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Spoolgun really eats tips...Normal?

Running a Miller 3035 spoolgun on a Millermatic Pulser Mig machine. Using .035 wire, argon at about 30scfh. Welding 1/8...
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posted by sdwheaton
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Miller Trailblazer 302 and AC TIG

The new Miller Trailblazer 302 lists AC TIG capability; last time I read any specs on the Trailblazer it listed "non-cr...
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posted by sasrbk
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Operating costs

Hi All, Anyone have operating costs for running an Oxy/fuel or plasma cutting table? I know speeds vary by material so i...
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posted by getit
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sand-bending SS tubing

I make sand bent headers for vintage race cars out of mild steel tube. The routine is to fill the tube with tightly pac...
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posted by brian.evans
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Thermal Arc 351

Is anyone familiar with this model? There is one listed on an upcoming auction that I plan to attend. They have it list...
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posted by cyberzl1
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lead size

I have huge 1/2" 50 foot leads on my little tombstone AC/DC welder. I want to replace these with a more decent size, as...
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posted by footboarder
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Hobart Cybertig 300

Just got a Hobart Cybertig 300 from a high school selling off their industrial arts equipment (sad). No manual. Anyone...
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posted by americansun
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by americansun

plasma spot welding

does anyone here has experience with plasma spot welding of zinc stell sheets? or there are some publication about it?
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posted by tino
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A couple of TIG questions, if that's ok...

First, let me say hello since I am new to this group. I'm new to welding and I have a TIG machine. Things seem to be go...
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posted by raul
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Gas torch holder help please?

Made a bench to do some brazing. But I need a third hand so I can hold the brazing torch in the correct position, while...
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posted by rvmodeler
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Torch bench holder help please?

Made a bench to do some brazing. But I need a third hand so I can hold the brazing torch in the correct position, while...
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posted by vaughn.lucock
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Dinse welding connector problem

I have some Dinse style welding connectors. Basically they are a brass piece that goes inside a rubber outer shell. I b...
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posted by ignoramus18798
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Band saw welders

Any recommendations for an economical home shop band saw blade welder? Rich Brenz
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posted by eyeclinic
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by eyeclinic