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Miller 210 (Best place/price to purchase?)

I've been looking at the Miller 210. Compared with the Hobart and Lincoln, the Miller stood out with a better duty cycl...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by me
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by me

How to tack aluminum " l l into L."

Joining two 1/8" x 1/2" aluminum together to form an L shape isn't easy. I clip an 80-Amp arch welder to each piece and...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by apple26pie
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by apple26pie

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...
9 comments posted 22yrs
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...
19 comments posted 22yrs
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...
19 comments posted 22yrs
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...
5 comments posted 22yrs
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...
2 comments posted 22yrs
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...
18 comments posted 22yrs
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...
9 comments posted 22yrs
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...
20 comments posted 22yrs
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...
12 comments posted 22yrs
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...
3 comments posted 22yrs
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