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Smaller than normal MIG torches?

Is there such a thing as a smaller than normal MIG torch to get in awkward corners in multi tube car chassis? It would...
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posted by chris
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by chris

"Heli-Braze" using TIG

as some of you know i'm working on a turbo header project. after getting some advice i will now take a new approach to...
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posted by kryptoknight
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by kryptoknight

Vises For Bandsaws

I am looking for some ideas for vises for bandsaws. I currently have an Ellis miter bandsaw and a Roll In Saw that do n...
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posted by too_many_tools
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by too_many_tools

Stick welding aluminum

Simply out of curiosity, I tried stick welding aluminum (1/8" pieces) with DCEP, 100 amps, 1/8" electrode. I wanted to...
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posted by ignoramus27098
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus27098

Aluminum traffic signs

I scrounged some retired traffic signs that are 0.080" thickness and have been trying to find a spec on the type of alu...
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posted by farview at frontier dot net
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by farview at frontier dot net

Water Column

Hello, my question is, dose any one know how much p.s.i. 40 inches of water column is? We made some pipe at work which...
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posted by eatyeo
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by eatyeo

#4 welding lead cable price

In this area it is $1.49 per foot. How is that for price? Seems a little high for single conductor strand, but then copp...
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posted by footboarder
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by footboarder

Do it youself Tig machine

I thought yall might find this interesting... http://www3.telus.net/public/a5a26316/TIG_Welder.html Gunner "A prudent m...
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posted by gunner
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by gunner

Plasma shoppers beware!

Don't fall into the trap this poor guy did: http://tinyurl.com/rdx2q FYI
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posted by cAtnEr
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by cAtnEr

Warping Plate (help)

so i'm welding up (TIG) a custom exhaust header in 304 SS. the tube is 16ga and the flange is .5" after running a corne...
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posted by kryptoknight
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by kryptoknight

Proper Viewing (help)

whats the proper way to view while TIG'ing. better to go dark and close up, or further away while lighter on the shade?...
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posted by kryptoknight
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by kryptoknight

FA - Pantographic optical tracing shape cutter

Just wanted to let people know that we have a pantographic optical tracing shape cutter on ebay. Make drawing with soli...
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posted by carl.ijames
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by carl.ijames

TIG current for welding steel tube?

Would someone kindly suggest a starting point current for welding seamless 1.25 inch OD, 18 gauge steel tubes together...
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posted by chris
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by chris

Welders Glass for viewing Solar Eclipse

I've been given Welder's glass with the following stamped on it, EN169 11 MUREX Anyone know if these are safe for viewin...
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posted by gar.slee
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by gar.slee

flint striker alternatives?

I found an old barbecue lighter out of a discarded unit. I have the button and wire lead. It does create a spark large...
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posted by m-zimmerman
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by m-zimmerman