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At northern tool today, it dawned on me that my ziploc bag wasn't doin it for me anymore. I'm sure you old timers do something of this sort. But us newbs need all the help we can get. Nothing like digging around the work bench for collets and cups. Pretty sure I'll spend more time welding and less time searching for the needle in the haystack. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:Yep I've got something similar. Question though, why are you constantly looking for tig parts? The vast majority of people can get away with one size collet, collet body, cup and tungsten. I'll give you that new guys tend to go thru a fair amount of tungsten, but it shouldn't be that bad.The only time I really change sizes is occasionally when I do alum and I go from 3/32" to 1/8". Even then most times I can get by using 3/32". I've got a boat load of "spares", but mostly because I was given them by someone else years ago..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:It's not that I'm constantly changing up. I've been running the same 3/32 lens and #7 cup for a couple months. But like I said I'm new to tig. I like to try different things. The cause and effect factor helps me learn. I may have embellished a bit in my post (I'm overly dramatic I guess). Thanks for the reply as always. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:I have stuff in about a dozen of those in my garage. Helps a lot, especially nuts and bolts.GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:A couple of many."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Yup got one in a drawer surrounded by plasma parts too.Airco Heliweld II AC/DC HomeMade Wire FeederLincoln 255PLincoln HD130Everlast PP804x8 CNC TableWelding helps me build my hobbies and takes up time on the side.
Reply:Stickman That's what I call being prepared. I'll get there one piece at a time. Very nice!Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:I've got these too. its impossible without. 1 for gas welding, 1 for plasma, 1 for mig, 1 for spot,  and one for tig. I'm constantly changing setups. one minute i'll be welding .016 stainless, the next .250 alumn. so I've got stuff for all sizes and both torch types (9/15, 17/26).Now what do I do with all my spare cables and torches?'14 HTP invertig 221Thermal Arc 201ts'15 HTP 2400'13 Hypertherm Powermax 30Esab 875Esab 251Clark Metal Servicespecializing in stainless steel exhaust systems
Reply:Ammo boxes ?Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:Originally Posted by Austin BennettAmmo boxes ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Reply:Here's another fine idea Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:Always a good idea. I'm another big fan of the Plano and Akro-Mils boxes. I have a s#!t-load of them, several different sizes.JohnA few weldersA lot of hammersA whole lot of C-clamps
Reply:I love them.Doing the best I can with what I got
Reply:Some more. Yes, I like them."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:"Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Great suggestions!I know it would make this a 9$ or 10$ organization tip, but given the quality (or lack thereof)  with some of the least expensive organizers, it's really worth paying a little more to move up a lot in quality.