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WPS,PQR, etc Software suggestions

Computer Engineering vs. Weld Spec, vs. any other brands you would recommend? Need to purchase a software program...look...

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posted by lostinnv

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Chinese Plasma Cutters (Tested one out)

Had a chance to demo one of those chinese made 40 amp inverter plasma cutters the other day. Have to say, for as little...

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posted by mrsol

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Stick welding with high frequency

Miller says to not stick weld with high frequency. I am sure that they are right, speaking from experience etc. Still,...

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posted by ignoramus20015

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BBQ

There is some discussion on the metalworking newsgroup about BBQ's and I was wondering if anyoine here has ever decided...

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posted by NoSpam

13 comments posted 20yrs posted by NoSpam

Any preferences to On-line Dealers for Hypertherm equip?

I am in the buying phase for a Hypertherm 1250 plasma cutter. I am not in business so I am going to be a weekend warrio...

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posted by keyboard44

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TIG: using A/C for mild steel ?

Saw some article on the web saying that its more common to use A/C for TIG, and very rarely DC. Hummm. I always use DC-...

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posted by wiz

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by wiz

Precision TIG 185

Anyone have experience with Precision TIG 185, from Lincoln? Good? Bad? Is there something it supports that no other mac...

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posted by wilcbnll

18 comments posted 20yrs posted by wilcbnll

Sheetmetal shop auction

For them that can use it. In Libby, MT on Tuesday April 11, Alpine Sheetmetal is on the auction block. Lots of goodies,...

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posted by michael.hansford2

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gauge pipe dope

I just disassembled an oxygen regulator. I noticed the dial gauges were installed with some type of pipe dope. Is teflo...

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posted by footboarder

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Need adhesive with no C or O

Need adhesive with no Carbon or Oxygen I am looking for an adhesive to fixture parts for brazing. It must break down wi...

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posted by president

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Tweco help

I have yet to successfully unscrew the cable holding set screw (9/16") in a Tweco #2 connector. Tried WD-40, heat, and...

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posted by footboarder

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Heat Calculation In Hot Wire TIG

Hello to all , I heard that Hot Wire TIG is having high deposition rate than normal TIG, is the fact behind this is 'on...

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posted by yog_ymk

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Lincoln IdealArc 3 Phase

Hello, I just picked up a 70's IdealArc TIG 300 machine for real cheap with everything. Problem is that it is wired for...

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posted by brokespokes

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by brokespokes

Butt welding 304 bar..... HELP

I'm doing a small run of stainless chair bases and they involve butt welding 10mm stainless round bar. The problem I ke...

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posted by comb

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by comb

For the child within...

...who wished his little red Radio-Flyer pictured here: http://www.radioflyer.com/steelandwood/images/18_hero.gif was so...

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posted by noone

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by noone