-support Millermatic 350P Gas Issue http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31430-Millermatic-350P-Gas-Issue&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 14:39:22 GMT Got a 350P with a Python push/pull gun and it seems to have a gas delivery issue. I have to have the flowmeter cranked to max in order to get proper shielding. At 25cfh of argon, it very rarely produces a nice weld. I have tried a different flowmeter and the problem persists. Is this a common... Got a 350P with a Python push/pull gun and it seems to have a gas delivery issue. I have to have the flowmeter cranked to max in order to get proper shielding. At 25cfh of argon, it very rarely produces a nice weld. I have tried a different flowmeter and the problem persists. Is this a common problem? ]]> Welding Discussions atc250r http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31430-Millermatic-350P-Gas-Issue 2050 torch. http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31429-2050-torch&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 12:51:27 GMT I must have a 55 ?? I dont know anything about plasmas but doubt the welding supply has all the parts ojn hand.m This was less than ideal, so was the one from my old linc. On this the protector and some kind of washer fell off, will have to get a pic today but what are options to improve/change... I must have a 55 ?? I dont know anything about plasmas but doubt the welding supply has all the parts ojn hand.m This was less than ideal, so was the one from my old linc. On this the protector and some kind of washer fell off, will have to get a pic today but what are options to improve/change it? Different head, same lead etc? ]]> Welding Discussions Sberry http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31429-2050-torch Custom stainless fireplace http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31426-Custom-stainless-fireplace&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 02:33:48 GMT well a few weeks ago i asked yall some questions about building a fireplace, come to find out this was a remodel and the fireplace insert was already there but it was in terrible shape. here are some pics of the job completed, replated/extended plated on walls, put in a new bottom pan, reworked the... well a few weeks ago i asked yall some questions about building a fireplace, come to find out this was a remodel and the fireplace insert was already there but it was in terrible shape. here are some pics of the job completed, replated/extended plated on walls, put in a new bottom pan, reworked the damper, build new clean out hatch, built new log gate & built stainless mantle





]]> Welding Projects Waymack http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31426-Custom-stainless-fireplace best grinding wheel for aluminum? http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31425-best-grinding-wheel-for-aluminum&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 01:00:07 GMT weld9.jpg

Hey there. I have made some welds on 3/16" aluminum. the welds need to be ground down. whats the best wheel to take off the initial weld, then whats best to blend? i need them in the a.m. so i can only go to home depot or harbour freight. can you tell me what store carrys what i need? thanks.
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]]> Welding Discussions westpoint http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31425-best-grinding-wheel-for-aluminum Workshop in a cargo/shipping container? http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31424-Workshop-in-a-cargo-shipping-container&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 18:24:30 GMT Anybody else here doing this? I had to move recently, might have to again at some point. Moving is a gigantic hassle, just awful. Oh, you get around to throwing out stuff you really didn't HAVE to have, certainly a plus. But you also end up giving away some things you'd rather have kept, but don't immediately have a good place for or time to work on (my '76 Yamaha RD-400, sob!).

Anyhow, partly in hope of making another move a little easier, I bought an extra-long (45') extra-tall (called "high cube") cargo container. I planted it on a leveled pad of gravel, not concrete, and will wire it to the electrical service with a marine-style plug, so that the whole deal is legally "temporary" and can avoid building permits. The container has a roll-up garage door in the middle of one side, with barred sliding windows on either side, and a man-door at the end of the same side, at the opposite end from the cargo doors, which won't get opened nearly as often. It has a run of standard double flourescent light fixtures on the ceiling from one end to the other, and electrical boxes every 8' down the back wall. It cost me about $350 (with a tip to the driver) to get the container moved about 35 miles. The container itself, with the modifications, I got for the very good price of $4000.

Because of the move, my would-be shop is just crammed and piled with boxes of tools and supplies and manuals. I'm about to begin dragging stuff outside while I set up benches, build storage shelving, and generally make a useable space. When I eventually have something worth showing, I'll shoot and post some pix.

Of course, being long and narrow, a container-shop is sort of like having a shop in a hallway, with predictable pros and cons. Any big projects have to be done outside, under some variety of carport. I might very well get a second container, but am limited as to spanning two containers with a hard roof over an open space between in not wanting to have the authorities start telling me my installation no longer looks temporary.

The majority of my welding gear is going into a smallish step-van that I also have to customize with shelves and such. If I do have to move again, I'm going to already be packed and portable!! Anything I put in the container will be screwed in place or otherwise quickly securable. If you have seen how one of these containers gets moved, on a flatbed trailer that works like one of those roll-on tow trucks, you can see that anything inside has to be pretty well held down.

Anyhow, I'm interested to hear from any of you who have already done something like this, and have good ideas to share. ]]> Welding Discussions old jupiter http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31424-Workshop-in-a-cargo-shipping-container Help with Miller AEAD 200LE http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31423-Help-with-Miller-AEAD-200LE&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 18:19:20 GMT Hello all, First post on this forum. But, looks like yall are the guys to talk to. My retired grandfather has a Miller AEAD200le in the back of his garage. Recently, my father saw it and offered to buy it from him. So my grandfather and I pulled it out cleaned up the fuel lines and carb. It starts... Hello all,
First post on this forum. But, looks like yall are the guys to talk to. My retired grandfather has a Miller AEAD200le in the back of his garage. Recently, my father saw it and offered to buy it from him. So my grandfather and I pulled it out cleaned up the fuel lines and carb. It starts right up, runs great, but when the weld/power switch is switched to power it dies. What could this be? The switch?I read maybe a micro swicth connected to the coil? Has anybody encoutered this problem before? thanks for any help! ]]> Welding Discussions Dmonty http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31423-Help-with-Miller-AEAD-200LE extended my Pressure washers handle and added a hose reel http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31420-extended-my-Pressure-washers-handle-and-added-a-hose-reel&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 13:21:56 GMT My pressure washers" handle was to low, it would hurt my back to move it even a few feet so I took the front foot off and welded it to the machines handle and built a new foot to mount the new hose reel.

After I mounted the hose reel and new foot to the front of the machine the handle was springy from the added weight. So I took 1 X 1/8 flat stock and welded a 3/4 washer to one end and slipped the washer over the machines 3/4 rear axle an bolted the flat stock to the upper handle using the original foots mounting holes .... now the weight of the machine is picked up by the flat stock.

One picture shows the handle being pulled with my come along to take all the slack out of the handle before I drilled the top mounting hole in the flat stock.

Another picture shows how I built a place to hold a soap bottle but it made the machine to long so I shortened it.

Now that the handle is higher and pulls the machine up by it's axles I can move the machine around allot more comfortably with no back pain.

http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/cy...ssure%20Washer ]]> Welding Discussions tackit http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31420-extended-my-Pressure-washers-handle-and-added-a-hose-reel Price check question http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31419-Price-check-question&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 02:19:09 GMT What was the last advertise price on Miller passport plus before they became discontinued ?. What was the last advertise price on Miller passport plus before they became discontinued ?. ]]> Welding Discussions eecervantes83 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31419-Price-check-question <![CDATA[Scratch Start TIG Videos - Rectifier & Buzz Box]]> http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31418-Scratch-Start-TIG-Videos-Rectifier-amp-Buzz-Box&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01:24 GMT https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp0pALmMwc6v21kdaP5oI0Gyz_ZPkmotv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...oI0Gyz_ZPkmotv ]]> Welding Discussions Thrutraffic http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31418-Scratch-Start-TIG-Videos-Rectifier-amp-Buzz-Box Tightening a Receiver Tube http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31417-Tightening-a-Receiver-Tube&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 23:42:44 GMT I'm wanting to cut a couple of holes in my concrete floor and install some 2" receiver hitch tubes in them to be able to install and remove some portable stands. The problem is that there is a bit of play in 2" O.D. square tubing, and that play is accentuated the longer the inserted tube gets. Without cutting (and keeping) a much larger opening in the concrete to allow for the installation of some tightening bolts, does anybody have any ideas to accomplish this project?
Thanks in advance. ]]> Welding Projects nocheepgas http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31417-Tightening-a-Receiver-Tube TB325 issue http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31416-TB325-issue&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 22:52:37 GMT I wasn't suggesting on doing any modifications to the 325. I was just trying to figure out a way to cool it better, more theory if anything. Engine starts becomming erratic, or surging, I'll just continue on resetting the ECU as that appears to remove the problem. ]]> Welding Discussions cruizer http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31416-TB325-issue gun shy with aluminum tig http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31415-gun-shy-with-aluminum-tig&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 22:34:04 GMT Hello, I'm new to welding. Actually became my task in work. A little scared with tig aluminum. O&M scared me with warnings. Have stick welded and flux mig ( not a lot) but want to experiment. Is it safe
Thanks ]]> Welding Discussions garritt http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31415-gun-shy-with-aluminum-tig new welding obstacle thick and thin http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31414-new-welding-obstacle-thick-and-thin&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 22:12:54 GMT Ok so I have my outboard bracket frame together, and I have to weld on the outboard mounting plate. I have a piece of 3/4" aluminum plate and I have 1/4" plate. I think Id rather use the 3/4" plate... but I will be welding it to 1.5 " square aluminum tube with a .125 wall. so thus the thick and thin.... should I try to machine down the thickness around the outside so the material is similar in thickness. Or do I try to JUST get ant kind of bead down from the tubing to the side of the 3/4" plate and then try to build on top of that??? I am thinking the first pass Ill get a good melt into the tubing, but I might not get any penetration into the plate...



the plate will cover the five sides center section

I will be using a Miller 250 mig with a 30 A spool gun and I have 4043( I think )( not 5356) wire .030"...
some advice before I try?

thanks

bob ]]> Welding Discussions dvice http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31414-new-welding-obstacle-thick-and-thin Miller Big 50 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31413-Miller-Big-50&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 19:15:09 GMT I have an older Miller Big 50 with a Continental diesel, no trailer, very lightly used (2,380 hrs). serial # JH185569. Does anyone have an idea what this machine would be worth? I really don't use it anymore. ]]> Welding Discussions RDD http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31413-Miller-Big-50 High frequency box? http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31412-High-frequency-box&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 18:12:15 GMT Ok so i have welding experience in stick, tig, and mig. I currently have a 110v mig with steel and stainless tanks and spools. I also have a 220v dc/ac stick welder that i have set up to also tig stainless. ive been looking around to get an aluminum tig set up so my girlfriends dad gave me a high... Ok so i have welding experience in stick, tig, and mig. I currently have a 110v mig with steel and stainless tanks and spools. I also have a 220v dc/ac stick welder that i have set up to also tig stainless.
ive been looking around to get an aluminum tig set up so my girlfriends dad gave me a high frequency box to put on my stick unit. I get that i obviously hook the power cable to power cable stud and same for the ground side along with hooking gas up and what not.
As stated i have experience tig welding aluminum but it has always been on his 220v digital tig welder. So my question comes in the fact of now that i have it hooked up do i just flip my stick box to AC and set the power out put? Is it really that simple? Second, once i have it up and running is it possible to convert it to utilize a pedal control? (I would like this functionality for tig welding aluminum and stainless)
Third, and last, does it yield the same quality tig welds as an actual tig unit?
(I understand that it is also based on how well i weld just want to know if the quality of me welding with it will match the quality of me welding with his digital tig unit) ]]> Welding Discussions BizzareCustoms http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31412-High-frequency-box Calling meltedmetal and Cgotto6 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31411-Calling-meltedmetal-and-Cgotto6&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 15:49:48 GMT The weather is finally warm and the son dropped off his drill Sunday so I going to do the welding table job this weekend. I have a question on tightening the red heads.... how many turns do you go, they say up to five turns, is that what you guys do? The weather is finally warm and the son dropped off his drill Sunday so I going to do the welding table job this weekend. I have a question on tightening the red heads.... how many turns do you go, they say up to five turns, is that what you guys do? ]]> Welding Discussions tackit http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31411-Calling-meltedmetal-and-Cgotto6 how do you take apart a 14 pin connector? http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31410-how-do-you-take-apart-a-14-pin-connector&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 15:36:43 GMT I have a 12 RC feeder. The 14 pin connector pig tail is showing wear.
Now the wire feeder will start but the machine acts as though the contactor is not engaging. ie wire comes out but no spark.
I want to check the connections at the fitting but can't see how to take it apart.
I suspect it is the A B pins
Thanks
Kelly ]]> Welding Discussions kellyf http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31410-how-do-you-take-apart-a-14-pin-connector Roof for a 953 cat http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31409-Roof-for-a-953-cat&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 12:49:39 GMT My customer just bought a used 953 Cat loader. Came as an open top with no rops. He wanted something to keep the rain off as well as any errant tree limbs etc. He picks & sells stone to the supply yards. It's not meant to replace the rops but just some protection mainly from the weather.

Main hoop is 3x3 tube & the rest is 2x2 tube with 1/8" sheet on top. All open tube ends were capped. I determined the height by measureing two other machines with cabs & they were about 5' 2" from the floor to inside of the roof. The roof overall is about 5' square. There were already pads on the machine to bolt it to so I just had to retap the holes as they had not been used in a long time. Painted with spray cans because if I didn't the owner most likely never would have.

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]]> Welding Projects MMW http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31409-Roof-for-a-953-cat welding on AC ?? http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31408-welding-on-AC&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 00:03:11 GMT Hi so here is another post ! (Question) I was welding the other day and just trying some different things, I was welding with some 3/32 6010 at 78 amps! Then decided to try a bit of 6011 on AC...... now here is the question, while welding at 78 amps with 6010 on elec+,, everything was fine....... Hi so here is another post ! (Question) I was welding the other day and just trying some different things,
I was welding with some 3/32 6010 at 78 amps!
Then decided to try a bit of 6011 on AC...... now here is the question, while welding at 78 amps with 6010 on elec+,, everything was fine.... when I went to 6011, AC. It was a bit hot so I flipped my hood and looked at the read out,,before it changed back, it was 104 amps,, 40.1volts???
and then it went back to 78 on the display.
Is this right? or have I got a problem?
Machine is a 302TB EFI ]]> Welding Discussions hjm http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31408-welding-on-AC What CFM and PSI tdo professional sandblasters use http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31407-What-CFM-and-PSI-tdo-professional-sandblasters-use&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 23:06:45 GMT Could someone that sandblasts industrial steel for a living tell me what size air supply tank,CFM, PSI and tip size you would use to blast a truck rim. Thanks Could someone that sandblasts industrial steel for a living tell me what size air supply tank,CFM, PSI and tip size you would use to blast a truck rim. Thanks ]]> Welding Discussions tackit http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31407-What-CFM-and-PSI-tdo-professional-sandblasters-use Passport Plus replaced by Multimatic 200? http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31406-Passport-Plus-replaced-by-Multimatic-200&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 20:55:31 GMT Looked at a new Miller catalog the other day. Can't find the Passport Plus anymore, and that was a machine I have pondered getting as being a lot lighter than my MM175, which is getting a little heavy for an old man to lug up ladders and stairs. The Passport Plus seems to have been superceded by the multi-process Multimatic 200. Why? The welding supply store fella (they carry Miller and other brands) mumbled a speculation that maybe a better welder was replacing one that was frequently in need of repair. True?

Has the Multimatic 200 been out long enough that anyone here will venture opinions on it? How does it compare with the lightweight multi-process inverter welders from other companies? Any preferences here?

A lightweight multiprocess machine could be real handy, but are we getting too mechanically/electronically complex for good reliability? ]]> Welding Discussions old jupiter http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31406-Passport-Plus-replaced-by-Multimatic-200 <![CDATA[Maxstar 150 STL "gas impedance" resolved]]> http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31405-Maxstar-150-STL-quot-gas-impedance-quot-resolved&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 17:52:21 GMT Funny thing...the reason the gas wouldn't flow was because of dirt. Never would have guessed. The dirt was in the outlet too far back to see by eye. However, with the flow wide open I gently pushed a piece of filler rod into the gas port. Chunks of dirt blew out and thus resolved my issue! I didn't have the leads attached as I switch between TIG and SMAW frequently. ]]> Welding Discussions Electric4Life http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31405-Maxstar-150-STL-quot-gas-impedance-quot-resolved synchrowave 200: Flow meter, gas lens http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31404-synchrowave-200-Flow-meter-gas-lens&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 17:43:40 GMT Hi All, I am still a novice tig welder and I am changing out my argon bottle for the first time. It seems like it did not last very long. I do not have a flow meter and I think that may have contributed to it quick demise. With the regulator I had it to about 40 psi. Can someone recommend a... Hi All,

I am still a novice tig welder and I am changing out my argon bottle for the first time. It seems like it did not last very long. I do not have a flow meter and I think that may have contributed to it quick demise. With the regulator I had it to about 40 psi. Can someone recommend a flow meter to use with my machine? What flow do I need for steel and Aluminum? Also, question about the gas lens. Do they reduce the amount of argon used and can they be used for general purpose welding?

Thanks,
skipper ]]> Welding Discussions skipper356 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31404-synchrowave-200-Flow-meter-gas-lens On the road http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31403-On-the-road&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 16:37:37 GMT Normally out of AZ/UT country but I find myself in northern Vermont with some free time. Any impressive engineering feats or awesome Fab shops to check out? Normally out of AZ/UT country but I find myself in northern Vermont with some free time. Any impressive engineering feats or awesome Fab shops to check out? ]]> Welding Discussions elvis http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31403-On-the-road <![CDATA[Problems with the TB325's]]> http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31402-Problems-with-the-TB325-s&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 15:06:27 GMT Getting alot of 325's in. Now these run great in the winter. so so much in the summer. I beleve this is because of the engine getting freaking hot due to it's placement in the chassis, Engines need cold dense air to work properly. This engine is drawing air from the front, but first has to cool the rectifier, and stabilizer before it enters the flywheel cooling fan which then pushes air into the air cleaner assembly. After an hour of run time, this air is super hot. Components its trying to cool are hot. Engine is not efficient, and surges

In the winter , the air is dense, parts are easily cooled. Machine performs fine.

Trying to figure a way to pull cool air in as apposed to hot air.

Unit is an intersting but poor design

Perhaps Miller can chime in ]]> Welding Discussions cruizer http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31402-Problems-with-the-TB325-s Calling USMCPOP http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31401-Calling-USMCPOP&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 04:33:49 GMT USMCPOP, could you recommend a good blacksmith book. Thanks USMCPOP, could you recommend a good blacksmith book. Thanks ]]> Welding Discussions tackit http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31401-Calling-USMCPOP Millermatic 250 not working http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31399-Millermatic-250-not-working&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 03:09:59 GMT millermatic 250 the problem i'm not getting voltage to wire drive motor. there is a red lite on circuit board that comes on when trigger is pressed but goes right out. there does not seem to be voltage at the positive and negative lead lugs. should these be energized when trigger is pressed. Wondering if anyone has had this problem. ]]> Welding Discussions sircharles http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31399-Millermatic-250-not-working getting there with my mig machine http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31398-getting-there-with-my-mig-machine&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 02:29:54 GMT I had asked around over the last few years about a mig or a tig for my boat projects. i finally bought a miller 250 mig machine with a 30A spool gun.. I warped the heck out of my transom while filling the I/O hole ...luckily i am straightening that out slowly.. Today i ran home from work at... I had asked around over the last few years about a mig or a tig for my boat projects. i finally bought a miller 250 mig machine with a 30A spool gun..

I warped the heck out of my transom while filling the I/O hole ...luckily i am straightening that out slowly..

Today i ran home from work at 3:30 and started cutting my 1.5 x1.5" aluminum for my outboard bracket. I set up everything on a 3/4" piece of plywood outside( no work shop big enough) I have it figured out mostly on a cad program...so i had the "sizes" written down..and i had made up a woeden mock up first. I went to town by 9:30 pm I had this done:

the 80/20 stuff i got from work...was obviously clear anodized.. and gave me a little trouble...plus it has thin and thick portions... but I used it because that will be bolted to the boat and I wanted a beefier frame than the 1.5" square tube with .125" wall. the rest is the tube i bought. the square tube welded real nice.... I played with the feed and finally dialed in a good weld....I got it all together, and i clean up all the welds and go over it again for stronger welds. the middle frame, I will add .250 plate to to stiffen the sides and the top, because that is where the motor will hang Ill have a 3/4" plate for the motor mount side....the rest will just get covered with 1/8 sheet.....i really love Mig welding.... I just think I will be able to use this machine a lot more than i was led to beleive over the years... the boat work doesnt have to be pretty and there is usually so much of it, Tigging it would take hours

bob ]]> Welding Discussions dvice http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31398-getting-there-with-my-mig-machine miller 180 wire sticks to spot weld http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31397-miller-180-wire-sticks-to-spot-weld&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 01:38:33 GMT i do a lot of sheetmetal butt welding on my old cars. i got this 180 for the job and i find the wire sticking to the spot weld quite a lot as the trigger is released. C25 gas and 023 wire. i used my old snapon (century) mig for 25 years and it never did that. any ideas or do these welders tend to... i do a lot of sheetmetal butt welding on my old cars. i got this 180 for the job and i find the wire sticking to the spot weld quite a lot as the trigger is released. C25 gas and 023 wire. i used my old snapon (century) mig for 25 years and it never did that. any ideas or do these welders tend to do that? another thing that bugs me is with the spot welding, there's a lot more sparks coming off every spot than the old snapon ever did. ]]> Welding Discussions john walker http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31397-miller-180-wire-sticks-to-spot-weld Anyone else using a speedglass 9100 helmet? http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31396-Anyone-else-using-a-speedglass-9100-helmet&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 22:59:09 GMT Just got a new speedglass 9100 FX AIR 3 helmet at work to replace my old speedglass. There are some great improvements with the new helmet especially the headgear mechanism. I don't have any complaints about the new helmet, everything is adjustable on it to make it exactly to your liking and it feels lighter on my head.

Tried to find a picture to link but I'm on my phone and couldn't find anything. ]]> Welding Discussions jrscgsr http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31396-Anyone-else-using-a-speedglass-9100-helmet Moving big pipe without a forklift http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31395-Moving-big-pipe-without-a-forklift&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 14:26:16 GMT Looking for ideas. I've been building a few backyard bbq pits and I'd like to build a trailer pit or two but don't have a fork lift to move around big pipe. Talking 30" pipe, 1/4", 10' long. Any ideas? I was thinking gantry but anyone have other ideas?

I have some heavy duty skates from when I used to move bank equipment for a living so once I get it off the trailer I can move it around and jack it up, etc. I'm mostly worried about getting it off the trailer when I get it home. ]]> Welding Projects mking7 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31395-Moving-big-pipe-without-a-forklift Tig cup sizes. http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31394-Tig-cup-sizes&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 13:54:31 GMT What are the rules regarding electrode size when matching with cup size. I have found nothing written in a Miller book that explains this subject. What are the rules regarding electrode size when matching with cup size.
I have found nothing written in a Miller book that explains this subject. ]]> Welding Discussions jmpgino http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31394-Tig-cup-sizes debate 30A sppolgun and the MK Prince XL spoolgun http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31393-debate-30A-sppolgun-and-the-MK-Prince-XL-spoolgun&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 12:03:31 GMT What did you like about the two and did not like? I have welded with the prince XL push pull but am looking at the prince XL spoolgun and not enough to say i really welded with the 30A miller brand. Just would like yalls thoughts on the two to help me decide? Thanks Chris What did you like about the two and did not like? I have welded with the prince XL push pull but am looking at the prince XL spoolgun and not enough to say i really welded with the 30A miller brand. Just would like yalls thoughts on the two to help me decide?

Thanks
Chris ]]> Welding Discussions chris2626 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31393-debate-30A-sppolgun-and-the-MK-Prince-XL-spoolgun Problem with ,035 ss hard wire http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31391-Problem-with-035-ss-hard-wire&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 21:16:54 GMT On root pass It runs fine for a little while and then it starts to Serge ! On root pass It runs fine for a little while and then it starts to Serge ! ]]> Welding Discussions Paul S http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31391-Problem-with-035-ss-hard-wire problems with fluxcore root pass http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31390-problems-with-fluxcore-root-pass&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 20:56:21 GMT I'm having problems doing the root pass on a 1 inch plate using 1/16 gas shielded fluxcore wire I keep burning through the plate I'm doing this on overhead and I'm using xmt350 with a lincoln ln 25 pro I'm at about 23 volts and at about 220 on the wire speed any special weavin I need to do ? Please help thanks ]]> Welding Discussions juancarlos20121 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31390-problems-with-fluxcore-root-pass Welding AISI 4320 or 3310/3311 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31389-Welding-AISI-4320-or-3310-3311&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 19:12:43 GMT This is my first post here, so please take it easy. I was wondering if anyone here has any real world experience with welding 3310 or 4320. I have a project I am working on where I will need to weld some alloy steel forged rings to a A106 pipe. The material will either be 3310 or 4320. The... This is my first post here, so please take it easy.
I was wondering if anyone here has any real world experience with welding 3310 or 4320. I have a project I am working on where I will need to weld some alloy steel forged rings to a A106 pipe.
The material will either be 3310 or 4320. The steel will be quenched and tempered at 900 deg F to bring up the toughness but still retain the yield/tensile that the engineers want.

My question is: can we weld these steels with a preheat around 300F and a max interpass of around 500F? After welding the parts will be blanket cooled (or could be left to air cool). We can not perform a true PWHT due to limited resources.

Please let me know if you have any thoughts on this! ]]> Welding Discussions chaoscreature http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31389-Welding-AISI-4320-or-3310-3311 Question about Auto-Darkening Helmets http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31388-Question-about-Auto-Darkening-Helmets&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 15:32:48 GMT Hi there. sorry its not really a welding question. But so I've had an autodarkening helmet for a few years now, and its still fine, not looking to replace it (the headband is at just that right spot where it fits comfortable.)

I'm actually working on an electronics project for someone, and its still in the conception phase.

But can you get, and autodarkening helmet that is clear transparent? What I mean is the helmet I have, Normally its a light green color. The helmet I'm looking to get that's straight clear I'm going to be ripping the actual view port and electronics out of it and mounting it behind a transparent display.

You usually can't see the dispaly in the daytime because of light coming from behind. My plan is I want to put the display on the autodarkener, And make it so that on a button press, behind the display will go dark for a second for the user to see the text well, then when they let off the button it'll go back transparent.

All I'm able to find in the local welding shop though are ADHelmets with either green or purple glass in them. DO clear ones exist?

Sorry for the long post and any confusion that it may cause. But with how it looks if I can get this 1 part of the project working for the guy, it opens up a couple thousand dollars more work to do for him.
Thanks for any help you can give. ]]> Welding Discussions Nikarus http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31388-Question-about-Auto-Darkening-Helmets <![CDATA[Maxstar 150 STL "gas impedance"]]> http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31387-Maxstar-150-STL-quot-gas-impedance-quot&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 13:35:06 GMT Model 2003. Used for home shop only. Lives on the bench, never dropped or abused. This is the first issue with it so far in 10 years of use.
Proper process is selected. Remote is selected and foot pedal is operational. Checked flow out of "lug/fitting" at front of machine. Same flow with torch connected. Removed line at back, gauge flows properly. Solenoid "clicks" and allows only 5-7 CFH.

Any chances for an easy fix?

Thanks ]]> Welding Discussions Electric4Life http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31387-Maxstar-150-STL-quot-gas-impedance-quot Root Penetration http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31386-Root-Penetration&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 11:43:42 GMT I got good penertration on the side of my weld but can't get penertration at the root of the weld.

Running a Motoman robot program with a Miller Auto-Axcess DI ]]> Welding Discussions RonBurdett http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31386-Root-Penetration Arc Timer/Counter, Dynasty, Acceptable Hours vs Value? http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31385-Arc-Timer-Counter-Dynasty-Acceptable-Hours-vs-Value&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 15:50:50 GMT These two values were mentioned in a previous thread. For detail they can be found in the owners manual on Page 37 in Section 5-17. So the question is what is a lot of hours and what is not? How would one use those values from a specific used machine to determine price/reliability/etc.? ... These two values were mentioned in a previous thread. For detail they can be found in the owners manual on Page 37 in Section 5-17.

So the question is what is a lot of hours and what is not?

How would one use those values from a specific used machine to determine price/reliability/etc.?

Example:
- I can get a new Miller Stock package # 951139 for $5000.
- I can get that same Miller Stock package # 951139 used for $3500.

- What would that used Dynasty be worth if it had Arc Timer = 100?
- What would that used Dynasty be worth if it had Arc Timer = 500?

I know the answers will be subjective but an average should be able to be drawn from the responses. ]]> Welding Discussions Thrutraffic http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31385-Arc-Timer-Counter-Dynasty-Acceptable-Hours-vs-Value cryovision aluminum wheel http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31384-cryovision-aluminum-wheel&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 15:45:41 GMT Has anybody use this "cryovision aluminum wheel"? How do they work? ]]> Welding Discussions Alumaweld http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31384-cryovision-aluminum-wheel Air compressors http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31383-Air-compressors&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 11:54:00 GMT Those of you that have air compressors on your rigs...how big do you recommend...gal/horse power etc....thanks Those of you that have air compressors on your rigs...how big do you recommend...gal/horse power etc....thanks ]]> Welding Discussions kerr74 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31383-Air-compressors Cast Iron Slab - table? Ideas? please http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31382-Cast-Iron-Slab-table-Ideas-please&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 06:16:14 GMT I just picked up a cast iron slab, 3/8 thick plus a cross shape bracing and edges. It came off of something. Anyway, it only measures 21 inches by 30 inches. It has threaded holes 3/8", spread in rows, like a dozen of them total. One edge is set up to be like a reference edge, a piece of 1/4" bar like 3" high, with adjustments for flushness, molded into the cast. The adjustments are molded, not the bar. What do I do with this? Leave it here? Put legs on it? I feel it's just too small to make it a primary table. But it's way better than the piece of 1/4" 6" by 8" I have been using as a contact point.table0.jpg
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]]> Welding Projects mlahonta http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31382-Cast-Iron-Slab-table-Ideas-please tips for Dynasty 200dx purchace http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31381-tips-for-Dynasty-200dx-purchace&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 02:30:45 GMT Hello, and thanks for taking some time to advise. I am going to look at a Dynasty 200dx machine tomorrow, ser # LJ130206L, the owner states 45 hrs of hobby use, I have seen other sellers list hours and torch strikes, how can I verify this when I go to see the machine? is this feature resettable... Hello, and thanks for taking some time to advise.
I am going to look at a Dynasty 200dx machine tomorrow, ser # LJ130206L, the owner states 45 hrs of hobby use, I have seen other sellers list hours and torch strikes, how can I verify this when I go to see the machine? is this feature resettable thereby negating the authenticity of the info?
I know that prices are all over the place for this, he is selling the machine for 3500.00 including 60cuft bottle, smith regulator, wp9, wp17 torches, 12 foot and 25 foot cable / hoses and covers, two ground leads one 25 and one 50 foot one is a clamp and the other is magnetic, a foot and also a finger controller, a bunch of consumables, and a cart

in my heart I will offer him 2800.00 if it is all that he claims, 3100.00 if I can't leave without it.

I can try it out but never having tig welded I don't know where and what to start to look for, I have weighed purchasing a diversion 165 new instead, but I have a bad habit of buying the best I can afford, this way I am the limiting factor and not the equipment

thanks again for any useful input
nic ]]> Welding Discussions RexxHavoc http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31381-tips-for-Dynasty-200dx-purchace Millermatic 212 possessed http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31380-Millermatic-212-possessed&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 23:21:12 GMT I bought a Millermatic 212 a few months ago for my garage. It gets used for projects but not everyday. It is stored inside a climate controlled area with my other tools The wire feed keeps doing crazy things. I was using the Auto speed feature but when my son was welding it kept freaking out,... I bought a Millermatic 212 a few months ago for my garage. It gets used for projects but not everyday. It is stored inside a climate controlled area with my other tools

The wire feed keeps doing crazy things. I was using the Auto speed feature but when my son was welding it kept freaking out, stopping and clicking until you turned it off. Now on the manual speed setting I will stop welding and it will just keep spooling out wire. It does this regularly but not always. One time it just spewed out gas and no wire till I turned it off and one time it quit doing anything at all until I turned off the machine. I checked the connections where the gun is plugged into the machine and they seem ok.

What the heck is going on with this thing? I bought this thing to replace my old Century 250 machine and it has not been pleasant so far.... ]]> Welding Discussions fordsbyjay http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31380-Millermatic-212-possessed TIG, even a blind squirrel... http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31379-TIG-even-a-blind-squirrel&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 21:08:58 GMT Finds an acorn now and then!

I've been tigging all day with the Diversion 165 and learning some stuff, I've been playing with dirfferent sized cups, gas rates and feeds.

Mostly been watching the puddle to get a handle on that. Switched Tungstens too as I was using 2% thoriated on aluminum. Today I've been using my only orange. Ceriated??

Over the course of the day I've seen an improvement in the control. Nowhere near calling myself a welder yet but at least I'm getting to look at the details. Watching the puddle seems paramount to me so far....

The new WP-17 and silky cable seems a small advantage over the LS-17 stiff cable supplied with the Diversion.

THANX to all of you Pro's for the guidance and encourement!!

Steve ]]> Welding Discussions GT6Steve http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31379-TIG-even-a-blind-squirrel Basic Addtions for Beginning TIG http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31378-Basic-Addtions-for-Beginning-TIG&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 19:24:37 GMT Hi,

I have searched and read quite a bit, and I'm still not sure I have everything in my head regarding soem of the basics... before I even turn the 180 on.

I have found a lot of detail, and a lot of options. I know I'll be coming back to read more; but for the short term, I'm hoping understand what I can do to be adequately prepared to begin learning.

1. I intend to start off welding mild steel and aluminum only. I'm interested in buying basic torch accessories (tungsten, collets, and other parts that I'll need during the course of learning). I'm really just looking for a good place to start.

2. After reading a good bit, I'm confused by the debates about the different alloy tungsten electrodes. What's a good place to start for a beginner? I want to learn the right way; but, I also don't want to go overboard if not necessary at the beginning. (I've read the cancer discussions about Thoriated, and not sure how fearful to really be.)

3. Grinding the tungsten appears to run the extremes from hand to specialized grinders. I have a spare grinder, so I thinking about buying a new fine wheel for it to dedicate to the tungsten. I also have a couple Dremels and an unused diamond disk for it. I have seen different jigs and discussions; but, I haven't stumbled across any videos yet that show proper orientation of the tungsten while grinding to produce grind marks parallel to the axis of the tungsten... although I'll be doing more searching for them.

I guess what I'm asking is advice on what type order/buy initially so that I don't get started, and then make multiple trips to the LWS (or wait for UPS).

There's a lot of reading to do on all these subjects. I'm just trying to get a foothold.

Thanks for any advice.

Jeff ]]> Welding Discussions Jeff2013 http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/communities/mboard/showthread.php?31378-Basic-Addtions-for-Beginning-TIG