:: The official TOOLS thread ::

[adnj]

see if you can put on detachable lead connectors like dinse type

you should consider a modern igbt inverter welder
size of a shoebox and less than 10lbs in weight for almost same power
will cost you less than $700 to skybox in

they must have been loose to be arcing

Yes because they started rusting and not making proper contact regardless of how many times you clean it. I’ll check Peakes for that hardware

I would like to upgrade but I can’t justify the purchase because I don’t use it all that often maybe 3 times for the year so it might be more practical to keep this one going with minor modifications/ repairs. It’s the old school shunt type transformer welder made in Italy EMacs is the brand name. I already upgraded the cooling to a 6” brushless type a few years ago. The duty cycle is off the charts with that little machine though. It takes anything I can throw at it. I did all the steelwork myself with it when I was building my house a few years ago.

Coupon still works:

Amazon has the Vevor 3-in-1 250-Amp MIG Welding Machine Kit for a low $173.99 Free Shipping after Coupon Code: "40B0BF5DWP" (Exp Soon). This is originally $290, so you save 40% off list price.

https://cc.techbargains.com/v1/otc/06LJ ... =deal_page

[pugboy]

i got a 220v 160a inverter on ebay for $55usd last month

them ting dog cheap commoditized now
shops selling for $2500 locally

there are even smaller ones the size of a 1liter juice box i am tempted to buy to try

and also some where the entire unit is in the electrode clamp

[hindian]

you need to weld more

Lol nah I good. When I left the construction industry years ago I stopped welding on that level. Now I only do it when asked to do a job that’s worthwhile to me or to fix something around the house. I’d love the inverter units if for anything the physical size cuz storage space is a premium by me

[X_Factor]

anyone interested in one of those zero tolerance pocket knives
s30v steel, barely used, got it from my uncle about 1yrs ago and only found it back weekend

[trinigoon]

^Only if it's free.

Amm you know what comes after "freeness" wanna turn from DMan to DWoman ? lol anyhow $3000 neg.

[trinigoon]

see if you can put on detachable lead connectors like dinse type

you should consider a modern igbt inverter welder
size of a shoebox and less than 10lbs in weight for almost same power
will cost you less than $700 to skybox in

they must have been loose to be arcing

Yes because they started rusting and not making proper contact regardless of how many times you clean it. I’ll check Peakes for that hardware

Anyone u recommend or what to look for?

[pugboy]

it’s the same connector those small inverters come with

[X_Factor]

Knife not for sale any more

[DMan7]

[Chimera]

What's the average price to get 1 inch galvanize sch 40 pipe threaded

[timelapse]

Anybody have a powered auger for rent?

[Chimera]

Anybody have a powered auger for rent?

Check tectonic tools on Facebook. They habe a nice stihl one I think 450 a day

[timelapse]

Anybody have a powered auger for rent?

Check tectonic tools on Facebook. They habe a nice stihl one I think 450 a day

I see they have it for $495.
Still a bess price .I am definitely calling them on Monday.

[Chimera]

Thats a two man auger eh

[trinibajan34]

Morning guys , does anyone know where I can get a Weller soldering iron 60 watt.

[pugboy]

not very common but you can get good 100w ones
what type of work?

Morning guys , does anyone know where I can get a Weller soldering iron 60 watt.

[trinibajan34]

not very common but you can get good 100w ones
what type of work?

Morning guys , does anyone know where I can get a Weller soldering iron 60 watt.

Oil field, 100w will be an overkill, 60 will be good to melt high temp solder without burning off the insulation on the wire.

[adnj]

not very common but you can get good 100w ones
what type of work?

Morning guys , does anyone know where I can get a Weller soldering iron 60 watt.

Oil field, 100w will be an overkill, 60 will be good to melt high temp solder without burning off the insulation on the wire.

30 to 60 watt is common for electronics assembly. Cables, lugs, and others use 100 to 250 watt.

I can only remember seeing Weller irons at Peakes and SSL.

If you're sitting at a bench doing your work, consider ordering a Weller digital soldering station (US$100 to US$125). Many are 70 watts and will heat up quickly to the exact temp that you want. I also use a Weller butane soldering iron for the odd wire splice that comes up once every two or three years.

[pugboy]

once you use a solder station it’s hard to go back
the temp control recovery is miles better
i use a chinese hakko clone years now
cheap and i think it is close to 80e

[adnj]

I've never used one but I've read that Hakko makes solid soldering tools, also.

[maj. tom]

Morning guys , does anyone know where I can get a Weller soldering iron 60 watt.

Brands like Weller, Hakko and JBC are well and impressive when you Google about soldering, but they're expensive and professional level tools.

Get this. I'm sure it'll be suitable for your applications. Collect some solder wire 63/37 one time and some rosin flux. Not plumber flux eh, that has zinc chloride acid and will damage anything electronics. Rosin Flux. It will say rosin or PCB flux on the package.



Here are some of my experience and textbook tips:

I usually set the iron at + 50°C above the melting point of the solder for a good melted connection on the two surfaces, i.e. no cold joints. And then +100°C as a heat reserve for thermal recovery since heat is largely lost by immediate contact through the zeroth law. So typical leaded solder I set at around 330°C, for unleaded silver alloy applications like what robots use on OEM boards it's set to 375°C.
Of course things burn rather quickly at higher temps, so it just takes a bit of practice to develop a skill to get efficient with your movements.

Always use flux to protect your joints from oxidation and to allow the hot solder to flow on the copper pads with less surface tension. Clean up after with 90% or higher iso-propyl alcohol and some q-tips.

Use a chisel tip at least 1.0mm because efficiency is all about thermal contact area, so tip size would depend on your application.

Do use a mask and a fan in your work area because you don't want to breathe in soldering fumes. Wash your hands well with Squeezy after, or use gloves because it's all poison heavy metals that you won't want contact with too long.

[adnj]

You can buy two of those soldering irons and have them delivered to your door for TT$120 from Amazon. No need to weave through heavy traffic, fight for a parking spot and then elbow your way in Steve's narrow store.

[pugboy]

how much you guys paying for solder ? 60/40

[Rovin]

You can buy two of those soldering irons and have them delivered to your door for TT$120 from Amazon. No need to weave through heavy traffic, fight for a parking spot and then elbow your way in Steve's narrow store.

i not doubting u but i just do a quick check on amazon & lowest price i seeing is us$10 each, so do tell us ?

btw - a lil off topic here but which skybox company u bring in ur stuff thru ? ....

[maj. tom]

yeah boy I does rel dread having to go up by Steve's for anything. Only 1 single time I ever get a park right there. Though tbf, Steve's IS the place in Trinidad for anything electronics, even the niche stuff sometimes.

[Chimera]

You can buy two of those soldering irons and have them delivered to your door for TT$120 from Amazon. No need to weave through heavy traffic, fight for a parking spot and then elbow your way in Steve's narrow store.

Those are 16 us online. How your maths add up to 120 for two with shipping and customs?

[adnj]

US$6 shipped if over US$25. Buy three or four and the weight is still about a pound. I believe that prices were lower around Black Friday.

TT$80 and TT$45 shipping, OPT, VAT

No duty. VAT only if you ship by sea.



https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Tempe ... 01JZMH1Y6/

[Rovin]

oho well thats mostly if u have it on watch checking it daily to catch something on a sale or special ...

[adnj]

I don't check often but I did see the ads for Black Friday discounts.

If $6 is the current price and higher prices are being found, I don't have a polite answer for that.

[Rovin]

finally got my amazon ordered pressure washer turbo nozzle looks like this https://www.lowes.com/pd/SurfaceMaxx-36 ... le/3117679

i tested it sunday for about ah hr

at 1st i wondered if a fell for some marketing gimmick as it was kinda choppy leaving a bunch of circular skip out makes , then realise when i held it up higher like about a foot above ground it worked much better , then i cranked up d machine & it really lived up to d hype ... water hits harder & much wider than normal yellow 15 degree tip, its like a downward strong whipping tornado, cleans about 2-3 times as fast now ... cost iirc was about us35 with 6 normal color tips included compared to tt500 locally by itself

only time & how much work hrs it gets will tell how durable this tip is but at this time i give it a thumbs up ....