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[ryanjones2150]

The app doesn't work....

[ryanjones2150]

Figures.

[ryanjones2150]

Can't see much in the picture, it's just too small.

Your machine just isn't skookum enough. A 1/8" tungsten will be more stable. A plumber's torch probably isn't going to cut it for preheat. You could mix in some helium, that'll help.

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Huh....I went out and looked at that yesterday after you said that. Don't believe I've ever used that feature and I burned about 10 lbs of 7018 yesterday and forgot to give it a try dadgum it. I know two of my other machines have that feature and I've already set it up how I like it.

You'll...

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I don't think you'll gain anything with multiple ground wires. My machine pops once in a while when spraying too, there's just so many variables that it's hard to get down to one without being there. As long as it's just a pop once in a while and it's not affecting the weld, it'll probably be fine....

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And check the ground. When I have goofy starts, my first place to look is the ground. Needs to be on bright shiny metal. But it sounds like you might have already solved it with the stick out issue. I would think 1/2" is too close for spray arc. Might be getting some gas turbulence when you're...

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Does the HF intensity knob control that in stick mode? Or maybe the fine amperage control?

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To answer your question about weaving, yes, it puts more heat into your metal simply because it slows your travel speed down a skosh. That's why a lot of times stringers are required over weaving.

My MM250 welds aluminum like a bad dog using 3/64th 5356. I made a short whip just for welding...

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I've always heard 7014 referred to as Bob-rod. Weird, I know.

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We can't see anything in those pictures anyway. They're just way too small.

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Something I had trouble finding were the fuses. Those old screw in type "T" or whatever they are fuses are not the same as the "slow blow" types you'll find at the hardware store. I ended up finding a whole box of new old stock on eBay for a decent price. My industrial electronics...

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Pretty detailed explanation, Doug. I love spray transfer. I have an old MM250, it's a bit of a beast and about as harsh as they come, but it loves to spray as well. I don't use any manipulation when weld with spray transfer. I'm guessing the only reason you're spraying on
.125 material is that's...

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Skookum old machine. What year model? I use mine frequently. It's an excellent tig and the best stick machine I have. Lots of switches you need to have in the right places for it to work right. The relays are all under a plastic cover and are most likely not mud dobbered up, but worth a quick peak anyway....

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Ya, I think that has more to do with the rod than with how fancy the machine is.

[ryanjones2150]

6-50...6-51....whatever it takes.

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About time.

[ryanjones2150]

I think I saw that Thomas Jefferson speech....it was in technicolor.

[ryanjones2150]

You are correct, sir. Sometimes I just speak foolishness.

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Stress...as in the type that makes me drink too much?

[ryanjones2150]

Holy smokes, you did it again. Took an otherwise good discussion and filled it full of fluff and convoluted foofah that nobody that really does this stuff cares about or even wants to know. The regurgitation from your google search will help no one outside of making yourself feel uber smart. Maybe this...