I think you need what is called a TEST indicator--not a DIAL indicator (even though both have dials). The former has a small, pivoting finger, that you can fit into holes. There is also hole attachment that you can use with a DIAL indicator that will allow it to be used in a fasion similar to at...
I got the Eastwood tig 200 about a month ago. I'm an absolute beginner. Have not overloaded the machine yet--I either dip a tungsten or the torch itself gets too hot first. :)
Argon bottle was $175 purchased. Exchange for refills run about $35-40 for a 125cf tank. Found another shop that says...
The Tool and Die Guy has the answer: http://www.thetoolanddieguy.com/?p=489
I have an Enco set from when they were on sale for stoopid cheap and they are way more accurate than I am.
Howdy from Houston as well...
Please check out http://www.homemetalshopclub.org/. We meet 2nd saturday every month. The old-timers that attend have forgotten more than I'll ever know and there's a beginners topic at the end of every meeting.
GoPro? Bravo if it only took you a "few" hours. They look great and will far outlast the plastic versions the camera comes with.
Mine attempts took days. Could not get the 1st one in your pic to work either out of aluminum nor HDPE. Aluminum was too tough to bend and clamp properly and the HDPE...
That particular board is a 110V version. KB makes 220V versions as well--just might be a bit harder to find.
KBIC-240 is the 240 volt version. But at that voltage it puts out up to 180V DC and that would not be too good for your X2 motor which is only rated up to 130V DC.
If you're in the US, instead of a $72 board I would hunt on ebay for a kblc-19pm board as mentioned here:
http://szabaga.com/x2/power/
FWIW, my X2 has intermittent start problems too. I suspect the POT more than anything. Usually turning it off and back on will get it going. I've got one of...