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Correct polarity of ancient SA-200 short hood welder?

I have an old SA-200 that is at least as old as I am (I'm a '49 model). Does anybody know off the top of your head if t...

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posted by vtuck

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Lincoln 175 and .035 mig wire

Have a new Lincoln 175 and love it. I see on the specs that they don't list a .035 mig wire What happens if you use the...

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posted by tcary

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weight of structural shapes and plates

Hello for those looking for weights of most any size of structural shape such as channels and angle to beams and plates...

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posted by johnanoon

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Looking for Elektra Beckum Pocket Pro 110 UM

I have had this welder for a while. It is a small MIG welder and I amd currently using flux core in it. I am looking for...

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posted by mike.daoust

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Large Florida Manufacturer looking for fab shops in S.E. US

I am a buyer for Sandvik Mining and Construction, Driltech, located in North Central Florida. We are currently looking...

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posted by jerryfr40

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welding aluminum with deca 135e

Hi, all! I have a deca 135e wirefeed welder. I plan to use it mostly for autobody and bike frames. I was having trouble...

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posted by doomroom

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Galvanized metal welding

Anyone know of a way to make the welds in galvanized fence tubing rustproof? I would think the zinc in the tubing would...

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posted by edrule

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weight per foot: 4" x 4" x .375" inch angle iron? for 'the monolith' toolbox... (pix too)

would some kind soul please provide me the weight per foot info for this 'fairly large' angle iron? all I know right no...

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posted by tool_box

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Miller CST 280 v. Invertec V275S

Do any of you good folks have experience with the Lincoln Invertec V275S? How does it compare with the Miller CST 280? M...

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posted by wilcbnll

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Adaptation of Golf Cart Starter Generator

I am interested in adapting a small engine starter/generator such as might be found on a golf cart or lawn tractor to f...

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posted by bfrlaw

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Why does Oxy Acet crack sometimes?

Done a little MIG welding, and Arc, but never Oxy Acetylene. Had a go with some gear my friend has, and found that I of...

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posted by d.lucock

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Welding stainless steel sheets

To whom it may concern! Which way is the best way to weld austenitic and duplex stainless steel sheets of thickness up t...

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posted by u92109186

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welding class sign up danbury CT

If you are looking for a $75 one day coarse in Mig or Tig they have a sign up sheet in the danbury Tech Air store. Once...

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posted by wayneREMOVETHIS

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upgrading mig welder

Hi all: In the past I have been given very good advice regarding equipment purchases by this group. Now I am looking to...

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posted by ramray

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what amperage to tig 0.25" aluminum?

I have an old Miller A/BP 320 that works fine for tig on steel. Recently a friend came up with a large quantity of 3" O...

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posted by dlwilson

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