don’t order from millerserviceparts.com for a while

[ryanjones2150]

I used my credit card. I probably could dispute it, and I still may, but since it’s not fraud I don’t really how that’ll work out. I almost don’t think it’s right that they already charged my card and have been sitting on my order. Maybe if they charged my card when the items shipped like...

[ryanjones2150]

Yeah, it ain’t over yet, but there are two other machines that I could get, both much smaller and more realistic to the size of my shop but much bigger than what I have now. We’ll see how it goes. The big rockland is ready to go, it’s just supersized for me. The other two are excellent machines...

[ryanjones2150]

Should be plenty hot at 140amps to run a 1/8” 7018. Might have to turn it back a bit even.

[ryanjones2150]

I ordered a couple hundred bucks worth of parts from millerserviceparts.com about a week and a half ago. No sign of the parts yet, no update from the shipper. I checked the status on their website...not yet shipped. I called and asked the status, they told me the parts are in stock but they won’t...

[ryanjones2150]

Did you ever get some 1/8” 7018 or are you still running that 5/32? What are your settings now?

[ryanjones2150]

If you want to hold everything in the shop on there then you should take it back and build a cart that’ll handle the load. You bought a light to medium duty tool, I wouldn’t push it. Use it for a while and build something better after you learn what all you want. I’m in the process of building...

[ryanjones2150]

This deal be put on hold. Got canceled late Monday, not sure what the deal is now. I already had equipment on rental to move it.

Just the way it goes sometimes.

[ryanjones2150]

If you’ve recently moved and rewired this machine, open up the socket and the machine and make sure the hots are in the right places.

[ryanjones2150]

Have you tried again?

I guess I didn’t read your post thoroughly enough. You clearly stated that you were using 5/32 7018 at 180 amps. For some reason I got wrapped around 1/8” rod. The range for that 5/33 rod goes up to about 220amps. Try kicking the power up.

[ryanjones2150]

Unforeseen events notwithstanding, the rockland is getting strong armed into the shop on Tuesday.

I just got done moving a 16” swing 42” bed axelson with some round stock, a couple of pry bars and a few cold beers just yesterday...besides, I don’t think the ancient Egyptians had...

[ryanjones2150]

I agree completely. Especially for how big the machine is.

[ryanjones2150]

That sucks for sure. I, fortunately, have had the opposite experience. I do have my grudges and have had similar issues with other companies that are generally thought highly of, but they’ll never see another dime of my money. Makes it extra painful when the equipment is so expensive. And people wonder...

[ryanjones2150]

I like to run 1/8” 7018 around 125amps. If anything, the weld in your picture look cold to me, not nearly what I’d expect from a 7018. That rod is a very smooth running rod. Try it at 125 amps and see how it chooches.

This being said assuming all other technique related issues, like...

[ryanjones2150]

I can tell you from what I’ve seen out of the service center here, they are completely incapable of repairing or even diagnosing a machine. Their response is to just get a new machine. I’m not even sure the techs know how to make the first weld, which I’d figure would be part of testing a repaired...

[ryanjones2150]

1/8 & 3/32” 7018 and 6011 (or 6010 if you have DC machine) and you’ll be up and running.

[ryanjones2150]

I have the HTP 221 and that syncrowave 200 you have pictured. The syncrowave is 400 times heavier, does not have near the capabilities of the HTP and takes up a lot of space for only 200 amps. That said, I use my syncrowave all the time. I used it yesterday, in fact, to tig weld and stick weld. I use...

[ryanjones2150]

Now it’s a $1000 tree stand. Good work, Don.

[ryanjones2150]

Have you looked at any commercially available ones? Might be cheaper than making one and at least it’ll give you ideas on how to make it.

[ryanjones2150]

See if you can get a picture of it. I have successfully welded cast iron and steel, but I’d generally try to exhaust other options first. There are some fairly heavy wall threaded inserts that could work, but it’s hard to say without seeing it. If it’s broken out as bad as you say it is, there’s...

[ryanjones2150]

I’ve had similar circumstances with dump truck guys. Commit. Hand shake. Two days later they back out.