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Oxy/Acetylene Torch question

Howdy, everyone. I'm within a month or two of buying my first oxy/acetylene setup and have a couple of questions. I'll...

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posted by rvb

25 comments posted 21yrs posted by rvb

Clean steel and splatter?

Following advice i believe I read here, I cleaned the 1" square tube for the current project with a knotted wire cup br...

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posted by keillorp135

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by keillorp135

We killed the HF Mig at the range.

Hey guys, As promised, we took the Harborfreight (Chicago Electric) Mig that failed and I got the shaft on to the range...

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posted by NT_Geek

22 comments posted 21yrs posted by NT_Geek

Want to make, but HOW? Help Please

Getting a motorcycle, and it needs a little upkeep not already done. I want a good Motorcycle lift/stand, and have seen...

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posted by vaughn.lucock

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by vaughn.lucock

Residual Stress Summit 2005

You are invited to join us at the 2005 Residual Stress Summit, August 10-11, in Vancouver, Canada. This is a non-profit...

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posted by prime

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Spot Welder deal folks might like

I recently purchased a Hobart 30 amp spot welder (2.5 KVA, plugs into a 30 amp 220V circuit, air cooled) on sears.com f...

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posted by fentzke

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by fentzke

Air Arc Gouging

How much of the carbon rod should stick out from the holder? A pointer to some good operating practices would be great t...

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posted by sleykin

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by sleykin

Advice requested - make or buy? Or?

I've been lurking this group for a few weeks in hope of answering my own questions from your experience, but I'm a litt...

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posted by asfd

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by asfd

New Miller Tig Models

I tried a Miller Dynasty 200DX on 1/8"aluminum and found that it was really easy to run a good bead (had to keep a clos...

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posted by notgparkinson

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MIG vs TIG

I'm sort of new to this group and welding in general. I've been trying to determine the pros and cons of TIG vs MIG by...

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posted by davesage12

21 comments posted 21yrs posted by davesage12

Hobart 4030D Mega-Arc

Guys, I have a chance to bid on a Hobart 4030D Mega-Arc? diesel welder that is up for auction at work. It has about 316...

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posted by jschneider

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by jschneider

Decided on a Welder; Now, where to buy it?

I'm finally ready to buy my first welder and after much debating with myself I am down to getting either the Millermati...

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posted by desmithe

16 comments posted 21yrs posted by desmithe

looking at Millermatics

Just subscribed to this news group about a week ago and have enjoyed reading the posts as it is very helpful to a begin...

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posted by farview at frontier dot net

12 comments posted 21yrs posted by farview at frontier dot net

Vise Choice

I need a 6" table vise. I have seen Sears, Wilton, and Kobalt in the last three days. They all look pretty stout, and a...

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posted by desertNOSPAMtraveler

9 comments posted 21yrs posted by desertNOSPAMtraveler

WTB Vise Grip Clamps

I am looking for some Irwin Vise Grip clamps. 8R, 9R, and 11R The 8R is the duck bill sheet metal clamp. The 9R is the...

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posted by desertNOSPAMtraveler

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