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Learning to MIG weld....

Ok...so I know the best way to learn in a local community college or vocational school, but due to my time constraints...
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posted by JBWilkins
19 comments posted 20yrs posted by JBWilkins

hobart stickmate questions

I am thinking of getting the hobart stickmate 205 ac welder. I've herad some refernce the 235 ac only but couldnt find...
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posted by tater1337
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by tater1337

best MIG nozzle reamer?

I'm looking for some experience here. I've gotten pretty good at picking spatter off the outer tip area of my MIG gun's...
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posted by grant
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

TIG versus MIG

Newbie here, this question has surely been asked before. Any pointer to a FAQ or some good link? Pro and con, which work...
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posted by nomail
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by nomail

Reversing drill press

How hard would it be to make my floor model 1hp drill press run in reverse. There are times I have needed to back out of...
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posted by Idontthinkso
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by Idontthinkso

Lincoln AC-180-S

Hi, I just picked up a Lincoln AC-180-S. It's very old and I'm thinking the power supply and welding cables should be r...
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posted by efdavila
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by efdavila

acute MIG joints

Has anyone made up an extension or modified gun nozzle and contact tip to reach into sharp corners. We have a four inch...
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posted by m-zimmerman
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by m-zimmerman

OT - Basic Skills in Today's World

It has always concerned me when the young amoung us are not taugh basic skills such as how to change a tire, how to use...
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posted by too_many_tools
138 comments posted 20yrs posted by too_many_tools

making my own telescope type magnifiers?

I've been looking to buy head worn telescope type magnifiers because the Opti-Visor and their ilk all bug my eyes. The...
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posted by etpm
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by etpm

Testing Welds?

This is a wierd situation but I've been asked by a former employer to do some side work testing paint finishes in an in...
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posted by NoSpam
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by NoSpam

New Welder Coming, Now What?

I am waiting for my new Millermatic 210 to arrive and in the meantime I have been thinking about wire and gas for it. A...
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posted by desmithe
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by desmithe

Empowerment

--Gang I gotta tell ya I've been welding my little heart out this past month and it's just such a great feeling to fina...
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posted by steamer
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by steamer

Miller 375 Extreme

Anyone seen any information on these? Miller had them at their display at Oshkosh and I asked a couple of questions, but...
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posted by hansek
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by hansek