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Is There a shielding gas to do both MIG & TIG...??

I already run a MIG , and for that I use Argosheild Universal and it has 2.75% oxygen and 16% carbon dioxide added to i...
27 comments posted 20yrs
posted by bonotoro
27 comments posted 20yrs posted by bonotoro

Experiments with polarity.

These stinger polarity settings seem best for 3/32 rod at approx 80 AMPS. 6011 + 6013 - 7014 - What do you find best?
2 comments posted 20yrs
posted by stu
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by stu

Torch Care

Since you can't use oil based products on Acetylene torches, what would be the best way to keep your torches and tips c...
29 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gamorris
29 comments posted 20yrs posted by gamorris

Ping Zimmer Man

Randy, Remember that pic you sent me of the nifty forks you made for picking up pallets of steel plate? The time has co...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by vtuck
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by vtuck

metal chop saw?

I'm being asked to bid on a recurring job which involves making up a structure from 1" square steel tubing (don't know...
54 comments posted 20yrs
posted by grant
54 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

FABTECH/AWS Show Review

Well, I spent my Sunday wondering the halls of Mc Cormick Place in Chicago, Ohhhing and Ahhhing at all the shiny new to...
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by gjpostma
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by gjpostma

Tried more tig welding (see pictures)

I spent many evenings practicing. Tried following Vernon's suggestion about making sure that the puddle is fully melted...
4 comments posted 20yrs
posted by ignoramus408
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by ignoramus408

Ping- Greg Postma

Greg, Rob here can you e-mail me off line NT snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com please. Thanks, Rob
0 comments posted 20yrs
posted by FraserRacing
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by FraserRacing

Seattle shipyard 100+ welders auction

For anyone interested, Marcos Shipyards in Seattle is going on the auction block next Wednesday. Gunner can drool over...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by michael.hansford2
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by michael.hansford2

Cooking Bag Inert Gas Welding

Has anyone tried to weld inside a turkey baking bag purged with argon? It seems that it could be used in a pinch for sma...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by tbrooks
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by tbrooks

Hobby Welder Cutting Rods?

Hello all, I'm a novice welder for home hobby interest only. Very little experience. Wondering about best / mos cost ef...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by Dale.Reinecke
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by Dale.Reinecke

Are 6010 rods necessary if you have 6011?

My LWS sells 6011 only in 50 pound cannisters. I don't need 50 pounds of any rod for hobby welding. I use 3/32" 6011 on...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by stu
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by stu

Measuring DC Arc Welder AMPS

I am doubtful of the Amp slide indicator accuracy on my 110 VAC welder that I converted to DC. It is a Merlin 150BC and...
17 comments posted 20yrs
posted by stu
17 comments posted 20yrs posted by stu