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Welding 455 Stainless

Hello I have to TIG weld a project that is made from 455 S.S. , I have 17-4 PH [ 630 ] Filler , 420 Filler and several...

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posted by pdl

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by pdl

Voltage drop scenario/amperage question

I've just wired an external box with 10/3 solid copper 600v. wire with AWG running about ten feet from the panel to an...

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posted by deserttraveler

18 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

Spot welder question

I brought home a 5 kVa "Peer" spot welder. This is a stationary standup kind of spot welder, weighs about 250 lbs, and...

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posted by ignoramus18803

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by ignoramus18803

Is it possible to cut a quarter panel off a car with oxy/act?

I know that it CAN be cut but is it possible to actually cut the panel without distorting it so that a patch can be use...

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posted by spamdoctor

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by spamdoctor

Welding Gloves (2026 Update)

Hello I have been trying to find some 100% cotton jersey gloves for use in TIG welding of very small parts , I haven't...

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posted by pdl

29 comments posted 18yrs posted by pdl

Storing GTAW filler

Guys, I have a bunch of tubes of 36" filler rods for all sorts of different materials and I'm not going to be using my...

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posted by FraserRacing"AT"RobFraser.Net

10 comments posted 18yrs posted by FraserRacing"AT"RobFraser.Net

Notching thin-walled aluminum tubing...

I need to notch some tubing for welding...it's 1" OD, .083 wall thickness, 6061. THe hole saw method isn't working very...

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posted by MrDanManders

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by MrDanManders

Gas connectors

I can get this with a trip to my welding store and hardware, but thought I'd save some gas. I'm making a specific devic...

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posted by deserttraveler

11 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

Longevity 60amp brand plasma cutter ?

Has anyone tried these cutters being sold on Ebay ? Results ? Thanks. CThomas

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posted by courtneycthomas

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by courtneycthomas

Buying guidance for a 220V MIG

Good day all, I am in the throws of deciding between a Mig Master 173 and a Millermatic 180. Although the ESAB is a few...

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posted by spamdoctor

10 comments posted 18yrs posted by spamdoctor

Casting Riddle

Hello all, I'm not sure if I ever posted the link to my casting riddle here or not...but there are a lot of new members...

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posted by marketing

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by marketing

Cutting torch hoses - prevent sun damage

I bought a new set of hoses for my welding truck this summer around July. They are always in the weather and in the sun...

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posted by xxx

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by xxx

Propane torch adjustment

Went today and got a bottle of oxygen, 50' of T hose, flash arrestors, and a couple of Victor propane tips. Got it home...

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posted by deserttraveler

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler

Miller Roughneck 2E/2F?

Craigslist has a Miller Roughneck 2E engine driven welder advertised for $600. Looking at the pictures..it appears to a...

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posted by gunner

12 comments posted 18yrs posted by gunner

7018 questions

I have run a ton of 7018 at dcrp. 2g, 4g, and 6g certified x ray. I haven't done any in quite a while. A neighbor gave...

3 comments posted 18yrs

posted by deserttraveler

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by deserttraveler