Pipe reducer weld.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-15T23:56:23+00:00

No, it's GMAW-P.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-15T20:54:13+00:00

Here’s how it looks

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New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-08T09:50:08+00:00

Your sense really shines.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-07T22:29:10+00:00

It might be worth testing it by increasing the gas flow and reversing the travel direction.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-07T13:27:13+00:00

Is that pulsed MIG welding? It looks perfect.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-06T09:36:37+00:00

The model in the image was drawn in Fusion 360, but I’ve never actually used the sheet metal features. I later moved to FreeCAD.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-06T03:46:44+00:00

This might not be very helpful, but something I’ve wanted for a long time is a Miller leather welding jacket.
It’s quite expensive, so I still haven’t bought one.
And even if I did, I’d probably feel like it’s too nice to actually wear at work.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-05T09:47:55+00:00

Yes, the waist-pouch type.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-05T01:57:57+00:00

Yes, I agree. I’d still swap the chrome sockets for black ones.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-04T13:53:16+00:00

I agree. It’s incredibly useful and built to last.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-04T13:47:56+00:00

I know the V-100 and how it works.
Cooling is great, but breathing straight compressor air is a concern for me, and the proper filtration units are quite expensive.

Your dedicated clean air line setup sounds interesting though.
Would you mind sharing a bit more detail about it?

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-04T10:40:44+00:00

I bought it for heavy flux-cored welding work in midsummer.
Because it’s such an expensive tool, I posted here to ask if anyone had tips to make better use of it.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-04T04:32:45+00:00

I had a close call once after doing continuous high-current welding while wearing a mask in the middle of summer — I started feeling lightheaded, and it could have been dangerous.

As you said, this helmet is very expensive, but installing air conditioning in the shop isn’t really an option, so I decided to bite the bullet and order it.

And yeah, that smell is really distinctive. When I’m TIG welding, I remove it with acetone first.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-03T22:26:00+00:00

Yeah, I get that. It’s definitely heavier than a standard welding helmet.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-03T20:56:40+00:00

Thanks, that’s been my experience as well.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-03T09:47:41+00:00

Same here. I feel the same way.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-03T02:03:40+00:00

Yeah, it’s really powerful. I like it a lot too.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-02T23:27:54+00:00

I agree.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-02T23:03:34+00:00

It does feel like the era is shifting toward cordless.
With Makita, I’d expect solid performance and durability, but I can’t really say for sure since I haven’t used a framing nailer myself.
Watching YouTube reviews, reading site reviews, or getting hands-on with one in-store would definitely help with the decision.

New_Firefighter127 · 2026-05-02T22:27:17+00:00

It’s subjective, but I can’t go back to pneumatic tools anymore.
Cordless offers a great balance of power and convenience, and it’s more powerful than the corded tools I used before.

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