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Re: Dang, you really can arc weld cast iron

>> >> I recently picked up a 53-year-old Rockwell drill press at a yard sale. Great >> machine, and I needed one, so I...

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posted by filmo

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Random questions

Finally got the plasma cutter that I've been wanting. The local welding supply had a great deal on CutMasters and I got...

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posted by cjdesigns1

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New guy to the group

Hi all. It looks as if I, like a lot in this NG would like to get into aluminum welding. I have a Century buzz box that...

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posted by ppridday

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gas mixtures

Hi, can anyone fill me in on why CO2 allows for deeper penetration into your plate (normal mild steel) than a tri-mixtu...

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posted by dtc19652003

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Pure Iron Armco - How to weld

anybody experienced in reparing bath for wire galvanizing made by pure ARMCO iron? What kind of consumable to be used ?...

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posted by piermichel

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Re: TIG H.F. Unit

>Is there really any need for a t.i.g. machine if one has a good a.c. stick >machine and an add-on h.f. unit? Yes. A st...

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posted by ke4zv

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acetylene regulator tank pressure needle shaking

Hi, I have a few month old Firepower oxy/acetylene outfit. Just today I was welding some 1/8" angle together and the ac...

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posted by shermanPLZNO

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Which plasma cutter?

Which plasma cutter would you buy for doing 3/8" or less? Which one for 1/4" of less? Base your choice on reliability,...

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posted by deserttraveler

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Re: What rod to join 310 to 316?

Don't know for sure about 310 but for 304 to 316 I have always followed the rule that you can use 316 wire on 304 but n...

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posted by rutu

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Bah! Welding problems again

Welding my mustang.. (patch panels).. some, i just cut out the old metal to get inside tubes, and am putting them back,...

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posted by johnkrikorian

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welding hardened steel

What problems, if any, arise when welding hardened steel by TIG? Josh

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posted by jo605454

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Who made this welder?

About 20 years ago I used to have an electronic repair business. One day a guy brought in this diode assembly he said w...

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posted by Gfender

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I am happy to report.......

That I am happy. I tried my first welding of aluminum today. Setup: Millermatic 200, Miller Spoolmatic 1 gun, wire: .03...

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posted by NOT_ROADWARRIOR_SPAM_cassegrai

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Request for critique

I have put a few pictures of a recent, very small, welding project up on a website, and would very much welcome your fe...

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posted by ahw

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Cutting 7075-T73 on Table Saw?

I have been cutting 5052, 6063, and even some 6061-T6 aluminum on my table saw using a 50 tooth C-3 carbide blade ($10...

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posted by nospam

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