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Beginner with problems.

Hi, I am having problems using my arc welder. I have completed some basic welding in the past problem free. This time I...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mail
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by mail

Syncrowave 250DX Upgrades and Line Voltage

Thanks to everyone who gave me advice on the install of the Pulser and Sequencer into my new Syncrowave 250DX. It took...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Sierevello
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by Sierevello

Reparing Weber DCOE Carburetor

Hi, I need to repair two Weber DCOE carbs, the previous owner stripped the threads of the grub screws holding the choke...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Greg
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by Greg

Height of 4x6 bandsaw

I just bought an HF 4x6 bandsaw and was going to make a stand for it today. I was planning on making the stand tall eno...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by akushner
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by akushner

how to join thin stainless steel sheet metal.

what are the possible ways to join very thin - 24 gauge stainless steel sheet metal to a 24 gauge 1/2 " pipe , without...
10 comments posted 22yrs
posted by aa
10 comments posted 22yrs posted by aa

Out of Topic : electrical question

I am asking this question for a friend. can any 220 V US made applience or machinery be operated in european countries...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by aa
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by aa

Miller syncrowave 350 mfg. 1998

I may have an opportunity to purchase what looks to be a really nice looking bare bones 350 for a fairly decent price....
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by traferty
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by traferty

CWB Test

My company wants me to take a CWB fluxcore flat weld test next week and I was wondering if any welders have any tips an...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by onsitewelding
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by onsitewelding

TIG electrode grinding

I have just started to learn TIG welding, and have several questions about tungsten grinding: 1) How critical is grindi...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mlindsey2
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by mlindsey2

Sears AC/DC 240/160 Welder $300

Craftsman 240/160 amp AC/DC Stick Welder Lets you weld overhead and vertically on materials up to 1/4 in. thick. Use wi...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by arp
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by arp

TIG gas mixtures for amateur

What are the advantages of 75% argon 25% helium compared to 100% argon for use by a beginner? I've been using argon sin...
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posted by me
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by me

TIG in acute angles?

Need a bit of advice. I'm welding 4130 and presumably will move on to other high-carbon steels of more expensive variet...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by wehnerw
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by wehnerw

A36 welding?

I'm a relative novice and have never used A36 steel. I'm building a wood splitter and bought an A36 wedge, which came w...
7 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jimgnospam
7 comments posted 22yrs posted by jimgnospam

TIG on cast aluminum

I was wondering if anybody has some good info on TIG welding cast aluminum. Every piece of cast aluminum I try to TIG w...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by greghubert
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by greghubert