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Like I didn't already ask enough questions in my plasma post, here goes two more. I'm curious if anyone has any advice...

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posted by pamlico_test(spam)

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by pamlico_test(spam)

Will a 7500w/12000w(surge) generator power a 110v mig machine (Thermal Arc Fab. 131)

If not, what sort of power requirements would I need in a generator? Thanks -Tom

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posted by mrsol

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by mrsol

Victor 6-MFA-1 rosebud pops out after 5 minutes - I'm stumped

Nearly new tip, no trouble with welding tips. Handle valves are fine. Using 10 psi acetylene and 12 psi oxygen, both ta...

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posted by bwegher

9 comments posted 20yrs posted by bwegher

OT: Joke: Women-only parking lot!

New Law! With the high rate of attacks on women in secluded parking lots, especially during evening hours, the Minneapo...

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posted by yahright

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by yahright

To all my fellow metal-heads

Howdy boys, I don't have a gritty welding topic to post at the moment. I'm just dropping in to say hello. We've had som...

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posted by vtuck

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by vtuck

Auctioning off Kizer Sheet Metal

For those interested, Kizer Sheet Metal is hitting the auction block in McMinnville, OR on Thursday - January 26

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posted by michael.hansford2

15 comments posted 20yrs posted by michael.hansford2

Plasma cutting detailed cut-outs

After years of wanting one (much of which was caused from reading this NG) I got a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 51 for Ch...

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posted by pamlico_test(nospam)

19 comments posted 20yrs posted by pamlico_test(nospam)

OTT_Ping Gunner

Hello Gunner Just have to say I do enjoy your signature's Thanks Richard

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posted by kdsusa

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by kdsusa

Russian interpretation of www site requested

Hi. Could someone who knows Russian tell what is currently being pointed to by the diywelder website? No translation ne...

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posted by ericchang

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by ericchang

Uses for Hypertherm Powermax 600 gouging and unshielded torch consumables

Hi all: Thanks to Ernie's advice several years ago, I have been using the PAC123T torch shielded consumables with a Pow...

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posted by ramray

9 comments posted 20yrs posted by ramray

Video Review: "HOW TO ARC WELD - TIPS, TRICKS AND PROCEDURES"

This video is being sold on eBay and the web by Shining Star Video Productions for "beginning and intermediate" welders...

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posted by tim124c41

7 comments posted 20yrs posted by tim124c41

Can you weld SS304 to zinc-plated ASTM A53 without corrosion?

We have a product in constant contact with fresh water consisting of SS304 thin-wall tubing (0.3 mm thickness) welded t...

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posted by billh234

1 comments posted 20yrs posted by billh234

65 x 25 mm steel plate to box section welding?

I am modding the tail lift on my truck to carry a lightweight race car. I need to make a frame, the side arms will be 6...

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posted by chris

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by chris

Lincoln mig attachment?

I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to add mig or plasma arc capability to an existing stick system? My dad just bo...

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posted by usenet

5 comments posted 20yrs posted by usenet

OA Rig with medium/heavy duty regs

I have come across a couple of two stage Victor regs that I would like to use on an OA torch setup. The question I have...

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posted by rmp5363

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by rmp5363