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Weldcraft site is up, with new TIG info.

They finally got Weldcraft's website back up after the ITW acquisition. The links to PDF docs on the main page are all...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ernie
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by ernie

Whats a good "small" one-pice TIG torch ?

Looking for a recommendation on a good small one-piece torch for my new Thermal Arc 185STW. The CK-17 that comes with t...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by wiz
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by wiz

Argon/CO2 for TIG Welding?

Is it reasonble to use Argon(75%)/CO2(25%) for TIG welding? I would like to test the TIG feature on an old Miller 330A/...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jonp154
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jonp154

MIG and tighter spots

There are many occasions that I can't get my MIG gun into a place very well. Because the head on the gun is so big. I i...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jeremy_ho
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by jeremy_ho

? structural stud welding - AWS D1.1

Can someone describe for me what's in AWS D1.1 regarding structural stud welding? I can't seem to find a copy-- not eve...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cantreallysay
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by cantreallysay

Tig amp setting confusion

I'm having a brain fart, basically, when it comes to amp settings. I know the golden rule per Ernie of 1 amp per .001"...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by brian.evans
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by brian.evans

Mig Welding thin tube..

I have just purchased a mig welder, now I know practice makes perfect, but.. I have a mild steel tube of 1.121mm. I am...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Paul.Horwood
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by Paul.Horwood

Arc wandering on AL

In my pursuit of being able to weld aluminum I have come across something that I can't figure out how to fix. I have a...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cervelo
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by cervelo

Virtual tour posted on www.WeldingFaq.com

A new article has been posted at: www.weldingfaq.com/tourMyShop.asp Thanks to Walt "Wallster" Reeves for the input! More...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by larry2
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by larry2

Top Ten signs your a weld-a-holic!

do any of these apply to you?? 10. Seriously thought of selling a kidney for equipment 9. accidentally wore your weldin...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by seveer
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by seveer

Attaching Oscilloscope to Welder

I am going to use my oscilloscope for check some of the circuitry in my old, broken welder. My scope has 3 possible con...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jonp154
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by jonp154

TIG vs. cast iron

Is it possible to weld a cast iron brake drum with my little DC (150A) TIG welder? Does anyone have experience with this...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by erik
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by erik