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Which process to use, MIG, TIG?

If there's a FAQ that could give me the answer, please tell me so I don't bother this group with questions that I'm sur...

6 comments posted 22yrs

posted by rvb

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by rvb

Pipe cutting

Hi With a 5 cm diameter steel tube with 0.5 cm walls, what is the best way to cut through ensuring that it is a straight...

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posted by dan.schofield

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by dan.schofield

Converting my wire feed to gas...???

O.K. it is time for me to convert my small wire feed machine to gas. I have been running flux core wire in my small wir...

6 comments posted 22yrs

posted by bruce

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by bruce

Info. on older welders

I'm looking for information on two old welders that were given to me. The first is a Lenco Inc. Panel Spotter, and the...

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posted by dwjmp

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by dwjmp

Can someone explain power sources to me?

I'm looking at buying either a MIG or TIG setup. I'm leaning toward a ThermalArc TIG either the 185 or the 200 amp inve...

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posted by rvb

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by rvb

WTB: Carbon Arc Torch

Hi, I just wondered if they have an old carbon arc torch they would be willing to part with.

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posted by bralwi8221

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by bralwi8221

TIG scratch starting

Hi, I need some advice please. I have an AC oil cooled stick welder and oil cooled rectifier which I want to use for TI...

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posted by gregmollSpam

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by gregmollSpam

Miller vs Lincoln inverter TIG

Has anyone used both the Miller Dynasty 200DX and the Lincoln Invertec V205-T, or does anyone have more detailed knowle...

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posted by wjohnson

14 comments posted 22yrs posted by wjohnson

mig welders

Hi there, Is anyone familiar with AMT mig welders, it's not a make I know of but maybe other newsgroup readers have hear...

6 comments posted 22yrs

posted by Cuttysark

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by Cuttysark

Stainless Mig Wire

I live in the uk and I need to know of a supplier of 5kg 0.8 stainless steel welding wire. I need to know who you guys...

6 comments posted 22yrs

posted by aboard_epsilon

6 comments posted 22yrs posted by aboard_epsilon

Is this Lincoln 175 Square Wave a deal?

I just got home from four days at the Delco Drags in Las Vegas. Awesome four days. Awesome show. Huge field of cars. Co...

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posted by desert6traveler

12 comments posted 22yrs posted by desert6traveler

HELP: Hobart T-500 AC Welder Schematic or Manual

I have an old Hobart Welder Model T-500, SPEC# 4081A. I need a manual and/or schematic diagram. I have contacted Buffal...

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posted by no

8 comments posted 22yrs posted by no

more questions on angle grinders

One of the industrial supple shops in town here have a Dewalt dw831 on sale. A 5" 12 amp unit. My question is, it lists...

8 comments posted 22yrs

posted by dammwood

8 comments posted 22yrs posted by dammwood

Ernie and Reynolds 531

I have welded a frame for a 1967 Ferrari. It was 4130 Chrome/moly tube. I used Hastelloy W, but Inconel 625 would also...

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posted by r6012000

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by r6012000

Welder/Generator Units

Been reading a lot about emergency generators not being safe to use with new style electronically controlled appliances...

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posted by rambler

30 comments posted 22yrs posted by rambler