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TIG supply without the foot pedal?

Howdy, I'm looking at getting an older TIG supply as an upgrade to my buzzbox. The unit is of a type that does not use...

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posted by jonREMOVETHISdanniken

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by jonREMOVETHISdanniken

Tungsten Grinding

I don't have a bench grinder but i do have an angle grinder to sharpen thoriated tungsten electrodes. I'm having proble...

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posted by lethaldriver

8 comments posted 18yrs posted by lethaldriver

Welder Choice for Newbie?

Hello, all. I'm looking for advice on getting my first welder. Applications: Light fabrication, repairs and improvement...

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posted by at

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Thermal Arc 10xr

Anybody know anything about these? Good machine? Bad? Air, or nitrogen only? Anything useful to know about them? Can the...

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posted by cyberzl1

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Never an Ernie when I need one!

--Tried to duplicate your beautiful technique tig-brazing yesterday but the results were so bad I'm reluctant to post a...

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posted by steamer

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by steamer

Cutting torch opinions

Today, while at the local welding supply, the counter guy asked how my conversion to propane cutting was over acetylene...

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posted by pittmanpirate

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Building a trailer

Been thinking of building my own trailer because I need one and enjoy building. One question by the way, would it be st...

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posted by dgilbert

11 comments posted 18yrs posted by dgilbert

SNAPON MHG5A spool gun

Does anyone have any tech specs on this gun? I would like to hook it up to my Thermal Arc 351, but trying to sort out t...

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posted by cyberzl1

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Rod storage during transportation

I'm setting up my tools now on a welding trailer. I'll probably buy a Knaack box or similar, depending on what I can fi...

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posted by pittmanpirate

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Best way to drill hoes in metal.

By the way, if a person needed to drill about 12 holes about 3/8-5/8 in >diameter in 3x3 square tubing, what would be th...

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posted by dgilbert

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by dgilbert

Weld

Does grinding a weld flush with the srrounding metal weaken the weld?

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posted by dgilbert

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by dgilbert

Hose handlers

I noticed a thread about hose reels. So, I just wanted to say that when I want a "hose handler", I go to the local tire...

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posted by pittmanpirate

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Woodruff keyway repair

Hi guys Wondered if someone might have some pointers for me on how to repair a woodruff (are they called this in the US...

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posted by steve.bonnett

24 comments posted 18yrs posted by steve.bonnett

New hose reel

I just got a 100' oxy-acetylene hose reel for my service van. It doesn't leak & it retracts and latches well. The only...

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posted by jlweatherlyxxx

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I just HAD to call........

inland empire craigslist > tools SA 400 diesel welder (detroit 2-71 engine ) - $100 (perris ca) Reply to: snipped-for-p...

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posted by gunner

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by gunner