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Making a tig foot controler (Gloat)

With my new TIG weldor, I got a torch with remote control and no pedal. Worse: the pedal price list was something over...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jerry_tig2003
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by jerry_tig2003

distortion query

Any ideas which way these panels set back to back will distort?? We have two points of view on this one. When separated...
11 comments posted 22yrs
posted by m-zimmerman
11 comments posted 22yrs posted by m-zimmerman

Welding helmet problem

I am fairly new to welding. I have an HF auto welding helmet. When I MIG weld I turn the helmet to lowest setting, #9,...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by johnjanes
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by johnjanes

polishing aluminum welds?

hello all. I'm wondering if there are any tricks to nice shiny welds with polished aluminum. I tried a T-Joint with two...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by dave
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by dave

Spot Welder

Did anyone ever make a spot welder using a Lincoln Buzz Box (225) as the power source? Thanks
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sam.elbe
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by sam.elbe

DCRP or DCSP

when should i use each with stick on mild steel ? is it thin sheet DCRP and heavey plate DCSP ? why do i want heat in th...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kryptoknight
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by kryptoknight

Oil Tank Project

i am installing two 275 gallon oval home heating oil tanks to get the 550g capacity. i need to link the 2 together so w...
24 comments posted 22yrs
posted by kryptoknight
24 comments posted 22yrs posted by kryptoknight

AC vs. DC

Hello, and thanks for taking the time. What is the advantage of a DC stick welder over an AC type? thanks, John
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by jfarr62
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by jfarr62

TIG filler rod size - criticality/sensitivity and conseq's

Hi all I am feeling a lot driven nuts with my TIG welding, trying to qualify on stainless. At college we have no TIG fi...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by richard.omitthis.smith.met
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by richard.omitthis.smith.met

Automatic torch or cutter systems

I have been looking for a cnc plasma cutter or maybe even a pantograph type cutter/copier. Does anybody have experience...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by doylesee
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by doylesee

strength of brazed joints

anyone know, ballpark or otherwise, what the relative strength of a braze is, per square inch? numbers for solder, silv...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by antoniogatta
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by antoniogatta

How many rod ovens does a poor fool need?

Gentlemen, I just purchased a Phoenix Model 1 rod oven. Supposed to be good for 50 pounds of rod up to 18" long. It's m...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by vtuck
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by vtuck

Harbor Freight 41952 plasma cutter ?

Does anyone know who the OEM is for this plasma cutter? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumbe...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by REMOVETHISacllee
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by REMOVETHISacllee

Welding bottles

Just wanted some input on my local dealer's pricing for a set of oxy/actet tanks. He has quoted me $199 filled out the...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rodMAPSON
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by rodMAPSON

stainless

trying to weld a rail for my buddys for railslide on their snowboards... its stainless pipe for the rail and galvenized...
5 comments posted 22yrs
posted by deagan
5 comments posted 22yrs posted by deagan