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SEJW - Cutting Aluminum

Ok... about a zillion years ago I worked in a specialty tool store. Amoung other things we carried a wide variety of pr...

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posted by nospam

8 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

Copper/ Bronze thermit: was: Something very odd on Ebay

> I think that Thermit gets a whole lot hotter that 2,000 F. BTW, there are > lots of ways to formulate Thermit. Alumin...

3 comments posted 18yrs

posted by furles

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by furles

SEJW - Smelting

Smelting... Anybody got a basic tutorial on smelting? I am thinking there are a couple parts that I would like to make...

4 comments posted 18yrs

posted by nospam

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

A blacksmith question?

--Here's the thing: I've got a small insert-type fireplace; too small to have a grate. So operating it long-term means...

5 comments posted 18yrs

posted by steamer

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by steamer

SEJW:Shopping for a new MIG

Shopping for a new MIG machine. Considering units up to about $2500, if necessary. Also considering a spool gun at the...

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posted by luv2fly99

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by luv2fly99

Welding Stainless Steel

Is it possible to weld 2 pieces of stainless together with any kind of flux core MIG wire? I have a Lincoln from Home D...

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posted by jr

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by jr

SEJW: electrode manufacture

--Just saw a neat segment on How It's Made that describes how stick welding electrodes are made. What got me was the na...

2 comments posted 18yrs

posted by steamer

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by steamer

SEJW: closure weld on end of 1/16" dia SS tube

I would like to make a small number of sleeved thermocouple probes. The sleeves will be made from 1/16" dia type 304 tu...

5 comments posted 18yrs

posted by jggall01

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by jggall01

SEJW: Dumb aluminum welding question...

Ok, several years ago I took the lower unit off an outboard and shipped it off to a shop to repair the skeg. They said...

1 comments posted 18yrs

posted by nospam

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

welding gas to preserve antiques?

I have an older (uncommon) Canon SLR film camera with an assortment of expensive lenses that I retired from service whe...

9 comments posted 18yrs

posted by u40139

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by u40139

SEJW: Does anyone know any Canadian welding retailers online (with catalogues or pricing?)

Hi there, I'm trying to get some comparisons, MSRPs, etc. and I'm wondering if any of you might help expand my list of...

5 comments posted 18yrs

posted by spamdoctor

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by spamdoctor

SEJW, bruce, Miller Bobcat 250 was Re: Questions: Generators, rotary phase converters, and not burning down the house

Bruce, I think that it is amazing that these Miller Bobcats are so powerful and so inexpensive new (such as Bobcat 250)...

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posted by ignoramus21401

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus21401

Best way to clean oxidized Aluminum before welding

Are any of those aluminum cleaners suitable for use in cleaning aluminum before Tig welding? Seems like sanding oxidixe...

2 comments posted 18yrs

posted by notmy

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by notmy

SEJW: Millermatic 3035 spoolgun improved!

A while ago I sent a note asking about ways to stop burning up tips in the 3035 spoolgun. I was at my wits end... I rec...

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posted by sdwheaton

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by sdwheaton

SEJW - Welding a Honda cast AL intake manifold advice needed...

Ernie, help :) I have a friend who wants me to weld up some holes on a Honda cast AL intake manifold. I haven't seen it...

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posted by aux3.DOH.4

10 comments posted 18yrs posted by aux3.DOH.4