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The sound of TIG welding aluminum?

Hi, I used my Thermal Arc 185TSW to practice weld some .095-ish aluminum sheet today. This is the first time I've used...

14 comments posted 21yrs

posted by pgrey

14 comments posted 21yrs posted by pgrey

Web orders, MSRP vs disount prices, etc.

It seems that 25% off MSRP is common for Miller and Lincoln products sold on line. Shipping is also "free", though some...

3 comments posted 21yrs

posted by 2regburgess

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by 2regburgess

Plasma cutter question

When using my plasma to cut some SS, I am able to cut it nicely, however on the bottom of the kerf sits welded balls of...

8 comments posted 21yrs

posted by "lionslair at consolidated dot

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by "lionslair at consolidated dot

plastic weld

can polypropelyne be successfully welded to PVC, with what filler?

10 comments posted 21yrs

posted by dogalone

10 comments posted 21yrs posted by dogalone

gas welding stainless steel?

I have a friend that I am making some shelves for out of stainless steel. These are small shelves that just hold 4 6pac...

3 comments posted 21yrs

posted by matus1976

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by matus1976

Splatter adhesion

I'm running flux-core steel on a MIG welder. I would expect splatter blobs to stick to clean base metal, but I was just...

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posted by chiron_guy

11 comments posted 21yrs posted by chiron_guy

Bending receiver hitch?

I was installing a receiver hitch and the bolt holes didn't quite line up. The retailer advised me to check the alignme...

11 comments posted 21yrs

posted by nospam

11 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

FCAW/Metal Core Question

I tried the Twenty Gauge .030 Metal Core wire by Harris, as recommended by Ernie. It's a gas shielded wire with flux in...

8 comments posted 21yrs

posted by eugene

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by eugene

How long should a tank of Argon last?

I may have a leak in my rig somewhere as my 134CF tank of argon has lasted about 2 weekends while futzing around learni...

26 comments posted 21yrs

posted by gunnerNOSPAM

26 comments posted 21yrs posted by gunnerNOSPAM

commerical kithen hoods?

I know aws has a code for welding nonstructural sheet metal, my question is do I have to certify to that code to allow...

1 comments posted 21yrs

posted by metalworks

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by metalworks

Finishing Stainless

what's a good type of primer to use on stainless, something that will grip well?

3 comments posted 21yrs

posted by kryptoknight

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by kryptoknight

Is there any way to cut a plasma cup?

Hey guys, Got a tight fit, Electrode out ain't gonna do it. Got some angles on AL. that are showing soot on some tubula...

4 comments posted 21yrs

posted by NT_Geek

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by NT_Geek

can a lawn roller be repaired with wire feed?

I sure couldn't do it. . I cut a 2x3 section out and put a patch inside and tacked it. Then put a patch in the opening...

8 comments posted 21yrs

posted by da229

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by da229

ReadyWelder (AGAIN)

It must be a couple of months since the last post on this (-: I've been playing around with mine for the first REAL tim...

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posted by 2regburgess

12 comments posted 21yrs posted by 2regburgess

LAthe Advice?

I have a small 1000 sqr foot shop behind the house and have a lot of basic metal working tools, I'm interested in learn...

60 comments posted 21yrs

posted by NoSpam

60 comments posted 21yrs posted by NoSpam