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Rosebud versus cutting tip for heating

Hi all, Is there a big difference in using a rosebud versus a cutting tip (without hitting the O2 lever) for heating? I...
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posted by sir.eggplantalot
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by sir.eggplantalot

Tig- converting to water cooled torch- help

Hi all, What changes do I have to make to a Lincoln 175 TIG machine if I want to use a water cooled tig torch like a CK...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by yak458
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by yak458

AWS Code Applicability

How do you determine when it is necessary to use the AWS code and when not to. I am looking at a job that involves the...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by shawn_75ATcomcastDOTnet
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by shawn_75ATcomcastDOTnet

Making a headset band

I've got a question...is it possible to make thin SS springy? I'm envisioning a headset, but instead of headphones and...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by rcav8r
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by rcav8r

Storing aluminum wire (oxidation?)

Basically my understanding of welding aluminum is that it's very important to get the oxidation off before you weld it...
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posted by ethanackerman
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by ethanackerman

chem sharp

Has anyone used chem sharp? any tips? Thanks, G
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mrreliableone
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by mrreliableone

Good deal or not?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=55236 This is a factory reconditioned Hobart Handler 1...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Thor
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by Thor

Miller 250X w/ meters and Spoolmatic 30A Spool Gun

I just picked up a Miller Spoolmatic 30A for my Millermatic 250x w/ meters. I am a little confused by the lack of direc...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Sierevello
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by Sierevello

handrail cable detail

I was asked about installing small cables under the handrail on a staircase. Anyone done this successfully and made it...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by m-zimmerman
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by m-zimmerman

Miller 210 question

Guys, Will a stock Miller Roughneck gun fit on a Miller 210? I don't know if the input is the same but I have a chance...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by NT_Geek
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by NT_Geek

How to reverse the weld-pak 3200 drive roller

Hi All, Goofy question I'm sure, but I bought a lincoln weld-pak 3200 HD and I can't figure out how to remove the drive...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ethanackerman
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by ethanackerman

Is it possible to tig pot metal?

The tailgate latch on my 94 Mazda/Ranger pickup broke today..so as an experiment, I tried to tig weld the broken parts,...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gunner
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by gunner

Running different utilities through same trench

Gentlemen, Admittedly, the welding content in this post is flimsy. Nevertheless, it has not escaped my notice that quit...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by vtuck
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by vtuck