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ta 185 on off switch

I need to make or buy a on off switch for my tig torch. 8 pin conn. any ideas ta has them for 133.00. does any body make...

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posted by sk3

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by sk3

How Many Times Can a Component Be Repaired by Hardsurfacing?

Hi! We sucessively repaired hot leveller rollers several times along the years using hardsurfacing processes. However,...

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posted by agorni

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by agorni

Dynasty 200DX or Syncro 250DX?

Ok - pulling my hair out on this. I've got a 3k budget and a dire need to pickup a unit within a week or two. I learned...

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posted by omnip_1

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ESAB 161 update

if you read my previous postings about my ESAB 161 unit, you'll know it's a awesome TIG unit, but has been back for rep...

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posted by kryptoknight

2 comments posted 22yrs posted by kryptoknight

NexGen verses a huntsman 1105vxl

Is anyone famillar with these two auto shields and if so what seems to be the better of the two ill be mosty heavy wall...

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posted by john.phillips91

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TIG vs. MIG

Hi everyone. I'm just learning TIG welding (I have no prior experience with any welding whatsoever) and wanted to know...

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posted by rvb

11 comments posted 22yrs posted by rvb

help identify welding rods

Hello group...New user here, I need to know if anyone can tell me the type of rods I recently aquired. There is some wr...

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posted by granpaw_ii

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by granpaw_ii

bending brake plans?

I'm itching to build something but my Wife wants something "useful" she wants a garden trellis or decorative gate. so......

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posted by peterthinkingNOSPAM

7 comments posted 22yrs posted by peterthinkingNOSPAM

MIG Miller-135 vs Lincoln 135 weld thickness question.

Two big names in small portable MIG welders are the Millermatic-135 and the Lincoln-135. Both run on 110v and are 135am...

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posted by mike_sutton

24 comments posted 22yrs posted by mike_sutton

Re: how to make wake board rack for a boat?

Hi Glen, may I suggest that you do not try to bend 2" aluminum tubes on your own without proper equipment. Look for a s...

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posted by elialevi

4 comments posted 22yrs posted by elialevi

gas gouging

starting on friday sept. 12, Americans will boycott all Mobil gas stations. the boycott will last until Mobil reduces t...

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posted by kryptoknight

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All all 7018 rods created equal?

Actually, I mean to ask "do 7018 rods from different makers feel different when welding?" I've only welded with Lincoln...

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posted by jayjayjpg

21 comments posted 22yrs posted by jayjayjpg

TIG brazing

Yesterday I tried TIG brazing a brass(?) ball valve housing. I tried it with both aluminum bronze and Everdur filler. A...

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posted by Ted_E

3 comments posted 22yrs posted by Ted_E

Is it possible Static Phase converter for 3 phase Welder?

Will a Static phase converter work with a 3 phase welder? If so how big a phase converter would I need for a 300-400 amp...

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posted by robert.lapoint

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Re: Myths & Rumors??

I have seen some invitations to join a class action suit. Another ambulance chaser figuring he can get his percentage i...

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posted by m-zimmerman

7 comments posted 22yrs posted by m-zimmerman