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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

What price for a used Millermatic 175 without tank?

I have a shot at buying a Millermatic 175 that is used and does not have any tank. They want an offer and will not give...

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posted by bob

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by bob

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

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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

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Welding silicon bronze -- am I doing something wrong?

I'm just beginning to play around with silicon bronze. I tried TIG welding some sheet (.065") and noticed that the bron...

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posted by no_spam

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by no_spam

Old british federal timer drawings?

Hi Does anyone have a copy of a British Federal weld time DSPD/4. Often used in small butt welding machines? Any help mu...

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posted by julian

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Syphon tube CO2 tank

Can a 10# CO2 SYPHON equipped tank be used inverted, (valve down) for MIG welding? I do not believe the flowmeter regul...

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posted by bruce-hlm

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