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getting certified

hi gang, i've been mig welding for about 12 years now and i figured it's about time to get certified. i've got a few qu...

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posted by tittiesandbeer

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by tittiesandbeer

panasonic gunslinger 260 schematic

A friend of mine smoked the main board of his panasonic gunslinger 260. Does anyone have any links or schematics for th...

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posted by jfosse

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jfosse

What is Heliarcing?

Did I spell it right? Someone used the term on Monster Garage but then showed someone Tig welding stainless. I did a web...

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posted by faust8098

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by faust8098

just wired a receptacle for mig welder, double checking

Hey everybody, I had a dryer outlet that was not being used (we have a gas dryer now) and I needed a power outlet for m...

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posted by seveer

9 comments posted 22yrs posted by seveer

Salaries

I'm thinking seriously about entering a trade school for welding. My question is this: When I leave school and get ready...

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posted by dthomp1966

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by dthomp1966

Ready to Buy welder - Where should I

After much thought and research, I am likely to buy a Miller Dynasty 200DX. I figure a good machine will make me look g...

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posted by bp

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by bp

Looking for bronze bushing suppliers

I looked in McMaster-Carr, they don't list the size I'm interested in. Looking for 1-1/16 OD and 15/16 or 7/8 ID. Can a...

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posted by lane_nospam

11 comments posted 22yrs posted by lane_nospam

Mig gas setting?

Could you tell me what the gas setting should be on a Miller 135? There about. I only found one article that said 20 -...

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posted by pegleg1az

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Electric hack saw questions

What electric hack saw would you buy and why? Is the HF variety okay, and will they last a reasonable amount of time, o...

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posted by desert6traveler

9 comments posted 22yrs posted by desert6traveler

working with copper

I want to wrap some copper wire around some metal sculpture at the joints of the metal rods. This copper would be decor...

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posted by desert6traveler

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by desert6traveler

welding goggles corrective lenses

i have a pair of welding goggles--no name on them--they are black, have plastic side panales and on the front upper cro...

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posted by plener

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by plener

Wiring 230V welder.

Good Morning, I need to wire up my new Miller Dynasty 200DX. The unit auto detects 115V single phase to 460V 3 phase. I...

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posted by kevin

32 comments posted 22yrs posted by kevin

sprocket

I need a 1-1/4" bore in a sprocket that seems to be hardened steel. I contacted the supplier and they didn't know what...

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posted by sespence

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by sespence

TIG welding tips for a beginner

hello, i've been playing around with TIG welding recently, both steel and aluminium, and i have a few questions. i've g...

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posted by mjdunay

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by mjdunay

Ever build your own engine driven welder?

I am interested in building a welder. I want to build one using a 4 banger honda car engine. Would anyone here have any...

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posted by oso_bob

13 comments posted 22yrs posted by oso_bob