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Hydro-test markings, demystify them for me? I'd like to know when I'll need to fork over for a new hydrotest cert.

Markings on tank at the bottom of message. Long story short I'm getting "back into" welding, since I've finally been ab...

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posted by Sponge

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by Sponge

stripping an old UPS for suitable parts-converting an AC buzzbox welder to AC/DC welder unit (pix)

I've dismantled what looks to me like a huge (probably 1987 vintage) standby UPS (uninteruptable power supply). seems t...

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posted by tool_box

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by tool_box

tilting roofline

A few months ago I posted questions about building such a roof. The picture made it to the drop box but I guess I screw...

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posted by m-zimmerman

16 comments posted 21yrs posted by m-zimmerman

Lincoln LN 7

What do I have? I recently acquired a Lincoln LN 7. It is battle ship gray, has quite a bit of wire, a bunch of hoses a...

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posted by dgriff237

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Used welder ballpark price?

A local guy is selling some equipment and is asking too much (IMO) for everything. I'm trying to find a ballpark figure...

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posted by brentb

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by brentb

Brazing - Do You Prefer TIG or OA?

For those who have used both TIG and OA for brazing, which do you prefer (i.e. which do you find easier, more useful)? T...

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posted by jonp154

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by jonp154

Bought a drill press

Well I bought a Delta DP300 today. my wife works at ACE Hardware and they have an ACE drill press on sale and their bro...

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posted by pegleg1az

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by pegleg1az

value and info on maxtron450

I have a chance to get a couple of miller maxtron 450 cc/cv welders , i am not yet sure of the year made as they are n....

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posted by williamhenry

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Stick to MIG converter

IVe been hobby stick welding for about 35 years and want to try my hand at MIG welding. Are there any devices that let m...

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posted by Gfender

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by Gfender

inspectors

Now that Ernie has gone over to the "dark side" :')) I thought I might bring up the subject of personalities involved w...

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posted by m-zimmerman

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by m-zimmerman

Millermatic 175

Anyone tried aluminum with a Millermatic 175? I need some info if you have. I will be putting together some 16 guage sh...

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posted by jessp

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by jessp

TIG Survey - Steady Forward Motion?

A survey, please. When TIG welding, which of the following do you use to move the torch: 1. A steady forward motion 2. M...

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posted by jonp154

12 comments posted 21yrs posted by jonp154

Any thoughts on the Panasonic Gunslinger 261?

Combo Stick/MIG machine, spoolgun ready, looks interesting. Tweco gun, what spoolgun would fit these? Thanks -Tom

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posted by mrsol

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by mrsol

Men's health

Do you wonder why men die before women? Did you know that men die at higher rates than women from all 10 of the leading...

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posted by mahalik

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by mahalik

questions about flashback

whats the different between the small cigar shaped flashback arrestors and the larger ones (at four times the price) wi...

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posted by low_carbon

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by low_carbon