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small electrodes for TIG on aluminum

I'm wondering what type of electrodes to use when welding alum. thin sheets (.040-.0620) and detail welds on larger blo...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rcav8r
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by rcav8r

3 axis welding clamp

Folks, I have a small project coming up where I need to fab some rolling carts with uprights. A 3 axis clamp that can h...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rchamSPOTberlain
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by rchamSPOTberlain

Re: contact for welding supplies

> All prices quoted in Canadian Funds. Specials of the month. Cater to small > jobbers > > Name: PRESDES4.doc With a Wor...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Ted_Espamless
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by Ted_Espamless

plasma cutting conversion

is it possible to convert a squarewave inverter TIG (i have a ESAB 161) unit into a plasma cutting machine ?? thanks, k
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kryptoknight
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by kryptoknight

metal cold saw

just a fyi for anyone needing a new cold saw. harbor freight has Makita 12" cold saw for $389 #44473-0MJA
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kryptoknight
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by kryptoknight

GAS LENS

I am new to tig welding and have recently bought a Miller Dynasty 200DX. I got the contractor kit with it that included...
13 comments posted 22yrs
posted by bitternutex
13 comments posted 22yrs posted by bitternutex

Am I choosing the right electrode??

I just finished cutting all the steel for three equipment stands, all to be on casters. (24" DiAcro Shear, 24" DiAcro f...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by spencer313
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by spencer313

how to calculate acetylene withdrawal rate?

Hi all How to calculate this? Are there any general formulae? Besides, since a given tip has a given set of OA pressure...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tharkaduso
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by tharkaduso

Shopping for MIG welder, help?

Hi all! Am looking to buy a small MIGwelder in the 135 amp range and looking at Lincoln or a Hobart (who i think is mad...
4 comments posted 22yrs
posted by markcusp
4 comments posted 22yrs posted by markcusp

galvanizing

A question for the group---I have an upcoming project in about 3 to 4 weeks installing galvanized guardrails for a cust...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jerroldoerickson
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by jerroldoerickson

Steel building advice

American Duro is a company selling steel building kits via eBay. They don't have much feedback yet, but I was wondering...
38 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ernie
38 comments posted 22yrs posted by ernie

Aluminum Weld Contamination

Welding 5052 .063 sheet, lap joint, new sheet, just took the plastic protector off, Cleaned with acetone. Miller Econot...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by gt40frf
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by gt40frf

Question on bender

Hello all, I want to make a bender for bending flat stock into circles. I want three wide rollers to do the bending. I...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by oso_bob
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by oso_bob

tig welding 7075 aluminum

Anyone done it, I've read to use 5356 alloy filler, but was wondering what special procedures i may need to follow as op...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by zwc
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by zwc