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Ernie question

Ernie, . . . .When welding a auto leaf spring (1095 I imagine) would lo-hi 10018 be better than 7018? thanks. . .chas
12 comments posted 13yrs
posted by footboarder
12 comments posted 13yrs posted by footboarder

gas torch for propane question

I've bought an oxy propane cutting torch set: torch (PNMS nozzle), regulators, hoses and flashback arrestors. It's fine...
9 comments posted 13yrs
posted by jcpieman
9 comments posted 13yrs posted by jcpieman

ultrasonic testing of welds - any here do it?

Hi all Training in UT of welds. Anyone here do this - ultrasonic'ing welds? Finding it a bit challenging and absorbing....
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by invalid
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by invalid

more help needed

There is no activity in the 'Blacksmiths' group, hence I am always asking questions here. I cannot even mark a leaf spr...
8 comments posted 14yrs
posted by footboarder
8 comments posted 14yrs posted by footboarder

Tinning a soldering iron

I have a 3/4" sq copper soldering iron that is 60 yrs old and never been used. I remember in the 'olden days' they used...
14 comments posted 14yrs
posted by footboarder
14 comments posted 14yrs posted by footboarder

It must be Gremlins

I noticed that my argon cylinder was almost empty so I went to change it. Turns out that the "full" cylinder waiting on...
4 comments posted 14yrs
posted by etpm
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by etpm

Ry rail welding

I have two 28" pieces of 100 pound railroad rail that I will weld together to make an anvil for a 44 pound (+/-) power...
4 comments posted 14yrs
posted by footboarder
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by footboarder

Helium (welding grade)

Anyone know of a UK source of welding grade helium, preferably in a rent-free bottle? Thanks, -- Peter Fairbrother
1 comments posted 14yrs
posted by zenadsl6186
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by zenadsl6186

Overhead Patching Thin Aluminum

I'ld like to help out a buddy, but I think it may be beyond me. He has an old Tracker fishing boat that has been worn t...
9 comments posted 14yrs
posted by none
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by none

TIG time

It looks like I am going to have to buy a TIG for aluminum for my invention. I don't want to spend big bucks, and don't...
13 comments posted 14yrs
posted by steveb
13 comments posted 14yrs posted by steveb

Wood stove coils

Sorry if this seems a little off topic, but you guys know metals better than anyone, so here I am. My basement slab has...
9 comments posted 14yrs
posted by powersupplyguy
9 comments posted 14yrs posted by powersupplyguy

Cross post 'leaf spring help'

Please excuse the cross post. I am not having any contacts at all in 'blacksmithing'. *********************************...
1 comments posted 14yrs
posted by footboarder
1 comments posted 14yrs posted by footboarder

Tough new job

I had my first full day as a solo welding inspector today. I had to inspect patches applied to the interior of a 84 inc...
6 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ernie
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by ernie

New job, new stuff to learn.

I have changed jobs a few times over the last 16 years since I started posting to Newsgroups in 1996. That was just bef...
6 comments posted 14yrs
posted by ernie
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by ernie