BEGINNING WELDING FOR nOOBs

[arse_sidewards]

Definitely get the ac-dc tombstone. F that ac only junk.

But not for more than $150 or so.

 

[Steve300xcw]

How come every tombstone looks like its never been used

 

[Slander]

Fwiw a new Hobart 140 is $650

Yea I know a stick welder is more useful, but if OP is looking to Unfuck his bumper assembled out of hitch pins, u bolts and 2x4s it will easily do that and more.

 

[arse_sidewards]

How come every tombstone looks like its never been used

Because those who can stick weld don't sell theirs and those who can't don't use them.

 

[Levigarrett76]

Anyone got a trick for auto dark helmet?

I've got a 20 yr old Lincoln auto dark helmet with tiny ~2"x4" non-adjustable lens. First time welding in my new shop with led halo lights the stupid thing is stuck on dark unless i put my hand in front of it..

 

[Steve300xcw]

Back off the sensitivity

 

[arse_sidewards]

Throw it out and get a chinesium replacement.

It's 20yr old. No amount of dumbass boomer screeching about "muh american made quality" is gonna make up for 20yr of progress.

 

[Levigarrett76]

Back of the sensitivity

no adjustments

 

[CDA 455 II]

What's the difference between AC, and AC/DC unit?

 

[Levigarrett76]

Throw it out and get a chinesium replacement.

It's 20yr old. No amount of dumbass boomer screeching about "muh american made quality" is gonna make up for 20yr of progress.

Where is the cheap hack in you, i was hoping i could pour some goat piss on it or something to get desired result

 

[Steve300xcw]

no adjustments

Fuck that thing then Time for a new one

 

[Levigarrett76]

Fuck that thing then Time for a new one

FJB says otherwise

 

[Levigarrett76]

Ill try coloring over the top part with black sharpie

 

[Steve300xcw]

I'm all about being cheap, but fuck welding with a hood that dont work right.

 

[MigGunslinger]

What's the difference between AC, and AC/DC unit?

The addition of DC allows you to run a larger variety of welding rods and also cobble together a basic scratch start tig if you were so inclined.

A lot of modern rods are made to work on AC or DC but some perform better on DC. Also with DC it matters if the electrode (rod) is connected to the positive or negative output. The electrodes behave differently on AC, DCEP (DC Electrode Positive), and DCEN (DC Electrode Negative)

 

[Levigarrett76]

DC just seems smoother/less touchy to me

 

[crazy4ih]

Decent hood for $59.99 when you use the code YESWELDERLOVE

LYG-M800HP True Color View Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet

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