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the kids
Peter _ Lucas wrote in on Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:38:11 -0700 (PDT): What alloy is most silverware made from? Is it weldable?
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Is carbon plate something I should know about?
Anyone ever use carbon plate? Used as a backer material. I did the same thing with 1/4" copper plate once. Am I missing anything? I saw it here:...
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Welding Distortion
You are welding a three inch long "tee" joint. You start on the left side at point "A" , and finish the left side at point "B". You then immediately move to the right side, and weld from point "A" to...
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TIG welding versus a VFD on the lathe
The rearrangement of my garage to allow my wife to park her car, has been successful. Not only can she park her SUV, but I also arranged everything on my side very nicely, in a gentlemanly fashion,...
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selling my Dynasty 200 DX on eBay
Hi all, I'm offering my in-operable Dynasty 200 DX, as is, no reserve, on eBay. The starting bid is $1. I am a hobbyist welder and bought this new back in 2004. I tried to fix it but gave up. More...
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Electrode Selection
I have plans to weld a hasp and staple to a surplus 81mm ammo box. The box appears to be both painted and galvanized. I have in my shop 6011, 6013 & 7014. Will any of them weld galvanized? or do I...
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Safety chain
I have a Lincoln SA 200 with safety chains on it. My receiver hitch only sticks out about 8" from the pin slot. Total weight, 1700#. The two safety chains on the trailer are 3/8" chain with large slip...
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This may interest someone.
Damned shame Im broke or close to it...grrrrrrrr!! I am the Sword of my Family and the Shield of my Nation. If sent, I will crush everything you have built, burn everything you love, and kill every...
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Multiprocess power source for pipe welding
Has anyone had experience with either the Miller PipWorx or the Lincoln Invertec machines for code pipe welding? We don't do any carbon work, so if you can comment on stainless and nickel alloys that...
 
FS -- 500A stick welder, $100
For sale, 500 amp c h e m e t r o n stick welder. The welder includes a remote control receptacle, which makes it somewhat possible to add a TIG attachment. Price is $100 cash on local pickup in...
 
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Difficult TIG weld.
This week I almost got beat by a TIG weld project. The shop next door to my school is American Hose and Fittings. They build hoses and such for all sorts of things, but their main products are custom...
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Finally
The weather here has been to die for, although a little wet. It's drying out now, and I'm getting set up finally. Got two cash jobs coming in tomorrow, one for an old pinball machine that is worth...
 
Flux for brazing - what a difference
Awhile ago I posted a query regarding Petersons flux. It arrived last week and I used it yesterday. What a difference. Prior to this I used the blue flux coated rods. They worked, kinda. After the...
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Good deal or bad?
Just bought something, wanted some reality check. - Chemetron 500 amp 3 phase CC stick welder - with 50 ft of 00 welding cable and clamp - On a warehouse style cart Price was $90. Good or bad deal?...
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