House's ITB XE build and re-build

[novarally]

The AC TIG is a machine I want to add in the future to the workshop but for now I cause enough trouble with the DC on mild steel!!

The R-tech MIG that I have is a really good machine though, can really tell the difference in the step up from the old machine mart special I had before.

With that being said, I still need to learn how to use it all!!!

That's why I haven't had a go with my AC/DC TiG unit yet, I'm waiting on a friend of mine who's a pro-welder (ex Prodrive) to give me some tuition!

I'm not bad with a MiG, although that's very much easier than TiG of course

[House]

Got the TiG torch connections plugged in the right way round? (obvious I know, but.......)

After electrifying the bench and giving myself a bloody good bolt.

It turns out I had the earth and torch plugged in round the wrong way. Apparently the welder I've got runs in reverse bench clamp in + and torch in - for DC TIG.

I'm told the odd electric shock resets the system, that should be me nice and reset for a few years.

[novarally]

After electrifying the bench and giving myself a bloody good bolt.

It turns out I had the earth and torch plugged in round the wrong way. Apparently the welder I've got runs in reverse bench clamp in + and torch in - for DC TIG.

I'm told the odd electric shock resets the system, that should be me nice and reset for a few years.

That was why I mentioned it, I remember thinking it was odd when I got my R-Tech a few years back.

[House]

That was why I mentioned it, I remember thinking it was odd when I got my R-Tech a few years back.

It even says it in the manual! But you know, we don't read these things!!

[House]

A small update, SADEV is on order, should be landing early April, 40% deposit paid and the other 60% is with a trusted person as we all know I can't be trusted with large sums of cash.

Been doing some work in the workshop, which I think it can officially be called now as it's no longer a barn!!





Now I can really fuck some stuff up!! Got some proper machining tools and have already made a few parts up



Next order of business, organisation! Too much crap everywhere

[novarally]

Fantastic stuff. Looks like a great set-up now.

I'd love a lathe and a mill but I'm running out of room in my workshop. And out of room to extend it any further

[House]

Fantastic stuff. Looks like a great set-up now.

I'd love a lathe and a mill but I'm running out of room in my workshop. And out of room to extend it any further

I didn't really need a mill but this came up at a good price. Ofcourse it means I've now go to build a stand for it!!



And to build a stand I needed the bandsaw, which was also at a great price!!!

[nova_niek]

Got to love tools - and room to put them somewhere.
Does the lathe run a 3 phase motor? If so, is it hard or expensive to get 3 phase connected to your home/workshop in the UK?

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[The Simps]

I am so jealous House

[Iain]

Every House needs a barn.