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Welding Aluminum...

I'm trying to understand the process behind welding aluminum. I think I understand the physical basis for AC TIG on alu...

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posted by pbreed

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by pbreed

Linde Utility Welder any good?

I have a friend that is looking for a cheap stick welder. He would be doing some fairly heavy stuff. Working on plow, b...

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posted by ja_net_nospam

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A/C to D/C conversion diode type?

Hello guys, I read up on all the archived posts regarding the conversion that I could find. I have a question regarding...

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posted by flyrush

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by flyrush

Is this a decent welder?

I found what I think is a good deal on a Hobart Tigwave 350 AC/DC welder (~$600). My questions are: 1) Is this a good w...

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posted by signaturefactory

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by signaturefactory

argon flow rate

Hello, What is a common flow rate for the argon when MIG welding? John

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posted by dangelazspam

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Boeing surplus URL?

Looking to buy some surplus titanium, wonder if anyone could let me have some URLs? Understand that Boeing may be worth...

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posted by newsfromnowhere

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by newsfromnowhere

EconoTig pulse controller

I'm considering building a pulser circuit for my EconoTig. The front panel jack provides provides an external access po...

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posted by Larry

8 comments posted 20yrs posted by Larry

lost ability, or poor equipment?

As an amateur stick welder, I'd gotten to the point where I could do a respectable weld - not pro standard, but OK for...

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posted by jwprincic

13 comments posted 20yrs posted by jwprincic

Advice sort on using a Ready Welder

I have just bought a Ready Welder II 10000 ADP-CS. I will be powering it with 2 x 12 volt batteries (24 volt) and using...

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posted by doorbell

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by doorbell

TIG wire feeding

Alright, how the heck are you supposed to feed 0.8mm wire while wearing gauntlets ? I gave up and have a lovely tan on m...

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posted by steve

8 comments posted 20yrs posted by steve

Pipe cutting templates

I'll bet this has been asked zillions of times but not by me. I need to cut some drill stem (very appx. 2.875) in order...

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posted by buffalo

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by buffalo

Welding -- what to do about HUGE 2" arcs

Tried to weld with my "modded" CyberTig. The power supply controller was set at 130 or so amps, 90V OCV. I used 1/8" 60...

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posted by ignoramus24136

33 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus24136

Cast iron exhaust manifold repair....what to use?

I have a crack on a cast iron exhaust manifold on an older car that I'd like to weld up. It's small enough that once th...

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posted by biggziff

8 comments posted 20yrs posted by biggziff

Silver Soldering

Can a #1 grade bolt be silversoldered to a stainless fitting ? thanks.

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posted by footboarder

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Bye Bye Oil, hello HHO gas

Bye Bye middle east medieval losers, corrupt crook oil dictators/blackmailers, hello cheap unlimited energy much more e...

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posted by musicboy333

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by musicboy333