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OT: Burning Man?

--Just curious if anyone from these parts is heading there. I'm taking a pile of welds in the form of my first art car p...
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posted by steamer
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by steamer

TIG welder choice

We are in the market for a TIG welder. We are hoping to be able to weld at least 1/4" aluminum. We have been looking at...
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posted by signaturefactory
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by signaturefactory

Lincoln Squarewave 175

Hi, i'd like to buy a tig welder. I've come across as used Lincoln Squarewave 175 for 1300$canadian complete with torch...
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posted by davidkind
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by davidkind

transporting acetylene

I want to move an oxy/acetylene rig from a friends home to mine so I can learn to weld. My plan is to remove the regula...
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posted by mhorowitREMOVE_THESE_CAPS
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by mhorowitREMOVE_THESE_CAPS

multiple tube joints

If you are welding a joint where several tubes come together, as is common on race car chassis and airplane frames, do...
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posted by brian.evans
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by brian.evans

WalkingTheCup, revisited

greets all was hoping to find someone who could explain exactly how to 'walk the cup'. from what i understand, its a fa...
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posted by post
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Want to learn tig Welding

I purchased a Harbor Freight Tig Welder, what supplies will I need to weld aluminum together, and tips on types of weld...
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posted by smokend
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by smokend

1995 Aerowave for sale

Selling this monster to buy a new one, Too heavy to justify moving. And I need an upgrade. Works like a Rolex, looks li...
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posted by NT_Geek
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by NT_Geek

Millermatic 210

Hi everyone, I am almost ready to purchase this welder. Millermatic 210. There is a Miller promotion going on right now...
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posted by $gixxer
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by $gixxer

Electrode for sand rail chassis?

Your life depends upon the weld. You are welding a DOM 1-1/2" Diameter 0.095" wall roll bar and chassis. Would you bron...
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posted by stu
23 comments posted 20yrs posted by stu

brazing cast iron

I contributed a few pictures of a recent repair I did. It might illustrate what is involved and what the prep should loo...
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posted by m-zimmerman
16 comments posted 20yrs posted by m-zimmerman

buzzbox blues

I picked up an old AC/DC buzzbox the other day. It's branded Airco and has a red case, but it's a Miller Thunderbolt AC...
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posted by grant
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

Tigging Tailpipe

--Crimmeny what a pain in the ass! I've suddenly got a *lot* more respect for Jesse James & co. Cranking the power down...
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posted by steamer
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by steamer

welding C channel and rect tubing

It was noted on this forum that C channel should not be welded vertically. What is the maximum angle at which it can be...
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posted by da229
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by da229