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Color of SS welds

Hi, I've been told that SS welds should not get grey; IOW, the fillets should be that yellowish/bluish/iridescent color...

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posted by pgrey

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Welding certification and next step

Hi all, I finished a welding class at my local CC, and an optional part of the process (although this is what the class...

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posted by pgrey

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Why would a...

Let's re-evaluate an old question. Why would person that can create nice welds with O/A really need to step up to tig?...

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posted by cluna

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grinding wheel for tungsten

Ok my $25 water cooler is working great so now I am up to welding. I have been using my new Lincoln 185 and if I try an...

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posted by mrreliableone

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Questions on Welding 1" HRS Plate

I have an upcoming hobby project that I was hoping to get some advise on. I'm going to be welding a 6" x 12" x 1" hot r...

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posted by y2k

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Critique my weld please

I've been practicing since I got my new mm210 a few days ago, and I know that I need alot more experience, so I am look...

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posted by $gixxer

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fs:Katolight 10 kw Generator 231 hrs.

This Katolight Stationary Generator was bought at auction and was tested.It came from University of Missouri.It ran fin...

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posted by sdurbin

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CHT 100

Hi, Is there anything extra considerations when welding CHT100. The info I have says use 110xx but nothing about procedu...

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posted by glensmith

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Welding aircraft tubing book

Found this book on the EAA site Aircraft Welding http://shop.eaa.org/html/04_books_howto.html?cart_id= There is also one...

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posted by johnanoon

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For your consideration -

I"ve been asking around various lists in prep for starting O/A welding. Would like to hear your comments on one person'...

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posted by mhorowitREMOVE_THESE_CAPS

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Fire brick/quarry tile?

Just a thought, but can I substitute quarry tile squares for fire brick as a top for a welding table? - Mike

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posted by mhorowitREMOVE_THESE_CAPS

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Regulator "accident"

I was using pure argon with MIG tonight on steel (yes, I know it has poor penatration). I had already welded for about...

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posted by js5301

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I survived another summer of teaching.

Well another summer is over, and I did survive. Despite a nagging back problem and having to fix almost every machine i...

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posted by ernie

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OT LED flashlights

I have found two different styles of small LED flashlights for weld inspection. They were amazingly cheap at Princess A...

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posted by m-zimmerman

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FA Roll Bender

Take a look if you have a need. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7539514020&ssPageName=ADME:L:DS:US:8

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posted by not

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