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First attempt at tig

My problem is I can lay a nice looking bead on the aluminum,but when I add fill it looks grity. 3/32 pure 3/32 filler 1...

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posted by Nospam

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by Nospam

welding vent and effects on sheilding gas

I am looking to build a vent to exhaust welding fumes ouitside. I have a 600 cf Fan and will vent it directly outside....

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posted by wstandis

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by wstandis

Avoid welding distortion

I have to make a fair number of 5' x 5' aluminum frames out of 1" by 1/8" 6061 aluminum bar stock. Each frame is subdiv...

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posted by outhouse

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by outhouse

brake press services needed in WA (east side of Lk WA)

I have a 5'x3' piece of SS that I need a 30 degree bend put in. Anyone know of a good place on the east side (Kirkland/...

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posted by ryanw59

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by ryanw59

Measuring "Impact Load" in Ft-Lbs of a Resistance Welded Joint

I am looking at a blueprint drawing where a resistance welded tube with a piston on the end has to withstand an "impact...

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posted by themerc

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by themerc

Welding Pipe Specification

May somebody has a general welding pipe specification? I would like to have a short one to include in the purchase orde...

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posted by youwillnevernow

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by youwillnevernow

What would I gain or lose on 75/25 vs CO2 on a mig

This is a ridiculous question and I looked at all my books including Mr. Finch's and I'm in question since the Passport...

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posted by NT_Geek

10 comments posted 21yrs posted by NT_Geek

Electra Beckum

Would anyone have a service manual or circuit schematic for an Elektra Beckum 130 DCi welder ? Regards

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posted by rafman_azeez

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by rafman_azeez

Question About Maxstar 140 Welder

I came across a decent looking Miller Maxstar 140 at auction. I know the 150s and 200s surpass it in features and contr...

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posted by mark13051

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by mark13051

Heat Treating 6061-T4 without quenching

Hi There, Here is a question that no one in the industry answered me if I can do it yet. I am building on the side an a...

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posted by dumont_fly

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by dumont_fly

Welding fumes health concerns

It would seem that there is some health concern over the toxic fumes released when welding. There are a number of dange...

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posted by kentr0ss

20 comments posted 21yrs posted by kentr0ss

HTP Invertec

Has anyone had experience with this company/products for TIG? Are they good value for the money? Who is best source?

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posted by wilcbnll

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by wilcbnll

Chemical Tungsten Sharpener??

Is this a gimmick? http://www.weldingsupply.com/cgi-bin/einstein.pl?Next::1:UNDEF:OR:terms::PN1 It doesn't mention that...

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posted by y2k

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by y2k

Using 7018 Rod (re: recent welding thread)

I read here that 7018 must be kept dry to be effective. I do have a Phoenix dry rod oven off ebay. I was at Home Depot...

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posted by keillorp135

22 comments posted 21yrs posted by keillorp135

2G SAW

Dear friends, any one have more detail about 2G SAW welding technique pls brief me

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posted by hrm

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by hrm