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I can't see the joint!!!

I'm learning to wire-weld with my new Lincoln Weld-Pak 3200 HD. One problem I'm having is when I'm pulling, using the I...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by rmorgan7
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by rmorgan7

Anybody have some 4047 aluminum rod?

I can only find 10lb packs at Phoenix Welding and they have to be shipped in from Texas at 8.00 per lb and shipping. I'...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by bdhull
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by bdhull

Carbon arc plasma cutter??

About twenty years ago I had an opportunity to use a "plasma cutter" that consisted of two carbon rods held near each o...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by cmciver
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by cmciver

oxy-acetylene torch work surface

I'm getting started with a gas torch setup and am looking for ideas for a "temporary" type work surface I can use when...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by see
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by see

HF welding mask review

Since Ive gotten into welding rather extensively recently, for Christmas, all the dogs and cats got together and dragge...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gunnerNOSPAM
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by gunnerNOSPAM

2" square tubing as reconfigurable tools

It came to mind some time ago the idea of using 2" square tubing like what's used on trailer hitches to make reconfigur...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by cmciver
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by cmciver

Gas post flow aircooled TIG torch?

Wonder if anyone has an idea of what gas post flow time should be for air-cooled torch set up, being used with a 200amp...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by novelty22
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by novelty22

Shopping for an Air Compressor

OK guys, I can't stand it any longer. The damn Sears compressor HAS to go. Damn that thing is loud. I really thought I...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jmeyer21
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by jmeyer21

Micro-resistance welding of precious metals

Hey all. Does anyone have any experience welding precious metals such as platinum alloys (platinum/nickel/tungsten) to...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by smooothakshun
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by smooothakshun

Welding Titanium

I have a welded structure of Ti-6Al-4V. Can I heat treat the structure just by aging in order to get a tensile strength...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospamming
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospamming

Useful practical plans and links

http://www.zena.net/htdocs/welders/projects.shtmlhttp://www.metalwebnews.com/http://www.lincolnelectric.com/community/p...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by gunner
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by gunner

about Maxster 150 STH ?

Hi all, Does anybody know Maxster 150 STH 's four fixed-pulse frequencies? There is no number or explanation when I loo...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by zz212
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by zz212

Nylon MIG Gun Liner

I've started to do some aluminum MIG welding, straight argon .035 wire. The wire is feeding horribly. To fix this, I wa...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by js5301
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by js5301

Santa came early this year.

I just uploaded some pics of my new welder I got at auction a couple of weeks back to my home page. Feel free to have a...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by wcnews
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by wcnews