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steel vs wrought iron

I have decided that I want to learn how to mig weld. I will be using flux core wire on a Lincoln weldpack 100 machine....

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posted by miamitedNOSPAM

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by miamitedNOSPAM

wire spool wind direction

I have a Lincoln 175 MIG. Why are some of the wire spools you get from Lincoln wound in either direction. Some spools,...

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posted by steveli1

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Thermal Arc wire feed machines

I have seen a number of people post good things about Thermal Arc's inverter TIG machines, how are their wire feed machi...

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posted by WanderingMetalHead.DUMP.SPAM

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Best metal for water feature support frame

What would be the best metal for support and 24/7 water exposure in a water feature? Stainless rod? Brass? Bronze if it...

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posted by pittmanpirate

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CO2 regulator washer source?

When you put a regulator onto a CO2 cylinder, you need a compressible washer. See http://www.concoa.com/index.php?paget...

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posted by grant

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Lincoln SP 175 + question

When I had a MillerMatic 200, I used to use .045 liners on .030 wire, as they would not clog up. They worked fine. They...

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posted by pittmanpirate

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Miller MIG question

I'm helping a friend who's having problems with his Miller MIG, a 172, IIRC. A 220 wirefeed running .035 wire and CO2....

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posted by pittmanpirate

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Cert costs

I have had several certs in the past, mostly through AWS, and one of their inspectors. 2G, 3G, 4G, 6G, 6GTIG, 2G 36" CA...

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posted by pittmanpirate

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3F WABO test questions

My employer asked yesterday if I could get my WABO by friday for an onsite install. I've been a welder for 3 years, and...

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posted by mandelbrot5

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Sally's up and running

Put the new radiator on SA 200 today, and put all the sheet metal work back on. Taking it for new tires and a couple of...

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posted by pittmanpirate

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Cutting Open a Propane Tank

I have an old propane tank that I want to turn into a gas forge. I have the burner, gauge, regulator, and hose. All I n...

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posted by rick.barter

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Thermal Arc 3 or single phase

I have a Thermal Arc 250 GTSWSE AC/DC welder and need to know if it can run on 220v single phase and if so what is the s...

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posted by brian.reid

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Student made a half sized tank (hey Nick!)

Way cool. There is a video too. The video is priceless. http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/newsnow/2008/04/post_moto_ki...

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posted by ignoramus10392

13 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus10392

Odd cutting experience today

My BIL wanted me to cut a hole in the front of his front end loader to mount a trailer ball to manipulate trailers. Sim...

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posted by pittmanpirate

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Dual Shield Shootout (long)

Howdy gang, I have a large project that I am having some trouble finding an economical filler material for. I am weldin...

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posted by jlweatherlyxxx

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by jlweatherlyxxx