SOHC Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 How dark to the lenses need to be for plasma cutting? I see most people use nothing, maby clear spyglasses at max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.H. Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Just use gas welding glasses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 UV protected clear is ok. Book says about shade 5 (but you don't look at the arc when cutting normally) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOHC Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 On 21/12/2018 at 18:45, tortron said: UV protected clear is ok. Book says about shade 5 (but you don't look at the arc when cutting normally) There is a lot of reflection from the plate and when you are blowing holes the arc comes out the side a bit I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 On 16/12/2018 at 12:08, Truenotch said: Weldsafe Titanium. 4 sensors, tig capable, 98x87 viewing area, replaceable batteries, all the adjustments, good headgear, cheap replacement lens covers. Moortool have them on special for $139. Most others will be $200 or so. https://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/manufacturing-metalwork/helmets-safety-gear/auction-1870266604.htm Grabbed one of these to change from my 3M helmet (is a decent helmet, but doesn't go under shade 10 so is a bit dark for me) Must say I'm very impressed! LOVE the true colour lens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddy415 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 On 16/01/2019 at 17:07, Raizer said: Grabbed one of these to change from my 3M helmet (is a decent helmet, but doesn't go under shade 10 so is a bit dark for me) Must say I'm very impressed! LOVE the true colour lens. Might get one of these as well cheers boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrx Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 On 16/01/2019 at 17:07, Raizer said: Grabbed one of these to change from my 3M helmet (is a decent helmet, but doesn't go under shade 10 so is a bit dark for me) Must say I'm very impressed! LOVE the true colour lens. Good to hear, just ordered one yesterday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Slideways~ Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Thinking about buying an ACDC TIG for a max of $1500 if possible for a decent one. Does anyone know if any of the suppliers have an end of financial year sale, or is that not a thing? BOC's website has the smootharc 185 for the normal $1511 +gst so no sign of a sale there. Yet at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Machinery House have a sale on this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Slideways~ Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Evan said: Machinery House have a sale on this month Their EZITIG 200 is the lowest price so far at $1650 incl gst. Weldingsupplies don't list the price now, which is weird. So I've asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 4 hours ago, ~Slideways~ said: Thinking about buying an ACDC TIG for a max of $1500 if possible for a decent one. Does anyone know if any of the suppliers have an end of financial year sale, or is that not a thing? BOC's website has the smootharc 185 for the normal $1511 +gst so no sign of a sale there. Yet at least. The manager of BOC here said they only have one decent sale a year now, think it's normally in August. I missed out on a multi function mig/tig last year and was asking when the next sale is etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Slideways~ Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Raizer said: The manager of BOC here said they only have one decent sale a year now, think it's normally in August. I missed out on a multi function mig/tig last year and was asking when the next sale is etc. Good to know thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.craw4d Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 That boc smootharc 185 is a nice little unit. Have one at work and is nice and simple to use. I bought a strada? 200amp acdc machine. Goes well and has heaps of adjustments that I hardly use. Down side is it's big and bulky. It's probably the same as machinery houses ezitig 200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.H. Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 21/03/2019 at 10:01, ~Slideways~ said: Thinking about buying an ACDC TIG for a max of $1500 if possible for a decent one. Does anyone know if any of the suppliers have an end of financial year sale, or is that not a thing? BOC's website has the smootharc 185 for the normal $1511 +gst so no sign of a sale there. Yet at least. There's one of the boc 185 on facebook for $900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.craw4d Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 On 16/12/2018 at 12:08, Truenotch said: Weldsafe Titanium. 4 sensors, tig capable, 98x87 viewing area, replaceable batteries, all the adjustments, good headgear, cheap replacement lens covers. Moortool have them on special for $139. Most others will be $200 or so. https://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/manufacturing-metalwork/helmets-safety-gear/auction-1870266604.htm Have just ordered one of these also. Will update once I've given it a good work out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Slideways~ Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Thanks guys, I've bought the Weldtech EZITIG 200 now to learn how to weld, bit different to MIG/metal-glue-gun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otodat Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Looking at getting a new welder so dragging this back up. I need a portable stick welder for repairs but would like to have a plasma cutter set up in the workshop at other times. Needs to be able to cut and weld up to 10mm steel. These two on tm look like they would do the job. https://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/manufacturing-metalwork/welders/auction-2237324533.htm https://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/manufacturing-metalwork/welders/auction-2237872314.htm Will need this to run off normal house socket. When cutting/welding 10mm would it go for a decent amount of time without cutting out or am I asking too much? Keen to hear from anyone that has experience with them. Or alternatively I have 3 phase in the shed. Would it be better to get a decent plasma and a cheap portable welder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.H. Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 All I can add is that I won't deal with proline again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otodat Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Oh that sucks, other welder is out of aus, probably be a hassle gst etc i guess. Although same weldtech machine is in Christchurch for a little extra https://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/manufacturing-metalwork/welders/auction-2238238817.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I expect that these are all 15A, so won't necessarily work on a 10A household socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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