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Old Migs versus New Migs

I am currently researching the MIG market for a possible purchase. It would appear that there has been a constant relea...

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posted by too_many_tools

12 comments posted 21yrs posted by too_many_tools

Bad tech manuals

I ran across a site with some really strange technical documentation, instructions, etc. Good for a laugh http://www.da...

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posted by spam

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Optrel Solarmatic Comfort welding helmet

I have two Optrel Solarmatic Comfort auto-darkening welding helmets. One has been used quite a bit and is about 3 or 4...

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posted by bitternut

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Hobart Cyber-Tig 500 DSC info request

I picked up a Hobart CyberTig II 500 DSC a couple weeks ago. Im told that to use it as a stick welder, the pedal must b...

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posted by gunner

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Oxy-Acetylene root penetration

Hi, I'm taking welding classes and we are doing Oxy-A at the moment, but am having great problems getting nice root pen...

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posted by andrew

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by andrew

Weld marker..

I'm sort of a newbie welder and have a hard time even staying in the center of the weld. Once I drop the mask I have a...

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posted by Joel

8 comments posted 21yrs posted by Joel

Nascar Chassis

I would like someone to point me in the direction of a web site that has technical information on the type of chassis u...

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posted by johnanoon

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by johnanoon

Welding regulator question

I connected an oxygen regulator (Victor SR 450) to a cylinder. No hose is attached to the regulator. The high pressure...

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posted by devnull

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by devnull

can you weld paperclips?

I'm in the process of building a model structure. I wanted to use something strong but light. I thought paperclips woul...

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posted by rjm

7 comments posted 21yrs posted by rjm

Differences Between Miller 250 Syncro and 250DX

I have recently come across an used Miller 250 Syncro TIG welder for sale....price to be determined. When did the 250DX...

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posted by too_many_tools

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by too_many_tools

Auto Sheetmetal thickness

I've been curious about auto skin thickness in relation to time. I know there has been a push to reduce the overall wei...

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posted by jmeyer21

10 comments posted 21yrs posted by jmeyer21

muffler welding stainless steel

I had a rude awakening. On my 93 Dodge Grand Caravan, the original factory muffler was all stainless steel. It gave up...

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posted by steve.lischynsky

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by steve.lischynsky

Welding Beanie Pattern

Anyone have a sewing pattern for one of these to share? Bert Newfoundland

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posted by berteileenplank

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by berteileenplank

OSHA, rumor, or BS

I have heard that OSHA has a new rule that came into effect Jan. 1, 2004 that restricts persons with certain medical co...

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posted by deserttraveler

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T.I.G. Question

Hello, my question is, can I use the same gas to t.i.g. weld s.s and aluminum(not to each other) or do I have to change...

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posted by eatyeo

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by eatyeo