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100% Argon for mig welding mild steel

I've spent hours reading through the newsgroup and have found lots of great information. However one issue I have found...

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posted by nope

10 comments posted 21yrs posted by nope

Just got the new LF series Maxstar

What a dream. TOTALLY different power supply. While running a bead, it buzzes moderately loudly at what '''sounds like'...

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posted by bendeletethis

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by bendeletethis

Is it safe to use a propane torch with map gases?

I'm working on pinhole leak on a brass Chevy radiator. I have a propane torch and a bottle of map gas. The torch fits r...

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posted by Z

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by Z

Manufacturer of Aluminum Solder called Lumiweld and Alumiweld ?

Hello, i`m searching for the Manufacturer of the Aluminium Solder called: Lumiweld and Alumiweld(diffrent Products). Ca...

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posted by thomas.moos

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Running a 3ph mig on an RPC

I traded for a minty Airco PhaseArc 350 mig welder last week with the idea of maybe either being able to run it from a...

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posted by gunner

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by gunner

Harbor Freight Plasma Cutter

Long time reader. First time writer. I recently took the plunge, purchasing a HF 36 Amp Plasma Cutter. The unit came wi...

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posted by shiggins1

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Practical Oxo Acetyline Welding 1938 FA

Great old Welders handbook from 1938 by R Granjon,P Rosemberg & A Desgranges. Pub. The Welding Journal ,(Raggett & Co.)...

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posted by linda_beynon

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Clark Parts help please

Hi new to this forum so Hello, and please let me know if I am asking eth wrong type of things ;-) I have a Clark Turbo...

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posted by vaughn.lucock

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by vaughn.lucock

Clarke EN130 MIG welder

I received a mig welding setup for Christmas and wanted to know where on the quality list it is. This is the setup I go...

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posted by rwpilot

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Quincy Air Compressor

Not quite welding related, but shop related. Please indulge me for a moment. I'm inches away from purchasing a Quincy u...

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posted by jmeyer21

13 comments posted 21yrs posted by jmeyer21

FS: anybody wants a new regulator/flow gauge (argon /CO2)

have an extra Victor standard MIG /TIG--- regulator /flow gauge for sale. new in box (bolted it to a bottle once ) does...

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posted by acrobat

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by acrobat

Heat input - FCAW verses SMAW

I'd like to hear some opinions on heat input of FCAW verses SMAW when welding a 1-1/2" thick reinforcing pad to a 1-1/2...

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posted by oktr6r

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by oktr6r

Mig or Tig

I am a welding novice. I have tried TIG and just made a mess but I have heard using a MIG welder is easy. In my machine...

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posted by kdoney*

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by kdoney*

Using a 60' extension cord with a ThermalArc 185

The best place for me to weld is in the garage. The nearest 220V outlet is in the basement, and needs about 60' of cord...

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posted by trp8xtl02

18 comments posted 21yrs posted by trp8xtl02

What Mini Mill/Lathe ?

ok folks, i've begun my likings for metal fab (and Al 6061). as a hobby welder and fabricator, i recently had to build...

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posted by kryptoknight

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by kryptoknight