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question : overlay build up on cast iron

I need to build up some hydraulic pistons that are A : 25 inches in diameter @ 76 inches circumference B: 30-35 year ol...
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posted by williamhenry
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by williamhenry

TIG welding airconditioner lines

I'm trying to modify some new aluminum AC lines to fit on my car. For the lines to fit, I need to cutoff and rotate the...
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posted by ExcessiveDilutivity
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by ExcessiveDilutivity

many TIG questions

Hi, i am building a TIG welder and have some questions mainly on safty: 1) as i understand the HF start pulse is superi...
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posted by dfgd
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by dfgd

Miller Trailblazer for TIIG welding

I am thinking of buying a Trailblazer for both stick welding and tig. The cost of wiring up my garage along with a tig...
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posted by sasrbk
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by sasrbk

"T" joint weld bead size reccomendation

hi folks, two simular size metal is being welded as "T" joints , in a 90 degree angle. if it is wleded on one side the...
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posted by acrobat
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by acrobat

welding on chrome rims

I plan on building my own beadlock wheels for a jeep. Here is a link to what steps needs to be done http://www.rockymou...
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posted by no
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by no

Photos in Dropbox

A couple photos of the OA cart I just finished (other than paint). It's too heavy but rolls well. About half the weight...
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posted by keillorp135
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by keillorp135

Got a nice little book today

While checking out at my local Ace Hardware, I noticed a little book that is black and a little bigger than 3" x 5". It...
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posted by desertNOSPAMtraveler
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by desertNOSPAMtraveler

Tube Notching Methods

Unfortunately, I don't have a fully equipped shop, so I have to make do with what I have. Sound familiar, anyone? What...
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posted by desmithe
27 comments posted 21yrs posted by desmithe

How to weld on planet Mars ???

I will be on a Mars mission next week and I need to repair the alien artifacts around the Marsface there. What do I need...
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posted by mist_distance
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by mist_distance

Large lens autodark

Hey gents, Can anyone recommend a lens or helmet with as large of an autodark lens as possible. (I see so many I figure...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by NT_Geek
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by NT_Geek

Aluminum Alloy on Truck Dump Beds?

Anyone here know what is typically used on aluminum dump beds? This is a 12yard (approx) dump body with a fifth wheel i...
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posted by not
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by not

110 VAC arc welder success stories?

Many 110 VAC arc welders are sold. A lot of people have at least attempted to weld with them. Given the following const...
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posted by stu
24 comments posted 21yrs posted by stu

Gas welding aluminum

I've been doing the nasty, and it it finally coming together. So I can now pull a puddle and get a somewhat functional...
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posted by me
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by me