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How to cut slots on 1/2" thick aluminium.

How are slots made on 1/2" thick aluminium? Are they made from plasma cutters, carbide router bits or a simply a coping...

10 comments posted 22yrs

posted by apple26pie

10 comments posted 22yrs posted by apple26pie

Poor Man's Inert Gas Shield Welder?

I'm just getting started in welding, my off-road racing buddy and I use his Lincoln 85W fluxcore for hobby work, the he...

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posted by jtnospam

9 comments posted 22yrs posted by jtnospam

plate welding / not enough penetration :-(

I am not sure if I am just being parenoid or I have a problem on hand material : 1/4 plate (mild steel ) "T" welded to...

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posted by aa

19 comments posted 22yrs posted by aa

homebrew CNC plasma cutter?

would just like to put an idea out there.. get some feedback. i have a small inverter plasma cutter.. it can handle abo...

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posted by tony

19 comments posted 22yrs posted by tony

Hobart Handler at HF

I got a flyer from harbor frieght today, they are selling reconditioned Handler 135's for $379.00, full factory warranty...

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posted by rcav8r

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by rcav8r

Recommended Size Tubing?

I am planning on building a dunk tank and I am not sure about what size tubing I should use. The tank itself is going t...

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posted by don

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by don

FS: 120v MIG gasless Welder on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=45032&item=3827643991 started the bid at $.99 - it's a nice littl...

6 comments posted 22yrs

posted by t3e871XXX

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by t3e871XXX

Arc welder and house lights/appliances

Hello all! Finally considering an arc welder. I still must decide between buying/building either a transformer type or...

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posted by cramos

18 comments posted 22yrs posted by cramos

Made an intake manifold today

I have a 1976 Honda Goldwing motorcycle. It uses 4 carburetors that cost $350 for the kits to rebuild, and my slides ar...

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posted by spam

9 comments posted 22yrs posted by spam

Newbie question....Where to buy metal???

I'm obviously new to this "hobby" and was wondering where an individual can buy metal for projects? I live in the Houst...

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posted by kviator

20 comments posted 22yrs posted by kviator

Newbie needs advice on gas equipment for heating

Hello, I am new here and pretty new to welding. I own a Lincoln SP-135 Plus MIG welder and I think it is great, and gre...

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posted by vnbarkas

12 comments posted 22yrs posted by vnbarkas

Help choosing TIG machine

Dear Sirs, My brother is gonna buy a TIG machine but at this time is very confused in wich one he will decide for. Conc...

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posted by vmg

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by vmg

OT - Building a ball and chain

Ok, had to post this anon so hopefully the groom will never find it. A buddy of mine is getting married, for his bachlo...

56 comments posted 22yrs

posted by cleanthenjerk

56 comments posted 22yrs posted by cleanthenjerk

welding preference

i had to weld a mild 1/8 steel shell, seam weld to 100% using .045 flux, the shell about 50 inches diameter 4' long, it...

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posted by rodney014

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by rodney014

120v DC to 24 or 36v DC step down

Looking for an adapter or step down transformer from 120v DC down to 24 or 36v DC. If anyone knows of someone who carri...

12 comments posted 22yrs

posted by jessp

12 comments posted 22yrs posted by jessp