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Gasless Aluminum MIG?

I want to repair a broken aluminum cast pickup tube from an automotive oil pump. I have a cheapie MIG unit running .030...

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posted by bernie

11 comments posted 18yrs posted by bernie

selection of welding rod

Dear sir, how to select the welding rod for desimilar metal welding & what is the criteria for selection of welding elec...

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posted by prajapati.govind

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Stainless soldering?

Is there any problem using electrical solder on 304 or 316 stainless?

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posted by torin

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by torin

Propane welding tips?

Went to propane for cutting without a thought for welding. Do they make propane welding tips? Been googling, but haven't...

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posted by meagain

12 comments posted 18yrs posted by meagain

maximum O/A cutting thickness?

So what can it do in the optimal conditions?

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posted by bcarter

10 comments posted 18yrs posted by bcarter

Nitrous oxide: definitely no laughing matter

Farmers, food suppliers, policy-makers, business leaders and environmentalists are joining forces to confront the threa...

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posted by nandagopan.d

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Marquette Arc Welder, Model 10-108, 295A

Hi All, I have been lurking here for some time and finally started a welding class several weeks ago. My brother gave m...

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posted by ecelspam

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Ok Tool Inc

OK Tool Inc - http://www.oktoolinc.com - Sales, Service, Accessories and Parts for R6, R8, and R202 Grinders. Located in...

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posted by tldiak

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TIG Coolant

I gt a decent deal on a Miller Coolmate 3, so I will replace my homemade cooler with it. My question concerns coolant....

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posted by ignoramus16714

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus16714

Lightweight welding table?

--Am in need of a table maybe 24" on a side but wanted to do something other than a slab of steel. I'm thinking of buil...

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posted by steamer

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by steamer

Suggestions for TIG tungsten sizes

I finally convinced my lab folk to retire the thoriated tungstens, replace with ceriated ones. Any suggestions for the...

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posted by spamless

8 comments posted 18yrs posted by spamless

O/A or Mig for first welder?

I'm not sure why I picked MIG as the first welder I would buy. Might have been the illusion that I could get into it fo...

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posted by elbrecht

11 comments posted 18yrs posted by elbrecht

What are you paying for 1/8 and 3/32 6013?

Have rod prices shot up lately like everything else? I am just wondering if I would save money by ordering rod or would...

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posted by jbleaux

13 comments posted 18yrs posted by jbleaux

Flowmeter scales

--Have listened to Ernie and am in the process of getting a flowmeter for my argon tank. The trouble is I haven't been...

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posted by steamer

11 comments posted 18yrs posted by steamer

Scratch start AC tig.

Is it possible or safe to do AC scratch start tig on aluminum with an AC/DC stick welder?

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posted by mandelbrot5

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by mandelbrot5