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PING: Ernie Leimkuhler (air shear)

Hi Ernie, I have the same shear that you adapted to pneumatic operation and I'd like to do the same to mine. http://www...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by u40139
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by u40139

Welding 6061 aluminum

Although I do know the correct way to weld 6061 alum. to get max strength, does anyone know the best "cheat" method of...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dixon263
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by dixon263

WANTED Thunderbolt receptacles

I am looking for a 'number' of Miller Thunderbolt round receptacles in any colors. Yes, I can buy new but I need quite a...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jbleaux
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by jbleaux

Ceriated tungsten for AC welding

A quick question for the TIG welders out there: Is it acceptable to use 2% ceriated tungsten for AC TIG applications? T...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by matthewprays
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by matthewprays

INFO PLEASE?

I have a child getting out of High School and does not want to go to college. She has watched welding in the metal shop...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Walt
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by Walt

Thank You - The Fan Helped a Lot

I don't know who suggested adding a cooling fan to my el cheapo box, but thank you. I ordered a high volume 110 fan, bo...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nospam
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

Gopher Getter test ideas

I got my Gopher getter assembled. Now I need to test it, but would like to do some controlled tests before using it in...
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posted by meagain
11 comments posted 18yrs posted by meagain

Propane cutting

Cut up some old steel for a friend yesterday. Didn't find out until finished that I had not tightened the O2 nut down,...
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posted by meagain
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by meagain

Quick question

What does a full O2 bottle weigh? One that is 48" tall at the neck. I lifted one today up to my 38" high tailgate by mys...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by meagain
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by meagain

The local guys gets the sale...

... of the gas bottle when I get my new welder. I stopped by one of the local welding supply shops today to price compa...
19 comments posted 18yrs
posted by nospam
19 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

Old welding machine

Oops, started to put Old Welder in Subject line ......... I found an older welding machine today in my current ad for a...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by meagain
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by meagain

rcmp gone wild

take a look at this video , a guy gets beaten up by rcmp for not putting down his camera. youtube " fort mcmurray charte...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by tk_b
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by tk_b

Identifying argon?

--Speaking of gasses the last time Ernie came a-calling he pointed out that my "argon" tank was, in fact, full of CO2....
21 comments posted 18yrs
posted by steamer
21 comments posted 18yrs posted by steamer

CO2 or C25?

I just filled my CO2 tank yesterday. $9 Its lasted me nearly 3 yrs, and well over 33 lbs of wire mig welding. I found a...
18 comments posted 18yrs
posted by gunner
18 comments posted 18yrs posted by gunner

Welder choice

I'm looking at buying a portable welding machine. I am considering something like a Miller Bobcat or Miller TrailMaster...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by meagain
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by meagain