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BOUGHT A TIG......OPINIONS PLEASE?

Hi folks, I just bought an OLD LINCOLN IDEALARC HIGH FREQUENCY TIG 300 AMP WELDER ARC, Ebay # 7597638071 for $500.00. I...
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posted by finalact
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by finalact

Thread sealant for gauge?

I found an exact replacement gauge for my "scotchbrited" acetylen gauge from MSC and ordered one. Now my question is, wh...
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posted by rcav8r
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by rcav8r

Memorizing "straight polarity" and what it means

This is especially applicable to stick welding because of the technique of memorization: the electrode (which is "strai...
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posted by idouglas
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by idouglas

Short question, long story

Hi. I am working with a Miller HF-P machine, mostly doing TIG. Can I cover the 5x6 hole exposing the spark gaps with a...
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posted by spam
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by spam

Stainless 304& 316

Will I be able to mig weld stainless 304 & 316 together. I am making a cooler holder/leaning post for a boat and the tu...
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posted by dgaitley
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by dgaitley

Just gotta tell somebody!

I spent last weekend wiring a new main breaker (upgraded from 60amp service to 200) and yesterday I added a plug for my...
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posted by hroller
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by hroller

What are the best OA regulators in the UK?

I have a couple of Butbro multi stage OA regulators at the moment because thats what the local dealer had when I replac...
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posted by djb
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by djb

Generators for 120 volt wire feed welders

First posting - been lurking and see that there's a lot of good knowledge out there. Here's my situation. I have a Linc...
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posted by cuchara.red
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by cuchara.red

RISKY1@EV1.

Anyone know where Rick is now? He moved several times and I would like to have his email address. Thanks
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posted by finalact
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by finalact

Splatter?

fairly new at welding so have lots to learn. Looking through catalogue I have seen cans of Anti-Splatter Spray for sale...
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posted by chanon
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by chanon

The power of a scotchbrite wheel

Here's a link to something that happened to me today. I'm glad I make a habit of turning the acetylene tank off when I'm...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by rcav8r
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by rcav8r

TIG in Texas wanted

Looking for a 250 amp. or greater tig machine in Texas. Blow the dust off of that one that you don't use and sell it to...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by finalact
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by finalact

flame sprayer?

I was asked to go through a recently deceased fellows shop a couple weeks ago by the surviving family member, and have...
17 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gunner
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by gunner