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miter vs. chop saws

I am considering purchasing a miter saw to use for cutting steel. I would like to hear some opinions on this. I have lo...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by hlg0910
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by hlg0910

Brazing Question

I'm trying to connect pieces of small brass together, would brazing be the best option? and if yes what filler metal sh...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by mgroenev
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by mgroenev

20amp or 15 amp breaker with 110 mig

Someone here once posted that if you use a 20amp breaker for the circuit that your 110 mig is on, it'll weld a lot bett...
9 comments posted 22yrs
posted by av8r
9 comments posted 22yrs posted by av8r

Miller 251 Question

I recently posted a question concerning a welding setup and one gentlemen suggested the 251 with 30A Spoolgun. I like t...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rebelson
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by rebelson

timer for spot welder?

How can I add a timer to my bottom-of-the-line portable spot welder? Is there a kit available? Thanks. Roger in Vegas Wo...
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by rhull
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by rhull

Miller thunderbolt AC/DC question

I found a used Miller Thunderbolt AC/DC in a the local newspaper for sale, at a decent price. it is titled as: Thunderb...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by aa
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by aa

Jackson NexGen question

I just purchased a new Jackson NexGen hood and had a question for those who have one already. How is the view through t...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by brianfinley
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by brianfinley

Help finding some tubing

I need to find some tubing, or spacers with the following dimensions: Outside-3/4" Inside-1/2" Any length...as I can cu...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by av8r
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by av8r

MIG penetration problems

I recently purchased a used Miller Trailblazer with a few accessories, including a spool gun. I was not a terrible stic...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by thebruce
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by thebruce

Good reference maual

I have had, and found the Machinery's Handbook 24 Edition,, by Erik Oberg to be useful over the years. I am beginning t...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by cropsey
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by cropsey

Difference between Arc and Wire Welding

Hi all, I am new to welding and have signed up to take a welding class at a local community college. I plan on buying o...
41 comments posted 22yrs
posted by txasylum
41 comments posted 22yrs posted by txasylum

silver nickel brazing

I was going to make a repair using some silver nickel brazing rod. Problem is the repair will be subjected to a bit of...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Gfender
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by Gfender

MIG Gas pressure

I have a Lincoln SP175+ and was wondering how much pressure YOU use with a 75/25 mix and .030 wire. My gas seems to be g...
6 comments posted 22yrs
posted by deserttraveler
6 comments posted 22yrs posted by deserttraveler

Mig welding a cast iron manifold

I would like some information on welding a cast iron manifold on a boat. There is a 1 inch long crack, on the Y pipe of...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by reality24
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by reality24