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E7018 and humidity

OK , so I know that if not properly stored and kept dry this 7018 I've got is no longer "low hydrogen" . What I'm wonde...
17 comments posted 6yrs
posted by Snag_one
17 comments posted 6yrs posted by Snag_one

TIG again after 5 years, help

I haven't TIGed for 5 years, what do I set the gas flow level at. Tigging aluminum, 1-1/2" square tube, 1/8" wall to 1/4...
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by amdx
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by amdx

My First TIG Weld - 304 Stainless

I picked up an AHP201 AC/DC pulse rig a while back. Its mostly sat on the cart, and other than a few plays at making so...
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by none
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by none

Is Nitrogen Really Cheaper

I was working on a refrigeration system recently, and between silver brazing and purging we used up 2 plus small bottle...
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by none
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by none

What gas ?

Which of the 3 common shield gasses is best for MIG welding stainless steel ? I have on hand argon and CO2 , no C25 at t...
2 comments posted 6yrs
posted by Snag_one
2 comments posted 6yrs posted by Snag_one

weld conditions sustain 150A v-up

Hi Jim Promised to post on weld conditions. Wish hadn't - this is about being driven mad by not being able to check con...
1 comments posted 6yrs
posted by null
1 comments posted 6yrs posted by null

craftsman 35-230

Hi, Just picked up a craftsman welder model 35-230 i plan to use on a truck frame repair. The welder came without a lea...
2 comments posted 6yrs
posted by S2
2 comments posted 6yrs posted by S2

Welding table,checker plate.

Would I make the working surface flat or use the checker side as the table surface?
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by haggisz
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by haggisz

v-up E7018 150A 4mm / 5/32nd" rods

Lincoln Foundation's "Welding Procedure Handbook" has 5/32nd (4mm) 7018 at 150A for T-fillet|vertical-up|Code-quality|f...
0 comments posted 6yrs
posted by null
0 comments posted 6yrs posted by null

Airco 300 squarewave welder. Need manual

Looks similiar to syncrowave 300
0 comments posted 6yrs
posted by 0f8503901d844703eea1acecb7a4938a_2612
0 comments posted 6yrs posted by 0f8503901d844703eea1acecb7a4938a_2612

Acetylene B Tank adapter to Mapp Gas Canister???

I was looking to purchase a guys turbo torch. It comes with the quick change handle, a small tip, regulator and hose. T...
2 comments posted 6yrs
posted by Robert
2 comments posted 6yrs posted by Robert

oxy-propane pressures & conditions

I've recently had a "perfect" job to refine my oxy-propane cutting conditions. "Goldilocks" ("just right") challenge. I...
10 comments posted 6yrs
posted by null
10 comments posted 6yrs posted by null

return lead 2 clamps structure and item?

Hello all Yup it's pouring with rain and there's an emergency welding job which has to be done... Does it help to have...
12 comments posted 6yrs
posted by null
12 comments posted 6yrs posted by null

Diffuse heat from an arc welder?

Is there a practical way to use an arc welder for the sort of heating traditionally done with a gas torch? Long ago the...
14 comments posted 6yrs
posted by bp
14 comments posted 6yrs posted by bp