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Lincoln TIG 300/300 help

Greetings, Does anyone out there have any servicing information for a 80's vintage Idealarc 300/300? I've put the unit...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jcreid
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by jcreid

Is it aluminum or magnesium?

I have a small part on my VW sun roof that needs to be repaired. I'm not able to get my hands on a new part so I'm wond...
21 comments posted 21yrs
posted by NoSpam
21 comments posted 21yrs posted by NoSpam

TIG Cooler Progress

I am in the process of building a TIG Cooler and had an old single diaphram Shurflo pump in my junk pile. It will make...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by WanderingMetalHead
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by WanderingMetalHead

Please comment on these welds

Hello, I am learning how to TIG weld stainless steel and would like someone to comment on these welds. http://www.viatr...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by borism
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by borism

Mig torch repair questions. And of the questions

I have the MB120A fixed(fixed and NOT repaired). I had to grind the face of the brass tube that the nozzle goes on and...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Thor
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by Thor

General Questions about Welding

1) How can I prevent the welding helmet from slamming me in the nose when I shake my head to get it to lower? 2) Is it...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jporpiglia
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by jporpiglia

8018 on mild steel

Hi, Is there any problem using 8018 1/8 on mild steel in a pinch. Nothing criticial just general fab. Can I just use it...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by glensmith
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by glensmith

Sequence for sil-phos brazing copper fittings?

I'm brazing fixtures with a lot of 1" pipe and fittings. I'm using O/A, slightly carburizing flame, and BCuP-5. Can I f...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by devnull
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by devnull

opinions on Lincoln Precision TIG?

Greetings all, I have been toying with the idea of upgrading my welding capabilities with one of the Licoln Precision T...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by hawkflight
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by hawkflight

Airco 300 Squarewave question

I have the opportunity to pick up an Airco 300 Squarewave welder, "Airco 300 AC/DC Square Wave welder, 208/230/460 V, S...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gunner
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by gunner

Simple rod dryer

I will be needing a spot to keep my 7018 rods dry, as it's usually pretty damp here in the Pacific Northwest. I don't n...
25 comments posted 21yrs
posted by cmciver
25 comments posted 21yrs posted by cmciver

Best rods to have

What are the best basic welding rods to have, in order of usefulness/applications? I'm starting to buy rods to stock up...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by cmciver
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by cmciver

Who makes This? MB120A

A kind person gave me a Snap-On Blue Point MB120A with a broken gun, looks like the tip was screwed in too far. I see "...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Thor
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by Thor