This is going to sound like a joke about a lack of skills but:
I think my #welder is broken which is why I'm having such a hard time getting any #welding done.

It's a small 160A stick welder, and I've done some reasonably good (not horrid) welds in the past.

The reason I suspect breakage is because it seems after being powered on for a while, maybe just minutes, and not really doing any welding - even just idling - suddenly it appears completely unable to strike an arc. I've found that turning it off for 30 seconds before powering it back on makes it strike an arc again just as easily as when just powered on. Then again suddenly no arc again, ad nauseam.

It has a thermal lockout which does not kick in.

It kind of feels like the welder cannot keep the voltage going, but I don't really know what to expect or how to do it safely, so.. any #welders out there?

Do you want to see me try and replace a whole outer sill while suffering from the worst hayfever I've ever had and before I start a new job for which I have to rely on the car to commute to and from? Of course you do!

https://youtu.be/eYkP0PPMkzA?si=oR4Z_iKxladuJmdq

#WeirdCarMastodon #Austin #Princess #welding #ClassicCar

1980 Austin Princess - Driver Side Sill Replacement

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#DIY #welding #steelisreal #fixedgear #bikekitchen #fahrrad #cycling #bike #graz

#introduction to me,

Hi (20M), I’m working on #fabrication as a hobby and I love #welding . I recently graduated workshops for warriors welding school with over 20 #aws welding certifications

I’m Interested in doing my own work here soon. My goal on this app is to find community and similar people to share experiences with and just have people to talk to.
I love #cats . My favorite animal is the mantis shrimp. I play videogames kinda often. I spent a little time in the Navy hoorah devil doc

Salut Masto,

Ma fée est presque terminée. Elle prend une pause après avoir vu des horreurs sur un cellulaire qui s'est retrouvé par erreur entre ses mains. Elle reprend son souffle avant de retourner au combat pour la paix.

Comme elle a émergé au momemt où Rozon est déclaré prédateur sexuel, j'ai le goût de la nommer la fée Courageuse en l'honneur de ces femmes qui ont eu gain de cause.

~80% rebut

#art #sculpture #scrap_metal #upcycling #acier #soudure #welding #steel #ange #angel #fee

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