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PHOTOS of my 17.5 HP phase converter

http://igor.chudov.com/projects/17.5-Phase-Converter/ I need to do a few extra things, like adding a pushbutton (which...

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posted by ignoramus29580

44 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus29580

Need project ideas for the winter

I've got (3) gas-powered motors that were GIVEN to me... all run, in fact, for their age, they run VERY well... 2 were...

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posted by shadowNOSPAMhawk

19 comments posted 20yrs posted by shadowNOSPAMhawk

Water cooler(s), water dispenser(s), bottleless water cooler(s), bottleless water dispenser(s)

The Aquaverve online boutique was founded to offer the highest quality water appliances for the home and office. Please...

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posted by feelrelations

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by feelrelations

Made a new 17.5 HP phase converter

My old 10 HP phase converter could barely survive my 200 amp welding machine, and the third leg sagged a lot and it vib...

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posted by ignoramus27731

15 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus27731

strange connector on my ESAB AristoTIG DTD250 AC/DC

Hi, I recently acquired an ESAB AristoTIG DTD250 AC/DC welding machine. This has a peculiar connector on the machine fo...

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posted by peter_dingemans

1 comments posted 20yrs posted by peter_dingemans

Welding acrylic sheets?

Hello. I am looking for information regarding Joining/Welding acrylic sheets. Most importantly, I would like to stay wi...

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posted by BenLamoureux

9 comments posted 20yrs posted by BenLamoureux

cracked frame

I have an '86 Chevy pickup. I live in north Texas and the last 2 days went below freezing, I only had water in the radi...

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posted by jmar595

9 comments posted 20yrs posted by jmar595

Hypotherm 600.

Just got the cutter and after going thru all the manual and the green chk lights are on, it still doesnt work. DAMN........

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posted by bluedog

10 comments posted 20yrs posted by bluedog

Miller or Lincoln

I have two very new Lincoln welders. The Precision Tig 185 I currently need the most just died. Also the next job requi...

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posted by outhouse

17 comments posted 20yrs posted by outhouse

AIR-GAS- price gouging

I went to a local AIR GAS shop to swap a 125 cu.Ft. argon cyl. and to buy some SS filler rod. the most shocking was the...

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posted by acrobat

30 comments posted 20yrs posted by acrobat

OT: but Gear-heads will wig out.

Guys (and gals), A friend sent me this link to a ol' timer who passed away in WI. Apparently he was quite the auto coll...

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posted by NT_Geek

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by NT_Geek

3 Phase welder in a 1 phase world?

Is it possible/practical to convert a 3 phase welder for use in a one phase 220v environment? I have access to a 3 phas...

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posted by bnetterville

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by bnetterville

Flux Core Modes of Transfer

Will the flux-core mode of deposition be the same as a regular mig. There are bacially 4 types; 1. Short Circuit 2. Glo...

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posted by bluedog

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by bluedog

Flux Core Welding Instructions

I decided to forego my welding ss with the little 88amp Lincoln Pro-Core 100 i have. I converted it back to flux core m...

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posted by bluedog

1 comments posted 20yrs posted by bluedog

Penetration

Hi Gang, I normally weld 1/8" or thinner material so penetration has not been much of an issue. Now I am putting togeth...

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posted by larry_kruzan

4 comments posted 20yrs posted by larry_kruzan