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Aluminum DC Tig

--Ernie sez I can TIG aluminum with DC; the limit being the thickness of electrode being equivalent to the thickness of...
3 comments posted 16yrs
posted by steamer
3 comments posted 16yrs posted by steamer

Welding steel to cast iron head?

The guy delivered the rebuilt Ranger 3.0 cast iron head the other day and my mechanic started to install it..and notice...
25 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunnerasch
25 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

Red is going to the hospital ............

I can't get my Lincoln SP175 + to work without spitting. So, Thursday when I go to Vegas, I shall take it to the Lincol...
0 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
0 comments posted 16yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Welding photography

Posted this in rec.metalworking, but decided to put it here, too. Has anyone here any experience with welding photograp...
10 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
10 comments posted 16yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Slag on my shoulder

Condition: Welding a tee-joint with square tubing, 2.5" x 0.188 Electrode: 1/8" 7018AC @ ~125A Position: Horizontal So...
23 comments posted 16yrs
posted by jonSPAMMENOTdanniken
23 comments posted 16yrs posted by jonSPAMMENOTdanniken

Bad weld caused San Bruno pipeline explosion?

I am looking at this piece of pipe: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0911/What-caused-deadly-San-Bruno-fire-Investigat...
62 comments posted 16yrs
posted by ignoramus1469
62 comments posted 16yrs posted by ignoramus1469

Ah, some welding

Started on some long delayed projects yesterday. The weather is getting nice enough to go outside. A little shaky, but...
7 comments posted 16yrs
posted by pittmanpirate
7 comments posted 16yrs posted by pittmanpirate

Rotary hammer advice

Trying to drill a large diameter hole in a cement stoop using a cheap hammer drill; taking forever. I need a good rotar...
12 comments posted 16yrs
posted by Bart.Killam
12 comments posted 16yrs posted by Bart.Killam

GMAW-Pulse, or Pulsing with Frustration

Howdy, All! Anyone have any good rules of thumb to follow for pulsed mig? I've got to requalify on it. It's one of thos...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by nothere
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by nothere

Color coded rods?

Ive a 5lb coffee can filled with 3/32 rod that is only marked with a tiny dab of lavender/purple paint on the bare rod...
2 comments posted 16yrs
posted by gunnerasch
2 comments posted 16yrs posted by gunnerasch

Is this a good welder deal?

Millermatic 250 with 50' cord and spool gun for $1000. http://stlouis.craigslist.org/tls/1924783770.html I'm still hunt...
4 comments posted 16yrs
posted by regor
4 comments posted 16yrs posted by regor

7016 DCEN 5G root - photos - advice

Hi all - done this page with photos of my efforts http://www.weldsmith.co.uk/tech/welding/learn_proc/pipe/1007late_5Gro...
17 comments posted 16yrs
posted by r0d1s3
17 comments posted 16yrs posted by r0d1s3

Nickle-free cast iron rod Q

I have a pack of Nickle-free cast iron electrodes that I picked up some place in the distant past and never had a need...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by GeoLane at PTD dot NET

Antique Short Hood Lincoln SA200 welders.

Some years ago, I bough a really old short hood Lincoln SA200 welder. It might be as old as a '48 model. Before I bough...
1 comments posted 16yrs
posted by verntuck
1 comments posted 16yrs posted by verntuck