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Stick AC/DC?

Could any of you tell me what benefit AC / DC welders do over AC or DC only. If I was to buy a hobbyist welder, what sh...

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posted by pegleg1az

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by pegleg1az

wire feeders for tig

related to the 'coke can' post. am considering putting together a small slipshod pencil style wire feeder to use up som...

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welding coke cans

greets group, i've heard the stories.. and even seen some pictures, now i'm trying my hand at welding aluminum soda can...

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Remove rust from Stainless

I have a 1/2 barrel keg that I rescued from the scrap heap. It had several small holes drilled in it(presumably from th...

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posted by cyberzl1

19 comments posted 22yrs posted by cyberzl1

Stick welding problem(s)

I just bought a Miller 225/150 AC/DC stick machine. I'm using 3/32 6013 recommended by the sales person to weld 1/4 thi...

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posted by nicholson51

13 comments posted 22yrs posted by nicholson51

O2 regulator rebuild?

I've Googled and FAQ'ed but have been unable to find rebuild kits for my Victor SR 250 C and Harris 25-100 oxygen regul...

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posted by Winston

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by Winston

Zirconated tungsten doesn't form a ball

Hail! O Omniscient Suppositories of Welding Wisdom and Wannabe Hangers-On Thereunto, I have a problem and would like so...

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posted by joeblow

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by joeblow

Suggestions for a good welder's handbook

Any suggestions? I need a handbook that contains details for welding most common metals (mild & stainless steel, alumin...

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posted by jmpratt

8 comments posted 22yrs posted by jmpratt

Welder Choice

Thanks for all the replies regarding wiring an outlet for a welder. Now I have to choose the welders themselves. I've d...

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posted by jg2-usenet

9 comments posted 22yrs posted by jg2-usenet

Want to start learning stick welding and need some advice...

I've done some MIG and TIG welding at a local welding shop. I am doing some blacksmithing stuff and have a Jeep that I'...

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posted by rvb

13 comments posted 22yrs posted by rvb

Stainless TIG Gas question

I have a small project coming up, it will require eight welds eight inches long on 16gauge stainless. I am not likely t...

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posted by tackdrvr

9 comments posted 22yrs posted by tackdrvr

OT - recommendations for cheap but reliable ISP?

I know this has nothing to do with welding ... but it does have to do with continuing to access this newsgroup! My curr...

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posted by ahw

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by ahw

busy building a minibike chopper from scratch, check it out!

I've talked about it for weeks and finally started this project, please feel free to give me you're input. http://www.ge...

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posted by wallster

26 comments posted 22yrs posted by wallster

Joining thick and thin with SMAW

First, a report; then a couple of questions ... I was repairing a cheap day-bed frame yesterday, and discovered the joy...

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posted by ahw

10 comments posted 22yrs posted by ahw

AC Tig on Steel?

This is probably an off-the-wall question, but ... I know that the standard practice is to use DC when TIG welding stee...

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posted by ahw

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by ahw