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I used the exact same lowe's handles for my project. I believe like many tool handles, they are made of ash - nice and strong wood, but not rot-resistant.

Nice work on fabricating the new shims. ...

Looks much beefier than the original, thin-gauge stamped stuff!

I recently replaced the wood handles on my 'barrow, and look forward to having an excuse to give them a try. The steel parts were...

Nice work on the new features, guys. A 10-12dB noise reduction is impressive! It's apparent you've been attentively listening to your customers. :)

Very nice, Rambozo! I recently bought a Yakima hitch-mounted bicycle rack for my family that has a somewhat similar "wedge" expansion feature to lock the piece inserted into the receiver firmly. It...

I've indeed been having Tapatalk issues...

just now:
"Error Domain=tapatalk
Code=2203 "The operation couldn't be completed.
(tapatalk error 2203.)"

Nice to be able to log in via a Web...

Another thing is that precise manipulation of the TIG torch (e.g, to carefully control arc length and torch angle) is necessary, and using a hand-operated lever-type amptrol like you're suggesting...

Do you think the 26awg will be adequate? I remember measuring my OEM torch switch/foot pedal cable at something much bigger, (like 18 AWG). I suppose as long as the current which passes through it...

Congrats on the working 210EXT! :)

My preference on that hose connecting flow meter to machine is something 1/8"-3/16" inside diameter. 1/4" ID will typically give the excessive (and wasteful)...

Put tungsten into the gap (as deep as is practical with good vision and filler rod access - don't sweat about going too crazy deep), light up a high current arc to make two shiny puddles at the same...

Nice story - hope things start going more smoothly with the next installment, though. ;)

PS - The big box stores (like Home Depot and Lowes) are a good source (and probably local to many, for...

If the reason you're DC welding aluminum is you don't have an A/C machine, it's probably going to be a misapplication of the process and won't work that well. The DC processes are not only effective...

You are correct that an air cooled torch will have a much heavier gauge braided copper conductor inside its one-piece lead than a water-cooled setup will have, because one is bathed in coolant while...

The white teflon heat shields are unique for the CK torches, because the CK torches have a beefier (extending closer to the front end of the torch and having a larger diameter there) brass torch...

Looks nice!

Hey Jeff, for what it's worth I've been very satisfied with my Everlast Super200P, which is also Mosfet, and I bought it back in 2007. Everlast has done a good job supporting their old product. To...

You just need to figure out which size dinse is on your machine and which size inert arc fitting is on the end of your TIG torch lead. Then you can order the right adapter.

There are adapters...

Jim, nice work. That is very intersting effect on the thick plate melt-through. Haven't seen anything like it.

Can you add how long it took to get a puddle on those thick pieces? If you say...

Sound like too much gas flow was causing your problem. (And yes, that can certainly cause the shielding problems you describe - more is not always better!)

You needn't question everything else...

The Super200P is a very much proven reliable and predictable workhorse. I think I will keep it for testing and comparison against the 255EXT. Only after (and if) the 255 proves superior in every...

Really nice update! Impressed by the clamp-on probe DC test and look forward to the next installment in this series. They sure package the machines well now, don't they?

The 250EXT is a really...

Thanks for the note, Geezer! I think I'll start my own thread on my 255EXT review, and update it with all my thoughts on the unit. Am working on fabricating an adapter to hook up my 200-amp air...

Do you have an extra tank to try?

You said it just started (although intermittently) after switching the tank, and that you've done thousands of these welds.

Another idea is if it just happens...

Is the problem just that your workpiece is heating up a lot during the course of your weld bead? To prevent this, try welding "hotter and faster." (More amps, faster travel speed.). You can also...

Thanks for the info on the proper cooler receptacle, guys - I'll try to source the proper female version.

Given that the utility company in my locale supplies 240V (actually I just measured 240.6V...

I bought and used a 25' long 10-gauge power extension cord (http://www.harborfreight.com/25-ft-10-gauge-triple-tap-extension-cord-66495.html) and a plug...