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Cool Mini Chopper on WeldingFaq.com

Thanks to Walt "Wallster" Reeves for contributing another great article. This time he details the 'Mini Chopper' he bui...

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posted by larry

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PULLEYS OR SHEAVES?

I am wanting some small pulleys for v-belts. I need an assortment of small diameters with 7/8" keyed bore. The diameter...

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posted by jones

10 comments posted 22yrs posted by jones

new ideas for welding

I have been a welder for 30 year and have an idea that will improve production and weld quality. does anyone know how t...

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posted by mufford

10 comments posted 22yrs posted by mufford

Is my newbie ? stupid?

Please help. I have posted the same question twice now and zero replies. If somebody could help me I would really aprec...

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posted by SWORDFISH69

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by SWORDFISH69

Machine reputation

Anyone have any trouble with the 220v (1Ph) Hobart mig welders in the 175-180 amp range? How hard is it to get Hobart p...

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posted by footboarder

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by footboarder

Licensed electrician ?

When someone says "licensed electrician", as in "you have to be a licensed electrician to get this permit to add the 24...

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posted by no

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Home built TIG foot pedal: need 14 pin wiring

I've built a foot pedal with a pot and a switch. It's for a Thermal Arc 250 GTSW which has a 14 pin connector (same as...

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posted by jack

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newbie arc-120?

I have a arc -120 welder and need to know if I can run this off a generator or not? If so, what size generator for 115 a...

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posted by SWORDFISH69

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hate to beat a dead horse, but the chopper's done!

For those of you that read my post when I started this project, I thought i would follow up. I finished the chopper tod...

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posted by wallster

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qt 400 to s.s.

Hello to all, my question is, how do you weld qt 400 to s.s. using m.i.g.? We are building a cyclone and parts of it ar...

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posted by eatyeo

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Railroad Track Anvil

I know, I should be ashamed of myself. But what is the proper electrode to weld mild steel to railroad track? This is fo...

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posted by shawn_75ATcomcastDOTnet

42 comments posted 22yrs posted by shawn_75ATcomcastDOTnet

generator for arc-120

Hello I have just purchased a Chicago Electric Arc-120 Welder from Harbor Freight and would like to use a generator for...

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posted by SWORDFISH69

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by SWORDFISH69

Inverter vs. Transformer TIG machines

Hi - I am a frequent lurker in this group. Apart from weight, lower power consumption for the same output (which favour...

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posted by gnmlaw

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FYI: auction July 13-14-15

Got a flyer today from Rabin Auctioneers: over 100 welders, mix of XMT 304 and 456MP at an auction in Alberta, Canada.....

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posted by cjdesigns1NOSPAM

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Cracked iron manifold repair

My brother sent me a cracked iron exhaust manifold for a Mazda he wants to sell, but this has to be fixed first. Appare...

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posted by spam

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