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Sticking electrode

ok so I am learning how to weld and I am on an AC welder. My electrodes stick an extreme amount. I mean I know I am a b...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by fwest373xxxx
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by fwest373xxxx

Weld Design help wanted

I am designing a simple mechanism, I have CAD drawings for the parts. And I am having samples manufactured. But I am ru...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by arthernan
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by arthernan

More on MIG brands?

I'm a novice hobby welder and I have some larger projects coming up (wood splitter and brush rake for my dozer, to name...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jimgnospam
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by jimgnospam

exhaust fan questions for shop

I'm thinking of installing an exhaust fan in my garage/shop. Because the exterior walls are made of cinder block (cutti...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by seveer
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by seveer

MM251 and Dewalt Dry Cut Saw For Sale in VT.

I have a MM251 for sale. it has ~8 hrs on it. It has a 12' Bernard heavy duty gun with steel and teflon liners. V and U...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mkulikow
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by mkulikow

Hypertherm MAX 40

I have the opportunity to buy this thing very cheap. BTW...what IS a good price for this unit? I was going to choose be...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ktp_inacoma
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by ktp_inacoma

New to welding ???

I have a old forney welder and I am trying to learn how to weld. My company set me up with about 100 pieces of sheet me...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by fwest373xxxx
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by fwest373xxxx

cutting an aluminum scuba tank

A friend gave me a condemned aluminum scuba tank (100 cu ft). I've always wanted to try making a bell from one, so I us...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dlwilson
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by dlwilson

Arc welder w/ TIG torch

I have an Dayton AC/DC 250A arc welder with a high frequency arc stabilizer an air-cooled TIG torch. I would like to fi...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ericaldrc51
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by ericaldrc51

help vertical stick weld

my brother is taking welding class through his union shop. stick welding in vertical motion is a nightmare and he is no...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kryptoknight
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by kryptoknight

Question about TIG torches (Dinse vs. ...)

> From: Ernie Leimkuhler ( snipped-for-privacy@stagesmith.com) > Subject: Re: tig or TIG? What to buy? > Date: 2003-05-...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by akushner
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by akushner

lincoln vs. miller

In comparing these two welders in the MIG category, it seems that the Lincoln 215 compared to the Miller 210 needs a lo...
55 comments posted 22yrs
posted by m4acpd
55 comments posted 22yrs posted by m4acpd

Thermal Dynamics Vs Hypertherm Plasma Cutters

I am deciding which plasma cutter to purchase. I have narrowed my choice down to a Thermal Dynamics Cutmaster 81 & a Hy...
14 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rangerod
14 comments posted 22yrs posted by rangerod

mig tips

Does anyone have an idea as to how long a mig tip should last, assuming all mechanical issues are normal and an experie...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by brij2far
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by brij2far