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oxy-hydrogen torch ?

i have a old oxy-hydrogen torch--googling not helful on finding maker/manuals. ther is another torch maker Elma that ha...

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posted by plener

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by plener

TIG Q: Downside to using larger electrode?

When TIGing ferrous or copper alloys where a pointed electrode is required, is there any downside to using an electrode...

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posted by no_spam

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by no_spam

cutting

Hi Could somone please instruct me on the best and safest way of cutting, using and anglegrinder, ie which side to have...

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posted by dan.schofield

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by dan.schofield

Welding machine with car jump start functionality

Hello, I am looking for a MIG/MAG inert gas welding machine with additional car jump start functionality by the manu- f...

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posted by kreien

7 comments posted 22yrs posted by kreien

Winmiter

Am i doing something wrong? Using 1 1/2" EMT at 90 deg. I have to cut back the points on the fish mouth to get the joint...

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posted by 3gun

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by 3gun

advise on bobcat

Hi, I'm building off-grid and will have a small shop. I'm looking for a engine driven welder that will also supply 3 ph...

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posted by alpinekid

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by alpinekid

Duty cycle intruding?

Hi all, I'm a beginning welder that bought a Lincoln 135Sp+ about two weeks ago. This evening I was welding two .125" m...

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posted by pgrey

23 comments posted 22yrs posted by pgrey

Milwaukee chop saw $120 at Lowes

If anyone is shopping for a chopsaw (ie. with an abrasive wheel, not a carbide blade), Lowes has a Milwaukee model on sa...

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posted by REMOVETHISacllee

0 comments posted 22yrs posted by REMOVETHISacllee

Re: Gas Lens & tungsten stickout

I used some 14 or 15, don't recall exactly, on the 30" .375 wall stainless I did on a Cawelo Water Storage job. Of cour...

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posted by jessp

5 comments posted 22yrs posted by jessp

Got the Hilti grinder--impressions

Got the $30 4.5" DC-500-L Hilti grinder today. Came with case, handle, gaurd, and two lightly-used 4.5X0.24" diamond cu...

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posted by gto69ra4

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by gto69ra4

ER70S-6 vs. E-70S-6 MIG wire

I got a spool of Lincoln ER70S-6 with my MIG. The hardware store had Forney E-70S-6. Any difference? TIA, Bob

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posted by bobengelhardt

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by bobengelhardt

Welding webpage?

Is there a real good wleding web page that shows the different types of welders availible. The basics of welding etc. Ti...

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posted by msherma

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tempering-color scale

I use to make my own chisels, wrecking bars, screw drivers etc. 20+ years ago. I use to do it via a method of bringing...

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posted by Krupptus

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by Krupptus

Dumpster repair? Anyone do it?

I am considering taking on dumpster repairs. I have looked on the internet and cannot find any dumpster repair companie...

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posted by oso_bob

15 comments posted 22yrs posted by oso_bob

Silver Solder ??

To silver solder a bare steel part to a parkerized part do you have to remove the parkerizing first? And is a special fl...

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posted by rhull

1 comments posted 22yrs posted by rhull