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I have owned and used a couple of the HF hoods and found that you can replace the batteries. Be very careful (Elmer Fudd) when you open the cover and replace the old with the new. My favorite hood is one that's called a blue lens. bought it on Amazon and fitted it with a Lincoln head band for...

Examples of welding thin steel. Wear proper PPE! Mig Welding Thin Steel

I,m about 7 years behind you If that means anything. If your comfortable with Lincoln, then you should go down to your local dealer and let them sell you one of their MIG welders and a tank for your gas. Otherwise I would buy a Prime Weld. They make excellent welders. Stay away from flux core...

We all know you meant "goggles" & not "The Google". Your really better off with the helmet as there is no UV protection for your face, ears and neck with goggles. There is no reason to fear the auto darkening helmet/lens and you should learn to feel comfortable with them. They are the best and...

Sorry guys I made three posts with three links to the Amazon items but they were deleted for some reason. If you go to Amazon and do a search for the rectifiers and capacitors "for AC to DC welder conversion" they will take you to the items. Also, I saw this today and thought it might be of...

Here is a link to several capacitors. One here as an example of what your looking for. You can also use the high side of a duel capacitor such as this one. The voltage is not a concern, the MFD/Ue = the higher the value the greater the boost will be. Sure, no problem. . . . . Don

That was an easy search, Amazon has about anything a person could ever need. LOL!! This is similar to the one I bought, It's not the lowest priced one due to the amperage. This one is a bit higher. There are several reviews which could be helpful. Don

That was several years ago, I purchased the items on Amazon. You might be able to find reviews of others who have done the conversion. I will try searching and post if I'm able to come up with any helpful information. Don

The capacitor is needed in making the conversion work, otherwise you will just stick the rod. The capacitor gives the little extra to start the arch, the same reason there are start capacitors on large motors such as HVAC units. I bought the Yes spool gun on Amazon for around $50 bucks and it...

Sorry for the delay, I got tied up. So since I changed plans mid stream I needed to add some steel, rather than start over. I also cut the mount with the plasma cutter and added 1-1/2" spacer. (part of why it looks so bad) It's a long pin. Added a cutout for the pin placement...

That would be a great choice, until then there is the Primeweld 225. Don_

I used a wheel bearing for the pivot on a back hoe. Don_ .

Notice the front bolt is not in place in this picture. Don_ .

The winch mount bolts to 1/4"angle iron on the side rails/frame with grade 8 1" bolts. The 3/8" is also guested, sort of hard to see in the pictures. It looks grossly under built but it is more than ample to resist bending when considering the frame rails would fail before the mount...

Thanks. Looks good! and chrome is overrated. ? I mounted my 9k Warn to a receiver hitch, it allows it to be portable and works well pulling non running things onto trailers. Both a hitch ball and the winch can be used at the same time. It's a real goofy looking thing but works well. I'll try...

It seems they have down played the blue part and now are calling it True Color. Here is a link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VKNBJHM/ref=emc_b_5_i The Lincoln looks like a nice helmet. I purchased Lincoln Electric Viking X6 headgear, comfortable and works well. Lenses here Don_ .

I can appreciate the poor part, I was in my early 20's when I bought the 225 brand new for about one weeks pay, back in the early 70's. With a wife and new born daughter, it was rough! It was $129.99 out the door! Don_ .

Nothing calculated here, I just grabbed the first one I came across and threw it in. I did try striking an arc with and without, it was better with the cap in place. One could improve on this, I'm sure. Don_ .

I converted my 225 a couple of months ago. It really isn't difficult. A good practice in electronics is to over build. Wire gauge is a good example. Diodes come in all sizes and the maximum amperage should be increased, (like wire gauge) The diode was in the $50 range and I had capacitors in...

I cast another vote for Prime Weld products. I just torture tested my AC Tig/stick machine with 20 + pounds of 5/32" rods around 175 - 180 amps, no problem keeping up. I was having issues with my Hobart 187 not getting enough heat for 35 solid wire. I even called tec support. Yeah, first time...

Nice job! (Though didn't see anything wrong with the old one) ? Don_

I replaced my auto darkening helmets three times in the last 11-12 years. I just changed again and got the "New Improved Blue View" from Amazon. It is a world of difference from the old green view from the older helmets. It runs about a hundred bucks. I listened to one reviewer and also upgraded...

Want to share them? :p Don_

Thanks, ptsg. Don_ .

OK, now back to the bucket portion. The ends are 3/8" A36 plate and the pan is 3/16th" A36 Flip it over and weld the other end The top edge of the bucket would have a piece of 3/8th"x 2"x 3" angle iron one of two pieces for attaching the swivel. The other piece a few inches behind...

Sure, however you'll need to be patient while I make a short story long. In order to get there let me explain what and why. Originally, I planned on using a wheel motor to move the bucket. They are more economical than using a gear box. Here are the parts. The pin and bushing. was to be...

Isn't that slick!! Were gona need more pictures of that beauty!! Thanks for sharing! Don_ .

Thank you, rakiddy. Here are a few pictures of the process. We unloaded the delivery into the bed of my truck, then I back down the driveway and offloaded. 3/8th plate for the sides. Some of the smaller pieces include 3/4", 1/2" plate. Starting the quick attach, 3/4" & 1/2" I was so...

.... and, it is a lot of fun. Nice crane!! . . . . . say . . . . . it's not a trick photo, right? Kidding! just kidding. Don_

Looks like a well made trailer, good job!! Don_ .

I received an invitation to join from TractorByNet too. Don_ .

Yes, it does burn DC rods now. It was a fun and worthwhile project. I also updated the fan, all for about 100 bucks. Don_ .

I added one to my Tracker, it's 3/8" plate. Then added all done. Don_ .

My Lincoln 225 bought in 1975, after conversion done earlier this year. Don_ .

The extra thickness should make up for the length. I just replaced the work cable on my Hobart MIG, it's 11 years old and has been well used. I replaced the old one with 25 feet of 4 gauge as recommended for the amperage. I find the longer length helpful and gives me the ability to move the...

I don't have any idea but it sure is a nice piece of work. It should make an interesting light fixture! Don_ .

Thank you. Don_ .

Interesting. Yes, you do not want to over heat when sharpening. I took my time on it making a couple of passes with a 7" flap disc then walking away and doing something else. I Learned about how easily they will dip on a previous bucket. The cutting edge is 5/8"x 4"x50" plow bar. A video...

I've been working on a tilt bucket for my Kubota U-55-4A excavator. Fortunately, I purchased all the steel prior to the shelter at home situation were in now. It's 50" long, about two feet high & wide and weighs in at about 500lbs. It's mounted to a quick release fixture made from 3/4" & 1/2"...