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6010 forceful arc
June 15, 2013, 3:41 pm
Hi all Yesterday couldn't get 6010 to do what done before. http://www.weldsmith.co.uk/dropbox/my/work_boatyard_0801/work_boatyard.html The full-pen 5mm square-edge seam welds. FWIW - these years ... Read more »
plugging holes in thin 304 with CD welder
June 13, 2013, 5:17 pm
I'm trying to develop a process to plug 1/16 holes in 0.015 304 stainless with minimal heat input. I need a strong, reliable, hermetic seal. I will have thousands of these to do, and the holes ar... Read more »
Cracking welds on crankshaft
June 8, 2013, 7:33 pm
I know, everybody who reads this is probably saying to themseves that welding on to a crankshaft is stupid. I tend to agree. But the customer wanted me to weld a disc from a harrow to the end of a ... Read more »
Damaged Miller Bobcat 250 propane powered welder
[ 2 ]June 1, 2013, 11:59 pm
At an auction, I bought this damaged Miller Bobcat 250 welder that had a mounting provision for a propane tank on the rear. As you can see, the welder was clearly dropped and looks bad. However,... Read more »
Pitted tungsten ?
June 1, 2013, 9:42 pm
Guy I know has a small production shop , making small lot custom products . We were talking today about TIG welding , he was showing me the machine and settings and such . While looking at the... Read more »
TIG welding 304 stainless to mild steel
June 1, 2013, 1:12 pm
Is 310 SS rod suitable for welding 304 SS to mild steel? Read more »
what diameter wire to use to get 3/4" fillet in 1 pass?
May 31, 2013, 6:00 pm
What diameter wire to use to get 3/4 fillet in 1 pass on 1 1/2 thick steel plate? Read more »
Lincoln ranger 8 onan 16 all my outputs 110/220 work perfect but will not w...
May 27, 2013, 4:06 pm
Lincoln ranger 8 onan 16 all my outputs 110/220 work perfect but will not weld Read more »
Mike Graham?
May 21, 2013, 2:26 pm
Years ago Mike Graham was an active member of the group, and at times almost as helpful as Ernie. Seems like there was trouble with with a girl or such and then --Poof!-- he was gone. Anyone kno... Read more »
Welding 4140 to mild steel
May 18, 2013, 12:32 am
For my new heavy shop press http://goo.gl/1XGhQ I wanted to make an end piece for the hydraulic ram, so that the ram is enclosed inside the nose piece. This way, I hope, I can aviod deform... Read more »
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Heat input - FCAW verses SMAW
I'd like to hear some opinions on heat input of FCAW verses SMAW when welding a 1-1/2 thick reinforcing pad to a 1-1/2 thick rolled and welded cylinder. Both items are SA516-70. The weld required is ... Read more »
Welding School in Houston, Texas
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Hi y'all. I'm looking for some formal training in welding in Houston, Texas. I've looked at the web sites for various places, but I wanted to get opinions from the folks in this group. I'd prefer a p... Read more »
Plasma cutter flow rate requirement
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I am buying a plasma cutter, and my welding supplier is pushing the Miller 375. Very light, small machine, but it does cut nicely on 1/4. I wanted to go up to a Thermal Dynamic 52, with double the... Read more »
CHECK FOR VIRUSES NOW!
Rod: Regardless of your current anti virus software, that I hope you update daily, go to: www.pandasoftware.com/ Use there free online scanner located at the middle of the page on the left. Then choo... Read more »
How do you identify magnesium?
Is there an easy way to tell the difference between aluminum and magnesium? I TIG weld lots of aluminum castings, and have been given a few magnesium castings as well. In those situations, I was told... Read more »
Tell me about pulsed mig
I have had a couple of guys ask me about aluminum fabbing. I know that lots of things that are associated with aluminum are expensive. Mainly, it would be a shear, bender, plasma cutter, and weld... Read more »
Mig welding books
I see this book on my E-mail from HF. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90696 Is this book any good? I am looking to teach myself Mig and Oxy until fall then go to our ... Read more »
Storage shelf welding project completed
The storage shelf project I used as justification to buy a welder is now complete. (and I ended up with a second new welder as well). Here's the project told in pictures.... http://picasaweb.google.... Read more »
Tig welding videos
This is my annual request for information on Tig welding videos. I've been looking for this type of vid for 2 years with no success. What i want it a vid that shows technique and arc/puddle control... Read more »
Ernie's Notching Grinder
Elsewhere I see Ernie Leimkuhler's use of a right angle grinder to grind the sides of tubing in forming a fishmouth joint. I have in the past inverted my circular saw, mounted it under a heavy sheet ... Read more »
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