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tubing bender

does anyone have plans or know of plans for a tubing bender......like in race car fabrication...tia

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posted by chevy3755

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French welding standard NF E83-100

Is anyone familiar with AFNOR NF E83-100 (sections 1 through 5)? We have been tasked to build a component to this stand...

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posted by edhyde

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welding boiler plate

hi gang, the shop owner where i work has been asked to repair an old (1870's)steam driven tractor with a crack in the b...

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posted by tittiesandbeer

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Auto Darkening Helmet... cheap vs high dollar?

being a newbie MIG welder I have a hard time seeing with the cheapo helmet I initially bought. I plan buying a auto dar...

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posted by madkins

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purging shielding gas from SP 175 plus

I recently purchased a new Mig welder, a lincoln SP 175 Plus, my question is...after welding I alway purge the shieldin...

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posted by bruce

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Welding 4130 plate?

Hi. I will be Tig welding 3 4130 plates 2 X 1/8 X 10 together in a U shape. I'm wondering what process for tacking and...

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posted by poss1

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Suggestions on Welder

Hello everyone, I am in the research stage of purchasing a new engine driven welder and would like + / - for one welder...

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posted by bolomrk1

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Portapac Question

Hi all, I have been thinking about a set called Portapac from the Welderswarehouse in the UK. Everythings included exce...

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posted by alandav

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Plasma cutter settings

Hi all, My plasma cutter arrived last week. I had time to make one cut on some 1/8 inch angle iron. Since it can do up...

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posted by thecatsandiSPAMMeIfYouDare

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TIG Welder Suggestions

Sorry if this has been hashed to death, but even after Googling the subject, I seem to be more confused than resolved a...

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posted by rchamSPOTberlain

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built me a Chopper.... sorta?

Hey, I cant afford a custom chopper or all the parts, so I did the next best thing. Check out the "chopper_project" pics...

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posted by wallster

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.023 vs .030 wire/prologue

Well, today I worked on a double gate for my daughter. I changed to .023 wire in my Lincoln 175SP+. I liked it for the...

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posted by desertNOtravelerSPAM

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Prest-o-Lite ace/air torch questions

Today at the dump I picked up an older Prest-o-Lite torch, regulator, and small acetylene cylinder. I think this is the...

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posted by gto69ra4

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ER80S-B2 tig and mig question

I am considering welding chromoly and from my understanding it is necessary to use ER80S-B2 filler material. I was wond...

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posted by <hoalliy

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Migmate 105 DP

Any opnions would be great

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posted by lol

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