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abrasive chopsaw

Does anyone know where I can find plans on the Internet for building an abrasive chopsaw, i.e., larger than the usual 12...
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posted by arwolkowski
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by arwolkowski

looking for inverter arc welding circuits

Hi to everybody ! Im looking for inverter arc welding circuits (with mosfets) for my next homebuilt welder and some bas...
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posted by senzaparole
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by senzaparole

Large (20" to 26") metal pipe supply? North Texas.

Hello, I'm in North Texas (about an hour and fifteen minutes northwest of Dallas) and I'm having problems sourcing some...
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posted by hboothe
28 comments posted 20yrs posted by hboothe

Cleaning a crack before welding

Hi all, My trailer door latch handle is half broken. One of the tabs is still holding the pivoting handle the other is...
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posted by thecatsandiSPAMMeIfYouDare
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by thecatsandiSPAMMeIfYouDare

Vertical Roll press info requested

Anyone know of any information, (book titles or web links) on vertical roll presses? More specifically, tonnage require...
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posted by wbbengtsson
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by wbbengtsson

really really sticky slag on 7018 or 7014?

Is it generally true that when slag adheres MUCH more tightly than usual on 7018 or even 7014 that your amps are too hig...
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posted by grant
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

Thermal Arc 185 TSW torch switch

As others have stated before, the Thermal Arc 185 TSW has to have a torch switch hooked up to use the sequencing featur...
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posted by harold.kroeker
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by harold.kroeker

Will the welding police....?

I'm just getting started using a filler rod with the OA rig. I have found that my filler rod sticks when I tap it in th...
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posted by mhorowitREMOVE_THESE_CAPS
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by mhorowitREMOVE_THESE_CAPS

skip welding?

I'm getting to where I can pretty reliably run a bead that looks and functions like I want it to. What I still can't do...
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posted by grant
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

MW1 welding handle

I have an Smith MW1 welding handle. It is not mentioned on their website. Anyone know if the MC509 torch will fit that h...
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posted by mhorowitREMOVE_THESE_CAPS
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OA Cart Finished (was: Photos in Dropbox)

On excellent suggestions from the group, I replaced the straps with chain. I used De-Sta-Co clamps to secure. It's quic...
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posted by keillorp135
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by keillorp135

How low can you go?

Is there a lower tank pressure you don't want to exceed prior to refilling? Ox or Ac. I know with SCUBA, they ask that y...
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posted by mhorowitREMOVE_THESE_CAPS
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by mhorowitREMOVE_THESE_CAPS

Senior Moment

I was finishing up the OA cart today, and couldn't get an arc. I was using my Dynasty 200DX in stick mode with 6011 rod...
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posted by keillorp135
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by keillorp135

Henrob torch

I have a guy who wants to trade me some car parts for a Henrob "pistol" torch. I have never used one, I barely use my g...
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posted by FraserRacing
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by FraserRacing