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Inexpensive Hands-On Welding Course?

Recently heard (rumor) of an inexpensive, hands-on welding course that I'm interested in taking. A guy at the boatyard...
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posted by ncsailrman
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by ncsailrman

Auto darkening helmet question

I would like to purchase an auto darkening helmet, but sofar I haven't seen one which allows me to place a magnifying l...
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posted by outhouse
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by outhouse

Big transformer for light-duty welder?

I've seen quite a few web articles on making home-made welders using microwave over transformers (MOTs). I happen to ha...
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posted by walter_wpg
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by walter_wpg

Blacksmith "welding"

I was watching Old West High Tech the other night. They were describing how certain hand axes were made about 1850. A b...
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posted by deserttraveler
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by deserttraveler

cold rolled vs hot rolled

I am not clear on the differences between cold rolled steel and hot rolled steel. When would I use which? Are there dif...
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posted by emmo
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by emmo

Welding SS to CRS

I thought there was a post on this recently but I can't find it, so here goes. I'm mounting two 10" wheels to the rear...
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posted by asallwey
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by asallwey

Maxstar 150 vs Maxstar 85s

I am considering a Maxstar 150 STH to replace my Maxstar 85s. Is the 150 better at similar amps then the 85s when stick...
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posted by someone
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by someone

overhead welding question

I'm pretty new to SMAW (stick) in the overhead position. I had to practice up on it to pass a state certification test,...
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posted by grant
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

SMAW in vee?

In the State of Washington, to get a stick welding cert you have to weld up a test plate which is 5" long (along the be...
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posted by grant
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

I got a new job

Today I became the topside welding instructor for the Diving Institute of Technology in Ballard. http://www.diversinsti...
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posted by ernie
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by ernie

Lincoln Ranger 9

ran across this ad: Lincoln Electric Ranger 9 Engine driven welder/ Generator Honda 2 cylinder 4 cycle (ohv)air cooled...
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posted by spamless
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by spamless

Time to upgrade..

--OK I've got my mind set on getting a Miller Dynasty 200DX so I'd like to find the best price. Locally I can get one w...
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posted by steamer
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by steamer

Where's the Plasma in Plasma Cutting

So my kid asked me over dinner last night "where's the plasma in plasma cutting?". I have no idea. I don't even know if...
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posted by tim
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by tim

A different way to add filler (OA)

In another thread, someone suggested Elza's "Aircraft Welding" as a good read. I got it from Lindsey Publications and a...
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posted by mhorowit
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by mhorowit