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Posted by Don Foreman on March 29, 2008, 3:06 am
Please log in for more thread options On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:52:11 -0700 (PDT), daluds@gmail.com wrote:
>> On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:35:21 -0600, Don Foreman
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>> >On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:06:34 -0700 (PDT), dal...@gmail.com wrote:
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>> >>Thanks for all the help! Finally figured out the problem! The Dynasty
>> >>200 DX machine works great. The only problem was the guy holding the
>> >>torch. With some lessons from a very experienced professional all is
>> >>working. The most significant problem was the incorrect face shield
>> >>for the job. Its so much different than MIG or ARC welding. Plan to
>> >>buy new face shield with fixed gold shade of 11 with magnifier
>> >>followed by more hands on practicing.
>>
>> >>Luds
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>> >The best investment by far you can make at this point is an autodark
>> >welding mask.
>>
>> >Gunner can recommend best buys.
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>> >I've been welding for decades now, did plenty of it by head-nodding.
>> >Then I got an autodark. If my Jackson autodark crapped out,
>> >replacing it would be high priority.
>>
>> And since you have the Dynasty 200DX, might as well spring for the
>> Jackson. I've got some projects lined up for mine, now that it's
>> warming up.
>>
>> Pete Keillor
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>The recommendation was to purchase a Jackson adjustable head gear with
>"shorty face shield", leather bib, fixed gold shade #11 and +2.25
>magnifier. However, I haven't been able to find anywhere to buy such a
>creation. Any ideas where? The instructor has used the same helmet for
>years, and no longer knows where to buy them. I suspect its been
>replaced by the auto dimming helmets. Any recommendations on where to
>purchase such a creation? The auto dimming helmet I have now is not
>sensitive enough to use with TIG. The Speedglas 9002X states it will
>support low amp TIG.
>
>Thanks
>
>Luds
Jackson and Speedglass both offer good products. But wait for
Gunner to check in on this. Harbor Freight offers several autodarks,
some of which are undoubtedly crap but several have found one or two
of them to be quite acceptable.
I have a Jackson EQC bought years ago. I had occasion to try another
guy's Jackson NextGen. I didn't like it as well as the EQC and
wouldn't trade.
Variable shade is important with TIG if you'll use a range of welding
currents. Ya can't weld well if ya can't see the puddle, and ya
can't see the puddle if it is either too bright or too dark.
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> +2.25 magnifier to get me going. Finally can see what I am doing. I'll
> look for a better helmet option later, but wanted to get some
> practicing in with the new lenses. What a difference. I was able to
> weld some Aluminum with AC process today with great success after some
> practice.
>
> Thanks for the help!
>
> Luds