⚡ Welding Forums

6253 Threads Posts
to

Convince Me!

I am getting really close to buying a welder. The problem is that I have been vacillating back and forth between whethe...
26 comments posted 21yrs
posted by desmithe
26 comments posted 21yrs posted by desmithe

Stupid Tig question..blush

Over the weekend I was doing more tig practice on various bits and pieces, and had some CRS 3/16x1" flat stock side by...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gunnerNOSPAM
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by gunnerNOSPAM

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...
6 comments posted 21yrs
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...
0 comments posted 21yrs
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...
2 comments posted 21yrs
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...
2 comments posted 21yrs
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...
7 comments posted 21yrs
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...
5 comments posted 21yrs
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...
10 comments posted 21yrs
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...
10 comments posted 21yrs
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...
27 comments posted 21yrs
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...
11 comments posted 21yrs
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...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by not
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by not