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1/4" aluminum tig

I have a lincoln sw175 pro welder and need to weld about 15 t joints in 6061 1/4" aluminum channel. can i sucessfully d...

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posted by lttlerv

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by lttlerv

Carbon Arc brazing rods UK...

Hi there.... Does anybody have a source for these in the UK? I know this is old technology [does anybody even make the...

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posted by somegeezer

4 comments posted 21yrs posted by somegeezer

Alloy/process used for NASCAR roll cages?

About six months ago, I brought up the age-old question of when and how to stress-relieve 4130 in a posting to this new...

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posted by mercuryglassdog

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by mercuryglassdog

Question about the NexGen lens in a 951P

I went out and got a 951P to install my NexGen lens into. I also called Jackson and had them send me the special retain...

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posted by KD7GIO

9 comments posted 21yrs posted by KD7GIO

Sites for newbies ?

Can anyone recommend a site to give me any hints with MIG welding I've googled loads and checked http://www.weldingfaq....

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posted by me

6 comments posted 21yrs posted by me

Oxy-fuel cutting Cast iron and Stainless Steel

Cutting of cast iron differs greatly from cutting steel for example Much greater preheat is required Cutting nozzle is...

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posted by johnanoon

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by johnanoon

Job knowledge for welders

Good morning this link has some handy information for both professional and hobbiest welders. http://www.twi.co.uk/prof...

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posted by johnanoon

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by johnanoon

Running 200 amp inverter from generator?

Posted a question a couple of days ago concerning using a Readywelder for trackside repairs at vintage mx meetings. Alr...

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posted by novelty22#

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by novelty22#

Where to find food grade stainless steel.

I am using windshield wipers stainless steel and welding wire stainless steel to make an egg beater for practice. I wor...

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posted by catnip4sale

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by catnip4sale

OT: voltage vs. current, the basics.

For those who got a B or better in physics? I still don't get the relationship between volts and current. Can someone g...

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posted by books4321

10 comments posted 21yrs posted by books4321

Spot welding Starter

Thanks to all for your active newsgroup, Recently I had a Starter Motor that my Auto Electician gave up on. Studs ruste...

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posted by kmcp

0 comments posted 21yrs posted by kmcp

Traffic cone, bucket of sand, magnets

[Originaly posted this to the yahoo Rolling Ball Sculptures list, reposted it in case it's useful to someone else] I've...

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posted by none

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by none

Readywelder?

Hi Wonder if anyone could let me know if they feel a Readywelder would be useful to take along to vintage mx racing mee...

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posted by novelty22#

5 comments posted 21yrs posted by novelty22#

Lincoln 185 vs. Thermal Arc 185

Started a TIG class a couple months ago, am building an airplane, and narrowed my search for a TIG welder to the Lincol...

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posted by at7000ft

2 comments posted 21yrs posted by at7000ft

Las Vegas Newsgroup Member would like to meet you

I have seen you post here a lot, and know you are here in Vegas. I am going to get some things cranked up here soon, an...

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posted by deserttraveler

1 comments posted 21yrs posted by deserttraveler